B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria  

60% and above (or equivalent grade) in PUC/12th/any other equivalent exam conducted by a recognized authority/institution in India or abroad. 

Our B.Sc. Chemistry programme provides a strong foundation in chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and analytical skills. Designed to bridge theory with practical applications, the curriculum covers organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. With hands-on experiments, research opportunities, and industry exposure, students gain the expertise needed for diverse careers in science and technology. Join us to explore the fascinating world of chemistry and its real-world applications!

UC: University Core, MC: Major Core, C: Minor Core

Semester – I

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC101

MC

Introductory Biology

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC102

MC

Experimental Techniques in Science

0

0

2

2

4

3

CHMC103

MC

Foundational Chemistry

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHUF101

UF

Essential mathematics and statistics

4

0

0

4

4

5

CHUF102

UF

University core

6

0

0

6

6

Semester Total

16

0

2

18

20

Program total 8 (MC), 10 (UF), 0 (OC)

 

Semester – II

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC104

MC

Basics of Physics

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC105

MC

Linear Algebra

3

0

0

3

3

3

CHMC106

MC

Open elective -1

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHMC107

MC

Linaux OS and programming

2

1

0

3

4

5

CHUF103

UF

Principles of Ecology and Evolution

2

0

0

2

2

6

CHUF104

UF

University core

6

0

0

6

6

Semester Total

17

2

1

20

21

Program total 20 (MC), 18 (UF), 0 (OC)

 

Semester – III

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC108

MC

Organic Chemistry – I

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC109

MC

Organic Chemistry – I Lab

0

0

2

2

4

3

CHMC110

MC

Physical Chemistry – I

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHOC101

OC

Minor Core – 1

2

0

0

2

2

5

CHOC102

OC

Minor Core – 2

0

0

2

2

4

6

CHUF105

UF

University core

8

0

0

8

8

Semester Total

16

2

4

20

24

Program total 28 (MC), 26 (UF), 4 (OC)

 

Semester – IV

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC111

MC

Physical Chemistry – II

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC112

MC

Physical Chemistry Lab

0

0

2

2

4

3

CHMC113

MC

Chemical Biology and Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHOC103

OC

Minor Core – 3

2

0

0

2

2

5

CHOC104

OC

Minor Core – 4

0

0

2

2

4

6

CHUF106

UF

University core

10

0

0

10

10

Semester Total

16

0

4

22

26

Program total 36 (MC), 36 (UF), 8 (OC)

 

Semester – V

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC114

MC

Inorganic Chemistry – I

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC115

MC

Inorganic Chemistry – I Lab

0

0

2

2

4

3

CHMC116

MC

Analytical Chemistry – I

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHMC117

MC

Analytical Chemistry – I Lab

0

0

2

2

4

5

CHMC118

MC

Molecular Spectroscopy

3

0

0

3

3

6

CHOC105

OC

Minor Core – 5

3

0

0

3

3

7

CHOC106

OC

Minor Core – 6

0

0

2

2

4

8

CHOC107

OC

Minor Core – 7

3

0

0

3

3

Semester Total

18

0

4

21

27

Program total 49 (MC), 36 (UF), 16 (OC)

 

Semester – VI

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC119

MC

Inorganic Chemistry – II

2

0

1

3

4

2

CHMC120

MC

Organic Chemistry – II

3

0

0

3

3

3

CHMC121

MC

Organic Chemistry – II Lab

0

0

0

2

4

4

CHMC122

MC

Open Elective-2 or Minor Research Project-2 or University core

6

0

0

6

6

5

CHOC108

OC

Minor Core – 8

3

0

0

3

3

6

CHOC109

OC

Minor Core – 9

0

0

2

2

4

7

CHOC110

OC

Minor Core – 10

3

0

0

3

3

Semester Total

18

0

6

22

27

Program total 57/63 (MC), 36/42 (UF), 24 (OC)

 

Semester – VII

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC123

MC

Quantum Chemistry

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC124

MC

Art in Organic Synthesis

3

0

0

3

3

3

CHMC125

MC

Open Elective – 3

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHUF107

UF

University core

6

0

0

6

6

5

CHOC111

OC

Minor Core – 11

3

0

0

3

3

6

CHOC112

OC

Minor Core – 12

0

0

2

2

4

7

CHOC113

OC

Minor Core – 13

3

0

0

3

3

Semester Total

19

1

2

23

25

Program total 66 (MC), 48 (UF), 32 (OC)

 

Semester – VIII

credits

Total credits

Total Hrs.

No.

code

Type

title

L

T

P

1

CHMC126

MC

Medicinal Chemistry

3

0

0

3

3

2

CHMC127

MC

Green Chemistry

2

0

0

2

2

3

CHMC128

MC

Open Elective – 4

3

0

0

3

3

4

CHMC129

MC

Minor Research project – 3

8

OR

5

CHMC130

MC

Major Research Project (BSc. Hons. Res)

16

Semester Total

Program total 82 (MC), 48 (UF), 32 (OC)

  1. Foundational Chemistry
  2. Applied Chemistry
  3. Organic Chemistry – I (Organic Chemistry – I Lab)
  4. Physical Chemistry – I (Physical Chemistry – I Lab)
  5. Inorganic Chemistry – I (Inorganic Chemistry – I Lab)
  6. Analytical Chemistry – I (Analytical Chemistry – I Lab)
  7. Physical Chemistry – II (Physical Chemistry – II Lab)
  8. Inorganic Chemistry – II (Inorganic Chemistry – II Lab)
  9. Organic Chemistry – II (Organic Chemistry – II Lab)
  10. Research Project (Mini)
  11. Quantum Chemistry
  12. Molecular Spectroscopy
  13. Art in Organic Synthesis
  14. Chemical Biology and Bioinorganic Chemistry
  15. Medicinal Chemistry
  16. Green Chemistry
  17. Open Elective – IV
  18. Research Project
  1. Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare (Drug analyst, Clinical research associate, Toxicologist).
  2. Research and Development (Research Scientist: pharmaceuticals, materials science, or chemical industries, Analytical Chemist, Quality Control (QC) / Quality Assurance (QA).
  3. Further Studies and Specialization (M.Sc. in Chemistry, PhD in Chemistry, Professional courses like Clinical Research, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, or Industrial Chemistry).
  4. Education and Academia (Lecturer: Teaching at schools, colleges, or universities (after MSc or PhD). Science Communicator: Writing or presenting scientific knowledge in media or publications).
  5. Industrial and Manufacturing Sector (Chemical Engineer: Involved in process design and production in chemical industries. Production Supervisor: Oversee manufacturing processes in industries like polymers, food, or paints. Environmental Chemist: Work on pollution control and sustainable practices.)
  6. Public Sector and Government Jobs (Scientific Officer: in government labs and research institutions e.g., CSIR, DRDO, ISRO. Civil Services: Appear for UPSC or state public service exams. Forensic Scientist: Work in crime investigation and law enforcement agencies.)
  7. Quality and Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Ensuring product compliance with regulations. Quality Assurance Analyst: Oversee safety and efficacy of products.
  8. Other Fields and Opportunities (Technical Sales or Marketing, Patent Examiner or Scientific Advisor, Entrepreneur).

Established research collaboration with IIT-Bombay, IIT-Gandhinagar, IIT-Delhi, CSIR-IIP (Dehradun), CSIR- CMERI (west Bengal), Amity-Kolkata, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS-Kolkata), Stanford university-USA, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev-Israel., Linköping University (Sweden), Linnaeus University (Sweden), SRM University – AP.

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