Courses / Programmes

The department runs two programs; Ph.D. (regular and part-time) and a PG course (M.Sc. in Physics). At the UG level, we have only two one-semester physics courses (PH101 and PH 111(lab)) for the first-year B.Tech students of all the branches. 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology Silchar offers a doctoral (Ph.D.) program with research opportunities in both experimental and theoretical physics. The program begins with a rigorous coursework phase that encompasses both fundamental and advanced topics, designed to equip students with a strong foundation before they embark on their research. The department’s primary research areas include Condensed Matter Physics (both theoretical and experimental) and High Energy Physics (theory and phenomenology). Currently, the department hosts approximately 20 research scholars.

Admissions to the Ph.D. program are typically announced twice a year—in April/May and September/October—through the institute’s website and national newspapers. The selection process generally includes a written test conducted in July and December, followed by a personal interview. Prospective candidates are requested to review the research profiles of faculty members for detailed insights into ongoing research activities within the department. Candidates with valid GATE, CSIR-JRF, NET, JEST score and with INSPIRE Fellowship are encouraged to apply.

Post-Graduate Program (PG)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics

The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology Silchar offers a two-year postgraduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics. This program provides a well-structured blend of advanced theoretical and experimental courses, covering a broad spectrum of core areas in physics. Detailed information regarding the course curriculum can be accessed here.

To provide students with an early exposure to research, the curriculum includes a compulsory project dissertation in the fourth semester. Additionally, students are encouraged to undertake summer internships at reputed research institutes and national laboratories during the summer break following the first year of the program. Admission to the M.Sc. Physics program is based on a valid score in the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), conducted under the Centralized Counselling for M.Sc. Admissions (CCMN) process.