• Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) from any recognised Board in India.

• Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2021 may apply with their class X and XI marks.

• It is compulsory to have studied (Mathematics) at Class XII level.

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations

• Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.

• Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels with a grade not less than C. 

On successful completions of the BSc Programme students will be able to

• Understand and apply the fundamental principles, concepts and methods in key areas of science and multidisciplinary fields

• Demonstrate problem solving, analytical and logical skills to provide solutions for the scientific requirements

• Develop the critical thinking with scientific temper

• Communicate the subject effectively

• Understand the importance and judicious use of technology for the sustainable growth of mankind in synergy with nature

• Understand the professional, ethical and social responsibilities

• Enhance the research culture and uphold the scientific integrity and objectivity

• Engage in continuous reflective learning in the context of technological and scientific advancements

• Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) from any recognised Board in India.

• Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2021 may apply with their class X and XI marks.

• It is compulsory to have studied Mathematics along with either Physics or Electronics at Class XII level.

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

• Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.

• Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels with a grade not less than C.

On successful completions of the BSc Programme students will be able to

• Understand and apply the fundamental principles, concepts and methods in key areas of science and multidisciplinary fields

• Demonstrate problem solving, analytical and logical skills to provide solutions for the scientific requirements

• Develop the critical thinking with scientific temper

• Communicate the subject effectively

• Understand the importance and judicious use of technology for the sustainable growth of mankind in synergy with nature

• Understand the professional, ethical and social responsibilities

• Enhance the research culture and uphold the scientific integrity and objectivity

• Engage in continuous reflective learning in the context of technological and scientific advancements

CHRIST follows University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D Degrees) Regulations, 2016 and the subsequent Amendments.

The minimum eligibility of candidates intending to pursue a doctoral programme is a pass with a minimum of 55% in the postgraduate programme in the discipline/specialization. Students who have completed their post-graduation from an international university must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Every candidate has to take the PhD Entrance Examination and Interview to be held on June 15, 2019, or on June 22, 2019, or on any other date announced. However, as per the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degrees) Regulations, 2016 (#5.1), those who qualify UGC- NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/GATE/ teacher fellowship holders or have passed M.Phil Programme shall be exempted from the PhD Entrance Examination. Those candidates take a Research Skill Assessment Test along with their Personal Interview.

Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/GATE/ teacher fellowship holder (KSET, SET etc.) or have passed M.Phil Programme may apply for PhD any time of the year by sending their Research Proposal and CV to phd@christuniversity.in

Department is conducting research actively in various areas of Nano Science, Material Science, Nuclear and Atomic Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics. The research has gained momentum in the recent past by acquiring funding from external agencies, viz. ISRO, DST, UGC and also from Center for Research, CHRIST Deemed to be University. These sponsorships have helped to create state of the art laboratories and instruments to carry further the research and development activities, which has resulted in many patents and quality publications. The department has collaboration with many National and International institutes and research centers.

The department strives to bring in research-centered scientific temperament among students by actively involving Post-graduate and few Undergraduate students in the faculty projects. The MPhil and PhD program is designed to make sure the students are well exposed to the ever expanding frontiers of their research areas.

Specializations/core areas of research

Nano Science

• Synthesis of Nano-structured materials

• Fundamental studies on mass transport in nanofluidic systems

• Micro/nanofluidics for cell selection and analysis

• Thermoelectric properties of semiconductor nanosystems

• Nanocarbon composites and applications

• Sensing applications of nanocarbon derivatives

• Fundamental studies on fluorescent properties of nanosystems

Material Science

• Development of good quality compound semiconducting crystals (Melt growth and Vapour growth)

• Preparation of thin films and nanomaterials

• Investigations on optoelectronic properties and its applications

• Molecular structure studies - X-ray crystallography, Computational studies.

• Photophysical properties of fluorophores - metal ion sensing.

• High temperature superconductivity

• Quantum dots and carbon dots

• Water purification, energy conversion & storage applications.

• Thermoelectrics

• Electronic, Magnetic and Dielectric properties of functional materials

Nuclear and Atomic Physics

• Radiation shielding materials.

• Photon-atom interactions: X-ray fluorescence studies.

• Radiation effects on detectors/semiconducting materials

• Environmental radiations

Astronomy and Astrophysics

• X-ray astronomy - X-ray binaries, AGN.

• Diffuse radiation field at high galactic latitudes

• Imaging of globular cluster systems in early-type galaxies

• Formation and evolution of galaxies using optical studies

• UV studies of star formation in galaxies

• Investigation of stellar streams in galaxies using UVIT

• Study of moving groups with the aid of GAIA mission

• UV upturn studies in galaxy clusters

• Mass accretion process in Herbig Ae/Be stars

• Understanding High energy emission in young stellar objects

• Study of emission-line stars in diverse metallicity environments

• Study of evolved stars in open clusters

• Optical/infrared studies of Be/X-ray binaries

Optics

• Raman spectroscopy as a tool for ecological studies

• Optical biosensors

• Astronomical Instrumentation

• Large optics profilometry

• Optical Instrumentation

• Optical Image processing

• X-ray optics - diffraction lenses

Electronics

• Embedded systems

• Optoelectronics

• MEMS and MOEMS

• Optical sensors and PHC

• Digital Image processing