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Admissions are open for the academic year 2024-2025 for M. Sc. Chemistry at the School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala.
Two-year M. Sc. Chemistry course was initiated in 2008 with an intake of 20 students, and currently, there are about 40 registered students for this Master’s program across two years. Active research programs in all branches of Chemical Sciences have been going on since 2004. At present, there are 40 research scholars who are registered for PhD programs and pursuing research in the department.

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Important Dates
 

Last date to submit Application: July 15, 2025
Eligibility

Admissions

Amritapuri

Eligibility

Graduation in Chemistry or Chemistry as a main subject, with an aggregate minimum of 55% marks excluding language subjects.

Selection

Based on Interview Score and U. G. marks.

Coimbatore

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with 50% marks in each and an aggregate of 60%

Selection Process

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

Mysuru

Eligibility Criteria

50% marks in graduation with Chemistry as the main subject and Mathematics as a main/ancillary subject

Selection Process

Based on merit and an interview

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, University of Sheffield, Monash University, KU Leuven University, Wayne State University, Swansea University etc.
  • Merit-based scholarships throughout the course.
  • All the master’s students are involved in both mini- and major-research projects and they will be able to publish at least one research paper before they graduate.
Career Opportunities
  • Research Scientist
  • Academic Researcher
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Chemical Analyst
  • Quality Control Chemist
  • Process Development Chemist
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Medicinal Chemist
  • Environmental Consultant
Special Learning Benefits

Advanced Labs:

Experience cutting-edge research in our modern laboratories.

Expert Faculty:

Learn from faculty with extensive doctoral and post-doctoral experience.

Career Opportunities:

Access internships and placements in top industries and academic institutions.

Eminent Speakers:

Attend lectures and conferences by leading scientists.

Hands-On Research:

Engage in practical research projects for real-world experience.

Global Connections:

Enjoy partnerships with prestigious universities – Kansas State University, USA, Firat University, Turkey.

Amrita Mysuru Advantages
  • Learner centric
  • Value based education
  • Latest industry oriented updated curriculum
  • Excellent placement record
  • World class infrastructure
  • Affordable fees
  • Separate Hostel Facility for boys & girls

Curriculum

Semester 1
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit
25CHY505 Quantum Chemistry 3 1 0 4
25CHY501 Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry 3 0 0 3
25CHY504 Principles in Organic Chemistry 3 1 0 4
25CHY502 Coordination Chemistry 3 0 0 3
25CHY503 Group Theory and its Applications 3 0 0 3
25CHY581 Inorganic Semi-micro Qualitative Analysis Lab 0 0 5 2
25CHY582 Organic Quantitative Analysis Lab 0 0 5 2
22ADM501 Glimpses of Indian Culture-IKS 2 0 1 P/F
23LSK301 Life Skills III 1 0 2 2
TOTAL 23
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit
25CHY511 Chemical Thermodynamics and Equilibrium 3 1 0 4
25CHY513 Molecular Spectroscopy 3 1 0 4
25CHY514 Organic Reaction Mechanism 3 1 0 4
25CHY512 Heterocyclic and Natural Products Chemistry 3 0 0 3
25CHY515 Organometallic Chemistry 3 0 0 3
25CHY583 Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab 0 0 5 2
25CHY584 Inorganic Quantitative Analysis Lab 0 0 5 2
Amrita Values Programme 1 0 0 1
25AVP501 Mastery Over Mind (MAOM) 1 0 2 2
TOTAL 25
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit
25CHY602 Electrochemistry, Kinetics and surface Chemistry 3 1 0 4
25CHY604 Synthetic Strategies and Reagents 3 1 0 4
25CHY603 Solid State Chemistry and Material Science 3 0 0 3
25CHY601 Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 0 0 3
Core Elective 3 0 0 3
25CHY682 Organic Qualitative Analysis Lab 0 0 5 2
25CHY681 Instrumental and Analytical Methods Lab 0 0 5 2
25LIV690@ Live-in-Lab@ / Open Elective* 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 23
Semester 4
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit
22CHY699 Dissertation 14
Total 14
Grand Total 82

 

Core Electives
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit ES
25CHY631 Applied Electrochemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY632 Bioanalytical Chemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY633 Chemistry of Biomolecules 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY634 Industrial Chemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY635 Industrial Stoichiometry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY636 Material Science and Nanochemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY637 Medicinal Chemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY638 Supramolecular Chemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY639 Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY640 Industrial Metal Finishing Processes 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY641 Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY642 Computational Chemistry 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY643 Sustainable Chemical Science 3 0 0 3 E
25CHY644 Sustainable techniques in Chemical Sciences 3 0 0 3 E
Open Electives
Course Code Course Title L T P Credit ES
24OEL631 Advanced Statistical Analysis for Research 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL632 Basics of PC Software 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL633 Computer Hardware and Networking 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL634 Consumer Protection Act 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL635 Corporate Communication 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL636 Design Studies 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL637 Disaster Management 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL638 Essentials of Cultural Studies 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL639 Foundations of Mathematics 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL640 Foundations of Quantum Mechanics 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL641 Glimpses of Life through Literature 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL642 Information Technology in Banking 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL643 Knowledge Management 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL644 Marketing Research 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL645 Media for Social Change 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL646 Media Management 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL647 Object-Oriented Programming 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL648 Painting and Sculpture 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL649 Personal Finance 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL650 Principles of Advertising 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL651 Principles of Packaging 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL652 Scripting for Rural Broadcasting 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL653 Social Media Website Awareness 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL654 Theatre Studies 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL655 Writing for Technical Purposes 2 0 0 2 D/E
24OEL656 Yoga and Personal Development 1 0 1 2 D/E
24OEL657 Fundamentals of Legal Awareness 2 0 0 2 D/E
Amrita Value Programme
Table 2 New names for Amrita Value Programmes for PG programmes
Course Code Title L-T-P Credits
22ADM502 Vedanta in day-to-day life 1-0-0 1
22AVP506 Message of Swami Vivekananda 1-0-0 1
22AVP508 Indian Arts and Literature 1-0-0 1
22AVP510 Appreciation of Kerala Mural Arts Forms 1-0-0 1
22AVP501 Message of Śrī Mātā Amritanandamayi Devi 1-0-0 1
22AVP502 Insights from the Ramayana 1-0-0 1
22AVP503 Insights from the Mahabharata 1-0-0 1
22AVP504 Insights from the Upanishads 1-0-0 1
22AVP505 Insights from Bhagavad Gita 1-0-0 1
22AVP512 Ancient Indian Science and Technology 1-0-0 1
22AVP507 Great Spiritual Teachers of India 1-0-0 1
22AVP509 Yoga and Meditation 1-0-0 1

Admission Procedure (Amritapuri)

How to Apply

Registration for admission 2024 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.
Application fee of Rs. 550/-

The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu  and not be applied through the website.

Proceed to Apply Online

‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.

Fees Structure

Amritapuri
Amritapuri

Program Fee for the Year 2025 Admissions (Semester Wise)

Category Amount
Scholarship fees 50,000
Caution Deposit (One Time) 5,000
Coimbatore
Fee Structure 2025 – 2026
Name of the programme Duration (Year) Intake  Fee structure( per annum) 
2-year M.Sc. Chemistry 2 40 110000
Hostel & Mess Fee Details 2025-26
Course Gender Hostel Fee (Rs.) Mess Fee (Rs.) Caution Deposit (Rs.) Total (Rs.)
PG (M.Sc) Girls 54,000 60,000 10,000 1,24,000
PG (M.Sc) Boys 60,000 60,000 10,000 1,30,000
Mysuru
Course Karnataka Quota Fee Total Fee (Rs.) 2025-26 Non-Karnataka Quota Fee Total Fee (Rs.) 2025-26 Management Quota Fee Total Fee (Rs.) 2025-26
M.Sc (Chemistry) I Year I Year I Year
Tuition Fee 72,000  72,000  98,000
Caution Deposit (One time) 4,000  4,000  4,000
Total (₹) 76,000  76,000  102,000
Hostel Fee Structure (for new admissions)
Hostel Total Fee (Rs.)
Caution Deposit (One Time) 3,000
Hostel Fee 35,000
Mess Fee 49,000
Total (₹) 87,000
*Note: Hostel fee will be high, if only two students are accommodated in a room
Additional School Fee
Fee Rs.
Examination fee (Rs.2000/sem) 4,000
One-time Convocation Fee to be paid in the final year of the Degree Program 3,500
Refund Policy

  • GST will be applicable on Admission withdrawals
  • No refund of hostel fee
  • Tuition Fee and Hostel Fee does not include expenses for food, travel, accommodation for Field and Study Trips, participation in events and conferences, programmes / competitions, Internships, Portfolio Presentation and Printing booklet, Special Internship, Placement Trips, Projects / Dissertation, excursion, etc. subject to change whenever required.

Facilities at a glance

  • Central Library
  • Hostel Accommodation
  • Sports Facilities
  • Banking Facilities
  • Transport
  • Medical Services
  • Canteen
  • General Store
  • CISCO
  • ICTS
  • Reprographic Facility
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41

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601-800th

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7th

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Contact Us

Amritapuri Campus

Admission Coordinator
Toll-free Number: 18004258324
E-Mail: asasadmissions@am.amrita.edu

Placement Enqueries

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

Toll-free Number:044-481-34483

Departmental Contact

Dr. Akhil Sivan

Asst. Professor (Sr. Gr.)

Department of Chemistry

Ph: 9895 408 263

Mysuru Campus

Admission Convenor
Mobile: +91 9945531123
Email: admissions@my.amrita.edu

Admission Team
Phone: +(0821) – 2548600
Mobile : +91 8792911234 +91 8951311234 +91 8296230123 +91 8296220123
Email: mysuruadmissions@amrita.edu

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