St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru

In January 2024, St. Aloysius College Mangaluru achieved the prestigious status of "Deemed to be University," marking a significant milestone in its continuous commitment to providing exceptional education. The University has a student body of over 7000 and offers a wide range of academic programs, including Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees, covering various fields such as Humanities, Physical and Biological Sciences, Commerce and Management, Computer Science, Animation, Teacher Education, and Vocational Degree Programs. Established in 1880, St. Aloysius College has an impressive heritage spanning 144 years. Under the guidance of the Society of Jesus, a global religious order overseeing educational institutions across 105 countries, the college has consistently maintained its reputation for academic excellence.

The college attained Autonomous Status in 2007 and was subsequently recognized as an "Institution with Potential for Excellence" by the UGC in 2009. St. Aloysius College has always strived for academic brilliance and received the esteemed "Institution with Star Status" by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, in 2016. In 2019, it was granted the Centre for Research Capacity Building under the UGC-STRIDE Scheme, followed by the DBT Builder Level-1 scheme in 2022.St. Aloysius College has an outstanding 'A++' Grade accreditation by NAAC and an impressive CGPA of 3.67/4 in the IV Cycle. It has received the 80th rank among institutions in India in the NIRF-2023 Ranking by the Ministry of Education, highlighting its unparalleled educational standards. In addition to academic rigor, the college is famous for its vibrant sports, extracurricular, and co-curricular activities, which contribute to the holistic development of its students.

More information: https://www.staloysius.edu.in/

Department of Post Graduate studies and Research in Physics

The Department of Physics' postgraduate section was established in 2012 and is generously supported by various prestigious bodies including DST-FIST, BRNS, UGC, KSTA, and VGST. Our department boasts well-equipped laboratories tailored for the MSc Physics course, alongside instrumentation and synthesis labs. To facilitate cutting-edge research and analysis, we offer a state-of-the-art Instrumentation lab facility. With expertise spanning condensed matter physics, radiation physics, and theoretical-particle physics, our faculty actively engages in pioneering research within these domains. We firmly advocate for an educational environment that nurtures young minds, empowering them to embark on research endeavours and develop the skills necessary to tackle future challenges.

More information: https://staloysius.edu.in/msc-in-physics