Saradha Gangadharan College, Puducherry

What you study?

A study of Physics widen your mental horizon – enabling one to have a refined understanding over nature, nature’s mechanism and related phenomena’s by exploring and answering the basic question what, how and why posed by the minds of mankind. Its horizon includes a wide spectrum of problem form microscopic subatomic nuclear particle quark behavior to macroscopic large galaxies’ structure. Enriched mathematics as tool, Physics seek optimum analytical solution for the day to day problems of life. A study of physics hence equips one with good amount of knowledge about application of Mathematics & Chemistry. It will greatly help one to be prepared mentally to tackle the toughest of problems in science (Hence in life) with speed and remarkable precision. With the advance in nano-technology, understanding of basic science gains considerable significance. UG physics curriculum provide a platform to those student thriving to aspire carrier in R&D and higher study such as M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Material Science, M.Sc. Nano technology, M.Sc. Astrophysics etc.

Lateral Entry: Applicants from outside Tamil Nadu State Board must obtain the eligibility certificate from the Pondicherry University before admission. Students studying in colleges affiliated to Universities other than the Pondicherry University can seek admission to B.Sc. Physics on condition that they would adhere to the procedure laid down by the University in this regard.

Eligibility: Candidates for admission to B.Sc. Physics shall be required to have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of the Tamil Nadu State Board or CBSE or other equivalent examination acceptable to the Pondicherry University with Physics and Mathematics as subjects of study.

Age: Candidates must have completed 16 years and 6 months as on 15th July. Should be below 21 years of age as on 1st July. Age relaxation is applicable to students belonging to the following categories:

• 3 years for physically handicapped, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
• 5 years for nuns of various religious congregation and widows.

Medium: The medium of instruction shall be English.

Fees: Rs. 16,000/- per semester + one-time payment of Rs. 2,500/- will be collected.