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Academic Department Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University Estd. 1937

Department of Physics

Constituent Department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

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About Department of Physics

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department was established in the year 1970 under the Faculty of Science. Dr. K. S. Viswanathan, eminent theoretical Physicist and student of Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman, was the founder Head of the department. The Department started functioning with a UGC sponsored Post M.Sc Diploma Course in Space Physics, with 7 students and a few research scholars. From the modest beginning, it has grown into one of the largest and most bustling centres of academic activity. The department has received support from DST under the FIST programme. At present the department offers M.Sc., M. Phil and Ph.D programmes in Physics.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Campus Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

M.Sc

Offered at University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Ph.D

Offered at University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Physics

Where is the Department of Physics located?

The Department of Physics is an academic teaching department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Physics are conducted as per University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Physics?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.