
In today’s scientific and technological landscape, physics remains a foundational milestone for most of the innovations. Whether it’s quantum computing, materials science, photonics, semiconductor devices, renewable energy, or instrumentation, advances often stem from strong physics understanding. The M.Sc. Physics course helps in bridging the gap between undergraduate fundamentals and advanced research or industrial application. The M.Sc. programme at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) embeds both core theoretical courses and electives, giving flexibility to specialize.
The M.Sc. Physics course is a rigorous two-year postgraduate programme designed for students with strong grounding in basic physical sciences. It aims to deepen theoretical understanding while equipping students with experimental, computational, and application-oriented skills. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning through well-equipped laboratories, advanced instrumentation, computational facilities, and exposure to ongoing research projects under experienced faculty, encouraging students to develop problem-solving skills and research aptitude
JIIT offers a well-equipped Learning Resource Centre (Library) with large collections of books, reference materials, national & international journals, and electronic resources. Laboratories under the Department of Physics & Materials Science & Engineering are designed both for undergraduate and postgraduate work; PG students conduct lab courses in advanced areas relevant to materials science and physics. The institute supports research with state-of-the-art labs, projects (including externally funded ones), and interaction between PG and PhD students.
The Physics & Materials Science & Engineering (PMSE) department at JIIT Noida boasts excellent research and laboratory facilities that deeply enhance learning and innovation. The department is equipped with well-stocked curricular laboratories for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and sophisticated research labs handling cutting-edge work in Nanoscience, Quantum Optics, Photonics, Solid-State Ionics, Renewable energy, and more. Students have access to modern instruments and setups, which support precise measurements, synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials, optical sensors, vibrational and Raman spectroscopy, laser-plasma interactions, etc.
The future scope for students completing this programme is diverse. The students can pursue Ph.D. and research opportunities in premier institutes in India and abroad, work in R&D roles in industries related to electronics, materials, energy, and photonics, or opt for interdisciplinary fields like data science, machine learning, and scientific computing. In addition, many graduates choose careers in academia, scientific writing, and technical consultancy. With limited seats and a rigorous selection process, the programme ensures quality intake and personalized mentoring.
Overall, M.Sc. Physics at JIIT provides a perfect blend of conceptual depth, experimental training, and research exposure, equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in scientific, academic, and industrial domains.

| S. No. | Course Code | Course | Contact hours | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | Total | ||||
| 1. | 19M21PH111 | Classical Mechanics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 2. | 19M21PH112 | Mathematical Physics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 3. | 19M21PH113 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 4. | 19M21PH114 | Electronics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 5. | 19M25PH111 | Laboratory-1 | - | - | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 6. | 19M21HS111 | Presentation and Communication Skills | 2 | - | - | 2 | Audit |
| TOTAL | 14 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 20 | ||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course | Contact hours | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | Total | ||||
| 1. | 19M21PH115 | Classical Electrodynamics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 2. | 19M21PH116 | Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 3. | 19M21PH117 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 4. | 19M21PH118 | Condensed Matter Physics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 5. | DE-1 | Department Elective-1 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| 6. | 19M25PH112 | Laboratory-2 | - | - | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 23 | ||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course | Contact hours | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | Total | ||||
| 1. | 19M21PH211 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 2. | 19M21PH212 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 |
| 3. | 19M21PH213 | Numerical Techniques and Computer Programming | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| 4. |
19M21PH214 OR 19M21PH215 |
Special Paper-1: Advanced Condensed Matter Physics-I OR Special Paper-1: Optoelectronics |
3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| 5. | DE-2 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 | |
| 6. | DE-3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 | |
| 7. |
19M25PH211 OR 19M25PH212 |
Laboratory-3 (Solid State Physics) OR Laboratory-3 (Applied Optics) |
- | - | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 18 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 24 | ||
| S. No. | Course Code | Course | Contact hours | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | Total | ||||
| 1. |
19M21PH216 OR 19M21PH217 |
Special Paper-2: Advanced Condensed Matter Physics-2 OR Special Paper-2: Fiber Optics |
3 | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| 2. | 19M27PH211 | Dissertation | - | - | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 3 | - | 20 | 23 | 13 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS: 80
DE: Departmental Elective
Departmental Electives (DE-1) II Semester
Departmental Electives III Semester
DE-2 and DE-3 for Condensed Matter Physics specialization
DE-2 and DE-3 for Applied Optics specialization

