Career Change - Engg to Physics in India

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the transition from an engineering background to pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics, specifically focusing on admission requirements for MSc programs in India and the possibility of studying in the United States. Participants explore eligibility criteria and potential universities for further studies.

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  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to shift from engineering to physics and seeks information on universities that accept a B.E. degree for MSc in Physics.
  • Another participant suggests considering IISc or BARC as potential options for further studies.
  • Some participants assert that a B.E. degree qualifies one for entrance to MSc programs at IIT, while others question this by referencing specific requirements from the JAM website.
  • A participant recommends directly contacting the IIT office to confirm eligibility criteria.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is disagreement regarding the eligibility of a B.E. degree for MSc programs at IIT, with some asserting eligibility and others citing specific requirements that suggest otherwise. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific admission requirements and eligibility criteria, indicating a need for clarity on the number of physics courses required for MSc programs. There is uncertainty about the acceptance of a B.E. degree in relation to these requirements.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a strange case...I've done my graduation in B.E. (Comp Sc) with 59.9% aggregate marks and then an MBA from a good institute in India. I've been working for the past year but I've realized that I want to do a Ph.D. in Physics and ultimately do research in Physics in an American university. I've done a bit of searching and found that the MSc course in IIT requires 2 years of Physics which I didn't do in my Engg... So, are there any other good universities in India where I can get admission based on an entrance exam and where my B.E. degree will qualify me for the course? OR, is there an American university where I can do an MS in Physics with admission based on the GRE general and Physics subject test?
 
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collectedsoul said:
Hi everyone,

I'm a strange case...I've done my graduation in B.E. (Comp Sc) with 59.9% aggregate marks and then an MBA from a good institute in India. I've been working for the past year but I've realized that I want to do a Ph.D. in Physics and ultimately do research in Physics in an American university. I've done a bit of searching and found that the MSc course in IIT requires 2 years of Physics which I didn't do in my Engg... So, are there any other good universities in India where I can get admission based on an entrance exam and where my B.E. degree will qualify me for the course? OR, is there an American university where I can do an MS in Physics with admission based on the GRE general and Physics subject test?

Have you looked at IISc or BARC? But let me say well done man, go for it. Seek the happiness.
 
If you have done BE, you are eligible for the entrance for M.Sc from IIT.
 
x3qt0r said:
If you have done BE, you are eligible for the entrance for M.Sc from IIT.

Can you tell me how you can be sure? Because I checked the JAM website and it says for an MSc in Physics I need to have 4 semesters of Physics - and I only had 2 in Engg. Do you know anyone who's been accepted in the MSc Physics program with a BE degree?
 
Best way to confirm is by calling the IIT office itself.
 

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