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Physics

Physics studies matter, energy and the forces that move them, to understand how the universe behaves. It follows Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, with top institutes selecting through national exams, and leads to work in fields such as astrophysics, biophysics and research.

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INTRODUCTION

It is the natural science that involves the study of matter and its Motion through Space and Time, along with related concepts such as Energy and Force. The main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves.

SKILL SET

  • Attention to detail
  • Good Study Habits
  • Curiosity to learn
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Good imagination power
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Intellectual skills
  • Organisation and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Mathematics & Physics
  • Problem-Solving & Scientific Reasoning

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Astrophysics & Astronomy is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to explain the birth, life and death of stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae and other objects in the universe.
  • Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies approaches and methods traditionally used in physics to study biological phenomena. Biophysics covers all scales of biological organization, from molecular to organismic and populations.
  • Gravity Researcher
  • Fluid Physics = In physics and engineering, fluid dynamics is a sub discipline of fluid mechanics that describes the flow of fluids—liquids and gases. It has several sub disciplines, including aerodynamics and hydrodynamics
  • Forensic Science is the use of science to investigate crime and present unbiased scientific evidence in court.
  • Particle Physicist is a branch of physics dealing with subatomic (smaller than an atom) elements of matter and radiation as well as subatomic particles. A particle physicist is someone who looks to see how these particles exist and interact.
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Branches

1

Astronomy/Astrophysics

Stars, Galaxies, Cosmos

2

Classical Physics

Light, Heat, Motion, Electricity, Magnetism

3

Low Temperature Physics

Superconductivity

4

Plasma Physics

Discharge tubes, Fusion

5

Quantum Physics

Lasers, LED's, Fiber Optics, Quantum Dots

6

Atomic & Solid State Physics

Material Science, Semiconductors, Surface

7

Relativistic Physics

Stars, Cosmology, Particle Physics

8

Macromolecular “Biology”

Virus crystallography

9

Accelerator Physics

Particle Accelerators, RF Devices, X-ray

10

Nuclear Physics

Nuclei, Fission, Radiation Therapy

11

High Energy Particle Physics

Subatomic Physics, Quarks, Tomography

Top Colleges

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Course: B.Sc.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCMB
  • Selection process: Selection Based on the merit list of one of the following national examinations:

KVPY:

  • KVPY-SA [appeared in 2017 and selected for the Fellowship]
  • KVPY-SB [appeared in 2018 and selected for the Fellowship]
  • KVPY-SX [appeared in 2018 and selected for the Fellowship]
  • KVPY Fellows selected through the Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST candidates [appeared in 2017 for SA, 2018 for SB/SX and selected for the Fellowship]

(IIT)JEE-Main:

  • Appearing in 2019 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 54% (EWS), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)

(IIT)JEE-Advanced:

  • Appearing in 2019 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 54% (EWS), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)

NEET-UG:

  • Appearing in 2019 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 54% (EWS), 30% (SC/ST/PwD)

Indian Institutes Of Science Education & Research (IISER)-Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati

  • Course: BS-MS DUAL DEGREE
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB

Selection process:

  • Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel
  • Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology
  • State and Central Boards Channel (SCB)

Delhi University, New Delhi

  • Course: B.Sc. in Physics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM with 55% marks
  • Selection process: Marks Based

Some good Colleges under Delhi University;

  • Acharya Narendra Dev College
  • Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
  • Bhagini Nivedita College (W)
  • Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
  • Daulat Ram College (W)
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
  • Deshbandhu College
  • Dyal Singh College
  • Gargi College (W)
  • Hans Raj College
  • Hindu College
  • Kalindi College (W)
  • Keshav Mahavidyalaya
  • Kirori Mal College
  • Maitreyi College (W)
  • Miranda House (W)
  • Motilal Nehru College
  • Rajdhani College
  • Ramjas College
  • Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women (W)
  • Shivaji College
  • Sri Venketeswara College
  • Swami Shardhanand College

St. Stephen's College, Delhi

  • Course: B.Sc. (hons) in Physics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM
  • Selection process: Admission will be based on composite merit, which comprises-

i) Class 12 marks: 85% weightage
ii) Interview: 15% weightage

Loyola College, Chennai

  • Course: B.Sc. in Physics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM
  • Selection process: Merit Based

Fergusson College, Pune

  • Course: B.Sc.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/B
  • Selection process: Merit Based

Madras Christian College, Chennai

  • Course: B.Sc. in Physics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM
  • Selection process: Merit Based

Christ University, Bangalore

Course:

  • B.Sc. CME-Bachelor of Science in Computer Sc, Maths, Electronics
  • B.Sc. PCM-Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Maths
  • B.Sc. PME-Bachelor of Science in Physics, Maths, Electronics

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM with 50% marks
Selection process: Skill Assessment + Personal interview + Academic Performance

Panjab University, Chandigarh

  • Course: B.Sc. in Physics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/B with 50% marks
  • Selection process: Entrance Based (PUCET)

Mumbai University, Mumbai

  • Course: B.Sc. in Physics with different combinations
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/B
  • Selection process: Marks Based

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