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Duration: 2 Year
Chemistry is a fundamental science and has contributed immensely to the life of human beings by providing many of the human requirements and essentialities. New branches of chemistry are emerging and gaining importance, such as bioorganic chemistry, materials chemistry computational chemistry etc. The emerging Chemical Technologies are highly science based .The aid of computers has not only accelerated growth in the practice of Chemistry but revolutionized the entire field.
M.Sc. Chemistry is a two year post graduate programme designed to provide Knowledge and skills to the students and train the students for future career in Chemistry. This course opens the doors to a large number of career options such as career in pharmaceutical industry, textile industry, environment conservation, perfume industry, forensic science, metallurgy etc. and also career in teaching and research.
The department has smart classrooms and well equipped labs with advanced instruments such as UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Spectro fluorophotometer, FT-IR , rotary vacuum evaporator, high precision balances and many more.
Eligibility Criteria :
The candidates should have passed B.Sc/B.Sc.(Hons.)with Chemistry as an elective subject with minimum 50% marks
Fee Structure:| Semester | Total | Prospectus Fee | Course Fee Including Prospectus Fee |
| 1st Sem. with Reg. | 28640 | 600 | 29240 |
| 1st Sem. with Cont | 27110 | 600 | 27710 |
| 2nd Sem. Fee | 27000 | 27000 |
1st Sem:
2nd Sem: (20th Nov-15th Dec)
Fees/Funds can be revised as per instruction/direction of college management/Punjabi University/Punjab Govt.
Hostel Fees/Transport Fees/Parking Fees as applicable.
Duration: 3 Year
B.Sc.(Hons.) Chemistry
B.Sc. (Hons.) is a three-year degree program aimed at developing advanced theoretical and research skills. It helps in building an advanced professional or academic career. It is an appropriate course for students who wish to pursue Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry.
Career Prospects:
This course will open a wide variety of career prospects in academics, research, industry as well as various government and non-government organizations. There is an immense scope of B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry across the public as well as private sector. B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry graduates can opt for government jobs in research and laboratories e.g.
- Junior Research Associate
- Pharmaceutical Sales Executive
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemistry Teacher
- Forensic Assistant Scientists
- Quality Control Chemists
- Hazardous Material Management Chemist
- Analytical Chemists
- Organic Chemists
Or, can explore diverse career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and medical sector. Here are the most popular employment areas for the scope of B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry:
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Healthcare centres
- World Health Organisation
- Medical Research Institutes
- UNESCO
- Agricultural Research
- Organic Chemistry
- Military
- Biotech Companies
- Space and Astronomical Research
- Beverage Industry
- Food Industry
- Private Hospitals
- Research Organisations
- Environmental Agencies
- Laboratories
- Universities
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Chemical Industries
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Eligibility Criteria:
The Candidate must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent examination with Science group (Medical) from Punjab School Education Board or a Board equivalent thereto. The candidates who are awarded grades shall be required to produce conversion formula for converting the scored grade into percent marks. The admission will be made purely on merit basis.
Fee Structure:
| Semester | Total | Prospectus Fee | Course Fee Including Prospectus Fee |
| 1st Sem. with Reg. | 21040 | 600 | 20000 |
| 2nd Sem. Fee | 20000 | Â | 20000 |
Fees Structure
1st Sem:
2nd Sem: (20th Nov-15th Dec)
Fees/Funds can be revised as per instruction/direction of college management/Punjabi University/Punjab Govt.
Hostel Fees/Transport Fees/Parking Fees as applicable.
Departments
Chemistry
- To get recognized as a leading centre of excellence in imparting chemistry education with skill development in students relevant to the current era of scientific and technological development.
- To endow the young talent with knowledge related to chemistry for practical applications.
- To grow as a centre of excellence in terms of faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories with focus on Chemistry as a tool for solving societal problems.
- To produce graduates of international distinction, committed to integrity, professionalism, and lifelong learning by widening their knowledge horizons in range and depth.
USPâs of the Department
- Financially Assisted under Star College Scheme of DBT, Govt. of India.
- Latest updated syllabi as per CSIR-UGC NET syllabus.
- Research Work/Project Work/Industrial Training essential part of UG and PG curriculum.
- Well qualified experienced faculty with International publications.
- Spacious Laboratories equipped with sophisticated instruments (FTIR, HPLC, GC, Fluorimeter, Photometer, etc.
- Skill enhancement through SEC courses, hands on training programs, Industrial visits, workshops, etc.
Star College Scheme
The Department of Chemistry is covered under the âStar College Schemeâ of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Star College Scheme has been initiated by DBT to support institutions offering undergraduate education to improve science teaching. The scheme is aimed at creating interest of students in science and promote excellence in science teaching at the undergraduate level.
The department along with seven other science departments of the college got selected under DBT Star College Scheme in 2019 and a total grant of 1.42 Crore was sanctioned for the period 2019-2022. Under the scheme, the department has carried out curriculum enrichment, strengthening of lab infrastructure and carried out several activities including workshops, training programmes, student projects, academic and industrial visits, and expert lectures.
Bsc (Hons) Chemistry Admissions 2024-25
Value added Course on Analytical Instrumentation
The Department of Chemistry aims to enhance practical experience of students along with theoretical knowledge by offering various skill enhancement courses and conduct training programmes which meet the industry demands and bring value addition to the candidateâs potential. The hands-on training programme in Analytical Instrumentation has been designed with the aim to provide hands on training to students and enable them to operate and use these instruments on their own. The course shall enable the students gain skill in handling of scientific instruments and enhance their career prospects in industry.
Laboratory work is an essential component of Chemistry courses. The department has four specialised laboratories viz., Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Instrumentation Lab to facilitate the students and researchers. Experienced and qualified faculty and support staff ensure an enriching experience to the learners. The college also has a well-equipped Central Instrumentation Laboratory with sophisticated instruments for research purposes. The laboratories are well equipped with scientific instruments including
- Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
- FT-IR Spectrophotometer
- High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Flame Photometer
- Microwave Reactor
- Photochemical Reactor
- Muffle Furnace
- Digital Melting Point Apparatus
Project work is an important part of Chemistry courses. The undergraduate students are offered project work and hands on training as Skill Enhancement Course (SEC). Also, they are offered Research project as Discipline Specific Elective in final year of their course. The postgraduate students are required to undergo industrial training after completion of their first year which gives students an essential exposure of the industry environment and help them to develop their skills.
Chemical Association
The department has âChemical Associationâ with the representation of students at its various positions. All the students of the department are the members of this association. Many activities are conducted by this association which provides a platform to the students to gain leadership qualities and managing events and making decisions beyond the academic learning.
E-Content
The faculty of the department has developed practical based video demonstrations particularly for senior secondary school students which are available on the college website as a free learning resource.
Links For E-Content
| Ms. Seema Maheshwari | Estimation of Glycerol using Periodic acid for B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry Students |
| Ms. Simrat Kaur | Synthesis of dibenzaacetone |
| Ms. Simrat Kaur | Syntheis of p-nitroacetailide |
| Ms. Seema Maheshwari | Organic Compound Analysis |
| Dr. Kuldeep Kaur | Preparation of double salt of ferrous ammonium sulphate |
| Dr. Manpreet Kaur |
Study of carbohydrates in pure form and detection of their presence in given food stuffs |
| Dr Kamalpreet Kaur | Titration of Mohr salt with potassium permanganate solution |
| Dr Kamalpreet Kaur | Titration of Mohr salt with standard potassium dichromate solution |
Activities
| ACTIVITY NAME | DATE |
| Lecture Demonstration On âThe Guru and Vigyanâ | 25.02.2019 |
| Academic Visit to IISER, Mohali | 5.04.2019 |
| Expert Lecture on âPrinciples and applications of NMR spectroscopyâ | 14.10.2019 |
| Academic visit to NIPER and NABI, Mohali | 10.10.2019 |
| Workshop on âChemical Lab Safety: Concerns and Practicesâ | 06.09.2019 |
| Expert Lecture on âScience and Society: Space and Role of Environment Sustainabilityâ | 21.01.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on âPhotoluminescence Spectroscopy: From Theory to Practical Applicationsâ | 26.05.2020 |
| NATIONAL WEBINAR: The Changing Dynamics of Higher Education in India: Role of ICT | 07.07.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on âNature Inspired Scientific Innovationsâ | 30.10. 2020 |
| Expert Lecture on â UV-Vis and IR Spectroscopyâ | 02.11.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on â NMR Spectroscopy and its application in Chemistry and Biologyâ | 03.11.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on â Raman Spectroscopyâ | 04.11.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on â Photoluminescence Spectroscopyâ | 05.11.2020 |
| Expert Lecture on â Mass Spectrometryâ | 06.11.2020 |
| Hands-on Training Program on Qualitative Chemical Analysis | 13.02.2020 |
| National Chemistry Week celebrations (NCW-2021) | 18.10.2021 to 22.10.2021 |
| National Chemistry Week celebrations (NCW-2022) | 7.11.2022 to 11.11.2022 |
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