North Maharashtra University, one of the upcoming universities in India imparts high quality education to the aspirants through various courses at under graduate, post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral level in different fields. The admittance of the candidates to the PhD programmes will be on the basis of score obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University.

Structure of North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam

North Maharashtra University PhD Physics Entrance Exam will consist of 2 papers. First paper is common for all subject and will consist of research aptitude type questions. In this section there will be 50 multiple choice questions each carrying 2 marks. There will be no negative marking. The paper II will consist of subject specific questions. There will be multiple choice questions of 20 marks and theoretical / descriptive type questions of 80 marks. In total, both the sections – Paper I and Paper II carries a maximum score of 100 marks.

Syllabus of North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam

Paper I

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

Paper II

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

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed post graduate degree examination in Physics or allied subjects with at least 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognized statutory University which is a member of AIU, New Delhi are eligible to apply for the entrance exam.

How to Apply?

The application form is available in the official website http://nmu.ac.in/. The candidates are required to fill the application form online and take the print out of the same after online submission. The hard copy of the application form along with required enclosures and DD of Rs. 500/- (Rs 350/- for reserved category candidates) from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of Registrar, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon payable at Jalgaon has to be sent to Director, Board of Colleges and University Development (BCUD), North Maharashtra University, Umavi Nagar, Jalgaon-425001 on or before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill the application form very carefully. All the columns have to be filled furnishing the exact details. The instructions regarding filling the application form are mentioned in the information brochure. Applicants are advised to read it before starting to fill the form. One has to write the application form number, name and address behind the D.D.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Availability of on line application form through University Website: First week of October, 2012

Last date for filling up of on-line application form: Second week of October, 2012

Last date for submission of hard copy of online filled Application Form along with D.D. and supporting documents: Second week of October, 2012

Display of provisional list of eligible candidates appearing for the Entrance Test and exempted candidates: Mid week of October, 2012

Last date of receipt of objection on list, if any (in written form): Mid week of October, 2012

Display of final list of eligible candidates appearing for the Entrance Test and Exempted candidates and availability of Hall Ticket on University Website: Mid week of October, 2012

Conduct of Entrance Test: Last week of October, 2012

List of North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam Centers

North Maharashtra University

Contact Address for North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam

• Address: North Maharashtra University, P.O. Box. 80, Umavi Nagar, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
• Phone Number: 2258428-438
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]
• Website: http://www.nmu.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam Score

North Maharashtra University

Reference Books for North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam

• Principles and Applications of Radiological Physics by Donald Graham
• Principles of Acoustics by B.Ghosh
• Properties of Matter by D.S. Mathur
• Radiology Review: Radiologic Physics by Edward L Nickoloff
• General Properties of Matter by Sengupta and Chatterjee
• Refresher Course in B. Sc. Physics by Arora
• Review of Radiologic Physics by Walter Huda
• Sound by M.Ghosh
• Sound by P.K.Chakraborty and S.B.Choudhury
• Text book of Sound by A.B.Wood
• Text book of Sound by K.Bhattacharjee
• General Properties of Matter by Newman and Searle
• Fundamentals of Physics by Resnick Walker Halliday
• Physics of Radiology by Harold Elford Johns, John Robert Cunningham
• Introduction to Mathematical Physics by C.Harper
• Principles of Optics by B. K. Mathur
• Principles of Optics by M. Born, E. Wolf
• Principles of Radiology Physics by Donald Graham, Robert Gordon, Graham
• Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry by Frank Herbert Attix
• Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics by Sears and Salinger
• Vibrations, Waves and Acoustics by D.Chattopadhyay and P.C. Rakshit
• Basic Physics by Rupa
• Basic Physics in Radiology by Raymond Oliver L A
• Basic Radiological Physics by Thayalan
• Classical Mechanics A modern Perspective by Barger & Olsson
• Introduction to the Physics of Diagnostic Radiology by Edward E Christensen, Thomas S Curry
• Light by K.G. Mazumdar
• Physics by G K Publishers
• Physics by Halliday and Resnick
• Physics for B. Sc students by Rao B V N
• Physics of Radiology by Anthony B Wolbarst
• Classical Mechanics by H. Goldstein
• Classical Mechanics by S.N. Biswas
• Electricity and Magnetism by Berkeley Series
• Electricity and Magnetism by D.Chattopadhyay and P.C.Rakshit
• Electrostatics and Magnetostatics  by B.B.Laud
• Mathematical methods for physicists by Arfken and Weber
• Mechanics by D.S. Mathur
• Mechanics by S. Hans, S.P. Puri
• Optical Physics by Lipson and Lipson and Tannhauson
• Optics by A. Ghatak
• Optics by E Hecht
• Physics by Abbott Af
• Essentials of Radiology Physics by Charles A Kelsey

Coaching Centers for North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam

• T.I.M.E (Triumphant Institute of Management Education) Pvt. Ltd
• VPM classes
• Narayana IIT Academy
• J .R. S Tutorials
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• GATE IIT
• Sahil study circle
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Pathfinder Academy
• Sri Krishna Academy
• Tandem
• Career point
• Aakash Institute
• Sreekrishna Entrance Coaching Center
• Brilliants Tutorial Pvt.Ltd
• Oasis education services
• Manidha Naeyam IAS Coaching Centre

Study Plan

One should be well prepared for clearing the highly competitive North Maharashtra University PhD Physics Entrance Exam. The aspirants should have a good knowledge on each and every topic in the syllabus of the test. They have to read numerous books covering these topics. Last few days before the exam have to be completely utilized for revising the topics again.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam result can be obtained from the University’s official website.

Score Validity

The score validity of North Maharashtra University Ph.D. in Physics Entrance Exam will be for 1 year.