Department of Physics
- About the Department
- Vision & Mission
- Goals & Objectives
- Programme Offered
- Faculty
- Research
- Library
- Syllabus
- CIA Test Question Papers
- End Semester Exams Question Papers
- Result
- Association / Club
- Seminars / Workshops
- Extension Activities
- Placement & Job Opportunities
- MoU Signed
- Innovative & Best Practices
- Future Plans
- Notable Alumni
- Gallery
- Student Strength
About the Department
The Department of Physics is one of the oldest departments of Vivekananda College. It has made significant contribution to the growth and the development of the college as an Institution. At the time of inception of the college to Madurai University in the year 1971 Prof.R.Murugeshan was the first staff appointed in Physics department as a demonstrator to teach Physics for PUC. Three year B.Sc., Physics Major Course was introduced in the academic years 1973-1974. After the induction of Physics major course Prof M.Muthusamy and Prof.K.S.Srinivasanambirajan were appointed as Assistant Professors. Prof.M.Muthusamy leads the department as head of the department till to his retirement 31-05-2003. Prof.K.S.Srinivasanambirajan also retired from his service in the same academic on 31-05-2003. After that Prof.R.Murugeshan leads the department as head of the department of Physics till to his retirement on 31-05-2004. During his service Prof.R.Murugeshan published several books on different topics of Physics. His book on “Modern Physics” is very popular throughout our nation and is being prescribed as a text book in majority of the Indian Universities for under graduate course. Prof.A.P.Selvarajah acted as HOD from 01-06-2004 to 31-05-2014. Dr.P.K.Veeran acted as HOD from 01-06-2014 to 30.11.2015. Sri.P.Jeyasankar has taken over the charge as HOD of Physics from 01-12-2015 to till date.
The department has qualified and dedicated faculty. Many of them are actively involved in the administrative work of the institution. The department take special interest in teaching medical instrumentation, house hold electrical appliances and house wiring (Certificate Course) which are much useful for self employment. The department took special interest in teaching ideas, concepts and physical laws which is very useful to get through in the competitive examinations for appointments and to get admission in higher studies.
The department has two well maintained laboratories which are being upgraded every year with latest equipment. In addition, the department has research labs in which are students can carry their project work play around with the concepts of physics, give shape to their innovative ideas and exhibit their creative skills.
Thursday meet is a unique programme conducted in our department which is organised, conducted and participated by our department students by taking seminars on current topics, conducting Science quiz and having a good academic discussion on current topics in the presence of faculty members which is not only useful to enhance their subject skill but to enrich their communicative skills also. Lab on wheel and Science exhibition are other programmes which are very useful for school students in nearby villages. Seminars, Guest lectures are frequently conducted inviting subject experts from Higher Academic Centres like IIT, ISRO, IIAP, etc.,
Vision
✔ Inculcating the basic and up to date knowledge in physical science to the first generation students from rural areas – by student cantered learning methods and a mixture of traditional, current, and integrative pedagogical techniques.
✔ The department has dedicated itself for lifelong learning through academical and social programs.
Mission
✔ Prepare the student in assets of physics and the principles of analytical methods required for the competitive physical tests in the competitive world.
✔ Kindle the knowledge of students to pursue higher studies and research programs. Making the students self employable with the Physics knowledge gained during their degree course of study.
✔ To provide the tools and skills for advancing our knowledge of the universe and for providing solutions to challenges we face as individuals, communities, and societies.
Goals & Objectives
✔ Provide a class level of education for teaching of undergraduate students.
✔ Provide opportunity for students to develop his knowledge in the branches of physics.
✔ Prepare the student in possessions of physics and the principles of methodical methods required for the draping up of physical tests.
✔ Analysis of the student in-depth of the scope of scientific development can participate effectively in the scientific and technical parts of the development and design programs.
✔ The department has dedicated itself for lifelong learning through academicals and social programs.
UG Programme Offered
B.Sc.Physics
Certificate Course Offered
1. House Wiring
| S.No | Name | Photo | Designation | Profile |
| 1 | Dr. P. Jeyasankar |  |
Head & Assistant Professor, Dean & Controller of Examinations |
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| 2 | Sri. N.S. Lakshmikanthan |  |
Assistant Professor | |
| 3 | Sri. V.Rajendran |  |
Assistant Professor | |
| 4 | Dr. N. Meenakshi Sundaram |  |
Assistant Professor | |
Faculty (Management / Self Financing) |
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| 5 | Dr. S. Ganeshan |  |
Assistant Professor | |
Research
| S.No | Name & Designation | Publications | Conference /Seminar / FDP | Workshop/Course |
| 1 | Sri. P. Jeyasankar Assistant Professor |
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| 2 | Sri. N.S. Lakshmikanthan | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
| 3 | Sri. V.Rajendran Assistant Professor |
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| 4 | Dr. N. Meenakshi Sundaram | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
| 5 | Sri. S. Ganeshan Assistant Professor |
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Student Research Details
| S.No. | Name of the Student | Project |
| 1 | N.Vijayamani | Click Here |
Department Library
Department library:
The department has separate library. 4174 books are available in the library. It includes text books, reference books, PG related books, competitive examinations books, GATE and CSIR related books and other Competitive Examinations books are available. Every year the staffs and students discuss the required books for the department and then buy the books.
The students can borrow the books and make use of them for reference till the end of the semester examinations. Every year the library is updated by procuring current text books.
Please click on the below links to view the syllabus
| Academic Batch | Syllabus |
| 2015 – 18 | |
| 2016 – 19 | |
| 2017 – 20 | |
| 2018 – 21 | |
| 2019 – 22 | |
| 2020 – 23 | |
| 2021 – 24 | |
| 2022 – 25 | |
Please click on the below links to view the Previous Year CIA Question Papers of UG
| Academic Year | Odd Semester |
Even Semester |
| 2018 – 2019 | CIA Examinations | CIA Examinations |
| 2019 – 2020 | CIA Examinations | CIA Examinations |
| 2020 – 2021 |
CIA Examinations |
CIA Examinations |
| 2021 – 2022 |
CIA Examinations |
CIA Examinations |
| 2022 – 2023 |
CIA Examinations |
CIA Examinations |
Please click on the below links to view the Previous B.Sc., Physics Year Question Papers
Results of End Semester Examinations of Final Year B.Sc., Physics Details
| Academic Year | Month and Year | No. students Appeared | No. students Passed | Percentage of Pass |
| 2014-2015 | April 2015 | 14 | 13 | 92.86 |
| 2015-2016 | April 2016 | 28 | 25 | 89.29 |
| 2016-2017 | April 2017 | 37 | 37 | 100 |
| 2017-2018 | April 2018 | 32 | 30 | 93.75 |
| 2018-2019 | April 2019 | 34 | 34 | 100 |
| 2019-2020 | April 2020 | 39 | 39 | 100 |
| 2020-2021 | April 2021 | 35 | 35 | 100 |
| 2021-2022 | April 2022 | 31 | 29 | 93.55 |
| 2022-2023 | April 2023 | 35 | 35 | 100 |
Association / Club
Thursday Meet
| Sl.No. | Total No. of Programmes | List of Programmes Conducted |
| 2016-17 | 16 | Click Here |
| 2017-18 | 13 | Click Here |
| 2018-19 | 15 | Click Here |
| 2019-20 | 13 | Click Here |
| 2020-21 | 04 | Click Here |
| 2021-22 | 13 | Click Here |
Placement Details
Please click on the links below to view the year wise selected student list.
| S.No. | Academic Year | Details |
| 1 | 2015 – 16 | Click Here |
| 1 | 2016 – 17 | Click Here |
| 2 | 2017 – 18 | Click Here |
| 3 | 2018 – 19 | Click Here |
MoU Signed:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is made on 21.08.2021, Saturday between Department of Physics, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West and Modern Scientific company, Madurai. The MoU will be operational for a period of 3 years.
The students of the Physics department to get training and projects in their company premises and have a practical exposure regarding the handling the scientific instruments, accuracy of results and get a wide knowledge of the gadgets.
Innovative & Best Practices
✔ Conducting skill development programme for the Physics students on every Thursday by “Thursday Meet” Association.
✔ Arranging industrial visit to ISRO (Bangaluru,Trivandrum and Mahendragiri), IIAP – Kodaikanal
Nuclear Power Plant (Koodangulam), IIT – Madras , CECRI – Karaikudi and Solar Testing Center –Madurai Kamaraj University in every year.
✔ Specialized subjects like solar energy, Astrophysics, Nanotechnology and Medical Instrumentation are associated in the curriculum.
✔ Physics practical demonstration for rural school students in and around Sholavandan schools.
✔ Skill based core and interdisciplinary projects for the final year students at sixth semester.
✔ Physics for competitive examination paper is included in the sixth semester for the purpose higher studies entrance examinations as well as other entrance examinations.
✔ Arranging frequent interaction session for students with meritorious alumnus of the department.
✔ Innovative physics working models are displayed in Science exhibition for rural masses once in two years.
✔ Programming in C++ lab is arranged for practices in two hours per week.
Future Plan of the Department
✔ To start carrier oriented course related with medical instrumentation.
✔ To motivate the students to attend summer internship program for research.
✔ To organize national conferences and workshops.
✔ To publish research article in every six month
✔ To submit proposal of minor/major research project.
✔ To train the school teacher with the modern equipment.
Notable Alumni
✔ S.Thangaraj, Senior Engineer/ Technologist BEC, JohnF.Welch Technology centre Whitefeild Road, Bangalore – 560 066.
✔ Dr.K.S.Venkatesh, Post Doctoral fellow Kalasalingam University Krishnakoil-626126.
✔ G.Rajendra Kumar , Doctoral Fellow Busan national University Busan, South Korea.
✔ Dr.M.Kumaresavanji, Post Doctoral Fellow IFIMUP-IN , Faculty of Sciences University of Ports, Portugal.
✔ Dr.K.Neyvasagam , Associate Professor Madura College, Madurai.
Students Strength Particulars
| S.No. | Year of Admission | Strength (UG) | Details |
| 1 | 2009 | 32 | Click Here |
| 2 | 2010 | 29 | Click Here |
| 3 | 2011 | 25 | Click Here |
| 4 | 2012 | 14 | Click Here |
| 5 | 2013 | 28 | Click Here |
| 6 | 2014 | 37 | Click Here |
| 7 | 2015 | 35 | Click Here |
| 8 | 2016 | 35 | Click Here |
| 9 | 2017 | 41 | Click Here |
| 10 | 2018 | 37 | Click Here |
| 11 | 2019 | 31 | Click Here |
| 12 | 2020 | 36 | Click Here |
| 13 | 2021 | 23 | Click Here |
| 14 | 2022 | 14 | Click Here |
| 15 | 2023 | 07 | Click Here |