The Master of Science [M.Sc] in Physics at Assam University, Silchar is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences. The programme covers classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and electromagnetism, thermodynamics and statistical physics, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear and particle physics, solid-state physics and condensed matter, electronics and instrumentation, computational physics, and research methodology in physical sciences. Admission is through CUET PG scores; up to 50 percent of seats are reserved for graduates of Assam University-affiliated colleges. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: CUET PG 2026 was conducted from Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Assam University M.Sc applications are expected to open in May 2026 (Tentative) on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in). Merit list and seat allotment are expected in July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Programme: M.Sc in Physics (Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences)
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, CBCS)
- Admission: CUET PG 2026 merit-based
- Total Fees: INR 52,830 (2 years, hostel separate)
Assam University MSc Physics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Fee | INR 27,520 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 25,310 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 52,830 |
- Total fee for the two-year M.Sc in Physics at Assam University is INR 52,830, inclusive of tuition, development, examination, and registration charges for all four semesters.
- Hostel accommodation is optional; room charges at on-campus hostels range from INR 2,800 to INR 6,000 per year. Mess charges are payable separately.
Assam University MSc Physics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| AUS M.Sc Physics Application Opens | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS M.Sc Physics Application Closes | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission to M.Sc Physics is through CUET PG 2026 scores. Candidates must select Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution during CUET PG registration.
- Up to 50 percent of seats are reserved for graduates of Assam University-affiliated colleges; remaining seats are open to all eligible candidates on merit.
- Apply on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) after CUET PG results, with marksheets, CUET PG scorecard, and category certificate (if applicable). Government of India reservation norms apply for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree (TDC) with Physics as an Honours or Major subject from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks. Candidates with Mathematics and Physics combination from Northeast Indian universities are also eligible subject to departmental norms.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 40 percent aggregate marks.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally and must submit final mark sheets at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET PG 2026 on the NTA portal, selecting Assam University, Silchar as a participating university and the appropriate science or social science paper.
- Appear for CUET PG 2026 (Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026); results declared April 24, 2026.
- Apply on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) during the application window and upload required documents.
- Check merit list; selected candidates attend document verification with original certificates, CUET PG scorecard, and category certificate.
- Pay the programme fee online within the deadline to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- pursuing UGC NET/CSIR NET or GATE after completing the MSc
- targeting faculty or research roles with affordable central university credential
- from Northeast India benefiting from Ishan Uday or DST Inspire scholarship
- interested in Northeast India physics teaching or state service roles
- want a 47-seat cohort with good student-faculty interaction
✗ Skip if
- targeting elite IIT or IISc MSc programmes for research prestige
- need specialised labs for astrophysics, particle physics, or photonics
- prefer a metro campus with stronger alumni placement in R&D firms
- plan to go abroad for PhD; a more internationally known institution is better
- need strong industry connections for applied physics roles
Assam University MSc Physics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board |
| Inspire Fellowship (DST) | INR 80,000/year | Top 1 percent in Class 12 + BSc merit |
| National Scholarship Portal (SC/ST/OBC) | Variable | Eligible students via scholarships.gov.in |
- Government scholarships are available via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Students are encouraged to apply in the first semester.
- SC/ST students from Assam and Northeast India may also be eligible for state government post-matric scholarships; check the respective state scholarship portals for details.
- DST Inspire Fellowship (INR 80,000 per year) is available to students who rank in the top 1 percent of Class 12 board examinations and secure admission to science postgraduate programmes.
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