Chemistry

The curriculum structure for a BSc Industrial Chemistry programme typically includes core courses, discipline-specific electives, skill enhancement courses, and ability enhancement courses: Core coursesThese are six credit courses. Discipline-specific electivesThese are six credit courses, and students must choose one from each of Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, and Mathophysics in semesters V and VI. Skill enhancement coursesThese are four credit courses, and students must take two each from Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry in each of semesters III, IV, V, and VI. Ability enhancement coursesThese are four credit courses, and students must take AE1 (Environmental Sciences) in Semester I and AE2 (English Communication) in Semester II. SpecializationIn the final semester, students can specialize in Pharmaceutical chemistry, Polymer chemistry, or Agrochemicals. 

NIT Durgapur and NIT Rourkela offer a full-time Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry. If a candidate manages to clear the cut-off for both the mentioned NITs, they must compare their rankings, students reviews & ratings, placement data, etc. and choose the one that suits their preference. The following comparison table may help the candidates take an informed decision:ParticularsNIT DurgapurNIT RourkelaTuition Fee for Intregated MSc in ChemistryINR 75,000INR 75,000NIRF Ranking 2024 (Overall)9334Shiksha Rating (provided by bonafide students)3/54.3/5Based on the above comparison table, NIT Rourkela seems to be a better option for Integrated MSc in Chemistry. For a more detailed comparison, visit 'Compare NIT Durgapur'.