The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences at the Central University of Jammu was established in 2016 with the introduction of five-year Integrated B.Sc.(Hons.)-M.Sc. Chemistry program. The UGC recommended Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been implemented since the inception of the department. This course has an option of exit after completing three years with B.Sc.(Hons.) degree. The Ph.D. program in Chemistry was started in 2018-19 academic session. The current faculty members are highly experienced and qualified in various specialized areas of chemistry such as Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Catalysis, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. The department has received 09 externally funded projects so far from funding agencies including DST-SERB, DRDO and UGC with a total cost of ~Rs.3.52 crores, which acquiesce high quality research. The Department has also received DST-FIST grant of Rs.2.43 crores in 2023. Several national and international research collaborations by the faculty members lead to research of international standard. The department consists of appropriate student-teacher ratio and state-of-the-art laboratories with modern experimental facilities. The diverse areas of specialization of faculty members, self-motivated students and high standard teaching-laboratory facilities are the crux of the department. The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences is committed to education, research and training for students to acquire in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of the subject of chemistry, scientific aspects of chemical processes and directs them towards the application of knowledge in real life problems. In this short span of time, the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences is being hailed as an important part of the Central University of Jammu, as the department strives to achieve success in its journey. In the coming years, this department is sure to make its mark in the realm of chemical sciences.
Five-year Integrated B.Sc. (Hons.)-M.Sc. Chemistry: The five-year Integrated B.Sc.(Hons.)-M.Sc. Chemistry program was started in 2016 and the current intake is 40 seats. The UGC recommended Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been implemented since the inception of the department. This course has an option of exit after completing three years with B.Sc.(Hons.) degree.
The Ph.D. program in Chemistry was started in 2018-19 academic session with various specialized areas of chemistry such as Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Catalysis, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences strives to be an internationally recognized department through its commitment to high-quality student education and research.
The mission of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences is to provide high-quality education in chemical sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that prepares the graduates for productive careers in chemistry and related fields. The students are expected to obtain a broad understanding of chemistry, and learn to think critically and communicate effectively in oral and written forms. The department provides a creative and supportive atmosphere for faculty-mentored research and student-centered learning.
