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Amrita offers five year integrated program M. Sc. Chemistry. The proposed course aims to provide students with a broad theoretical background in Inorganic, Organic & Physical Chemistry, with emphasis on Analytical Techniques. Particular attention is given to Industrial applications of chemistry so that students are completely equipped to move into careers in academic, industrial and commercial organizations. The course curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature involving applied chemistry, applied physics, mathematics and biological sciences. Our institute has a good number of experts in these areas along with basic instrumentation facilities. The content of the course provides an understanding of different aspect of chemistry. Laboratory courses have been designed to provide an exhaustive and hands on experience on working with various sophisticated instruments. Final semester is dedicated to thesis/dissertation work giving students experience in solving a real-life problem under the supervision of faculty members involved in pursuing research and development projects, usually related to industrial problems.

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Admissions are open for the academic year 2024-2025 for Integrated M. Sc. Chemistry (5 years) at the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala.

Five-year Integrated M. Sc. Chemistry course was initiated in 2012 with an intake of 40 students. There are about 200 plus registered students for this Master’s program across all five years. Active research programs in all branches of Chemical Sciences have been going on since 2004. Currently, 40 research scholars are registered for PhD programs and pursuing research in the department. The department also offers courses for several Engineering and Biotechnology programs and core electives to post-graduate and graduate students.

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Curriculum

Semester 1
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
21ENG101 Communicative English 2 0 2 3
 Language Paper I 1 0 2 2
22CHY101 General Chemistry I 3 1 0 4
22CHY102 General Chemistry II 3 1 0 4
22MAT105 Introduction to Calculus and Matrix Theory 3 1 0 4
22PHY103 Mechanics 3 1 0 4
22PHY182 Physics Lab. I 0 0 2 1
21CUL101 Cultural Education I 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 24
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
21ENG111 Professional Communication 1 0 2 2
Language Paper II 1 0 2 2
22CHY111 Inorganic Chemistry I 3 1 0 4
21ENV200 Environmental Science and Sustainability 3 0 0 3
22MAT116 Ordinary Differential Equations and Vector Calculus 3 1 0 4
22PHY112 Electricity and Magnetism 3 1 0 4
22CHY182 Inorganic Quantitative Lab. – Volumetric Analysis 0 0 2 1
22PHY183 Physics Lab. II 0 0 2 1
21CUL111 Cultural Education II 2 0 0 2
22AVP103 Mastery Over Mind 1 0 2 2
TOTAL 25
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY201 Physical Chemistry I 3 1 0 4
22CHY202 Organic Chemistry I 3 1 0 4
22CHY203 Methodology, Informatics and Analytical principles 3 1 0 4
22MAT200 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 1 0 4
22PHY203 Basic Electronics 3 1 0 4
22CHY281 Inorganic Qualitative Lab 0 0 3 1
21SSK201 Life Skills I 1 0 2 2
21AVP201 Amrita Value Programme I  1 0 0 1
TOTAL 24
Semester 4
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY211 Physical Chemistry II 3 1 0 4
22CHY212 Inorganic Chemistry II 3 1 0 4
22MAT221 Integral Transforms 3 1 0 4
22PHY214 Waves and Optics 3 1 0 4
Open Elective A* 3 0 0 3
22CHY282 Basic Organic Qualitative Lab. 0 0 3 1
21SSK211 Life Skills II 1 0 2 2
 21AVP211 Amrita Value Programme II 1 0 0 1
TOTAL 23
Semester 5
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY301 Physical Chemistry III 3 1 0 4
22CHY302 Inorganic Chemistry III 3 1 0 4
22CHY303 Organic Chemistry II 3 1 0 4
Elective A 3 0 0 3
22CHY381 Physical Chemistry Lab.-Non instrumental 0 0 3 1
22CHY382 Organic Synthesis and Estimation Lab. 0 0 3 1
22CHY390 Live-in-Lab.@ / Open Elective B* 3 0 0 3
21SSK301 Life Skills III 1 0 2 2
TOTAL 22
Semester 6
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY311 Basics of Analytical Chemistry 3 1 0 4
22CHY312 Organic Chemistry III 3 1 0 4
22CHY313 Applied Organic Chemistry 3 1 0 4
22CHY314 Basic Spectroscopic Techniques 3 1 0 4
Elective B 3 0 0 3
22CHY383 Inorganic Quantitative Lab. – Gravimetric Analysis 0 0 5 2
22CHY384 Physical Chemistry Lab. – Instrumental 0 0 5 2
TOTAL 23
22CHY399 Project (for Exit-option students) 6
29
TOTAL (for Exit-option students) 147
Semester 7
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY501 Advanced Physical Chemistry I (Quantum Chemistry) 3 0 0 3
22CHY506 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I 3 1 0 4
22CHY507 Advanced Organic Chemistry I 3 0 0 3
22CHY512 Molecular Spectroscopy 3 1 0 4
22CHY505 Advanced Physical Chemistry II (Group Theory and its Applications)  3 0 0 3
22CHY581 Inorganic Semi-micro Qualitative Analysis Lab. 0 0 5 2
22CHY582 Organic Quantitative Analysis Lab. 0 0 5 2
TOTAL 21
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY511 Advanced Physical Chemistry III (Chemical Thermodynamics and Equilibrium) 3 1 0 4
22CHY516 Advanced Organic Chemistry II 3 1 0 4
22CHY504 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (Coordination Chemistry) 3 0 0 3
22CHY517 Advanced Organic Chemistry III 3 0 0 3
22CHY515 Organometallic Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY583 Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab 0 0 5 2
22CHY584 Inorganic Quantitative Analysis Lab 0 0 5 2
TOTAL 21
Semester 9
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY605 Advanced Physical Chemistry IV 3 1 0 4
22CHY606 Advanced Organic Chemistry IV 3 1 0 4
22CHY603 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry III (Solid State Chemistry and Material Science) 3 0 0 3
22CHY604 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry IV (Bioinorganic Chemistry) 3 0 0 3
Elective 3 0 0 3
22CHY681 Organic Qualitative Analysis Lab. 0 0 5 2
22CHY682 Instrumental and Analytical Methods Lab. 0 0 5 2
TOTAL 21
Semester 10
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY699 Dissertation 14
TOTAL 14
GRAND TOTAL 218
Electives
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
22CHY331 Batteries and Fuel Cells 3 0 0 3
22CHY332 Corrosion Science 3 0 0 3
22CHY333 Green Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY334 Industrial Catalysis 3 0 0 3
22CHY335 Introduction to Food Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY336 Polymer Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY337 Surface Science and Coating Technology 3 0 0 3
22CHY338 Forensic Science 3 0 0 3
22CHY631 Applied Electrochemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY632 Bioanalytical Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY633 Chemistry of Biomolecules 3 0 0 3
22CHY634 Industrial Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY635 Industrial Stoichiometry 3 0 0 3
22CHY636 Material Science and Nanochemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY637 Medicinal Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY638 Supramolecular Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY639 Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications 3 0 0 3
22CHY640 Industrial Metal Finishing Processes 3 0 0 3
22CHY641 Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications 3 0 0 3
22CHY642 Computational Chemistry 3 0 0 3
22CHY643 Sustainable Chemical Science 3 0 0 3
22CHY644 Sustainable techniques in Chemical Sciences 3 0 0 3
Languages
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr
Paper I
21HIN101 Hindi I 1 0 2 2
21KAN101 Kannada I 1 0 2 2
21MAL101 Malayalam I 1 0 2 2
21SAN101 Sanskrit I 1 0 2 2
21TAM101 Tamil I 1 0 2 2
Paper II
21HIN111 Hindi II 1 0 2 2
21KAN111 Kannada II 1 0 2 2
21MAL111 Malayalam II 1 0 2 2
21SAN111 Sanskrit II 1 0 2 2
21TAM111 TAMIL II 1 0 2 2

* Two Open Elective courses are to be taken by each student, one each at the 4th and the 5th semesters, from the list of Open electives offered by the School.
@ Students undertaking and registering for a Live-in-Lab project, can be exempted from registering for an Open Elective course in the fifth semester.

Fee Structure

Amritapuri
Amritapuri
Scholarship Fees Non -Scholarship Fees Caution Deposit
55000 78500 5000
Hostel Fee / Mess Fee: 2024
Hostel Fees Annual INR 25,600/-
Mess Fees Annual INR 45,000/-
Caution Deposit One Time INR 5,000/-
Coimbatore

 

Proposed fee struture for Academic year 2024-2025
Sanctioned intake Proposed fee Caustion deposit Scholarship criteria
40 125000 10000 First 10 %- 50 % Fee waiver Second 10 %-25 % Fee waiver Balance Full fee
Eligibility

Admission

ELIGIBILITY

12th or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from CBSE/State Board/ICSE and should have a separate minimum of 60% marks in Chemistry.

Programme Duration: 5 years (10 Semesters)

SELECTION

Based on + 2 Marks.

Eligibility Criteria (Coimbatore)

A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in +2 examination

Selection Process

Selection for the undergraduate program is based on a thorough evaluation of candidates’ performance in their Plus Two examinations.

Program Overview

Program Highlights
  • Special guidance for GATE and CSIR-NET exams
  • Opportunities for availing Integrated Ph.D. programs in India and abroad
  • Placement assistance to Industries and Research laboratories
  • Summer internships and Major projects at IITs, CSIR Labs, NITs etc.
  • Student alums are pursuing higher studies at Harvard University, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Monash University, KU Leuven University, Wayne State University, Swansea University etc.
  • Exit option with a B. Sc. degree at the end of 3rd year.
  • Separate hostels for Boys and Girls.
Salient features of the Integrated Program
  • Common Curriculum for Program in Physics and Chemistry up to Three Semesters
  • Professional Electives –like Internet of Things, Artificial intelligence, Data Science, Image processing.
  • Project Based Laboratories in the 7th and 8th Semester
  • One Year devoted to Project in the 9th and 10th Semester
  • Research exposure right from second year of studies
  • International Collaboration for higher studies.
  • Summer internships in reputed research and industry in India and abroad
  • Activities which enable Wholesome growth of the personality
Merit Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to meritorious students based on their rank in the above entrance test.

Placements

VINAYAK P ANAND
VINAYAK P ANAND

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company:DELOITTE

PARVATHI PRIYA M
PARVATHI PRIYA M

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: DELOITTE

NANDHINI SATHYAN
NANDHINI SATHYAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: DELOITTE

MANU MOHAN L
MANU MOHAN L

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: WIPRO

ANANTHAKRISHNAN S
ANANTHAKRISHNAN S

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

NAJIYA HASSAN
NAJIYA HASSAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

GOKUL KRISHNA V NAIR
GOKUL KRISHNA V NAIR

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Wipro

KASHYAP G
KASHYAP G

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: COGNIZANT

ASHTAPADHI S V
ASHTAPADHI S V

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

ANJIMA KS
ANJIMA KS

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: COGNIZANT

DEVI PILLAI
DEVI PILLAI

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

LEENA P SUSAN
LEENA P SUSAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: TCS

ACHU PUSHPAN
ACHU PUSHPAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Experion

ANAND HARIKUMAR
ANAND HARIKUMAR

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

ANJU RAJ J
ANJU RAJ J

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

AJAY KRISHNA
AJAY KRISHNA

Course/ Branch: Int. Chemistry
Company: BYJUS

LEKSHMIPRIYA S
LEKSHMIPRIYA S

Course/ Branch: Int. Chemistry
Company: AKASH INSTITUTE

LAKSHMI SURESH
LAKSHMI SURESH

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: BYJUS

MALAVIKA S
MALAVIKA S

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: Straive solutions

SREELEKSHMI G
SREELEKSHMI G

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

MALAVIKA V R
MALAVIKA V R

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

ARCHANA UDAYAN
ARCHANA UDAYAN

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: Federal Bank

DURGA NAIR
DURGA NAIR

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: NIELSENIQ

NANDHANA  BALAKRISHNAN
NANDHANA BALAKRISHNAN

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INFOSYS

VARUN JOSHY
VARUN JOSHY

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: FEDERAL

RAGA SATISH
RAGA SATISH

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INFOSYS

ANUNANDH G
ANUNANDH G

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

GOKUL C M
GOKUL C M

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: ACADECRAFT

BHAGYALEKSHMI S PANICKER
BHAGYALEKSHMI S PANICKER

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: Akash Educational Service Ltd

ANANTHA KRISHNA R
ANANTHA KRISHNA R

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: NIELSONIQ

HANNA ANN MATHEWS
HANNA ANN MATHEWS

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: TCS

RENUKA RAJESH
RENUKA RAJESH

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: SIMPLILEARN

ASHNA ABBAS
ASHNA ABBAS

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

B R HARIPRIYA
B R HARIPRIYA

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Facilities at a Glance

  • Central Library
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  • Sports Facilities
  • Banking Facilities
  • Transport
  • Medical Services
  • Canteen
  • General Store
  • CISCO
  • ICTS
  • Reprographic Facility
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Testimonial

Ms. VINITHA PILLAI
MSc Chemistry

Our former Int MSc Chemistry Student for securing admission in Harvard University to pursue Master of Education Programme in Teaching and Leadership in Chemistry

Why Amrita

The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

601-800th

World University Rankings 2020

141

BRICS Rankings 2020

801–1000th

World University Rankings 2020

168th

BRICS University Rankings 2020

7th

India University Rankings 2021

15th

Overall Rankings 2021
ranking
7th Best
University in India
ranking
Amrita Ranked No.1 in India Top 100 in The World
ranking
Topmost
‘A++’ Grade

Contact Us

Amritapuri Campus

Admission Coordinator
Toll-free Number: 044-481-33323
E-Mail: ugadmissions@amrita.edu

Placement Enquiries
Email: shyamsundarcv@am.amrita.edu
Ph: 0476 -280 5108

Departmental Contact

Dr. Akhil Sivan

Asst. Professor (Sr. Gr.)

Department of Chemistry

Ph: 9895 408 263

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