A tradition of careful experiment and rigorous theory — five well-equipped laboratories, six decades of teaching, one discipline.
An introduction to our history, our teaching philosophy, and the scholarly tradition we work within.
The Department of Physics was established in 1969 with the motive to provide education and up-to-date information to young minds who wish to pursue a career in science. The department commenced with Prep and Pre-Engineering / Medical programmes and achieved new heights with the introduction of B.Sc. (Non-Medical) in 1969, followed by B.Sc. (Computer Science) in 1998. The department has been running undergraduate Physics courses for several decades and the postgraduate M.Sc. Physics programme since the academic session 2018–19.
The department houses five well-equipped laboratories, including a dedicated M.Sc. laboratory with a Smart Interactive Board. A huge collection of books is available in the Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library of the College, supplemented by a departmental reference library of around 230 reference books exclusively for M.Sc. Physics students. The department also operates a book bank, which provides free textbooks for a complete session to financially weak and needy students.
Presently, the Physics Department has seven highly qualified regular teaching faculty and four non-teaching staff. Faculty members supervise doctoral students and are active across condensed-matter physics, experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, semiconductor physics, materials science, molecular physics and spectroscopy. Our students regularly clear competitive examinations such as NET, GATE, CTET and JEST, and pursue careers in teaching, research and the Indian armed forces.
Educators and researchers who shape the academic life of the department.
Seven regular teaching faculty supported by four non-teaching staff members. Click any card to view the full profile.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and add-on courses offered by the department.
Three-year undergraduate programme in Physics offered under NEP 2020. Curriculum integrates Discipline-Specific Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses and Multi-Discipline Courses in Physics.
Four-year honours programme with deeper coverage of classical and modern physics, mathematical methods, electronics and experimental techniques.
Honours-with-research track including a guided research project / dissertation, designed for students intending to pursue postgraduate research and doctoral studies.
Two-year postgraduate programme covering classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics, condensed-matter, nuclear and atomic physics, with elective specialisations and laboratory components.
One-year skill-oriented certificate programme covering solar photovoltaic systems, design and grid integration. Subject to Panjab University approval.
Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and student-led work that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Organised in collaboration with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), RC-3. Resource persons: Dr Sanjay Kr. Sharma (Secretary, IAPT) and Mr. Paramjeet Singh (Lecturer in Physics, GMSSS 8B Chandigarh). Dr Sharma demonstrated simple yet exciting interactive physics experiments; Mr. Singh discussed ICT tools and modern pedagogical practices for effective Physics education. Around 45 students and faculty members participated.
A seminar on “Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: Principles, Advantages and Applications” organised as part of National Science Day celebrations, in association with Prof Puran Singh Science Society, Institution Innovation Council, IQAC and IAPT RC-3. Resource Person: Dr Arun Upmanyu, Professor of Physics and Assistant Director (Research), Chitkara University, Punjab. Around 30 students and faculty attended.
Part of National Science Day celebrations, in association with Prof Puran Singh Science Society, IIC, Dharat Suhavi Society, IQAC and IAPT RC-3. Resource Person: Dr Vivek Phawa, Associate Professor (Department of Electrical Engineering, UIET, Panjab University). The lecture covered working principles, components and grid-integration of solar photovoltaic systems. 40 students and faculty participated.
One-day workshop on electronic components, their functions and applications in electronic circuits, conducted by Dr Deepak Kumar, Professor (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering). Organised as part of National Science Day celebrations. 40 students and faculty participated.
Educational trip organised in collaboration with Prof Puran Singh Society as part of National Science Day celebrations. Around 50 students and faculty members explored diverse scientific and technological exhibits, gaining valuable experiential learning beyond the classroom.
Farewell organised to celebrate the academic journey of the final-year M.Sc. Physics students. Cultural programme, fun games and student interactions added joy to the event. Titles awarded: Mr. Farewell — Seemant; Ms. Farewell — Sadhvi; Mr. Charming — Vaibhav; Ms. Personality — Anu.
Celebrated in association with the Institution Innovation Council on the theme “Amazing Trends in Space Technology”, marking the first anniversary of ISRO’s successful Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon’s south pole. Around 37 students from undergraduate and postgraduate Physics participated in PowerPoint presentation and quiz competitions.
One-day workshop conducted as part of National Science Day 2025, in association with Prof Puran Singh Science Society and IIC. Resource Person: Dr Balwinder Singh, Associate Professor (Electronics and Communication Engineering, NITTTR), assisted by Mr. Jyoti Prakash, NITTTR. Around 45 students and faculty attended.
Educational trip organised in association with Prof Puran Singh Science Society and IIC, as part of National Science Day celebrations. Around 40 students and faculty participated.
Farewell celebration for the final-year M.Sc. Physics students. Cultural programme, fun games and student interactions made the event memorable. Titles awarded: Mr. Farewell — Kamal Nayan; Ms. Farewell — Nidhi; Mr. Personality — Tarun; Ms. Personality — Vandana.
Photographs from departmental lectures, workshops and student competitions.
Awards, recognitions, funded projects and milestones earned by faculty and students.
Dr Ranber Singh’s recognition in the 2024 Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list represents a major milestone in his academic career and serves as strong evidence of his sustained research excellence. The inclusion signifies that his research has been widely cited and valued by peers across the global scientific community. Achievements of this level inspire young scholars and reinforce the importance of impactful, ethically conducted research.
Over the past five years, more than 45 students of M.Sc. Physics from the department have qualified NET, GATE, CTET and other competitive examinations — reflecting consistent academic preparation for careers in teaching, research and higher studies.
Two students have completed their Ph.D., while seven are currently pursuing doctoral research — an indicator of the department’s research culture and student progression into advanced academic work.
Three students of the department — Kamal Nayan, Abhinn Sharma and Vibhuti Badoni — have joined the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy and Indian Naval Academy respectively, reflecting the department’s commitment to holistic student development.
Laboratories, classrooms, libraries and learning resources that support our academic work.
Fully equipped laboratory for B.Sc. I-year experiments in mechanics, properties of matter and basic measurements.
Fully equipped for B.Sc. II-year experiments, including a dedicated darkroom for optics and photoelectric experiments.
Fully equipped for M.Sc. Physics (I & II year) experiments. Houses a Smart Interactive Board for advanced teaching and demonstrations.
Fully equipped laboratory for B.Sc. III-year experiments covering modern physics, electronics and instrumentation.
Dedicated equipment store and pre-incubation room supporting laboratory operations across the department.
One classroom equipped with an interactive board for audio-visual teaching, simulations and online resources.
Computer lab with 15 computers (Intel i5 processors) and internet facility — used for computational physics, simulation work and programming components of the curriculum.
A focused reference collection of around 230 reference books from national and international publishers, accessible exclusively to M.Sc. Physics students. Supplemented by the College’s Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library and the departmental book bank for financially weak and needy students.
Classrooms are allocated as per the College time-table, ensuring smooth conduct of theory classes for UG and PG programmes.
Papers, books, chapters and research projects authored by faculty. Click any entry to open the full PDF.
Office, email, phone, and Head-of-Department details.
