To become physicist which branch i should take ?

  • Thread starter Thread starter akshay mahajan
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Branch Physicist
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the educational pathways and institutions for aspiring theoretical physicists in India. Participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding the necessary academic qualifications and the challenges of entering the field of physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses admiration for physicists like Stephen Hawking and Michio Kaku and seeks guidance on becoming a theoretical physicist.
  • Another suggests majoring in physics at university as a pathway to becoming a physicist.
  • A participant requests clarification on what a "major" is and asks for recommendations of institutions in India.
  • It is proposed that an integrated BS-MS program in physics from IITs, along with preparation for the IIT-JEE exam, is essential for pursuing a career in physics.
  • Concerns are raised about the competitiveness of IIT admissions, with a request for alternative institutions that may offer good job prospects and salaries.
  • Some participants mention IISc Bangalore and CMI as notable institutions, with IISc being highlighted for its research orientation and admission through KVPY & JEE.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if financial success and fame are primary motivations, theoretical physics may not be the best choice, while acknowledging the potential for becoming a role model.
  • There is a discussion about the general perception of physics careers among Indian parents, with references to famous physicists like Einstein and Bose.
  • Suggestions are made to join undergraduate programs in physics with mathematics and to seek internships and workshops at institutions like TIFR, BARC, and CSIR.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of views regarding the best educational pathways and institutions, with no clear consensus on a single approach or institution. The discussion reflects varying opinions on the importance of financial considerations in choosing a career in physics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the difficulty of gaining admission to prestigious institutions and the lack of awareness among the general public regarding professional research careers in physics.

akshay mahajan
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
First of all i am an eleventh class student who has just passed his tenth standard . I don't know much about engineering branches . I always admire the work of stephen hawkins and michio kaku . Please tell me the way to get my dream career as a theoretical physicist.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
You should probably major in physics when you go to university.
 
What is doing major?Please explain me about it . Also suggest some good institutions for it in India.
 
Hi akshay! Welcome to PF
You need to study hard and do a integrated BS-MS program in physics offered by IIT's in India. You need to prepare for IIT-JEE exam and get a good score. To become a physicist, you would need a PhD in Physics.
 
Is their any other institute other than iit. As get admission in iit in this competition is difficult. Also do you know about some institute in India where i could get a good job and at what salary as my parents prefer branch which get you money and fame.
 
The best Research Oriented University in India is IISc Bangalore, admission through KVPY & JEE. Other is cmi but the admission test of cmi is full of Mathematics.
 
If "full of mathematics" is a "but" in admission tests you should reconsider wanting to become a physicist, anyways. If money, fame, healthy lifestyle and sexual attractiveness to women is what you are looking for, theoretical physics is the way to go. Well, not really. But at least you have a chance to become a role model for nerdy students.
 
akshay mahajan said:
Is their any other institute other than iit. As get admission in iit in this competition is difficult. Also do you know about some institute in India where i could get a good job and at what salary as my parents prefer branch which get you money and fame.

I think you should take this one step at a time. There are good places to do physics like IISc,Bangalore. Getting admission into them is also really difficult. I didn't know about all these institutes when I was in High school. You should definitely consider IIT as your first option.
Oh! regarding parents and salary, lot of Indians don't know about professional research.If you say I want to be a physicist, they would reply something like "So you want to become a Einstein,huh?".
 
sndtam said:
Oh! regarding parents and salary, lot of Indians don't know about professional research.If you say I want to be a physicist, they would reply something like "So you want to become a Einstein,huh?".
I wonder if Indian parents would actually say "Bose" instead of "Einstein".
 
  • #10
Timo said:
I wonder if Indian parents would actually say "Bose" instead of "Einstein".

Unfortunately, Bose is not a house hold name here.But it should be Bose, he is a great physicist.:approve:
 
  • #11
C V Raman is quite famous Physicist in India for giving Example as a person in Physics.

Anyway thread in going in other way.
 
  • #12
Just Join Undergraduate in Physics with Mathematics from IISc, cmi, St. Stphens Delhi. or some Reputed University and Try some Experimental Workshops & Internships from TIFR, BARC, CSIR etc.
 

Similar threads

Other Becoming a successful Physicist or other -earlier preparations
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
3K
Physics Are physicists good in EVERY branch of physics?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
5K
Interested in pursuing Physics, Robotics, Astronomy
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
How to switch from engineering with unknown undergrad name to Physics?
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
2K
Studying Where shall I start? (16 y/o wanting to become quantum physicist)
  • · Replies 60 ·
3
Replies
60
Views
11K
Schools Help to find best high school in the US to become a theoretical phyicist
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33
Views
6K
Can I Achieve My Dream of Becoming a Physicist?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Becoming a Physicist: Struggling with Calculus?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
How to become a theoretical physicist
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
Other Leveraging engineering B.E. after pivoting to Physics - impossible?
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
3K