Miscellaneous

Can a PhD in physics be pursued full time?

Can a PhD in physics be pursued full time?

The PhD Physics course can only be pursued full time as a part-time degree is not recognized anymore as per the UGC norms. However]

What are the requirements for a physics degree?

Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter. M.Phil. degree or M.Sc. in Physics or Material Science with a minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent CGPA (relaxed to 55% or equivalent CGPA for SC/ST) is the minimum requirement of eligibility for applying to the course.

How to apply for the Department of Physics?

If you are interested in applying, please examine the physics department areas of research. You may also find it useful to examine the corresponding page for our School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

What are the questions on the physics qualifying exam?

Part 1 will consist of one question each on Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods, and two questions on E& M. Part 2 will consist of two questions each on Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics. The content of the exam will draw from this list of topics.

The PhD Physics course can only be pursued full time as a part-time degree is not recognized anymore as per the UGC norms. However]

When to take the qualifying exam for Physics?

Any entering students may take the qualifying examination at the start of their first year. If a first-year student passes the exam, it satisfies the requirement. If the student does not pass, it does not count against the student in any way.

If you are interested in applying, please examine the physics department areas of research. You may also find it useful to examine the corresponding page for our School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

What happens if a first year physics student does not pass?

If a first-year student passes the exam, it satisfies the requirement. If the student does not pass, it does not count against the student in any way. In particular, it does not count as one of the two permitted opportunities to pass. The exam will consist of four (independent) parts, with two questions in each part.