Department of Physics

Department of Physics was established in 1962. Since then department is serving college by providing quality education in the subject. The Physics department is a vital and dynamic part of any academic institution, typically found within universities or colleges. It focuses on the study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter, energy, space, and time. Physics is a diverse and interdisciplinary field that encompasses a wide range of topics, from classical mechanics and electromagnetism to quantum mechanics, relativity, astrophysics, and beyond. The department is working with the mission to awaken young minds and discover their talents by providing them with best possible learning experiences through dedication to teaching, commitment to students and innovative instructional methods. The vision is to make Physics department a place ‘where today’s students meet tomorrow’s opportunities’. This department typically boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, experimental setups, and specialized equipment to support both teaching and practical activities. The department has three labs with two dark rooms fully equipped with updated equipments. Department has its own library consisting of more than 150 books which are given to needy students. Every year our students bag many positions in University exams. In latest exams conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, our student Arsha bagged 1st, Sakshi 4th, Supriya Grover and Nakitika 5th and Navpreet Kaur 10th position in B.Sc. III Nonmedical. This speaks volume about the working environment of department.  

Activities:

Sr. No. Activity Date
1 Seminars by students Seminars were given by B.Sc III students on the topics based on different areas of Physics. This activity helped to increase their knowledge.   17-10-2022 and
18-10-2022
2 Online Quiz on General Physics Online Quiz as Google form was organized based on General Physics for B.Sc I, II and III. This activity helped them to check their knowledge of basic concepts of Physics.    13-02-2023
3 National Science Day Celebration National Science Day was celebrated  by conducting quiz based on CV Raman Sir’s life.   28-02-2023
4 Extension Lecture A lecture under Govt. Scheme of career opportunities was organized where Dr. Rajeev Kumar Sharma Associate Professor from College of Basic Sciences and Humanities PAU Ludhiana was invited to deliver talk on topic “Mysterious Universe”.  13-03-2023
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Instrumental Rangoli: A Rangoli competition was organized based on the instruments related to Physics and questions related to the application of the instrument were asked. The aim of the activity was to increase the knowledge of students about instruments.

14-09-2023
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PPT Competition: An online PPT competition was organized for the students on the topic “Chandrayan-3-launching to landing”. The aim of the activity was to aware students about the Chandrayan-3 mission.

18-09-2023
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Open Book Activity: Students were asked few questions in the given time and they had to find answers from book. This aim of the activity was to check their spontaneity to answer.

04-10-2023
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Seminars: Students were given topics related to their syllabus for which they gave presentation in class. The aim of the activity was to prepare important topics well for upcoming exams.

07-11-2023 to 09-11-2023

9

One Minute Games based on Physics : A competition was held where students created and presented fun games inspired by various physics phenomena. This activity enabled them to understand the practical applications of physics in everyday life.

30-01-2024

10

Model Exhibition : A Model Exhibition was organized to celebrate National Science Day, where students showcased their self-designed models demonstrating various scientific phenomena. This activity provided an excellent opportunity for students to develop and enhance their practical skills.

12-02-2024

11

Trip to Science City : Students participated in an educational excursion to Science City, where they had the opportunity to observe and explore various scientific concepts in a practical setting..

13-02-2024

Activities:2024-25
Sr. No. Date Topic of Activity Resource Person No. of Students attended Brief Summary
1. 23-08-2024 Poster Making Competition on MY SPACE, MY DREAM - 36 To commemorate the successful launch of Chandrayaan -3, a poster making competition was held on National Space Day.
2. 20-09-2024 Online Quiz Competition -   The Physics Department organized an engaging online quiz competition on the topic of General Physics.
3. 16-10-2024 Offline Quiz Competition - 7 The students selected from online quiz then participated in offline quiz aimed to test students’ understanding of core physics concepts.
4. 12-11-2024 School students visit to Physics Lab - 30 A group of school students visited the physics laboratory, which offered them an exciting and hands-on opportunity to experience the practical side of Physics.
5. 18-01-2025 Rangoli Making CompetitionOn “Scientific Instruments or Phenomena” - 20 The rangoli making competition attracted 10 teams each of two students who competed to showcase their creativity while representing scientific instruments or Phenomena.
6. 29-01-2025 Educational Visit to IISER Mohali - 100 The visit offered the students firsthand exposure to advanced scientific research. This educational journey was generously sponsored by the Punjab Government, providing students with a remarkable experience to deepen their scientific knowledge, ignite curiosity, and inspire future innovations in the field of science
7. 03-02-2025 Slogan writing and Poster Making competition on RADIATION HAZARDS - 9 The Physics Department organized an engaging Slogan Writing and Poster Making Competition on the theme "Radiation Hazards" to raise awareness about the dangers associated with radiation exposure and the importance of radiation safety.
8. 20-02-2025 Preliminary round of Shahani Memorial Quiz - 61 The prestigious Shahani Memorial Quiz was initiated by our former Principal, Ms. E. N. Shahani, in loving memory of her husband. In the preliminary round 23 medical and 38 non- medical students participated in the quiz and out of which 20 students were shortlisted for the final quiz.
9. 25-02-2025 Model Making Competition - 190 The Physics Department hosted an exciting model-making competition where talented students showcased their innovative projects. The team of Komaljot Kaur, Kriti Rana, and Parminder Kaur from B.Sc. 3 took home the first place with their impressive Hydraulic Lift model. The second position was claimed by Jotinder Kaur and Alampreet Kaur of B.Sc. 2 for their innovative Rain Water Detector and its application. Ritika, from B.Sc. 2, secured third place with her creative Washing Machine model. 
10. 28-02-2025 Celebration of National Science Day - 500 The Science Society, under the esteemed guidance of the Department of Physics, proudly celebrated National Science Day to honour the legendary Nobel Laureate, Sir C.V. Raman, whose groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect continues to illuminate the path of scientific inquiry. 
11. 08-03-2025 Trip to Golden Temple and Sada Pind, Amritsar -   The trip included a visit to the revered Golden Temple, where students experienced the spiritual atmosphere and witnessed the architectural brilliance of one of the most iconic religious sites in India. The group also explored Sada Pind, a vibrant Punjabi cultural village, where they got a glimpse into traditional rural life, food, music, and folk dances.
Activities:2025-26
Sr. No. Date Activity Resource Person No. of Participants Details
1 20/08/2025 Poster Making Competition - 23 A poster making activity was conducted to celebrate National Scientific Temper Day (Akshay Urja Day) to spread awareness about renewable energy and scientific thinking.WinnersFirst Armandeep Kaur BSc 3 nmSecond Inderjeet Kaur BSc 3 nmThird Komalpreet BSc 2 nmConsolation Nandita BSc 1 nm
2 22/10/2025 P.P.T Making Competition - 20 A PPT making activity was organized to celebrate the spirit of science on the theme “Small But Effective,” encouraging students to present innovative ideas showing how small scientific concepts and solutions can create a big impact.WinnersFirst Jotinder Kaur BSc 3 nmSecond Simranpreet Kaur BSc 2 nmThird Arshpreet Kaur BSc 2 nm
3 29/01/2026 Scientific Rangoli Making Competition - 40(20 teams) A scientific rangoli making activity was organized to blend art with science, where students creatively depicted scientific concepts through vibrant and meaningful designs, promoting scientific awareness in an engaging way.WinnersFirst Krishka & Parminder BSc 2 nmSecond Ridhima &Nandita BSc 1 nmThird Vanshika & Samriti BSc 3 nm




                                         




Courses Offered

BSc. Non-Medical

Under Graduate Course
Semester System
Duration: 3 Year
Seats: 160

Admission Criteria:
Admission Criteria: 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with atleast 40% marks in aggregate

Faculty

Dr HARLEEN KAUR DUA

Designation: Guest Faculty Lecturer

Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.

Vidwan ID: 313485

Area of Specialisation: Plasma physics, Statistical physics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, non-linear physics, harmonic generation mathematical physics

No of Publications:
09
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No of Papers / Presentations:
08
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
09
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
03

Dr MAMTA KOCHAR

Designation: Associate Professor

Qualification: M.Sc, PhD

Vidwan ID: 313628

Area of Specialisation: Nuclear and Particle Physics; Optics and Laser Physics; Vibrations Waves and EM Theory

No of Publications:
4
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No of Papers / Presentations:
4
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
13
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
05

IP: Induction Programs, STC: Short Term Courses, RC: Refresher Courses

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