B.Sc - Industrial Chemistry

Course Overview:

B.Sc - Industrial Chemistry: A 3-year course on the chemical processes used in industry. It includes organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, with a focus on industrial applications like manufacturing, quality control, and environmental management. Students gain practical lab experience and problem-solving skills.

Duration:

The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.

Syllabus:

B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry focuses on applying chemical principles to industrial processes and production. The course includes both theoretical and practical knowledge of chemical engineering, industrial processes, and technology-driven applications.

Semester 1:

  • General Chemistry I

  • Organic Chemistry I

  • Inorganic Chemistry I

  • Physical Chemistry I

  • Practical I: Basic Chemistry Experiments

Semester 2:

  • General Chemistry II

  • Organic Chemistry II

  • Inorganic Chemistry II

  • Physical Chemistry II

  • Practical II: Organic and Inorganic Synthesis

Semester 3:

  • Industrial Chemistry I (Chemical Process Industries)

  • Analytical Chemistry I

  • Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis I

  • Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics

  • Practical III: Industrial Chemistry and Analytical Techniques

Semester 4:

  • Industrial Chemistry II (Unit Operations)

  • Analytical Chemistry II

  • Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis II

  • Environmental Chemistry

  • Practical IV: Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Studies

Semester 5:

  • Industrial Catalysis

  • Polymer Chemistry

  • Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries

  • Chemical Reaction Engineering

  • Practical V: Catalysis and Polymer Chemistry

Semester 6:

  • Industrial Safety and Hazard Management

  • Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development

  • Industrial Waste Management

  • Project Work and Dissertation

  • Practical VI: Industrial Processes and Safety

Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Industrial Chemistry ranges between ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Industrial Chemistry is generally merit-based, but some institutions conduct entrance exams. Some popular entrance exams include:

  • DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

  • BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

  • IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

  • JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)

Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):

  1. University of Delhi, New Delhi

  2. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

  4. University of Mumbai, Mumbai

  5. University of Madras, Chennai

  6. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

  7. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

  8. University of Calcutta, Kolkata

  9. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

  10. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  3. University of Calicut, Malappuram

  4. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

  5. Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam

  6. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  7. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

  8. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  9. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  10. Farook College, Kozhikode