Aliah University Kolkata M.Sc Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Physics at Aliah University is INR 9,800 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 5,500 in the first year and INR 4,300 in the second year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate science fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Physics at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, PG category). Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. AUAT PG applications are open from April 17 to June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc with Physics as a principal subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Hons degree with Physics as a principal subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required. Candidates in their final year of B.Sc may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion.

Ans. M.Sc Physics at Aliah University covers classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, nuclear and particle physics, solid state physics, and condensed matter physics. Practical sessions include optics, spectroscopy, and electronics experiments. The two-year programme prepares students for research careers, national entrance examinations (UGC-CSIR-NET, GATE), and higher studies in physics and allied sciences.

Ans. M.Sc Physics graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as research scientist, university lecturer, and data analyst. ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR labs, and national research institutions recruit M.Sc Physics graduates. UGC-CSIR-NET in Physical Sciences qualifies them for assistant professor positions and JRF fellowships for Ph.D. Defence research and space science organisations also offer roles for physics graduates.

Ans. M.Sc Physics students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. CSIR-JRF via UGC-CSIR-NET is also available for science postgraduate students.