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Master of Science (MSc) Chemistry

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MSc Chemistry
Two-Year PG Programme

Organic, inorganic and physical chemistry

The Master of Science in Chemistry is a two-year postgraduate programme covering organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, spectroscopy and applied chemistry — preparing students for research, pharmaceutical and chemical industry and academia.

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Programme At a Glance

Course Information

The following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for MSc Chemistry at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

Course Name Duration Seats Academic Qualification
MSc Chemistry 2 years 40
  • i) Admission to MSc I (Chemistry) will be based on the entrance test PU-CET (PG) conducted by PU Chandigarh.
  • ii) Only the rank holders in the entrance test will be considered.
  • iii) 50% weightage will be given to the score in the entrance test CET (PG) PU and 50% to the score in the qualifying examination.
  • iv) Once the list is exhausted, admissions will be on merit basis under University instructions.
Curriculum

Core Areas of Study

The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Organic Chemistry

Reactions, mechanisms and synthesis.

Inorganic Chemistry

Coordination chemistry and main-group.

Physical Chemistry

Thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry

Modern analytical techniques.

Spectroscopy

NMR, IR, UV-Vis and mass spectrometry.

Green Chemistry

Sustainable and environmental chemistry.

Computational Chemistry

Modelling and simulation methods.

Research Project

Capstone dissertation in chemistry.

Duration

2 years, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.

Eligibility

Admission via PU-CET (PG) entrance test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh — 50% weightage to entrance score and 50% to the qualifying examination. Full details in the table above.

Career Opportunities

Pharmaceutical and chemical industry, R&D laboratories, quality control and analytical labs, environmental and forensic services, college and university teaching (after NET/PhD), and PhD studies in chemistry.

NET preparation — Students are encouraged to enrol in the College's NET / SET coaching alongside the MSc.
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