Vision

The department of Physics of CUTN envisages itself to be a center of excellence in basic and applied aspects of Physics, both in teaching and research in 20 years.

Mission

To establish a world class department of Physics while being sensitive to the location of the University and the demographics of the student input.

Programmes Offered

Integrated M. Sc. Programme in Physics

Eligibility Criteria:

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 60% marks (Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry) for General Category, 55% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Duration of the programme: Five Years

Mode of Selection: CUET Score

Sanctioned Strength: 28

Curriculum:

• Syllabus w.e.f. 2023-2024
• Syllabus 2021-2023
• Syllabus 2016-2021
• Syllabus 2010-2015

M.Sc. Physics

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in Physics (Main) or B.Sc.(Honors) Physics with syllabus prescribed by UGC. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Sanctioned Strength: 12

Curriculum:

• Syllabus w.e.f. 2023-2024

Ph.D. in Physics

The Ph.D (doctoral degree) program in Physics, started in the year 2013, is designed to attract young and enthusiastic minds towards the front line areas of research in Physics. With the guidance of well experienced faculty members, students are encouraged to work in independent research projects of their own. The laboratories at the department of physics are well equipped to cater the needs of students to perform their research.
The faculty members of the Department of Physics at CUTN carry out research in the following areas: Computational Condensed Matter Physics, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Condensed Matter Physics, Multiferroics and magnetoelectrics, Develop efficient hydrogen storage and fuel cell materials, Design advanced functional materials for solar cells, Statistical Mechanics, Computational Physics, Non-Linear Dynamics, Theoretical Quantum Optics and Quantum Computation, Gravitation & Theoretical Cosmology, Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, and Experimental High Energy Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Eligibility Criteria:

A consistently good academic record possessing a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks [50% for OBC (Non-creamy layer)/EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates] or an equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institute.

Infrastructure

• • Smart Classrooms

  • Department Library

  • Physics Laboratory

• • Computer Lab

• • Central Instrumentation Facility

List of Mentor and Mentee

• Mentor and Mentee (2020 – 2021)

Students Achievements

Our students consistently shine in renowned institutions, gaining recognition for their outstanding academic achievements. The internships and mini projects that they have undertaken during the summer and winter breaks help them to explore various scopes in their area of interests.
Every academic year, a significant number of our students earn the opportunity to pursue their PhD abroad and many others get into national institutes like IITs, IISERs, and NITs. Many of them are able to secure position as research and project assistants in reputed institutions. Our students have also qualified national level competitive exams such as GATE, UGC-NET, and JAM. We take immense pride in the achievements of our students and their continuous success enhances the prestige of the department.

Students in Higher Education

Ph.D. (Abroad)

1) Mr. Shyam Kumar, PhD student at the Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland

2) Ms. Devika T, PhD student at Newcastle University , UK

3) Mr. Aravind P Babu, PhD student at Aalto University, Finland

4) Mr. Kiran S. Kumar, PhD student at Leibniz Institut, Germany

5) Ms. Ruchi Mishra, PhD student at Nicolaus Copernicus Astromonical Center, Poland

6) Ms. V.P. Koushika, PhD student at Institute of Physics of Cantabria(IFCA), University of Cantabria, Spain

7) Ms. Lekshmi T, PhD student Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin Madison-

8) Ms. G.Sangami, PhD student at University of Warsaw, Poland

9) Mr. Abhijith S Parackal, PhD student at Linköping university,Sweden

10) Ms. Athira Lekshmi M S, PhD student at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

11) Ms. Anaswara Bhaskaran, PhD student at Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ozyegin University,Turkey

12) Ms. Kaviyadharshini D, PhD student at Durham University, Durham, UK

13) Mr. Ajeeth, PhD student at Durham University, Durham, UK

14) Ms. Malavikka Unni, PhD student at Helmholtz Institute of Mainz, Germany

15) Mr. T.M. Muthu Prasath, PhD student at University of Würzburg, Würzburg , Germany

Ph.D. (India)

1) Mohammed Salman P, PhD student at IIT, Goa.

2) Hakim Jahan Sekhe, PhD student at IISER Bhopal

3) Sneha S, PhD student at IIT Tirupati

4) Preethi M, PhD student at NIT, Trichy

5) Harikrishnan P, PhD student at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram

6) P V Karthik Yadav, PhD student at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kancheepuram

7) Rasid Rafeek V, PhD student at IISER Bhopal

8) Gobavarthi Phani Teja, PhD student at IISER Mohali

Students qualified in NET/Gate/JAM

1) Ms. Christy Maria Joy, (CSIR NET-2018)

2) Mr. P V. Karthik Yadav, (CSIR NET-2019)

3) Sahaya Raj F, (CSIR NET-2019)

4) Anusuya Sahoo, GATE-2019)

5) Arya R S, (GATE-2019)

6) Mr. P V. Karthik Yadav, (GATE-2019)

7) Mr. Rashid Rafeek V V, (GATE-2020)

8) Ms. Ramya R, (GATE-2021)

9) Ms. Nebula S U, (GATE-2023)

10) Ms. Asmitha M R, (GATE-2023)

11) Ms. Amritha S, (GATE-2023)

12) Mr. Banoth Kalyan Naik, (JAM-2019)

13) Ms. Aparna S Sudhir, (JAM-2022)

Head of the Physics
Department of Physics
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur - 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-
Email : hodphysics@cutn.ac.in