The department runs **B.Sc. (Physics) graduate** and **M.Sc. (Physics) postgraduate** courses.

**☛****About Department:**

The Department of Physics was established in **1993** with the outset of the science faculty in the college. The department has seven qualified staff members, well-equipped laboratories, non-teaching staff, and a well-set departmental library facility. The department runs B.Sc. (Physics) graduate, M.Sc. (Physics) postgraduate, and PhD. (Physics) programmes. The department has produced about **700 Physics graduates** in the last **30 years**. The department has a history of very good results, with about **80 to 90%** every year. About **60 to 70%** of students get admissions for various branches of postgraduate studies. Many of our students have been well-placed in research, academics, industry, business, and other areas.

The department started its postgraduate program in Physics in **2012-2013** with an intake capacity of **24 students**. At present, the total strength of undergraduate and postgraduate students is about **175**. The department regularly organizes various activities for students, which include poster competitions, project exhibitions, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, demonstrations, educational visits, and study tours to various National and International research institutions and power projects. The department has conducted educational visits and study tours for students to the following places: **Hydro-power project, Koyana; Dabhol power project, Ratnagiri; Bhatghar hydro-power project; Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT), Narayangaon; Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai; Wind power project of MEDA, Satara; Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune; School of Energy Studies, University of Pune; National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune; Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune; Modern Energy Park, Wadgaon; Nucleonix Systems; Access Solar Pvt. Ltd., JNTU, Hyderabad.**

Recently, the department started its **Ph.D. (Physics) research center** in **2021**. Currently, the department has two research guides and four research students registered for Ph.D.

**The fields of research mainly include:** 

• Biophysics
• Radiation biology
• Gravitational Biology
• Renewable Energy
• Material Science

**State/National/International events organized by the department are:** National Conference on Sustainable Energy Development and Environment Systems, International Conference on Nanotechnology for Human Welfare (ICNHW-2018), State-level seminar on Innovative research projects for teachers and students, and University-level convention/seminar on student career development: opportunities and challenges. In addition to these, the department has also organized two workshops on University syllabus restructuring.

**☛** **Course offered:** M.Sc.

**☛** **Specialization:** Physics

**☛** **Course Duration:** 2 years

**☛** **Intake: **Total 24

**☛** **Course features: **

• Comprehensive coverage of **basic physics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics**, etc.
• **Hands-on experiments** and practical sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts and develop experimental skills.
• Emphasis on **mathematical tools** such as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and vector calculus to solve physics problems.
• Integration with other sciences like mathematics, statistics, chemistry, biology, and computer science to explore **interdisciplinary applications**.
• Opportunities to choose electives in areas like **energy studies, nuclear techniques, biophysics, materials science, radiation physics**, etc.
• Engagement in **seminars, group discussions, and project work** to enhance presentation skills and deepen understanding in specific areas of interest.
• Guest lectures, workshops, and visits to industries or research institutions to provide exposure to **real-world applications and career opportunities**.
• Guidance and support for further studies or careers in academia, research, industry, and other sectors through **counseling, workshops, and placement assistance**.
• Provision for **research projects or internships** to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios and foster research skills.

**☛** **Eligibility for Admission : **B.Sc.(Physics) 

**☛** **Course Structure : **As per SPPU guidelines

**☛** **Activities conducted by the department: **

Students are encouraged to participate in various National/International conferences and the Avishkar research competition. Ten research papers have been published by students in various UGC-listed journals. One student was selected at the State level and five students at the University level Avishkar competition.