Physicist / Research Scientist — Physical Science

Explores the fundamental laws of the universe through research.

What they do

Physicists investigate the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, space and time. They work across theory and experiment — from quantum mechanics and particle physics to condensed matter, optics, plasma and biophysics. Research physicists are employed in national laboratories, IITs and IISERs; applied physicists find roles in semiconductor design, medical imaging, defence and high-tech manufacturing.

Education path

PCM → B.Sc/Integrated MSc Physics, then PhD.

Entrance exams

• IIT JAM
• CUET
• JEST
• NEST

Key skills

• Maths
• Curiosity
• Patience
• Abstract thinking

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