This is an archive of NIU Physics PhD Candidacy Exams in pdf format, organized by subject area and date. Note that as of Fall 2023, the Modern and Statistical Physics exam has been discontinued.

Classical Mechanics	Electricity & Magnetism	Quantum Mechanics	Modern & Statistical Physics
2019-2024 (12 exams)	2019-2024 (12 exams)	2019-2024 (12 exams)	2019-2023 (10 exams)
2015-2018 (8 exams)	2015-2018 (8 exams)	2015-2018 (8 exams)	2015-2018 (8 exams)
2011-2014 (8 exams)	2011-2014 (8 exams)	2011-2014 (8 exams)	2011-2014 (8 exams)
2007-2010 (8 exams)	2007-2010 (8 exams)	2007-2010 (8 exams)	2007-2010 (8 exams)
2003-2006 (8 exams)	2003-2006 (8 exams)	2003-2006 (8 exams)	2003-2006 (8 exams)

The exams are given with a standard list of formulas and constants. Other references and calculators are not allowed.

This archive is maintained by Steve Martin.