Various Universities like Annamalai University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Rajasthan, etc organizes Entrance Exams every year for admission into M.Sc in Physics course. Details regarding these exams like its structure and pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure etc are discussed in the article below.

List of Universities conducting M.Sc in Physics Entrance Exams in India

• Annamalai University
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• Delhi University
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
• Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT)
• Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University
• Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• University of Rajasthan
• Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences
• Indian Institute of Technology
• Lovely Professional University
• National Institute of Technology- Warangal
• Pune University
• Thapar University
• Utkal University

Eligibility Criteria of M.Sc in Physics Entrance Exams

Aspirants who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics can apply for M.Sc in Physics entrance test. For most of the Universities minimum score desired at bachelor level is 60%. However there will be relaxation in the minimum marks required for reserved category students.

Structure and pattern of various M.Sc in Physics Entrance Exams

The written test will be mostly of objective type model in most of the Universities like University of Delhi, Utkal University etc. Multiple choices will be given for each of the questions. The candidates can choose the right option from the given choices. There may be negative marking for incorrect responses in most of the exams like that of University of Delhi. The number of questions included in the test, number of sections, its mark distribution and time duration  will vary according to the University.

Questions of this entrance exam are mostly prepared based on portions from Bachelor’s program in Physics. The important portions include:

• Mathematical Physics
• Mechanics
• Digital Electronics
• Optics
• Thermal Physics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Solid State Physics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Chemistry
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Numerical Analysis
• Quantum Mechanics
• Statistical Physics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Microprocessor and Computer Programming

Application Procedure of various M.Sc in Physics Entrance Exams

The mode of application can be online or offline depending on the University. Most of the Universities like Osmania University, University of Delhi etc accept offline mode of application. Cost of application form for University of Allahabad is Rs.600/-. The cost of application form for Osmania University is Rs.300/-.

In online mode of application candidates will be provided with a registration id and password for future communication. In offline mode the neatly filled up form should reach the specified address before the date mentioned.