The North Maharashtra University (NMU) often conducts an entrance test for admission to Ph.D (Physics) course. There will be two papers for the entrance test, Paper I and Paper II. Topics such as Research Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Electromagnetic Theory, and Electronics are asked for the written test. Reference books like Testing Reading Comprehension by Robert Troschitz, Environmental Management and Awareness Issues by Roma Mukherjee, Quantum Mechanics by G. Aruldhas, and Condensed Matter Physics by Michael P. Marder can be used for studies.

Syllabus for NMU Ph.D (Physics) Entrance Test (Paper I)

• Data Interpretation
• Environment Awareness
• General Awareness about Basic Science
• General Awareness about Higher Education System
• Information and Communication Technology
• Logical Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension
• Research Aptitude
• Teaching Aptitude

Syllabus for NMU Ph.D (Physics) Entrance Test (Paper II)

• Atomic & Molecular Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Electronics
• Experimental Techniques and data analysis
• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics

Books for NMU Ph.D (Physics) Entrance Test (Paper I )

Research Aptitude

• U.G.C.-Net/JRF/Set Teaching & Research Aptitude by Dr. Lal, ‎Jain, ‎Dr. K. C. Vashistha
• UGC, NET/SET/SLET: Teaching and Research Aptitude by Parveen Kataria, ‎Anshu Kataria

Teaching Aptitude

• Teaching Aptitude by Dr. K. C. Vashistha & Dr. Awasthi
• Teacher’s Attitude & Aptitude Test from Upkar Prakashan

Reading Comprehension

• Testing Reading Comprehension by Robert Troschitz
• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh

General Awareness about Basic Science

• General Science from Upkar Prakashan
• Objective General Knowledge by Thorpe Edgar

Mathematical Reasoning

• An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning by Peter J. Eccles
• Mathematical Reasoning by Edward Connor

Logical Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning by Bradley Harris Dowden
• The art of logical reasoning by Thomas Schwartz

Data Interpretation

• How to Prepare for: Data Interpretation &: Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
• Cracking the Test of Reasoning & Data Interpretation by Prof. Jagdeep Vaishnav, Nishant B. Patel

Information and Communication Technology

• Information and Communication Technology by Stephen Doyle
• Advanced Information and Communication Technology by Alastair De Watteville, ‎Lester Gilbert

Environment Awareness

• Environmental Management and Awareness Issues by Roma Mukherjee
• Environmental awareness–air pollution by Mary Ellen Snodgrass, ‎Jody James, ‎Janet Wolanin

General Awareness about Higher Education System

• Higher Education System by B.B.Dhar
• New Directions in Higher Education by R. Nata

Books for NMU Ph.D (Physics) Entrance Test (Paper II)

Mathematical Methods of Physics

• Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering by Kenneth Franklin Riley, ‎Michael Paul Hobson, ‎Stephen John Bence
• Mathematical Methods for Physics by H. W. Wyld

Classical Mechanics

• Classical Mechanics by John Robert Taylor
• Classical Mechanics by Goldstein

Electromagnetic Theory

• Electromagnetic Theory by Julius Adams Stratton
• Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals by Bhag Singh Guru, ‎Hüseyin R. Hiziroglu

Quantum Mechanics

• Quantum Mechanics by G. Aruldhas
• Quantum Mechanics by G. S. Chaddha

Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics

• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics by John M. Seddon, ‎Julian D. Gale
• Heat, Thermodynamics, and Statistical Physics by Franzo Hazlett Crawford

Electronics

• Electronics by Roger Bridgman
• Power Electronics by P.C. Sen

Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis

• Data Analysis Techniques for High-Energy Physics Experiments by R. K. Bock, ‎H. Grote, ‎D. Notz
• Data Analysis for Experimental Design by Richard Gonzalez

Atomic & Molecular Physics

• Trends in Atomic and Molecular Physics by Krishan K. Sud, ‎Upendra N. Upadhyaya
• Advances in Atomic and Molecular Physics by David Robert Bates, ‎Immanuel Estermann

Condensed Matter Physics

• Condensed Matter Physics by Michael P. Marder
• Principles of Condensed Matter Physics by P. M. Chaikin

Nuclear and Particle Physics

• Nuclear and Particle Physics: An Introduction by Brian Martin
• Nuclear and particle physics by E. B. Paul

Candidates with a valid score in NET/SLET examination are exempted from the written test. Other than reference books, aspirants can refer web based materials for study.