under Assam Act No. LVIII of 2023 & Recognized by the UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
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Established in 1966, the Department of Physics is one of the leading academic departments of the university, committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and scientific development.
Academic Programmes
The department currently offers a wide spectrum of academic programmes including the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme in Physics (BSc-FYUP) with Major and Minor options, the Five Year Integrated Masters Programme in Physics (Integrated MSc-FYIMP), M.Sc. in Physics, and Ph.D. in Physics.
FYUGP
Undergraduate Programme
FYIMP
Integrated Masters
M.Sc.
Postgraduate Programme
Ph.D.
Research Programme
Infrastructure & Facilities
The department is supported by modern academic infrastructure, including a well-designed lecture gallery and digitally enabled classrooms equipped with interactive display systems. These ICT-enabled facilities significantly enhance the teaching-learning process and create an engaging academic environment.
Laboratories
- Mechanics Laboratory
- Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory
- Thermal Laboratory
- Optics Laboratory
- Electronics Laboratory
- Programming Laboratory
- Nanoscience Laboratory
Research Facilities
- Optoelectronics & Photonics Laboratory
- High Energy Physics Laboratory
- Computer Centre with High-Speed Internet
- Digital Classrooms
- ICT Enabled Teaching Infrastructure
- Dedicated Ph.D. Research Facilities
Academic Activities & Research Culture
The department regularly organizes seminars, workshops, invited lectures, and career counseling programmes aimed at broadening students’ academic perspectives and enhancing professional readiness.
Since 2020, the department has been conducting the distinguished Physics Lecture Series, featuring eminent physicists from reputed institutions across India and abroad.
SPARK Symposium
The department organizes its biennial flagship symposium, SPARK (Symposium in Physics: Advances in Research and Knowledge), which serves as a platform for scientific exchange and dissemination of research. The first two editions were successfully held in 2023 and 2025, while the next edition is scheduled for 2027.
Alumni Association
An active alumni association further strengthens the academic ecosystem of the department. The association has established and continues to maintain a dedicated Departmental Library, providing valuable academic resources and support to students.
Faculty Members
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Programmes & Syllabi
Academic & Research Programmes
Integrated MSc in Physics
Five-Year Integrated Masters Programme (FYIMP)
Research
Research Activities & Laboratories
Departmental Research Committee
Research Coordination & Academic Oversight
| Sl No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Dr. Dipankar Chetia | Chairman |
| (b) |
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Members |
Research Laboratories & PhD Supervisors
Opto-electronics & Photonics Lab
Supervisor
Dr. Dipankar Chetia
Ongoing PhD Research Scholar(s)
Mr. Raktim Borah
rs.raktim[at]nlu.ac.in
High Energy Physics Lab
Supervisor
Dr. Manoranjan Dutta
Ongoing PhD Research Scholar(s)
Mr. Biswajit Deka
rs.biswajit[at]nlu.ac.in
Research Ecosystem
The Department of Physics actively promotes interdisciplinary research in areas including Optoelectronics, Photonics, High Energy Physics, Computational Physics, Materials Science, and Applied Physics through dedicated laboratories, faculty mentorship, and doctoral research programmes.
Events & Activities
Conferences, Symposia & Other Activities
Symposium on Physics: Advances in Research and Knowledge (SPARK) 2025
October 31 – November 1, 2025
The Department of Physics, North Lakhimpur University, successfully organized the second edition of its biennial national conference, SPARK 2025, bringing together participants from reputed academic and research institutions across India.
The conference featured keynote lectures, parallel technical sessions, poster presentations, and interdisciplinary discussions covering High Energy Physics, Gravitation, Electronics, Photonics, Nanoscience, Plasma Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Physics.
Symposium on Physics: Advances in Research and Knowledge (SPARK) 2023
October 14, 2023
The inaugural edition of SPARK 2023 marked an important milestone in the academic journey of the Department of Physics. The conference hosted more than 100 participants from institutions across India and covered both theoretical and experimental physics.
The programme included keynote lectures, poster presentations, plenary talks, and parallel technical sessions in diverse research domains.
1st Alumni Meet
April 09, 2023
The Department of Physics successfully organized its first-ever Alumni Meet in 2023, celebrating decades of academic excellence and alumni contributions.
The event strengthened the connection between alumni and the department while contributing significantly to academic enrichment through the establishment of a Departmental Library.
Commemorative Souvenir
The Alumni Association published the souvenir titled Ergodic 1.0.
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Postal Address
Head
Department of Physics
North Lakhimpur University
Khelmati – 787031
North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur, Assam
Communication Details
physics@nlu.ac.in
Phone
03752 295 039
Available only during working hours
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Get in Touch
For academic queries, admissions, research collaborations, conferences, workshops, internships, and departmental activities, feel free to contact the Department of Physics, North Lakhimpur University.
Summer Internship Programme 2026
Apply for the Internship Programme 2026
Join this interdisciplinary internship programme and develop valuable computational, analytical, and digital research skills essential for higher education and modern professional environments.
Mode of the Internship: Hybrid (Online/Offline)
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Last Date of Registration: 5th 10th June 2026 (Extended)
Commencement of Internship: 1st July 2026
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Internship on Scientific Programming and Digital Research Skills
Organized by the Department of Physics, North Lakhimpur University, this four-week hybrid internship programme is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to scientific programming, data analysis, digital research tools, computational thinking, and modern academic productivity skills.
About the Internship
The Summer Internship Programme has been designed in accordance with UGC and NEP internship guidelines with emphasis on skill development, experiential learning, scientific computing, and research-oriented training.
In the modern digital era, computational literacy and analytical skills have become essential across all academic disciplines. Therefore, the programme is intentionally interdisciplinary and beginner-friendly, allowing students from Science, Humanities, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences, and other academic backgrounds to participate comfortably.
The internship combines lectures, hands-on computational training, guided assignments, mini-projects, and presentations to help students develop practical and professional skills relevant to higher education, research, and future careers.
Duration
4 Weeks
Mode
Hybrid
Hours
120 Contact Hours
Fee
₹1,500
Industry Partner
The Summer Internship Programme is being organized in association with Khyontek.ai, a Government of India registered Artificial Intelligence company (CIN: U62020AS2026PTC029657).
As the Industry Partner, Khyontek.ai will contribute expert sessions on Artificial Intelligence tools and their applications in academics, research, and professional environments.
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Objectives
- Provide UGC-compliant internship exposure to undergraduate students.
- Develop computational and analytical skills.
- Introduce scientific programming using Python.
- Train students in research methodology and report writing.
- Encourage project-based learning and problem-solving skills.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from Undergraduate students of recognized colleges and universities from all disciplines.
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Engineering and Technology
- Computer Applications
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Academic Structure
| Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures and Interactive Sessions | 30 |
| Hands-on Computational Training | 30 |
| Guided Assignments and Tutorials | 30 |
| Mini Project | 20 |
| Final Presentation and Evaluation | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Modules Covered
Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Computing
- Basics of programming tools and techniques
- Scientific computing environment
- Python installation and setup
Module 2: Beginner-Friendly Python Programming
- Introduction to Python for beginners
- Variables and data structures
- Loops and conditional statements
- Functions and modules
Module 3: Data Analysis and Visualization
- Scientific plotting using Matplotlib
- Data fitting and interpolation
- Error analysis
- Statistical tools
Module 4: Digital Research Tools and Productivity Skills
- Digital documentation and formatting
- AI-assisted academic tools
- Scientific reports and presentations
- Digital literacy for research and professional work
Module 5: Mini Project, Presentation and Evaluation
- Group project work
- Presentation of results
- Evaluation and certification
Important Dates
| Last Date of Registration | |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Internship | 1st July 2026 |
Certification
For participants from institutions other than North Lakhimpur University, certificates will be jointly issued by the Department of Physics, North Lakhimpur University and Khyontek.ai.
For students of North Lakhimpur University, certificates will be issued by Khyontek.ai.
Programme Supervisors
Dr. Dipankar Chetia
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
North Lakhimpur University
Email: dc@nlu.ac.in
Phone: +91 9954097887
Dr. Manoranjan Dutta
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
North Lakhimpur University
Email: md@nlu.ac.in
Phone: +91 8011801239
Contact Information
Department of Physics
North Lakhimpur University
Khelmati, North Lakhimpur
Lakhimpur, Assam – 787031, India
Phone: +91 3752 295039
Email: physics@nlu.ac.in
Industry Partner: Khyontek.ai
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