IISER Bhopal Announces Admission M.Sc Programme in Chemistry
Admission to the M.Sc. programme will be made once a year during July/August. The advertisement would be floated between March/April. The Department of Chemistry at IISER Bhopal is glad to introduce a Masters’s program (M.Sc. in Chemistry) starting 2022-23 academic year. This opens up the opportunity for Bachelor of Science degree students to experience the integrated learning of Chemistry and its application in research and development.
Applications are invited for admission to the M.Sc programme in Chemistry for the semester commencing from August 2022.
The program is focused towards preparing the next generation of scientists spanning the wide spectrum of Chemistry skilled with the fundamental understanding and hands-on experience. The two-year program includes the first three semesters of course work across basics and advanced chemistry courses. The final semester centers around a research project within the department that provides the necessary outlook to solve critical problems. With well-equipped research facilities and internationally trained faculties, IISER Bhopal Chemistry provides an ambient and competitive environment for students.
Department: Chemistry
Course Structure:
Out of four semesters, the first three semesters will cover mandatory foundation, subject-specific and elective courses. Students are also expected to complete rigorous
laboratory practical courses and interdisciplinary courses from other disciplines (for instance, the Humanities department to improve scientific communication). The final semester will primarily focus on research projects aiding the student in hands-on training towards cutting-edge research problems.Eligibility Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale, obtained not earlier than 2021. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor’s Degree in 2022 are also eligible to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify for the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Admission Test in Chemistry for M.Sc. (JAM), and the JAM rank MUST be valid at the time of admission. Mathematics 10+2 Level.
- If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:
- Only marks, the percentage will be considered.
- Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:
- CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS
- PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
- Both marks and CGPA/CPI
- Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
- CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
Please Note:
- All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
- Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
- In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
- Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree program are eligible to apply for the M.Sc. program. However, if selected, admission to the M.Sc. program would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.
- Selection will be based on JAM Score and Academic records.
- Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to the reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates if selected.
- Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be selected. The department follows performance in JAM to select candidates for the program depending on the number of applications received.
Application Procedure
To submit the Online Application for M.Sc. Programme in
- Please retain a printout of the PDF of the online application form submitted by you.
- The following documents must be brought on the day of the interview, if shortlisted and called for interview.
- Signed hard copy of PDF of the online application form with recent color photograph affixed on it.
- Self-attested relevant certificates (listed in the PDF copy of the online application form).
- After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews will be intimated by email only.
Selection Procedure
The selection of applicants for admission to the M.Sc. programme will be based on a written test and/or oral interview of the short-listed candidates. However, departments may impose additional criteria of National Level Examination like Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) and Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) for admissions in respective departments.
The syllabi for written tests/ interviews will be available on the Institute’s website following the advertisement for admission.
Important Dates
April 07, 2022: Last date for receiving online application.
TBA: Interview of shortlisted candidates.
Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.
Contact Information
Dr. Sangit Kumar
Head, Department of Chemistry
Email: [email protected]
Queries will be entertained on the above-mentioned e-mail only.
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