What is Engineering Physics?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Engineering Physics courses provide the students with detailed knowledge of how to combine the principles of physics with engineering concepts. Students are taught how to analytically apply the knowledge of physics and mathematics to tackle engineering problems and design complex systems, further understanding the underlying principles of technology. 

To know more about Engineering Physics courses after 12^th grade, read the article below.

Engineering Physics Course Details: Highlights

Here is the table that gives you a quick recap of the Engineering Physics courses including details such as course fees, top colleges, career scope, and entrance exams.

Engineering Physics Course Particulars	Engineering Physics Course Details
Engineering Physics Course Levels	UG, PG, and Doctorate
Engineering Physics Eligibility Criteria	BTech/Integrated BTech-MTech: Class 12 along with the entrance examination MTech: BTech + Entrance Exam PhD: MTech + Entrance Exam
Engineering Physics Course Duration	BTech: 4 years Integrated BTech-MTech: 5 years MTech: 2 years PhD: 3 to 6 years
Engineering Physics Admission Process	Entrance-Based
Engineering Physics Entrance Exams	JEE Main, JEE Advanced, DASA UG Counselling, JAC Delhi Counselling
Average Engineering Physics Course Fees	INR 3 lakh - 8 lakh
Top Engineering Physics Colleges	IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, DTU, NIT Calicut, NIT Agartala, etc.
Average Engineering Physics Salary	INR 5 LPA - 7 LPA
Engineering Physics Jobs	Research Scientist, Physicist, Nuclear Engineer, and Materials Engineer, etc.
Top Engineering Physics Recruiters	TCS, BEL, ISRO, DRDO Labs, Econ Infotech, Infosys, etc.

Note - This information is taken from the official website and may vary.

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Every college sets certain eligibility requirements for students to fulfill to get admission to Engineering Physics courses at various levels. The course is majorly offered at the UG level, with only a few colleges providing it at the PG and doctorate levels in India. Here's a course-level table outlining the eligibility criteria for Engineering Physics:

Course Level	Requirements
Undergraduate (BTech/B.Sc)	Complete Class 12 with PCM, At least 50-60% marks.
Postgraduate (MTech/M.Sc)	A BTech degree with at least 50-60% marks..
PhD	An MTech degree with at least 50-60% marks..

Note - This information is taken from the official website and may vary.

Engineering Physics Admission Process 2025

Most institutions offering Engineering Physics programs follow similar admission processes:

1. Eligibility Criteria:

   • Academic Background.
   • Entrance Exams.
   • Minimum Marks.

2. Application Process:

   • Online Applications.
   • Required Documents.
   • Essays and Letters of Recommendation.

3. Entrance Exams:

   • JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
   • SAT/ACT.

4. Counseling and Admission:

   • Shortlisting.
   • Counseling.
   • Final Admission.

 

The admission to courses in Engineering Physics is majorly based on entrance exam scores. Candidates should pay due attention to the exam dates and registration details to fast-track their preparation and score excellent marks and rank in the entrance test. Below are some of the top and popular Engineering Physics entrance exams that are required to be cleared in order to get admission to top government colleges and a few renowned private colleges as well:

Engineering Physics Entrance Exams	Engineering Physics Exam Dates	Engineering Physics Entrance Exam Schedule
JEE Main	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1- January 2026	JEE Main Exam Date
JEE Advanced	May 2026	JEE Advanced Exam Date
DASA UG Counselling	30 Jul'25 - 23 Aug'25	DASA UG Counselling Date
JAC Delhi Counselling	09 Jun'25 - 25 Jul'25	JAC Delhi Counselling Date

Note - This information is taken from the official website of the exam.

 

A few academic institutions may offer postgraduate and doctorate courses in related specializations. Given below is a list of a few of the popular Engineering Physics courses after 12th, along with a few top colleges offering the course and the tuition fee:

Engineering Physics Courses	Popular Colleges	Course Fee
B.E./BTech Engineering Physics	IIT Bombay	INR 8 lakh
	Delhi Technological University	INR 7.4 lakh
	IIT Delhi	INR 8 lakh
	IIT Madras	INR 8 lakh
	IIT Hyderabad	INR 8 lakh
	NIT Calicut	INR 5 lakh
	SVNIT Surat	INR 5 lakh
Integrated BTech+MTech Engineering Physics	IIT BHU, Varanasi	INR 10 lakh
	IIST Trivandrum	INR 6.25 lakh
	NIT Agartala	INR 3.5 lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official website and may vary.

 

The syllabus differs on the basis of the course level and the college offering the course; however, students can check the general subjects covered in Engineering Physics classes given below.

BTech Engineering Physics Syllabus

Students may go through the general B Tech in Engineering Physics subjects as given in the table below:

BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics I	Electrical Science
Chemistry	Engineering Drawing
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics II	Analog Electronics
Introduction to Computing	Mechanics and Relativity
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 3
Thermal and Statistical Physics	Signals and Systems
Digital Electronics	Quantum Mechanics
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 4
Heat and Thermodynamics	Solid State Physics
Semiconductor Physics	Electronics Lab I
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 5
Biophysics	Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Microprocessor Architecture and Programming	General Physics Lab
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 6
Engineering Optics	Statistical Mechanics
Materials Science	Numerical Methods and Computational Physics
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 7
Lasers and Photonics	Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Semiconductor Devices	Engineering Physics Lab
BTech Engineering Physics Subjects – Semester 8
Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics	Program Elective Course
Open Elective	Final Project Work

Note - This information is taken from external sources and can vary.

Integrated BTech + MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus

Students get to engage with core subject modules, specialized physics subjects, advanced engineering subjects, computational skills, and research projects. Though the syllabus varies on the basis of the course level and the college offering the course, students can check the general subjects covered in classes below:

Integrated BTech + MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus – Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics - I	Engineering Physics - I
Engineering Chemistry - I	Basic Electrical Engineering
Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics - II	Engineering Physics - II
Engineering Chemistry - II	Engineering Mechanics
Semester 3
Mathematical Physics - I	Thermal Physics
Classical Mechanics	Physics – Waves & Oscillations
Semester 4
Mathematical Physics - II	Electronics-I
Electromagnetic Theory	Engineering Physics Lab
Semester 5
Quantum Mechanics	Numerical Analysis - I
Electrodynamics	Electronics - I
Semester 6
Numerical Analysis - II	Statistical Mechanics
Engineering Materials	Elective - I
Semester 7
Atomic Physics	Electronics - II
Nuclear Science and Technology	Elective - II
Semester 8
Elective - III	Elective - IV
Industrial Project	Molecular Spectroscopy
Semester 9
Elective - V	Elective - VI
Project Seminar	Comprehensive Viva
Semester 10
Grand Viva	Final Project Work

Note - This information is taken from external sources and can vary.

MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus

The MTech Engineering Physics syllabus is spread across four semesters over the period of two years that provides the students with advanced knowledge about Quantum Mechanics, Optical Physics, Mathematical Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optoelectronics. Students can check the table below for the general semester-wise subjects taught in MTech Engineering Physics classes:

MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus – Semester 1
Mathematical Physics	Quantum Mechanics
Network Analysis	Optical Physics
MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus – Semester 2
Electromagnetic Theory	Atomic and Molecular Physics
Engineering Graphics	Electronic Devices and Circuits
MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus – Semester 3
Switching Theory and Logic Design	Materials Science
Optoelectronics	Linear Integrated Circuits
MTech Engineering Physics Syllabus – Semester 4
Microprocessors and Interfacing	Communication Systems
Structured Digital Systems Design	Optical System Design Lab

Note - This information is taken from external sources and can vary.

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The Engineering Physics courses are offered by around 20 Engineering colleges in India including the top IITs such as IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT BHU, etc. Students can refer to the table below to check the list of popular colleges along with their course fee.

Best Engineering Physics Colleges	Course Offered	Engineering Physics Course Fee
NIT Agartala	Integrated BTech + MTech in Engineering Physics	INR 3.5 lakh
NIT Calicut	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 5 lakh
SVNIT Surat	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 5 lakh
IIST	BTech in Engineering Physics + M.S./ MTech	INR 6.25 lakh
DTU	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 7.4 lakh
IIT Bombay	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Delhi	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Madras	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Roorkee	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Hyderabad	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Guwahati	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT Dhanbad	BTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh
IIT, BHU, Varanasi	BTech Engineering Physics Integrated BTech + MTech in Engineering Physics	INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official body and may vary.

 

The table mentioned below covers the various Engineering Physics career opportunities with their salary expectations:

Engineering Physics Jobs	Engineering Physics Salary (INR)
Research Scientist	INR 10 LPA
Data Scientist	INR 9 LPA
Software Engineer	INR 8 LPA
Electronics Engineer	INR 7.5 LPA
Aerospace Engineer	INR 10 LPA
Medical Physicist	INR 12 LPA
Optics Engineer	INR 10.5 LPA
Nanotechnology Engineer	INR 8 LPA
Quantum Computing Engineer	INR 11 LPA

Note - The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Engineering Physics Top Recruiters

Here are top companies under sectors that provide employemnet opportunities to Engineering Physics graduates:

Top Engineering Physics Recruiters
Technology Giants
TCS	Infosys	Wipro
Research and Development Organizations
ISRO	DRDO	NPL
Government Sectors
IAS	IPS	IES
Private Sector Industries
Reliance Industries Limited	Adani Group	L&T

Note: This information is taken from external sources and may vary.

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Following are the most popular Engineering Physics UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

Following are the most popular Engineering Physics PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.