Postgraduate study at SGGS
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The Master of Science in Physics is a two-year postgraduate programme covering classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical and condensed-matter physics, electronics and computational physics — preparing students for research, R&D and academia.
Apply NowThe following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for MSc Physics at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Physics) | 2 years | 40 | Admission to MSc I (Physics) will be based on the entrance test PU-CET (PG) conducted by PU Chandigarh. Only the rank holders in the entrance test will be considered. 50% weightage will be given to the score in the entrance test (PU-CET) and 50% to the score in the qualifying examination. Once the list is exhausted, admissions will be on merit basis under University instructions. |
The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.
Foundations and applications.
Maxwell's equations and radiation.
Ensembles and thermodynamic limit.
Solids, semiconductors and lattices.
Analog, digital and instrumentation.
Numerical methods and simulation.
Capstone dissertation in physics.
2 years, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.
Admission via PU-CET (PG) entrance test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh — 50% weightage to entrance score and 50% to the qualifying examination, as detailed in the table above.
Research and R&D laboratories, semiconductor and electronics industry, scientific computing, defence and space organisations, college and university teaching (after NET/PhD), civil services, and PhD studies in physics.
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