About Us

Vortex is the annual cultural event held by the Physics Department of Panjab University, Chandigarh. It is an event where students come together to celebrate and enjoy a variety of activities. This year's Vortex will feature a range of events such as music, dance, and art competitions. Additionally, there will be food stalls, games, and other fun activities for everyone to enjoy. We invite all students to join us in this unique event and take part in the amazing festivities!

The Department of Physics was established at Lahore in 1934, moved to Delhi for some time and then to Govt. College, Hoshiarpur (Punjab) after partition. Subsequently, the Department was shifted to Chandigarh in 1958.

The Department had previously received grants under the UGC- COSIP (College Science Improvement Programme) from 1977-83, SAP (Special Assistance Programme) from 1980-88 and COSIST (Committee of Strengthening of infrastructure in Science and Technology) from 1984-91. Since 1988, it has been accorded the status of a Centre of Advanced Study (CAS) by UGC with three major thrust areas: Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Solid-State Physics - a unique achievement. At present the Department has the strength of 21 faculty members, 2 UGC Faculty, 36 Assisting staff and 2 daily wage staff, apart from Post-doctoral fellows under various funding schemes as well as project scientists/investigators. There are about 108 research students and 437 B.Sc. (Hons. School) Physics, M.Sc. (Hons. School) Physics, B.Sc. (Hons. School) Physics (Specialization in Electronics) and M.Sc. (Hons. School) (Specialization in Electronics) students on the rolls of the Department. About 150 B.Sc. (Hons. School) students of other departments study Physics subjects as Generic Elective Courses.

Official Website : https://physics.puchd.ac.in/