SCHOOL OF STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY

Courses Offered:
  • M.Sc.
  • M. Phil.
  • Ph.D. and D.Sc.
Profile of the Department:
The school of studies in Chemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior came into existence in 1971 as teaching and research centre. Over a period of time, it has acquired prestigious status at National level. Major areas of research carried out in this department includes, electro-analytical, environmental, organometallic, coordination, kinetics, water management, ion exchange chromatography, treatment of radioactive water, synthesis of chemotherapeutics, homogeneous catalysis and industrial chemistry. There have been a significant contributions in the frontier areas of chemical sciences by way of research publications in journals of repute. Various funding agencies is providing financial assistance. The department has been adopted by DST under its programme for improvement of science and technology (FIST). Facilities available : FT-IR Spectophometer, Gas Chromatograph, Millipore water purifying system, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Potentiostat Versastat II, D.C. Polarograph, Pulse Polarograph, Karl Fischer titrator, Cyclic Voltammeter, Handy Air Sampler, COD Digestor, BOD incubator, High Volume sampler, Ion Selective Electrodes, pH meter, Conductivtimeter, Flame Photometer, Refractometer alongwith instruments for routine analysis, Electrophoresis, Photochemical Reactor. Placement : Students of the depertment have got placement in different Government & Private sectors in the areas of Research and Development, teaching, Pharmaceutical Industries, Fine Chemicals Industries, Food Chemists etc. Many students are pursuing advance degree at leading University across the globe in the areas of Chemistry.
M. Sc. Chemistry ( Two years / Four Semesters)
Eligibility : B.Sc. with Chemistry or allied subjects with 50% marks.
Total Seats : Open = 40          Payment = 15         NRI = 06
Mode of Selection : On the basis of the merit in index based on the qualifying examinations.
Faculty :
Prof. K. Dwivedi Prof. Rajeev Jain Prof., C.P. Shinde
Prof. D.D. Agarwal Prof. A.K. Halve, Head Prof. S.K. Shrivastava
Prof. Radha Tomar Prof. S.K. Gupta
Course Structure :
 First Semester  Second Semester
Inorganic Chemistry - I Organic Chemistry - II
Organic Chemistry - I Physical Chemistry - II
Physical Chemistry - I Spectroscopy – II
Group Theory & Spectroscopy – I
a) Mathematics for Chemists*
b) Biology for Chemists**
Computer for Chemists
Practical Practical

 Third Semester  Fourth Semester
Applications of Spectroscopy (Inorganic Chemistry) Applications of Spectroscopy ( Organic Chemistry)
Photo Chemistry Solid State Chemistry
BioChemistry Environmental Chemistry
Elective Paper Elective Paper
Elective Paper Elective Paper
Practical Practical*
Following are the elective papers for M.Sc. III & IV semester Course :
Organotransition Metal Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
Polymers Physicsl Organic Chemistry
Organic Synthesis Electrochemistry
Hetrocylic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry of Natural Products  

M.Phil. Chemistry
Eligibility : M.Sc. Chemistry /Indus.Chem./Env.Chem./Allied Subjects with 55% marks.
Total Seats : Open = 10         NRI = 02
Mode of Selection : On the basis of merit in test conducted by the university.

Fees for the Courses :
CourseFirst SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth Semester
Open Seats -
M.Sc.Rs. 08115.00Rs. 04225.00Rs. 5575.00Rs. 4225.00
M.Phil.Rs. 14420.00Rs. 10525.00  
Payment Seat : M.Sc. Rs. 7000/- additional to the fees for Open Seat
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