Department of Physics, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba started functioning in June 1967 with four faculty members for teaching the Pre-Degree Course. The Degree course in Physics started in 1982 and the Post Graduate course in 1996. At present the various courses offered by the department are
Founder members of the Department were Prof. K. Govindan, Prof M.P. Lakshmanan, Prof. K. N Madhavan, Prof. AV Muhammed Kunhi Six new members namely Mr. P. P Mustafa, Mr. K M Muraleedharan and Mr. K Lakshmanan, Mr. M. P. Narayanan, Mr. Dheepak. B and Mr. Ramachandran N were appointed as faculty members in 1979-80 when shift system was introduced to the Pre-Degree Course. The last two members resigned to join some other colleges of their choice.
To create a quest for excellence in physics and related areas through self-assessment and motivation
To impart knowledge and education for the betterment of society through physics.To encourage and bring up scientific temper in the stake holders. To lead them to recent research fields and evolves research excellence. To contribute meaningfully in the process of enriching the human resources of the nation.