DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

History:

            Physics department is one of the Science departments to have been established in the year 1995 which was rejuvenated in 2004 with a small group of teachers with diligent efforts, including the principal, Mr. Lalthanliana, and Dr. RC Tiwari, who was the first teaching faculty in science departments of the college. Since then, the department has been running smoothly under the guidance of Dr. Lalrintluanga Sailo, who has placidly served as the Head of Department, along with three other teaching faculties.

Faculty strength: 4

Rank Holders:         

1. C. Lalropuii – 2^nd rank – 2013
2. C. Vanlaldinpuia – 2^nd rank – 2017

Uniqueness of the department:

1. The department has dynamic faculties involving in teaching and research activities which motivates students to take part in the practical training and innovative ideas.
2. The department also offers hands-on training, particularly in electrical circuits, to foster skill development and creativity among students. This is achieved through distinguished lectures both within and outside the college.
3. Several research papers have been published by the teaching faculty in national and international journals.

Strengths: 

1. The teachers strive to maintain high-quality teaching to ensure that the knowledge gained benefits students both during their time in college and beyond.
2. A highly experienced faculty with extensive knowledge, experience and expertise.

Weakness:

• Low enrollment which can be primarily attributed to the perception among many students that physics is a difficult subject, compounded by the lack of proficient physics teachers in feeder institutions.

Opportunities:

1. The institution holds the distinction of being the only higher education establishment in the district offering undergraduate courses in Physics. This unique position provides the department with a direct opportunity for growth and development.
2. The department, with its young and dynamic faculty members focused on research, has the potential to evolve into a research center provided it receives sufficient funding and support from external sources.

Challenges:

1. Raising awareness and motivating students about the importance and potential career opportunities in the subject has consistently posed a challenge, as many students perceive physics as a difficult subject.
2. Despite being recognized as one of the premier institutions for physics education, attracting students remains a challenge due to its location. This challenge is amplified by the tendency of individuals to pursue further education in the state capital, which is only a three-hour journey from Serchhip.