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- PhD, Physics — Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
- MSc, Physics — Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
- Expert Physics Tutor — Chegg India, 5 years
- Offline Physics Tutor — Mumbai, 5 years concurrent experience
- All credentials verified by My Physics Buddy before profile publication
- Sessions on Google Meet coordinated by My Physics Buddy team. Video recording provided if required
Students who work with Umakanta consistently report stronger conceptual grounding in Physics — from foundational mechanics at high school level through to advanced university topics. Those preparing for competitive and standardised exams regularly achieve meaningful grade improvements, while undergraduate students tend to develop the analytical problem-solving discipline that carries well beyond any single course.
Who This Tutoring Is For
Umakanta’s tutoring is designed for high school and university students who want a rigorous, concept-first approach to Physics from a tutor trained at one of India’s most respected scientific institutions.
- You are a high school student preparing for Physics exams such as AP Physics 1, IGCSE Physics, or GCSE Physics and need a tutor who builds understanding from the ground up rather than teaching to the test alone.
- You are an undergraduate student struggling with university-level courses like Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, or Electromagnetism and need structured, step-by-step support from someone who has mastered the subject at doctoral level.
- Students who are working on Physics assignments, problem sets, or lab reports and want guided support that respects academic integrity while closing conceptual gaps efficiently.
- You are a student preparing for a competitive or standardised Physics test — such as GRE Physics or MCAT Physics — and need a tutor with the depth to cover every topic on the syllabus rigorously.
- Students in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or Gulf regions who need a reliable online Physics tutor with a proven five-year track record of delivering results across a large student base.
- You are a student who finds Physics abstract or intimidating and needs an experienced tutor who has worked with hundreds of learners and knows how to make difficult concepts accessible.
- Students preparing for IB, A Level, or AP Physics who want a tutor whose doctoral training gives them complete command of the subject at every level of the curriculum.
About Umakanta P.
Umakanta P. holds an MSc in Physics from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, and a PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay — one of India’s premier research universities, consistently ranked among the top scientific institutions in Asia. With five years of professional tutoring experience — including an extended engagement as an expert tutor at Chegg India and concurrent offline tutoring across Mumbai — Umakanta brings both research-level depth and extensive classroom-facing experience to every session.
Umakanta teaches Physics across high school and university curricula, covering the full breadth of the subject from Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism through to Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics. The tutoring methodology is concept-driven — Umakanta does not begin with formulas but with the physical reasoning that produces them, ensuring students understand why equations work rather than simply when to apply them. Sessions are structured around diagnosing the specific gap, delivering a clear explanation, guiding the student through practice, and providing immediate corrective feedback. This approach, refined over five years of working with a high volume of students across Chegg India’s platform, makes Umakanta highly efficient at identifying and resolving the exact misconceptions that hold students back.
“He has a rare ability to take a concept I thought I understood and show me the layer of it I had completely missed. After that, the whole topic makes sense in a way it never did before — even from school.”
— Second-year undergraduate Physics student, via My Physics Buddy student feedback
All sessions are conducted via Google Meet, with optional session recording available for students who wish to review material between sessions. Umakanta serves students across US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and Gulf time zones, with availability confirmed via WhatsApp — typically within a few hours of contact. For students at advanced undergraduate or postgraduate level, Umakanta’s doctoral training at IIT Bombay provides the subject-matter authority to support work in specialised and research-adjacent topics in Physics.
Subjects Umakanta Teaches
Umakanta covers Physics comprehensively across high school and university levels, with doctoral-level command of advanced topics and five years of verified tutoring experience across a wide student base.
| Subject | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (General) | High School to University | Core concepts, problem-solving, exam preparation |
| AP Physics 1 | High School | Mechanics, waves, electricity fundamentals |
| AP Physics 2 | High School | Fluids, thermodynamics, optics, modern physics |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | High School / Early Undergrad | Calculus-based mechanics and dynamics |
| AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | High School / Early Undergrad | Calculus-based E&M, circuits, fields |
| IGCSE Physics (0625) | High School | Cambridge syllabus, full course coverage |
| GCSE Physics | High School | UK curriculum, AQA / Edexcel / OCR boards |
| IB Physics HL/SL | High School | IB Diploma programme, both HL and SL |
| A/AS Level Physics (9702) | High School / Pre-University | Cambridge A Level, full syllabus support |
| Edexcel A Level Physics | High School / Pre-University | Edexcel board, theory and practical skills |
| Classical (Newtonian) Mechanics | High School to University | Newton’s laws, kinematics, energy, momentum |
| Thermodynamics | High School to University | Laws of thermodynamics, heat, entropy, cycles |
| Electromagnetism | High School to University | Maxwell’s equations, fields, induction, waves |
| Quantum Mechanics | Undergraduate | Wave functions, operators, Schrödinger equation |
| Modern Physics | High School to Undergraduate | Relativity, photoelectric effect, atomic models |
| Statistical Mechanics | Undergraduate | Partition functions, ensembles, Boltzmann statistics |
| Atomic Physics | Undergraduate | Atomic spectra, electron configuration, transitions |
| Nuclear Physics | Undergraduate | Radioactivity, nuclear reactions, binding energy |
| Waves and Optics | High School to University | Wave properties, interference, diffraction, lenses |
| Special Relativity | Undergraduate | Lorentz transformations, time dilation, mass-energy |
| Mathematical Physics | Undergraduate | Vector calculus, differential equations, tensors |
| Electrostatics | High School to University | Coulomb’s law, electric fields, potential, capacitance |
| Kinematics | High School to University | Motion, velocity, acceleration, projectile problems |
| Fluid Mechanics & Dynamics | Undergraduate | Bernoulli’s principle, viscosity, flow dynamics |
| Engineering Physics | Undergraduate | Applied physics for engineering degree programmes |
| GRE Physics | Undergraduate / Postgraduate Entrance | Full GRE Physics subject test preparation |
| MCAT Physics | Undergraduate / Pre-Med | MCAT C/P section physics content and strategy |
| Condensed Matter (Solid State) Physics | Undergraduate to Postgraduate | Crystal structure, band theory, lattice dynamics |
| Particle Physics | Undergraduate | Standard model, fundamental forces, quark theory |
“His doctoral training at IIT Bombay is immediately apparent. He does not just know the answer — he knows every path that leads to it and can walk you through whichever one suits your level of understanding.”
— Parent of an A Level Physics student preparing for university entrance, via My Physics Buddy feedback
Umakanta’s five-year background on the Chegg India platform — where tutors are routinely evaluated on accuracy, response quality, and student satisfaction — is a strong indicator of consistency at scale. According to the American Physical Society’s education resources, sustained high-volume tutoring experience, when combined with doctoral-level subject mastery, produces measurably better student outcomes than subject knowledge or teaching experience in isolation. Umakanta’s profile reflects precisely that combination. Students preparing for advanced topics in Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Particle Physics benefit from a tutor who has navigated these fields at research level.
How Sessions With Umakanta Work
- Diagnostic Assessment: Each new engagement begins with a targeted diagnostic. Umakanta identifies precisely which concepts the student has not internalised — distinguishing between surface-level confusion and deeper foundational gaps — so that session time is allocated where it will have the greatest impact.
- Concept-First Explanation: Umakanta introduces material through physical reasoning before formulas. The student understands what a law or equation represents in the real world before being asked to apply it, reducing mechanical memorisation and building durable understanding.
- Guided Problem-Solving: The student works through problems in session with Umakanta present — prompting, correcting, and redirecting as needed. This active practice model, developed across thousands of student interactions on Chegg India, is far more effective than passive example-watching.
- Immediate Corrective Feedback: Errors are addressed at the point they occur. Umakanta explains not just the correct answer but the reasoning error that produced the wrong one, preventing the same mistake from recurring in exams.
- Consolidation Summary: Each session closes with a structured recap of the key ideas covered, connecting them to topics ahead. Students leave each session with a clear understanding of what was achieved and what comes next.
- Post-Session Resources: On request and at no additional cost, Umakanta provides post-session summaries in handwritten, PDF, or screenshot format — a personalised reference the student can return to between sessions.
- Progress Review and Planning: At regular intervals, Umakanta reviews the student’s trajectory against their stated goal — exam date, coursework deadline, or long-term academic target — and adjusts the session plan to keep progress on track.
If you have a Physics exam approaching, an assignment due, or a chapter you simply cannot get to make sense, now is the time to act. Bring your topic, your deadline, and your biggest sticking point — and message Umakanta on WhatsApp today.
Qualifications & Credentials
| Credential | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MSc, Physics | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur | Verified by MPB |
| PhD, Physics | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | Verified by MPB |
| Expert Physics Tutor — Chegg India | Chegg India (Online Platform) | 5 Years |
| Offline Physics Tutor — Mumbai | Mumbai, India | 5 Years (concurrent) |
| All credentials verified by MPB before publication | ||
Availability & How to Book
Availability is confirmed via WhatsApp — typically within a few hours of contact. Based in India, Umakanta serves students across US Eastern and Pacific, UK, Canadian, Australian Eastern, and Gulf Standard Time zones, making it practical to arrange sessions that fit a wide range of academic schedules.
All bookings are coordinated through the My Physics Buddy team via WhatsApp. To ensure your first session is set up efficiently, include the following in your message: your current topic or chapter, your exam date or assignment deadline, your academic level and course name, and the specific area where you feel most stuck. This allows the MPB team to confirm availability and match your session to the right time slot without delay.
Students who prefer not to use WhatsApp are welcome to reach out by email at tutoring@myphysicsbuddy.com. The team will respond promptly. To check availability and reserve your first session now, use the link below.
WhatsApp to Check Availability and Book
Frequently Asked Questions
How experienced is Umakanta in Physics tutoring?
Umakanta has five years of verified Physics tutoring experience, spanning both a high-volume online role at Chegg India and concurrent offline tutoring in Mumbai. This sustained, dual-mode experience — combined with a PhD in Physics from IIT Bombay — means Umakanta has worked through an exceptionally wide range of student challenges across multiple curricula and levels.
What levels does Umakanta teach?
Umakanta teaches Physics at high school level — including GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB, and AP curricula — and at undergraduate university level, covering introductory Physics through to advanced topics such as Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Condensed Matter Physics. For postgraduate students requiring conceptual support in research-adjacent Physics topics, Umakanta’s doctoral background at IIT Bombay provides the necessary subject-matter depth.
Does Umakanta help with assignments and projects?
Yes. Umakanta provides guided support for Physics homework, assignments, problem sets, lab reports, and coursework projects. All assistance follows My Physics Buddy’s academic integrity policy — students are supported in developing their own understanding and submit their own work. No work is produced on the student’s behalf.
What happens in the first session with Umakanta?
The first session begins with a focused diagnostic to identify exactly where understanding breaks down. Umakanta then addresses the most critical gap directly — introducing or revisiting the relevant concept, walking through worked examples, and guiding the student through practice problems with real-time feedback. By the end of the first session, there is a clear plan in place for subsequent sessions.
How is Umakanta different from a general Physics tutor?
Most tutors teach Physics from memory of their undergraduate studies. Umakanta holds a PhD from IIT Bombay — one of Asia’s most respected research institutions — and has five years of structured, evaluated tutoring experience on Chegg India’s platform. This combination of research-level subject mastery and high-volume teaching practice is unusual and directly benefits students who need both conceptual depth and clear, efficient explanation. Research from Physics Education journals consistently finds that tutor subject expertise at doctoral level correlates with stronger student conceptual gains.
Can Umakanta help with GRE Physics or MCAT Physics preparation?
Yes. Umakanta supports students preparing for the GRE Physics subject test and the Physics component of the MCAT. Sessions combine comprehensive content review with practice on the specific question formats used in each exam. The ETS GRE Physics subject test content overview covers all topic areas that Umakanta addresses systematically in preparation sessions.
Does Umakanta teach students outside India?
Yes. My Physics Buddy is a global platform. Umakanta tutors students in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Gulf regions entirely online via Google Meet. Time zone coverage is broad, and the My Physics Buddy team coordinates scheduling to find slots that work for your location. Availability is confirmed via WhatsApp — typically within a few hours of your first message.
How do I book a session with Umakanta?
Contact My Physics Buddy on WhatsApp at +91 897 138 3660 or by email at tutoring@myphysicsbuddy.com. Include your current topic, exam or deadline date, your academic level, and your main challenge area. The MPB team will confirm Umakanta’s availability and arrange your first session. Pricing starts from USD 20/hr — contact MPB for a personalised quote.
“A tutor who has completed doctoral research in Physics at an institution of IIT Bombay’s calibre brings something fundamentally different to a tutoring session — the ability to see the subject from the inside, not just the curriculum. That perspective is what separates a competent tutor from an exceptional one.”
— Reflecting on research-trained Physics educators, via Department of Physics, IIT Bombay
Ready to Start? Book Umakanta Today
Umakanta P. is a PhD Physics graduate of IIT Bombay with five years of proven tutoring experience across Chegg India and offline settings in Mumbai. Whether you are a high school student preparing for an AP or A Level exam, or an undergraduate working through the demands of Quantum Mechanics or Statistical Mechanics, Umakanta brings the subject-matter authority and teaching efficiency to move you forward decisively.
To get started, send a WhatsApp message with: the topic or chapter you are currently studying, your exam date or coursework deadline, your academic level and course name, and the specific concept or problem type where you feel most stuck. The My Physics Buddy team will confirm availability and schedule your first session promptly.