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Master of Science in Chemistry
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Master of Science in Chemistry

duration Duration

  • 2 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or Botany, Zoology & Chemistry) or Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry as main subject with 45% and above aggregate marks.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: Jul 26, 2025 7/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

The Program Goals is to provide a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective. To provide students with the skills required to succeed in the chemical industry or professional school. To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation.

Admission Calender
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form Saturday, 26 July 2025
Reporting for Interview, submission of certificates and verification by producing originals Saturday, 26 July 2025
Admission Decision after scrutiny of documents Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Commencement of Classes Friday, 01 August 2025

Semester-I Semester-II
Year I
  • Inorganic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Physical Chemistry I
  • Spectroscopy I
  • Open Elective I
  • In-Organic Chemistry Lab
  • Physical Chemistry Lab
  • Inorganic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Physical Chemistry II
  • Spectroscopy II
  • Open Elective II
  • Organic Chemistry Lab
  • Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis
Semester-III Semester-IV
Year II
  • Materials Chemistry II
  • Photochemistry
  • Discipline Elective I
  • Discipline Elective II
  • Open Elective III
  • Specialization Lab I
  • Specialization Lab II
  • Biochemistry
  • Discipline Elective III
  • Project

NOTE: The program structure is tentative, subject to change.

Electives

Organometallic Chemistry, Art in Organic Synthesis, Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Quantum and Computational Chemistry, Advanced Spectroscopy, Quantum Mechanics, Analytical And Computational Chemistry, Progress in Bioinorganic Chemistry

Elective II: Chiral Synthesis of Drugs and Dyes, Quantum and Computational Chemistry, Advanced Coordination Chemistry, Advance Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Laser Fundamentals and Applications, Statistical Mechanics

Elective III: Chemistry in Medicine

Semester - I Semester - IV
  • Inorganic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Physical Chemistry I
  • Spectroscopy I
  • Open Elective I
  • Lab Course I (Inorganic)
  • Lab Course II (Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis)
  • Photochemistry
  • Discipline Elective III
  • Project
Semester - II Open Elective
  • Inorganic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Biochemistry
  • Spectroscopy II
  • Open Elective II
  • Lab Course III (Organic)
  • C- Programming
  • Laser and Photonics
  • Nanomaterial Chemistry
  • Research Methodology
  • Skill of Technical report writing
  • Chemical Sensors
  • Eco compatible approaches in sciences
Semester - III Discipline Elective
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry II
  • Discipline Elective I
  • Discipline Elective II
  • Open Elective III
  • Lab Course IV (Physical Chemistry)
  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Art in Organic Synthesis,
  • Natural Products and Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Progress in Bioinorganic Chemistry and BioorganicChemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based PG Programs offered by the ICFAI University, Raipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility Criteria Academic qualifications

  • Pass in B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or Botany, Zoology & Chemistry) or Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as main subject with 45% and above aggregate marks.

Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board / University by August 14, 2025 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 14, 2025 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

For the purpose of determining eligibility, based on aggregate percentage of marks for the respective program, the procedure used by the respective Board / University in award of the Certificate / Degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 12 years of formal education for UG programs and minimum 15 years of formal education for PG programs by August 14, 2025. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MBA Program.

Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

Interview

On receiving the application, applicant will be intimated about the Interview Schedule. The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants' attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh in any course of ICFAI University, Raipur, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.

Application Modalities

How to Apply:
Eligible students can apply by any one of the following methods:

  1. Online Application
    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuraipur.edu.in and make payment of ₹ 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
  2. Download of Application Form
    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iuraipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of ₹ 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Raipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Raipur.
  3. Fill the Application Form
    Applicants can fill in the application form given on Page 3 and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines to complete the Application Form
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Attested Copies of Certificates
Applicants are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates:

  1. Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  2. Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
  3. Domicile Certificate in case of student belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh
  4. Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only
  5. Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricular activities.

Submission of Application Form
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Admissions Office

The ICFAI University, Raipur, NH-53,
Raipur-Bhilai Road, Km Stone 20, PO.
Kumhari, Dist. Durg - 490 042, Chhattisgarh.
E-mail: admissions@iuraipur.edu.in
Call Us: 8103207122 / 9111005504 / 9399900577 www.iuraipur.edu.in

Program Fee

Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program, as per announced schedule.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues (if any), on completion of the respective program.

Fee Structure of M.Sc Chemistry

Program Duration Admission Fee Caution Deposit Program Fee
Fee per semester Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee and Caution Deposit)
M.Sc Chemistry 2 years 5,000 5,000 20,000 80,000

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University, Raipur (IUR) offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for UG programs and graduation for PG programs will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Programs No. of Semesters Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
Category I Category II Category III Category IV
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to
< 90% 		≥ 70% to
< 80% 		≥ 60% to
< 70%
M.Sc Chemistry 4 12,000 8,000 6,400 -

Above scholarship amount would be disbursed equally in 4 semesters for M.Sc Chemistry

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.

Programs No. of Semesters Academic Performance (CGPA)
Amount of Scholarship in Rs. (per semester)
Category I
(≥ 9.00) 		Category II
(≥ 8.50 to < 9.00) 		Category III
(≥ 8.00 to < 8.50)
M.Sc Chemistry 4 5,000 4,000 3,000