Programs
- BSc Honours in Mathematics with Minor in Computer Science - Undergraduate
- BSc Honours in Mathematics with Minor in Data Science / Computer Science - Undergraduate
Physics is the basis of all the physical sciences and forms the backbone of applied sciences, engineering and technology. Physics, besides mathematics, is taught for all engineering students all over the world as a foundational subject. Physicists try to understand how the world around us works and aspire to become investigators and problem solvers from the subatomic scales of constituent of matter to the limits of the observable universe.
The Department of Physics at Amritapuri Campus has developed an intense curriculum in undergraduate and graduate education in physics. Students gain strong foundations in core physics topics such as Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Physics, Thermal and Statistical Physics, while developing skills in experimental techniques, mathematics, and electronics, and explore advanced topics of their interest. Through the Minor program in Scientific Computing, modeled after similar programs in premiere institutions abroad and supported by departments of mathematics and computer science, students benefit from additional significant training in scientific computing technologies, to meet increasing need for computational skills with physics background in teaching and research in physics and applied fields. In the fifth and final year of degree program, students get the opportunity to do internships and carry out research project at premiere institutions and publish a paper, enriching their professional experience while contributing to expansion of human knowledge.
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18MAT107 | Single Variable Calculus | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18MAT108 | Vectors and Geometry | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY105 | Introduction to Mechanics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18CHY103 | Chemistry I | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
18CSA102 | Introduction to Programming I | 3 0 2 | 4 | |
18ENG101 | Communicative English | 2 0 2 | 3 | |
18CHY182 | Chemistry Lab | 0 0 2 | 1 | |
18CUL101 | Cultural Education I | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 25 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18MAT116 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18MAT117 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY115 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18CHY114 | Chemistry II | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
18CSA112 | Introduction to Programming II | 3 0 2 | 4 | |
18ENG121 | Professional Communication | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
18PHY184 | Physics Lab I | 0 0 2 | 1 | |
18CUL111 | Cultural Education II | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 24 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY206 | Intermediate Mechanics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY207 | Introduction to Thermal & Modern Physics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18MAT220 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18MAT210 | Transforms and PDE | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18ENV300 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
Language I | 1 0 2 | 2 | ||
18PHY281 | Physics Lab II | 0 0 3 | 1 | |
18AVP201 | Amrita Value Programme I | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
TOTAL | 23 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY211 | Intermediate Mechanics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY212 | Thermal and Materials Physics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY213 | Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY219 | Waves and Optics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18MAT225 | Numerical Methods | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
Language II | 1 0 2 | 2 | ||
18PHY282 | Physics Lab III | 0 0 3 | 1 | |
18AVP211 | Amrita Value Programme II | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
TOTAL | 24 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY301 | Classical Mechanics | 4 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY302 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY303 | Electrodynamics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY304 | Electronics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY390 | Open Elective/Live in Lab® (2nd Summer) | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
18PHY386 | Physics Lab IV | 0 0 3 | 1 | |
18PHY387 | Physics Lab V (Electronics I) | 0 0 3 | 1 | |
18SSK201 | Life Skills I | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 23 | |||
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY311 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY312 | Electrodynamics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY313 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY314 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY315 | Electronics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY383 | Physics Lab VI (Electronics II) | 0 0 3 | 1 | |
18SSK211 | Life Skills II | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 23 | |||
TOTAL (for Exit-option students) | 142 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY507 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY505 | Condensed Matter Physics I | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY506 | Computational Physics I (Minor Course I) | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
Minor Course II | 3 0 1 | 4 | ||
Physics Elective I | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
18PHY584 | Physics Lab VII | 0 0 6 | 2 | |
18SSK301 | Life Skills III | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 23 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY516 | Condensed Matter Physics II | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
18PHY517 | Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
Minor Course III | 3 1 0 | 3/4 | ||
Physics Elective II | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
18PHY590 | Research Methodology and Seminar | 1 0 1 | 2 | |
18PHY585 | Physics Lab VIIII | 0 0 6 | 2 | |
TOTAL | 18/19 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY603 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | 3 1 0 | 4 | |
Physics Elective III | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
18PHY691 | Mini project and Seminar | 6 | ||
TOTAL | 13 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr | ES |
18PHY699 | Thesis | 15 | ||
TOTAL | 15 | |||
TOTAL CREDITS = 211/212 |
Code | Paper I | Paper II | ||||||
18HIN101 | Hindi I | 1 0 2 | 2 | 18HIN111 | Hindi II | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
18KAN101 | Kannada I | 1 0 2 | 2 | 18KAN111 | Kannada II | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
18MAL101 | Malayalam I | 1 0 2 | 2 | 18MAL111 | Malayalam II | 1 0 2 | 2 | |
18SAN101 | Sanskrit I | 1 0 2 | 2 | 18SAN111 | Sanskrit II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
Code | Physics Electives | L T P | Cr | Code | Minor Course II & III | L T P | Cr |
18PHY336 | Space Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18CSA209 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY342 | Nonlinear Optics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18CSA308 | Machine Learning I | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY531 | Introduction to Quantum Computing (Physics) | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18CSA316 | Machine Learning II | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY532 | Advanced Statistical Mechanics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18MAT541 | Probability and Statistics with R | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY534 | Epistemological Foundations of Quantum Mechanics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18MAT542 | Optimization Methods | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY535 | Topics in Astrophysics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18PHY551 | Computational Physics II | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY536 | Plasma Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18PHY552 | Computational Condensed Matter Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY537 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18PHY553 | Nonlinear Dynamics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY538 | Solid State Electronic Devices | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY539 | Optoelectronics | 3 0 0 | 3 | Open Electives (Physics) | |||
18PHY540 | Physics at Nanoscale | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18OEL297 | History and Philosophy of Science | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY541 | Mesoscopic Physics and Quantum Conductors | 3 0 0 | 3 | 18OEL298 | EU History of Science and Technology | 4 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY542 | Thin Film Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY543 | Methods of Experimental Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY320 | Modern Optics | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY545 | Fourier Optics | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY546 | Lasers and Applications | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY547 | Physics of the Atmosphere | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY633 | Biophotonics | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY636 | Fibre Optic Sensors and Applications | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY637 | Fibre Optics and Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||||
18PHY638 | Nanophotonics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18CSA209 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18CSA308 | Machine Learning I | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18CSA316 | Machine Learning II | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18MAT541 | Probability and Statistics with R | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18MAT542 | Optimization Methods | 3 1 0 | 4 |
18PHY551 | Computational Physics II | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY552 | Computational Condensed Matter Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18PHY553 | Nonlinear Dynamics | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18OEL297 | Open Electives (Physics) | 3 0 0 | 3 |
18OEL298 | Eu History of Science and Technology | 4 0 0 | 3 |
Code | Course Title | Code | Course Title |
18OEL231 | Advertising | ||
18OEL232 | Basic Statistics | 18OEL263 | Negotiation and Counselling |
18OEL233 | Citizen Journalism | 18OEL264 | New Literatures |
18OEL234 | Creative Writing for Beginners | 18OEL265 | Non-Profit Organization |
18OEL235 | Desktop Support and Services | 18OEL266 | Personal Effectiveness |
18OEL236 | Development Journalism | 18OEL267 | Perspectives in Astrophysics and Cosmology |
18OEL237 | Digital Photography | 18OEL268 | Principles of Marketing |
18OEL238 | Emotional Intelligence | 18OEL269 | Principles of Public Relations |
18OEL239 | Essence of Spiritual Literature | 18OEL270 | Science, Society and Culture |
18OEL240 | Film Theory | 18OEL271 | Statistical Analysis |
18OEL241 | Fundamentals of Network Administration | 18OEL272 | Teamwork and Collaboration |
18OEL242 | Gender Studies | 18OEL273 | The Message of Bhagwad Gita |
18OEL243 | Glimpses of Indian Economy and Polity | 18OEL274 | Understanding Travel and Tourism |
18OEL244 | Graphics and Web-designing Tools | 18OEL275 | Videography |
18OEL245 | Green Marketing | 18OEL276 | Vistas of English Literature |
18OEL246 | Healthcare and Technology | 18OEL277 | Web-Designing Techniques |
18OEL247 | History of English Literature | 18OEL278 | Organic Farming |
18OEL248 | Indian Writing in English | 18OEL279 | Basic Legal Awareness on Protection of Women and Rights |
18OEL249 | Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare | 18OEL280 | Ritual Performances of Kerala |
18OEL250 | Introduction to Ancient Indian Yogic and Vedic Wisdom | 18OEL281 | Documenting Social Issues |
18OEL251 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 18OEL282 | Fabrication of Advanced Solar Cell |
18OEL252 | Introduction to Event Management | 18OEL283 | Basic Concepts of X-ray Diffraction |
18OEL253 | Introduction to Media | 18OEL284 | Introduction to FORTRAN and GNUPLOT |
18OEL254 | Introduction to Right to Information Act | 18OEL285 | Introduction to Porous Materials |
18OEL255 | Introduction to Translation | 18OEL286 | Forensic Science |
18OEL256 | Linguistic Abilities | 18OEL287 | Introduction to solar Physics |
18OEL257 | Literary Criticism and Theory | 18OEL288 | Recycling Recovery and Treatment Methods for Wastes |
18OEL258 | Macro Economics | 18OEL289 | Acting and Dramatic Presentation |
18OEL259 | Managing Failure | 18OEL290 | Computerized Accounting |
18OEL260 | Media Management | 18OEL291 | Kerala Mural Art and Painting |
18OEL261 | Micro Economics | 18OEL292 | Painting |
18OEL262 | Micro Finance, Small Group Management and Cooperatives | 18OEL293 | Reporting Rural Issues |
Age: Candidates born on or after 1st July 2001.
Educational Qualification: 12th or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Maths and a separate minimum of 60% marks in Physics & Maths from CBSE /State Board/ICSE
Important note: It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.
Entrance Test:
Timing:
Registration for admission 2022 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.
Application fee of Rs. 750/-
The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.
Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP)
‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.
In addition to help building foundations in traditional theoretical and experimental methods of physics, the program offers significant skill development in the methods of scientific computing to meet increasing need for such skills in teaching and research in physics and applied fields. This unique 5-year integrated program, modelled after the minor programs in scientific computing at University of Texas at Austin and Vanderbilt University and supported by the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, offers a wide range of supporting courses in mathematics, computational techniques, programming and elective courses on scientific computing, including 2 semesters of Programming in Python, Vectors and Geometry, Linear Algebra, Transforms and Partial Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Computational Physics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Optimization Techniques. Students learn these along with mathematicians, offered as part of the Integrated MSc Program in Mathematics with Minor Program in Datascience.
Students are encouraged to start research early on. To facilitate this, strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of physics that covers UG curriculum is laid in the first two years followed by introduction of advanced topics from 3rd year onwards. Many of them get opportunity to work along with PhD scholars and get a hands-on training to prepare themselves for more challenging MSc thesis work. The final year is almost free for students to explore internship or research projects opportunities in premiere institutions like IISc, IITs, or National Labs. Student gain experience to publish a research paper, and develop skills in scientific documentation and communication, while expanding the human knowledge. In the academic year 2019-20 more than 80% of our students have taken up internship offers from reputed institutions.
Further, the Campus offers exchange program opportunities to our MSc students through Amrita Center for International Programs. When specific opportunity arises, we facilitate them to do their MSc projects even in universities abroad, including those in US and Europe. Recently, one of our students carried out his MSc thesis work at Colorado State University.
A list of such institutions in which our students (5-Yr Integrated MSc Maths-Physics and 2-Yr MSc Physics of previous batches) have carried out their thesis work over many years include
The curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of GATE and UGC-NET syllabus. Guidance is available for students who seek to write and excel in these exams. Many students, benefiting from the rigors of the program, have pursued in the past or are pursuing currently their higher studies in many premiere institutes in India.
Life Skills Training and Industrial Placement
The department of Corporate and Industrial Relations (CIR) has taken up the task of training students (of all integrated programs) with life skills including linguistic, comprehension (reading and listening), efficient data interpretation and inference, group discussion, leadership, competitive test taking, interviewing and other interpersonal skills. A three semester long intense training is offered to all physics students along with students of other departments of Amrita Schools Arts & Sciences and Engineering. The CIR department also helps those students seeking industrial placements through in-campus recruitment by companies.
A degree in Physics prepares students for further studies in many areas and related employment including
Many of our faculty are engaged in active research spanning many areas of physics with over 60 Scopus-indexed conference and journal papers of international repute in the last five years. Research topics are categorized into experimental and theoretical aspect and are list below.
Experimental Materials and Device Physics
Theoretical Physics, Scientific Computing, and Modelling
Laboratories: Materials Physics Lab, Optoelectronics Lab
Research Equipment
Synthesis, Fabrication, and Characterization facilities accessible to faculty from our department, other departments and other campuses include
Computing and Internet Connectivity
Central Library
Central library is well equipped with Reference Sections, Digital Library with access to many Online International Journals.
Selected list of our alumni who have either taken up higher studies (currently pursuing/finished) or employed:
Program Fees for the Year 2022 | |||
Fee Type | Slab | Number of Seats | Fees (Semester Wise) |
Scholarship Fees | 1 | 5 | ₹ 32,500 |
Scholarship Fees | 2 | 10 | ₹ 48,750 |
Regular Fees | 3 | 35 | ₹ 65,000 |
College Caution Deposit | ₹ 3000 |
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