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Best Doctorate of Philosophy (Physics) College in Punjab, India

The Ph.D. program in Physics builds a strong foundation in theory and experimentation, nurturing analytical and problem-solving skills essential for advanced research. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories, Centres of Excellence, and global collaborations with over 250 universities across 60 countries, students engage in a dynamic research environment. The program blends rigorous coursework with practical investigation, allowing scholars to specialize in areas such as quantum mechanics, materials science, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and astrophysics.

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India’s Leading Research-Intensive University

  • ₹90 Crore+  Government & Industry Funded Research Projects
  • 21,000+ Scopus-indexed Publications
  • 5,300+ Patents Filed in Diverse Domains 
  • 1,72,800+ Scopus Citations
  • 200+ Departmental Research Groups
  • 250+ International Collaborations in 60 Countries for Research
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Research Fellowships and Scholarships

  • Up to ₹2,00,000 for every Q1 journal publication
  • Full-time Research Fellowship of ₹35,000 per month
  • Full financial support to file and obtain patents
  • Industry-Sponsored Research Grants in AI, ML, cybersecurity, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies.
  • Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET)
  • Merit Based Scholarships For Academic Session
  • Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of Defence Personnel Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS)
  • Sports Based Scholarships/Freeships
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List of Prominent National Collaborators:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thapar University Patiala, India
  • National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India
  • National Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
  • Solid State Physics Laboratory, New Delhi, India
  • National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Central University, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, India
  • National Council of Educational Research and Training, Bhubaneswar
  • Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, India
  • Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
  • Jabalpur Engineering College, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Sonepat, Haryana, India
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh

List of Prominent International Collaborators:

  • King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
  • Department of Nanotechnology and Materials Research, Sejong University, South Korea
  • King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
  • University of Mayor, Chile
  • The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  • King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
  • Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
  • Florida International University
  • Moulay Ismail University, Morocco
  • Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
  • University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
  • Elettra-Sincrotrone, Strada Statale 14, AREA Science Park Basovizza 34149, Trieste, Italy
  • Department of Physics at Sapienza University of Rome

Foreign faculty collaboration under IFEP, IFDP or international conference

S. No. Name of International Expert Country Visited Date Program Name
1 Prof. Sandro De Cecco Sapienza 24/3/2025 - 28/3/2025 “International Faculty Exchange Program” (IFEP)
2 Prof. (Dr.) Nurhafizah Binti Hasim Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 17/2/2025 - 28/2/2025 “International Faculty Exchange Program” (IFEP)
3 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Omar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 17/2/2025 - 28/2/2025 “International Faculty Exchange Program” (IFEP)
4 Nobel Laureate, Prof. Dr. Gerardus 'T Hooft Utrecht University, Netherlands 4/10/2024 “2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Devices (IC-AMDFA-2024)”
5 Dr. Zakia Begum Eastern University, Bangladesh 2/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 International Faculty Development Program (IFDP-2024)
6 Dr. Delele Worku Ayele Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia 2/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 International Faculty Development Program (IFDP-2024)
7 Prof. Omar El Outassi Moulay Ismail University, Morocco 21/08/2023 - 5/9/2023 “International Faculty Exchange Program” (IFEP)
8 Prof. (Dr.) Haim Taitelbaum Bar-Ilan University, Israel 3/7/2022 - 10/7/2022 International Faculty Development Program (IFDP-2024)
9 Professor Shahin Rouhani Sharif University of Technology, IRAN 7/9/2022 - 26/9/2022 “International Faculty Exchange Program” (IFEP)
10 Nobel Laureate, Prof. Michel Mayor University of Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland 22/10/2022 International Symposium on Extra Solar Planets

Industry & Institutional Partnerships

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Cosmo Ferrites Limited-Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Cosmo Ferrites Limited, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and the Department of Physics, University Institute, Chandigarh University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bridge the gap between academic learning and career opportunities. This collaboration aims to establish a framework for joint initiatives, including industry visits, hands-on workshops in electronics components and instruments, expert talks on ferrite materials and their industrial applications, and potential internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology-Ludhiana, Punjab

Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology-Ludhiana, and the Department of Physics, University Institute, Chandigarh University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bridge the gap between academic learning and hands on experience in Materials Characterization and testing. This collaboration aims to establish a framework for joint initiatives, including industry visits, hands-on workshops in Materials Processing and their Characterizations, expert talks on machinery parts materials, tools and testing for industrial applications, and potential internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Christian Brothers University (CBU) - USA

Chandigarh University (CU) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Christian Brothers University (CBU) in the USA, facilitating academic collaborations that enhance global exposure for students. Under this partnership, CU offers articulation programs allowing students to pursue master's degrees at CBU. Specifically, students enrolled in certain postgraduate courses at CU can transfer credits towards the B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with research) Physics and M.Sc. Physics degrees at Christian Brothers University. These articulation programs offer several benefits. Students can save on tuition fees by completing a portion of their studies at CU before transferring to CBU. Merit-based scholarships are available for eligible students.Small class sizes at CBU ensure personalized attention and intensive practical learning experiences.

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Vaal University of Technology (VUT) – South Africa

Chandigarh University (CU) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vaal University of Technology (VUT), South Africa, facilitating academic collaborations that enhance global exposure for students. Under this partnership, CU offers articulation programs allowing students to pursue master's degrees at VUT. Specifically, students enrolled in certain graduate and postgraduate courses at CU can transfer credits towards the B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with research) Physics and M.Sc. Physics degrees at Vaal University of Technology. In addition to these initiatives, the MoU aims to enhance Faculty Exchange & Collaboration, Joint Research Initiatives, Scholarships & Funding Opportunities, Curriculum Development & Academic Growth, and Technology Sharing to provide personalized mentorship and hands-on practical learning experiences

Distinctive Edge of a Ph.D. in Physics at Chandigarh University

  • Mentorship by the World’s Top 2% Scientists: Learn from doctoral faculty, including those ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists (Stanford Global List 2025)—visionaries in research and global innovation.
  • High-Impact Research Publications: Domain-specific research guidance enables scholars to publish in high-impact Q1 journals and prestigious indexed platforms like Scopus and Web of Science.
  • Collaborative Research with Tech Giants: Strong collaborations with the world’s leading companies offer exclusive subject-matter expert mentoring, research opportunities on disruptive technologies, and funding to drive innovation.
  • Global Research Opportunities in 60+ Countries: International research exposure through dual supervision and joint research project opportunities with more than 250 prestigious international institutions in over 60 countries.
  • Premium Research Resources: Unrestricted access to IEEE journals, prestigious international conference proceedings, and top research databases like Springer and Elsevier, ensuring exposure to the latest breakthroughs.
  • World-Class Research Infrastructure: More than 20 Industry-Collaborated Centres of Excellence and State-of-the Art Labs for groundbreaking discoveries and research excellence.
  • Funding for Future Innovations: Up to ₹2 Lakh grant for research papers published, full support for patent filing, travel grants for global conferences, and assistance in securing government research funding from DST, ICMR, SERB, and more.
  • Ethical Research Practices: Access to Turnitin for rigorous plagiarism checks, promoting a culture of integrity and authenticity in all scholarly work.
  • Technology Business Incubator: Entrepreneurial incubation centre offering seed funding and mentorship to transform innovative research into business ventures. 
  • Exclusive R&D Talent Acquisition Network  : Premier career opportunities in top-tier research hubs and Fortune Global 500 companies through our extensive global collaboration network.

Research Thrust Areas

  • Energy Storage and Conversion: Supercapacitors, Fuel Cells, Thermoelectric Materials, Photovoltaic Devices
  • Ferrites and Multiferroics: Spinel Ferrites, Hexaferrites, Magnetoelectric Coupling, Composite Multiferroics, Thin-Film Multiferroics
  • Antiferroelectric Ceramics: Lead Zirconate-Based Ceramics, Field-Induced Phase Transitions, High Energy Density Materials
  • Magnetic Materials: Soft Magnetic Materials, Hard Magnetic Materials, Spintronics
  • Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials: Perovskite Materials, Photodetectors, Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
  • Computational and Theoretical Physics: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Computational Materials Science, Nonlinear Dynamics, Complex Systems
  • High Energy and Astrophysics: Astronomy and Astrophysics, High Energy Physics, Heavy Quark Physics

Chandigarh University has Welcomed Students from more than 68 Countries

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The Hons. with Research pathway ensures students actively participate in research from early semesters. Students work on faculty-guided research projects, lab experiments, and data analysis in advanced areas such as nanomaterials, photovoltaics, superconductivity, detector physics, and computational physics. The program includes research methodology training, scientific writing, and publication opportunities, preparing students for PhD programs and global research careers.

The department provides state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities including the Centre of Research in Materials Science and Centre of Research for Computational Physics. Students work with instruments like magnetron sputtering systems, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, electrochemical workstations, high-temperature furnaces, spin coating systems, and high-performance computing servers. These facilities support real-world research in materials science, energy devices, nanotechnology, and advanced simulations.

Yes. Students participate in summer internships, faculty-led projects, and collaborations with IITs, national laboratories, and international universities. The department has MoUs with organisations like Cosmo Ferrites and the Institute of Auto Parts and Hand Tools Technology, enabling industry visits, workshops, and research exposure. Many students publish research papers and secure PhD admissions globally through these opportunities.

Graduates pursue careers in research, data science, analytics, education, EdTech, defence services, civil services, and industry roles. Many students secure placements in companies like Zomato, Coding Ninjas, ZIFO R&D, and upGrad, while others pursue PhDs at universities in the USA and UK with scholarships up to ₹56 LPA. The research-focused curriculum strongly supports higher studies and international academic careers.

The department has highly qualified faculty with 400+ international publications, strong research profiles, and global collaborations. Students receive one-on-one mentorship for research projects, competitive exams like JAM, JEST, and NET, and PhD applications. Visiting international faculty and global partnerships further strengthen the mentorship and research ecosystem.