About Us

Department of Physics was established in 1964 as Junior College to impart higher education to the young women of the locality. It was upgraded in 1967 with a three year degree course in Physics. Degree course in Vocational Physics with Computer Applications as the vocational subject was launched in 2000. With the advent of Four year undergraduate program in 2024, the department currently offers BSc Physics (Honours) with specializations in Material Science, Space Physics and Computational Physics. The department maintains well-equipped laboratories, computer lab and library. The department is funded from Department of Biotechnology, Government of India in 2023 as part of the DBT-STAR College scheme.

Email: physics@alphonsacollege.in

Present Faculty

Retired Faculty

Vision

Educated women adeptly equipped for life

Mission
  • To provide a strong foundation in Physics through quality education
  • To promote research and innovation in emerging areas of Physics  
  • To integrate sustainable and socially relevant practices for a better future
  • To empower students with experimental, computational and communication skills
  • To build collaborative networks with academia, industry and research institutions