The Department of Physics at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), SMU, is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of physics for teaching and advanced research. The department has upgraded its laboratory and research facilities through funding from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the FIST program. It boasts a dedicated computer center with a high-end server and internet facility for postgraduate students, where they learn programming languages like C/C++, Graphics, and various software packages like Mathematica, PSPICE, and GEANT4.

The department initiated a full-time two-year MSc. (Physics) course approved by UGC in 1999. It takes pride in its team of experienced and dedicated faculty members specializing in particle physics, plasma physics, condensed matter physics, and electronics. Students can choose specializations in these areas in the second year of the program.

The department offers a PhD program in all the above specializations, providing a conducive research environment for young physicists. It also offers teaching assistantships to deserving candidates based on vacancies to pursue research in the department.

The Department consistently publishes research papers in journals and workshop/conference proceedings.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

1. Educate students to understand the transformative power of physical principles in solving scientific problems and technological development.
2. Foster logical thinking and prepare students to solve challenging problems through project-based learning and professional ethics.
3. Guide students towards careers in physics and the physical sciences.
4. Train students to face academic challenges with a lifelong learning perspective and contribute to societal development.

Specialization Papers:

1. Plasma Physics (Theoretical Group)
2. Particle Physics (Theoretical Group)
3. Electronics Science (Experimental Group)

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in different fields of physics.
2. Be motivated to carry out challenging research in the frontier areas of physics and pursue higher education.
3. Pursue jobs in selective industries, scientific positions in research establishments, and teaching for social upliftment and technological empowerment.
4. Exhibit discipline and social values.
5. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrate good logical and analytical capability.

Program Outcome (PO)

1. Acquire deep knowledge in different disciplines of physics.
2. Apply knowledge of physics to identify, formulate, and solve scientific problems.
3. Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data relevant to physics.
4. Apply knowledge in interdisciplinary fields of physics like astrophysics, cosmology, and nanophysics.
5. Find scientific rationale for explaining inadequacies and limitations in experiments or systems for understanding fundamental physics.
6. Develop a scientific temper and acquire the skill for designing new/innovative experiments for validating the laws of nature or pursuing new technological advancements.
7. Communicate effectively and document laboratory or scholarly work through verbal and written means.
8. Develop logical and analytical thinking.
9. Develop self-motivation and the will to work for quality improvement.
10. Gain knowledge of soft computing skills for solving problems through computation and simulation.
11. Appreciate professional and ethical responsibility.

Program Specific Outcome (PSO)

1. Exhibit in-depth knowledge in different fields of physics.
2. Be motivated to carry out challenging research in the frontier areas of physics and pursue higher education.
3. Pursue jobs in selective industries, scientific positions in research establishments, and teaching for social upliftment and technological empowerment.
4. Exhibit discipline and social values.
5. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrate good logical and analytical capability.