Physics Dept IIT BHU: Integrated M.Tech, M.Sc, PhD

About Department of Physics, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

The Department of Physics at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, set up in 1985 from the Applied Physics Section, runs an integrated M.Tech in Engineering Physics, an M.Sc and PhD.

Physics at IIT (BHU) Varanasi started as the Applied Physics Section in 1968 and became a full department in 1985. It does not run a stand-alone B.Tech; instead it offers a five-year integrated M.Tech in Engineering Physics through JEE Advanced, and it teaches the core science courses taken by first-year engineering students across the institute. Since 2019-20 it has also run a two-year M.Sc in Physics, entered through IIT JAM. Doctoral scholars join with CSIR-JRF, GATE or INSPIRE support. The department is on the IIT (BHU) campus in Varanasi.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Master of Science Accepts: IIT JAM	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	5 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy Accepts: CSIR-JRF; GATE	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

The five-year integrated M.Tech in Engineering Physics admits students through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. The two-year M.Sc in Physics is entered through IIT JAM. PhD candidates are admitted on the basis of CSIR-JRF, GATE or INSPIRE fellowships and department selection.

Typical eligibility

Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Where these courses lead

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