Department of Physics and Mathematics
Constituent Department of Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad
About Department of Physics and Mathematics
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Department of Physics and Mathematics was established in 1926 at the time of inception of Indian School of Mines. The department was given an independent status in 1989. The research work in the field of Mechanics of solids and Theoretical seismology started in 1974 and the teaching of M.Phil in Applied Mathematics started in 1980. Forty eight scholars have obtained Ph.D degree and few are under examination. Sixty five got their M.Phil degree in Applied Mathematics. Our Ph.D students are well placed in academic institutions/R&D organizations like DRDO, CSIR labs. and occupying high positions. The total research publications in International and National Journals are more than 490. Currently, there are 17 faculty members with varied research interests. Contributions by the faculty in research have won recognition of the scientific community, in the form of prestigious National Mineral Award, Manganese Ore of India Young Scientist Award, Subarna-Sashibhusan Bhattacharya Memorial Award and Michael Madhusudan Award.
Our M.Sc. students are well placed in various Software/R&D/Academic organizations, like: Cognizant, TCS, WIPRO, Accenture, Larsen and Tubro, ISB Hyderabad, etc.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.Phil
Ph.D
M.Sc
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Common queries about Department of Physics and Mathematics
Where is the Department of Physics and Mathematics located?
The Department of Physics and Mathematics is an academic teaching department of Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Physics and Mathematics are conducted as per Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Physics and Mathematics?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.