The Department of Physics at Burdwan Raj College was established in 1958, although Physics as a subject had been taught since 1936. Students admitted here are among the best students of Burdwan and neighbouring districts. Most of them are recipients of national (DST Inspire) and/ or state-level scholarships.

Our objectives are to make strong foundation for the students to excel in the subject. As one of the best departments of the college, we always encourage caring young, intelligent, curious, ambitious, aspirant minds through cultivating and nurturing enthusiasm, interests, and passion, in the study of physics globally, in professional courses as a part of the curricula.

Our goals are:

• To motivate young minds to formulate and solve physical problems independently, express or share their thoughts, and progress as per their capabilities and talents through constant support and uncompromising dedication to teaching and innovative instructional methods.
• To make the proper mapping of Physics through innovative instructional methods like apposite use of PPTs & Visual Aids followed by rigorous interactions in theoretical classes, and through observations and realizations in practical classes, in every step relevant to all possible fields of physics applicable.
• To make the students aware of recent developments and challenges in the field of science through organizing seminar lectures.
• To develop a high level of competence by providing modern laboratory facilities, access to e-books, virtual laboratories, etc., in the study of Physics.
• To develop strategies in the Department for continuous improvement.

We prioritize:

• Addressing the issues of the students on immediate basis.
• Importance of teamwork. All the staff, with strong will and commitment, help the students not only in the classrooms but also co-operate on other issues like participation in science exhibitions, extracurricular activities, etc.
• Organization of regular parent-teacher-student meetings to report attendance, progress in internal assessment, university results, etc.
• Having regular feedback reports from guardians and students which are appropriately analysed to develop the strategies to serve the students in a better way.
• Building strong bonds between the Mentor-mentee, which enriches both the students and the teachers.

• Laboratories are well-equipped and a good number of practical set-ups are available to accommodate a large number of students for both Honours and General practical classes.
• In computer practical classes, students get access to the computer individually to write codes and execute them.
• Teachers use ICT and deliver lectures using an LCD projector installed within the departmental classroom. Presentations are also kept in the individual teachers' blogs for the students’ access and feedback.
• In addition to the college library, textbooks and reference books as listed by the University of Burdwan are available in the Departmental Library.
• Internet connection (high-speed broadband) is available for teachers as well as students.
• The department has a battery of well-experienced faculty members hailing from different universities. Most of them have good exposure to research and are extremely sincere and regular in taking their assignments.
• At the UG level, the academic atmosphere offered to the students is quite adequate to compete for national-level entrance tests for M.Sc. or Integrated Ph.D. courses all over India.
• The department takes the initiative to encourage the students to appear in the National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE) every year to test their level of preparation alongside entrance tests such as JAM and JEST.

• Past Glory: Since its inception, the department has produced many scholars who are now engaged in various reputed academic institutions and administrative arenas both within and outside India.
• Quality Inputs: Students admitted here are among the very best ones of Burdwan and neighbouring districts. Most of them are recipients of national (DST Inspire) and state-level scholarships.
• Excellent Results: Each year, the department produces a good number of university-rank holders. Our students secure Gold medals in the University Examinations almost every year.
• Excellent Students’ Progression: Each year, most of our students pursue MSc in various recognized universities, IITs, NITs, and research institutes like TIFR, IISERs, SN BOSE National Centre for Basic Science, Kolkata, etc., after passing JAM, NGPE, JEST, and such other examinations.
• Well placed Alumni: We have a long list of former students well-placed in different reputed research organizations. There are many of our pass outs who are currently placed as faculty members in schools, colleges, and universities or working in various administrative posts India and abroad.