Overview

M. Sc. Physics program from Bharathiar University has been recognized by the Central and State Governments. As a hallmark, UGC has recognized the department as a “Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA)” and sanctioned Rs. 3.6 Crores to establish research facilities in order to carry out specialized research on “Solar Energy Materials and Devices”. 

Key facts

Likewise, the Government of Tamil Nadu has accredited this department as the “Centre of Excellence” for PG and research programs with the financial support of Rs. 2.5 Crores, to establish the state of the art infrastructure facilities and advanced research laboratories on par with international standards.

At the National level, the Government of India opulently supports the department through the schemes like DST-FIST (Level-0 & 1) with funding at the tune of Rs. 3.5 Crores, and DST-PURSE program (Phase-I & II), both pertaining to the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Furthermore, University Grants Commission has accredited the department under the Special Assistance Program (SAP. DRS- I & II) and sanctioned Rs. 1.5 Crores. Apart from these major funding’s, Faculty members operate major research projects from various funding agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST, DRDO, BRNS, BRFST, and international agencies.