A Physicist is a scientist specialized in the field of physics. His/her field of study includes the interactions of matter and energy in the physical universe. Physicists plan and conduct scientific experiments to test theories.
Personal Competencies
• You would like to take up a course related to Physics
• You like to do experiments
• You are good at Math
• You can use a computer to solve a scientific problem
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Physics
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree and PhD in the same or related field.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Physics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
I. Presidency College, Chennai
2. St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
3. Hindu College, Delhi
4. Government Arts College, Coimbatore
5. Farook College, Kozhikode
6. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
7. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
9.Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited With UGC before applying)
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
3. St Joseph's College, Bangalore
4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
6. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
7. St Thomas College, Thrissur
8. St Teresa's College, Ernakulam
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 5,00,000* per month
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Research Laboratories, Electronics and Electrical Manufacturing Companies, Non-governmental Organizations, Colleges/Universities, Defence Sector and others.
Work Environment: You will work in an office or laboratory set up. You may handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. Organizations usually work 5 or 6 days a week and 8 or 9 hours everyday, but this may vary from organization to organization. Overtime may be required. Part-time and contractual jobs may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Researcher → General Physicist/ Teacher → Head Of Department
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Physicist ranges between INR 15,000 - 70,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3kmKG3n
Experts from the field
Indrani Bose is an Indian physicist, and senior professor at Department of Physics, Bose Institute, Kolkata. Her fields of specialization are theoretical condensed matter, quantum information theory, statistical physics, biological physics and systems.*
PHYSICIST
NCS Code: 2111.0100' | RD028• You would like to take up a course related to Physics
• You like to do experiments
• You are good at Math
• You can use a computer to solve a scientific problem
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Physics
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree and PhD in the same or related field.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Physics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
I. Presidency College, Chennai
2. St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
3. Hindu College, Delhi
4. Government Arts College, Coimbatore
5. Farook College, Kozhikode
6. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
7. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
8. Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
9.Any recognized University in India
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited With UGC before applying)
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
3. St Joseph's College, Bangalore
4. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
5. KJ Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
6. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
7. St Thomas College, Thrissur
8. St Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 5,00,000* per month
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Research Laboratories, Electronics and Electrical Manufacturing Companies, Non-governmental Organizations, Colleges/Universities, Defence Sector and others.
Work Environment: You will work in an office or laboratory set up. You may handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. Organizations usually work 5 or 6 days a week and 8 or 9 hours everyday, but this may vary from organization to organization. Overtime may be required. Part-time and contractual jobs may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Researcher → General Physicist/ Teacher → Head Of Department
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Physicist ranges between INR 15,000 - 70,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3kmKG3n
Experts from the field
Indrani Bose is an Indian physicist, and senior professor at Department of Physics, Bose Institute, Kolkata. Her fields of specialization are theoretical condensed matter, quantum information theory, statistical physics, biological physics and systems.*
Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/lndrani-Bose
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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