University of Calcutta (CU) is a public state university in Kolkata and it was established on 24 January 1857.

PhD Admissions at University of Calcutta:

Eligibility Criteria:
• Candidates must have M.Sc / BE / BTech / Post B.Sc, / M.Tech / M.Phil from any recognized University or Institute.
• Candidates hold MTech / MPhil or passed NET/GATE/SLET/SET, they need not to appear in written examination, they may appear directly for interview.

University of Calcutta Ph.D. Physics Coursework:
University of Calcutta
Coursework for the Ph.D programme in the Department of
Physics (2014-2015)
The Ph.D Course work in this department will start on and from 9th September,
2014 as per the following schedule. The interested candidates are requested to
register for the course as soon as possible.
Tuesday (4.00-6 P.M.) Paper I - Research Methodology, Total Marks
50
Friday (4.00-6 P.M.) Paper II – Advanced Theoretical Techniques / Advanced
Experimental Techniques, Total Marks
50
The topics along with the course instructors are given below for the Paper II
theoretical techniques. The following modules will be offered this year. The student
has to take two modules.
1. Quantum Field Theory : Prof. A. Kundu
2. Advanced Particle Physics : Dr. A. Datta
3. Relativistic Mean Field in Nuclear Physics : Dr. A. Bhattacharya
4. Statistical Model of Nuclear Reactions : Prof. G. Gangopadhyay
Advanced Computer Programming : Appropriate Problems will be set by
supervisors.
For Advanced Experimental techniques the interested candidates are requested to
contact the following persons for the details of course schedule (Prof. S. K. Biswas,
Prof. D. Jana, Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay)
Paper III : Elective paper, Total Marks 50
The appropriate topics will be decided by the supervisor and DC. A formal
presentation of the topic will be done by the candidate at the end of the course.
Kolkata (Prof. P. Sen)
1st September, 2014 Head, Department of
Physics

Contact details:

92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road
Kolkata - 700 009, India
Phone: (91) (33) 2350 8386, x400 (Head), x401 (office)
E-mail: head.physics.cu at gmail.com

University of Calcutta
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