Introduction
The department of postgraduate studies in physics was established in the year 2010 with a vision “To educate, empower and excel in competencies, education and research in the field of physics through knowledge, creation and dissemination”
Objectives
- To provide quality education and bring advanced knowledge among students.
- To upgrade the knowledge of Practical Physics.
- To motivate the students towards the research along with academic curricula.
- To enhance the professional life of the students and develop their personality to meet the challenges.
- To be true to the aphorism “Innovate or perish, invent and cherish.”
- To train the students to be lifelong learners in an ever-changing saga of new skills and competencies.
Specializations Offered
Our department offers the following subjects for the students as specialization during the second year of M.Sc. Course.
- Condensed Matter Physics.
- Nuclear Physics.
Eligibility
The candidates who have passed the three year B.Sc. degree examination of Mangalore University or any other University considered as equivalent thereto with Physics as major / optional / special subject are eligible for the programme provided they have studied Mathematics as major / optional / special / minor / subsidiary subject for at least two years and secured a minimum of 45% (40% for SC /ST / Category-I candidates) marks in Physics and Mathematics.
Highlights of the department
- Coaching for competitive exams in Physical sciences (CSIR-NET/ GATE/ JEST/JAM etc.)
- Research exposure to students through summer research, student project and study tours.
- Regular seminars, workshops and guest lectures.
- Intensive exposure through Extension Activities.
Infrastructure
- State of art laboratories.
- Well established department library containing more than 500 books.
- E-learning enhanced departmental and College library.
- Exclusive PG Boys and Girls hostels.
Career Opportunities
- Doctorate or B. Ed.
- As teaching faculty in schools, PU and UG/PG colleges
- Project Assistant in research institutes like DRDO, IIT, BARK, IISc etc.
Teaching Faculties
# |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
Experience |
Photo |
1. | Mr.Rajesh Kumar A | Assistant Professor & HOD | M.Sc | 22 Years | |
2. | Dr.Shashidhara Bhat | Assistant Professor & Coordinator | M.Sc, Ph.D. | 13 Years | |
3. | Mrs. Noorjan N | Assistant Professor | M.Sc | 8 Years | |
4. | Mrs. Jyothi John | Assistant Professor | M.Sc | 8 Years | |
5. | Ms. Sowmya Rai A | Assistant Professor | M.Sc | 6 Years |
Results
Year | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
Percentage | 100 | 92.3 | 100 | 93.3 | 95.6 | 92.7 | 90.69 | 96.55 |
Achievements
SUJAYA BHAT | First Rank in MSc Physics Examinations of Mangalore University during 2013-14 |
SHARLEY VINOLIA NAZARETH | Second Rank in MSc Physics Examination of Mangalore University during 2014-15 |
SHIVAPRASAD CHALAWADI | Cleared NET-JRF,KSET(2016),GATE(2017) |
GRACIAN RAYAN CORREA | Cleared NET-,JRF.KSET(2017),GATE(2018) |
SUNIL KUMAR N | Cleared KSET(2017),GATE,JEST(2018) |
SHALIMALI SUDHINDRA | Cleared KSET(2017) |
Research
Number of Publications (National/International) = 13
Alumni Testimonials
Departmental Activities