Since its inception in 1936 as an inter-science department, the department of Chemistry has positioned itself as one of the most prestigious and oldest departments in the college sincerely engaged in teaching students at the undergraduate level. Initially UG Pass course in Chemistry was introduced in 1946. Later, the department started UG Honours course in Chemistry in 1959.

In our department we seek to build the foundation of excellence and spur development of the institution as a premier department by value-added teaching, nurturing enthusiasm, interests, passion, and innovation in the study of chemistry and producing quality human resources who can meet the challenges of the ever-changing, technology-driven society.

We propose:

• To awaken the young-budding minds and discover their talents in both fundamental and practical aspects of chemistry through our dedication to teaching and commitment to students armed with innovative instructional methods.
• To produce highly qualified, well-rounded, motivated, and technologically sound students possessing fundamental understanding and knowledge in chemical science, who will deliver service and leadership to the nation and can fulfil the socio-economical need of the industry, government, and the society at large.

• The department is well-equipped with laboratory rooms, projector for power point presentation and modern instrumental facilities for running the CBCS (Choice-Based Credit System) curriculum introduced in 2017.
• Later on, with the adoption of the NEP, we are in the process of adequately upgrading our facilities.
• We have three dedicated laboratory rooms:
  • One physical chemistry lab for Honours Students.
  • One large laboratory for inorganic and organic practical for Honours Students.
  • One laboratory for UG General course students.
• The department has one modern air-conditioned computer lab jointly shared with the departments of Physics and Mathematics and one instrumentation room.
• We are well-equipped with modern instruments like pH-meter, conductometer, potentiometer, salinity meter, Sartorius weighing balance, high-vacuum pump, distillation set-up, fume-hood, hot air-oven and other necessary glass apparatus and chemicals to carryout proper experimentations and stimulations.

• The department is blessed with a galaxy of academically passionate and dedicated faculty members.
• The core strength of the department lies in its highly motivated and enthusiastic dynamic students who not only try to excel in academia but also serve and represent the department in multifaceted dimensions.
• Besides teaching commitment, the faculty members have also contributed a lot to elevate the prestige of the institution through participation in various administrative activities as well as national and international conferences and research activities.
• The department organizes departmental seminars given by prominent academicians and scientists from all over India to promote research at UG level and to motivate students in research at higher level.
• Beside this, the students also actively take part in various workshops, annual exhibition, visiting academic institutions and different cultural programmes organized by the institution.
• The department gives freedom and encourages its students to discover their innovative faculty through preparation of models, charts and present live demonstration during college annual exhibition and in the process, they learn new ideas and the ways to execute those ideas into reality.
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the progress of every student.
• We value direct interaction with students in and outside classroom, giving them regular home assignments, taking feedback from parents / guardians, and organizing student-teacher-parents meeting at least once in an academic year.
• We also offer career counselling and appropriate guidance.

Over the years the department has produced quality students as evident from their reputed positions in academia and industries. A large number of our ex-students are now well-established in reputed R&D institutions, state and central universities and institutes of national importance as well as in different industries all over India carrying the rich legacy of the department.