The M.Sc. Physics at Central University of Jammu is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomical Sciences. The curriculum covers classical mechanics, quantum physics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, nuclear physics, and condensed matter physics. Admission is through CUET-PG 2026, with results declared on April 24, 2026. The university ranks 186 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to M.Sc programmes at CU Jammu for 2026-27 are conducted through CUET-PG 2026. The exam concluded in March 2026 and results were declared on April 24, 2026; the CU Jammu application window and counselling are expected by May-July 2026.
Key Points
- Two-year programme with CUET-PG 2026 admission; results declared April 24, 2026
- Covers quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, nuclear physics, and condensed matter domains
- Fourth-semester dissertation builds research profile for CSIR-NET and JEST examinations
- Among the lowest-fee M.Sc. Physics options at a centrally funded university in North India
CU Jammu M.Sc. Physics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Semester I (Tuition + Admission + Other fees) | INR 13,878 |
| Semester II | INR 9,052 |
| Semester III | INR 9,215 |
| Semester IV (includes Dissertation fee) | INR 10,715 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 42,860 |
- Tuition fee is INR 1,500 per semester (INR 2,500 in Semester I including admission registration).
- Semester I includes a one-time Mark-sheet fee of INR 1,000 and Alumni Membership fee of INR 1,000.
- Semester II includes a Training and Placement fee of INR 1,000.
- Semester IV includes a Minor Project or Dissertation fee of INR 3,000.
- Other fees include Campus Development and Maintenance, Students Welfare Activities, Library, Primary Health Care, Convocation, and ICT charges.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 18,000 per semester (on campus); mess charges are extra.
CU Jammu M.Sc. Physics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Registration | December 14, 2025 to January 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Admit Card | March 3, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| CU Jammu PG Application Window | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | December 14, 2025 | March 6 to March 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Apply for CUET-PG 2026 at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in and select Central University of Jammu as a preferred institution.
- After CUET-PG results, register on the CU Jammu PG admissions portal at cujammucuet.samarth.edu.in and complete the application for seat allotment.
- Seat allotment is merit-based on CUET-PG score; category-wise seats are reserved as per Central Government norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years in the relevant science subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks (55 percent for SC/ST/PwD) or an equivalent CGPA.
- Admission is based on a valid CUET-PG 2026 score in the relevant domain paper; candidates must apply to CU Jammu through the centralised PG admissions portal.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates are eligible for category-based relaxation in minimum marks as per Central Government norms.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 for the relevant science domain paper conducted by NTA.
- After the result, register on the CU Jammu PG admissions portal at cujammucuet.samarth.edu.in during the application window.
- Fill in the online application form, select the M.Sc programme, and upload qualifying degree certificates and category documents.
- Participate in the merit-based seat allotment process; the allotment is based on CUET-PG score and category.
- Accept the allotted seat online, pay the admission fee, and report for document verification at the university campus.
- Complete enrolment formalities on the SAMARTH portal and attend the induction programme before classes begin.
✓ Opt for this if
- Physics graduates targeting research, teaching, or doctoral programmes
- Students planning CSIR-NET (Physical Sciences), GATE (PH), or JEST examinations
- J&K domicile candidates seeking affordable PG in physics at a central university
- Those wanting low fees and a research-oriented curriculum
✗ Skip if
- Students preferring private universities with strong industry placement drives
- Candidates looking for industry-facing applied physics curricula
- Those requiring strong corporate campus recruitment at the PG level
- Students not comfortable with the Jammu campus’s remote location
CU Jammu M.Sc. Physics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per Central Government norms | SC/ST students enrolled full-time; income criteria apply |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship (Minority) | As per UGC norms | Minority community students pursuing PG/research |
| PM YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT) | As per GoI norms | OBC/EBC/DNT students via National Scholarship Portal |
| J&K State Scholarship | As per J&K government norms | Domicile of J&K; family income below prescribed limit |
| Inspire Scholarship (DST) | INR 80,000 per year | Top 1% in Class 12 (science stream); renewable on merit |
- CU Jammu is a centrally funded institution; students may apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
- The DST-Inspire scholarship is available for M.Sc science students who ranked in the top 1% of their Class 12 board examination.
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