Established in 1902 under the visionary leadership of Prof. Prabhu Das, the Department of Chemistry has witnessed remarkable growth in both infrastructure and academic pursuits over the years. From September, 2025, the department is headed by Prof. Vivek Bhadauria and comprises seven full-time faculty members, six guest faculties, and one laboratory assistant.
In recognition of its academic excellence, the Department of Chemistry was designated as one of the "Star Departments" under the College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) scheme in 2006–07. This prestigious status facilitated significant upgrades to the department’s infrastructure, including the establishment of a dedicated Research Wing and an Instrumentation Laboratory. The department also maintains a dedicated library for its postgraduate students, housing a collection of 750+ books to support their academic and research needs. Additionally, it enabled the modernization of undergraduate and postgraduate chemical laboratories, as well as all four lecture theatres. These advancements have positioned the department to offer a Ph.D. programme, further strengthening its research credentials.
The department prides itself on maintaining a high standard of classroom teaching, which remains a cornerstone of its educational philosophy. On an average of at least 5 % of our outgoing students qualify national level competitive exams like IIT-JAM & CSIR-UGC-NET. In response to the evolving global landscape and the increasing importance of research, the department has proactively integrated research-oriented activities into its academic framework.
6 research scholars have been awarded with Ph.D. degree and currently, 10 research scholars are enrolled under the mentorship of the department's highly qualified faculty, contributing to numerous publications in SCI-indexed journals. The department serves around 1,000 students, including approximately 200 from the third year of the B.Sc. programme. To support hands-on learning, the department houses three state-of-the-art chemical laboratories for undergraduate students.
Additionally, a dedicated spectroscopy lab is equipped with advanced instruments, including a Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrophotometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometer and Water Analyser, ensuring that students gain practical experience with modern analytical techniques.
To foster holistic development and scientific curiosity, the department regularly organizes a variety of academic and co-curricular activities, including:
- Guest Lecture Series
- One-Day Student Seminars
- Industrial Tours
- Scientific Competitions during Science Week Celebration
- Workshops and Hands-on Training Sessions
With a rich history and a forward-looking approach, the Department of Chemistry continues to nurture scientific minds and contribute meaningfully to the field of chemical sciences.
Faculty Members
Govt. Aided:
- Dr. Shikhi Sahai
- Prof. Vivek Bhadauria (Head)
- Prof. Justin Masih
- Dr. Kranthikumar Tungala
- Dr. M. Karunakar
- Dr. Abhinav Lal
- Dr. Ebenezer Samuel
Guest Faculties:
- Dr. Aditya Kumar Yadav
- Dr. Abhay Sahil Paul
- Ms. Preeti Jaiswal
- Dr. Arzoo Siddiqui
- Dr. Gautam Kumar
- Dr. Anmol Kesarwani