NAAC A · UGC Recognized
M.Sc. Physics
University College, Thiruvananthapuram · 2-Year PG Program
Total Program Fee
That’s just ₹6,500 per year — way less than most private PG programs.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Commerce)
#22
Seat Intake
12
Duration
2 Years
Total Fees
₹13k
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Annual Tuition₹6,500per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as a subject.
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Admission
Merit-based entry — no entrance exam required.
Year +1
Core Coursework
Classical & Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Statistical Mechanics.
Year +2
Dissertation & Research
Condensed Matter, Nuclear & Particle Physics, Laser Physics, plus a Research Project.
Hostel + Scholarships = Sorted
UC offers on-campus hostel facilities and scholarship support, so relocating to Thiruvananthapuram for this degree is genuinely hassle-free.
The verdict
Worth considering
This is a ridiculously affordable, NAAC ‘A’ accredited program with a solid research dissertation component — ideal if you’re eyeing CSIR-NET, JAM, or a PhD. That said, public placement data is missing, and the NIRF ranking sits in a different category (Commerce & Management). Visit the campus, check lab infrastructure, and talk to current students before locking in.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Budget-friendly higher ed
- ✓ NAAC A credibility
- ✓ Research & dissertation focus
- ✓ Hostel availability
Doesn't match
- ✗ Published placement stats
- ✗ Entrance exam peer filter