If one has the option to secure admission into Calcutta University for B.Sc in Physics they should immediately apply for it.
As compared to other universities that are based on research institutes and teaching is secondary to them, Calcutta university is different as they put emphasis on education and keep it a top priority.
It is one of the oldest universities and has matured with time. They have the best physics teachers and labs that are available in India. The course curriculum set by the college is tough and the marking pattern set by the faculty makes it difficult to score the marks making it stringent. But this is the best thing about the University as it prepares the student for further studies and makes them well aware of the competition.
More information about the college is given below in a tabular form to make things clearer and understandable as to why choose Calcutta University for B-Sc physics.
Particulars |
Calcutta University |
Accredited |
NAAC ‘A++’ |
Fees |
74,000 |
Placement Package |
5 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Google, British Council, Godrej, Tata, and Infosys |
The college stamp on the certificate also plays an important role in the future, therefore, if one has the opportunity to take admission to Calcutta University they should definitely join the college.
It depends on what you are interested in and what career you want to pursue. My personal suggestion would be to make IIT Delhi your first preference.
First, if you are a civil services aspirant, get admission into IIT Delhi in any branch and prepare for UPSC through the various coaching institutes available.
If you are somehow not able to make it into IIT Delhi, then invest another year preparing for JEE and aim for a higher rank. Once you are able to make it into IIT Kanpur, again you need to work hard for one year to get a branch change into Civil. You will be competing with geniuses from CS and ME but keep yourself motivated. A CPI of 7+ will make it possible to get a branch change. Attend your classes regularly, complete your assignments on time and you are good to go.
Lastly, if you are unable to change your branch, go for pure sciences like Physics, Chemistry, BSBE, or Earth Science. Out of these Physics and chemistry have a heavy workload and it will be tough to cope with your batchmates. BSBE has pathetic placements. Another option is Earth Sciences which in my opinion is the best considering the light workload and job opportunities. The average CPI is lesser than other branches and most of its courses overlap with Civil Engineering. Basically, Earth Sciences is equivalent to Civil Engineering just without the Engineering element.
IIT Kanpur is a better option to study physics as compared to St. Stephens or IISc. Being a student of IIT Kanpur myself I can vouch for the institution.
If physics is your passion, and you genuinely want to learn, this is not the place for you. One of my friends studied here and these are some things he mentioned.
If you are only looking for a college life minus the studies and want to have some fun with fests and events, by all means, join Fergusson because marks and knowledge are secondary here.
The BSc course in Physics at MSU Baroda is at par with the top institutes like IISERs and IITs.
The infrastructure is the best in the whole of Gujarat state. The faculty for this course however is a bit lacking in comparison to other courses. Some are not skilled enough while some are not interested in teaching at all.
The laboratories are decked with decent equipments but during the First and Second years, they are almost of no use. The third year has a lot of lab sessions that should not be missed
The theoretical exams are pretty easy as most of the questions are based on what has been taught in the class.
MSU has 2 major libraries ( SSMT and SHMT) that have a wide range of books on almost every subject.
Research is mainly conducted in areas of condensed matter, Spectroscopy, X Ray diffraction and Nuclear Physics. Seminars and conferences are held throughout the year on campus.
My opinion is that MSU is not much of a good choice for a BSc in Physics, especially if you are coming from a state other than Gujarat.
St. Xavier's, Ahmedabad, provides an excellent education. There are regular lectures, lab sessions, and everything else. Professors are excellent teachers. They are all highly qualified, with almost all holding a Ph.D. There will be numerous opportunities for you to visit and work in various research organizations such as PRL and ISRO. Professors will assist you if you are sincere and hardworking, so don't be concerned. You will learn a lot in this class.
St. Xavier's is a very relaxed college. Academics and co-curricular activities are given equal weight. You will not be bored in any way. They have a decent library. Almost any book you require can be found. The name of the college itself is self-explanatory.
Yes, PSG CAS is a great option for pursuing a B.Sc program in Physics. The lab facilities and library resources at the institute are better than other colleges in the region. The institute also offers aided and unaided Physics courses. The timing for aided and unaided courses are respectively 9 am-3 pm and 1 am to 6 pm.
You won’t face any pressure at the campus, you can learn at your own pace and enjoy. The teachers are also cooperative.