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Calcutta University · NIRF #18 University · NAAC A

M.Sc Physics

A 2-year postgrad expedition into electrodynamics, quantum mechanics & condensed matter at Kolkata’s legacy academic fortress.

Key numbers

NIRF Rank

#18

NAAC Score

3.51

Seats

60

Total Fees

₹16,000

2-Year Academic Roadmap

  1. Year +0

    Semester 1

    Classical Electrodynamics & Quantum Mechanics II

  2. Year +0

    Semester 2

    Statistical Mechanics & Condensed Matter Physics

  3. Year +1

    Semester 3

    Nuclear Physics + advanced electives

  4. Year +1

    Semester 4

    Research Project & thesis submission

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Background

    B.Sc Physics Hons or an equivalent undergraduate degree.

Entrance exams

CU PET

Investment

₹0.2L total

~₹0.1L per year

  • Tuition & Miscellaneous (Annual)₹8,000per year

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

35%

Top recruiters

Research institutionsDRDOISROTeaching positionsIT companies
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Heads up: Entrance Exam Only

Admissions are strictly through CU PET — no direct-entry backdoors. If you’ve got a Physics Hons background, double down on PET mocks to lock in your seat.

The verdict

Good fit

If you’re aiming for research, academia, or public-sector R&D (DRDO/ISRO), this is a steal at ₹16k total fees. But if you expect high private-sector placement rates or a plush corporate CTC immediately, manage expectations — only 35% got placed in 2025 and the average CTC sits around ₹3.5 LPA.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Low fees
  • ✓ Public-sector research pathways
  • ✓ Strong theoretical foundation

Doesn't match

  • ✗ High placement percentage
  • ✗ High starting salary in private sector
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