Chemistry

Year of Establishment

1950

Faculty Introduction

Overview of Department

The Department of Chemistry offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to build strong conceptual foundations and practical skills. The department actively collaborates with allied disciplines such as Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Food Science, and Home Science, fostering an interdisciplinary learning environment.

The department has received funding and recognition under prestigious schemes including CPE, CURIE, DBT Star College Status, and has been identified by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under FIST-I and FIST-II programmes.

Since the academic session 2018–2019, the department has been offering M.Sc. Chemistry programme under a continuous evaluation system. Students gain hands-on experience in modern, state-of-the-art laboratories, enabling them to strengthen their chosen specialization and prepare for careers in research, industry, and academia. The programme also supports pathways for higher education and international exposure.

The curriculum is regularly updated to align with global trends in education and research, ensuring students remain competitive and future-ready.

Highlights

Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure: Equipped with modern instruments such as Double Beam UV–Visible Spectrophotometer, Rotary Evaporator, pH Meter, TDS Meter, Overhead Stirrer, Temperature-Controlled Magnetic Stirrer, Potentiometer, Flame Photometer, Soxhlet Apparatus, Aspirators, and Sonicator
Smart Teaching Environment: ICT-enabled classrooms supporting interactive and digital learning
Academic Excellence: Consistently strong results and student progression
Modern Facilities: Spacious, air-conditioned, and fully equipped independent laboratories
Digital Learning Support: Online assignments and e-learning resources
Career Opportunities: Campus placement support for students
Industry & Research Exposure: Summer training programmes in reputed research institutes and industries
Departmental Library: Well-stocked library with relevant academic resources

Our Toppers

Programmes Offered

B.Sc. Medical (Chemistry, Botany & Zoology)
B.Sc. Non-Medical (Chemistry, Maths & Physics)
M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Strengths

ICT based teaching with smart class rooms
Excellent Results & Progression.
State of art infrastructure
Spacious, air-conditioned and well equipped independent labs
New experiments and projects under DBT Star College Scheme.
Online assignments to the students
Conducting Workshops.
Research activities
Campus placements

Infrastructure

The department has good instrumental facilities such as Double beam UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Single Beam UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Rotavapor, Temperature controlled Magnetic Stirrer,Turbidity Meter, pH meter, Colorimeter, TDS Meter, Refractrometer, Overhead Stirrer , Polarimeter and good computer facilities for carrying out advanced research. The library of the Chemistry department is well equipped with latest books, journals and research papers. The department is well-known for its research activities and has very well equipped research laboratory.

Got best paper presentation award at international conference IIER-2019 at Oxford University, UK