The vision of the Department of Chemistry is to achieve academic excellence and to be recognized for high-quality fundamental, sustainable, and translational research in the chemical sciences and related fields that address ongoing global issues such as energy, food, water, and healthcare. To this end, the department offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Chemistry, aiming to attract young, aspiring minds driven by curiosity and interested in advanced research in academia and industries. The core theme of this undergraduate program is to bridge the gap between fundamental science and engineering, transcending traditional boundaries, and establish ourselves as a leading department at the intersection of science and technology. This distinctive program aligns with the National Education Policy and the Institute's vision of the holistic development of students.

This program is designed to transmit fundamental knowledge in basic science and engineering during the first two semesters, which develops critical analytical thinking and forms the basis of diverse skill sets used by scientists and engineers to innovate, design, and develop technologies for current needs. Students undergo comprehensive training in advanced concepts of chemistry for the next two years. The final year of the curriculum is designed to have flexibility in opting for different courses within the department and across the institute. During this year, the students also get practical experience of the original research being carried out within the department. Industry-Academia Summer Internship, embedded within the curriculum, will ensure hands-on experience in cutting-edge research being pursued in different domains of science and technology. Emphasis is given to the emerging areas in Chemistry to meet societal and industrial needs, and ever-growing sustainability demands. The graduating students of this program shall be equipped with the requisite skill sets required to assume leadership positions in the different sectors of industry, further their career in higher studies, or embark on entrepreneurial ventures to address present-day unmet challenges.

B.S. in Engineering Chemistry

The objectives of this program are:

• To impart education towards understanding of the concepts of chemical science, basic engineering, and allied areas, enabling the students to tackle societal problems through an interdisciplinary approach.
• To equip new generation aspiring minds with chemical science skill-sets founded on engineering aspects, enabling them to opt for challenging career paths at various levels of academia and industry.
• To integrate analytical and computational abilities with experimental skills to create individuals competent in science and innovation practices.
• To facilitate and promote a variety of career paths, including research at an early stage, through capability-linked courses of their choice and academia-industry internships.
• To inculcate an attitude towards commitment to scientific ethics, leadership qualities, entrepreneurship, and professional development for the future generation. 

Graduate Attributes and Learning Outcomes:

  Graduate Attributes:

• Strong understanding of fundamentals of science and engineering with emphasis on Chemistry.
• In-depth knowledge of the analytical, experimental, and computational methods to study various aspects of engineering in chemistry.
• Foundations for critical thinking that are needed to broaden their careers in diverse cross-disciplines.
• Ability to acquire new knowledge, integrate into the existing paradigm, and innovate solutions to current needs.
• Capability to appreciate synthetic methods for the development of important sustainable chemical products such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paints, petrochemicals, food additives, plastics, etc.
• Ability to handle analytical, spectroscopic, microscopic and other instrumentation methods for interdisciplinary research areas.
• Use of computational tools to understand and analyse chemical and biophysical processes, molecular structures and advanced materials.
• Writing and presenting scientific articles and technical reports while engaging in ethical and responsible practices for professional growth.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire strong fundamentals in theoretical and practical aspects of organic, inorganic and physical and computational chemistry, as well as other branches of basic sciences and engineering.
• Apply the concepts of science and basic engineering to design and analyse novel materials having potential applications to society.
• Develop skills in hands-on wet chemistry, analytical, instrumentation, and experimental data handling to tackle scientific problems.
• Develop communication skills by participating in classroom presentations, seminars and workshops on scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Value of teamwork and group discussion in problem solving, and time management to continue co-curricular activities without compromising academics.
• To understand professional ethics and social responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process:

Admissions to B.S. Programs are made once a year (in July) through the all-India level Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by IITs. The procedures and other requirements for admission are specified in the JEE Information Brochure brought out every year. 3 

The students will be equipped with skill sets for diverse career perspectives, including roles in chemical industries, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, environmental management, and research and development.

Expected Outcomes and Impact:

This program will allow graduate students to opt for higher studies, employment in different sectors of industry, entrepreneurship in chemical sciences, and their allied areas. The proposed program, founded on fundamental engineering and advanced chemical science knowledge, is expected to produce graduates with the capability to address real-world challenges related to health care, energy, food, water and environment.