University of Lucknow M.Sc Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Physics at Lucknow University is INR 28,480 for the 2-year programme, structured as INR 7,120 per semester across four semesters. SC/ST/OBC students eligible for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship may receive fee reimbursement. Students should verify the final fee from the official LU fee portal or admission offer letter before payment, as fees may be updated annually.

Ans. No. Lucknow University conducts its own M.Sc entrance examination for Physics admission. The exam consists of 100 MCQs covering the B.Sc Physics syllabus from year one to the final semester with no negative marking. Applicants must fill the application form through the official LU portal and appear for this university-level test to be considered for admission to the programme.

Ans. Graduates can appear for CSIR NET Physical Sciences, GATE Physics, and BARC or DRDO entrance exams for research or government science roles. Teaching positions in schools and colleges require clearing NET/JRF or completing a Ph.D. M.Sc Physics holders can also work in instrumentation, metrology, defence research, and nuclear energy sectors, or pursue Ph.D. admission at LU or other universities.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc degree with Physics as a principal subject from a recognised university. General and OBC candidates need at least 45% aggregate marks in B.Sc, while SC/ST candidates need at least 40%. Admission is based on performance in LU’s own M.Sc entrance test covering the complete B.Sc Physics syllabus. CUET-PG score is not required for this programme.

Ans. Lucknow University offers 72 seats in its M.Sc Physics programme. Seats are distributed as per the university’s reservation policy: 21% for SC, 2% for ST, 27% for OBC non-creamy layer, and 10% for EWS candidates. The remaining seats are open to general category candidates based on entrance examination merit.

Ans. Yes. The DST INSPIRE Scholarship is available for M.Sc Physics students at LU who were among the top 1% in their Class 12 board examination and are pursuing basic or natural science at the postgraduate level. The scholarship provides INR 80,000 per year. Applications are submitted through the DST portal at online-inspire.gov.in before the annual deadline.