Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research - An Autonomous Institution

Masters Programme in Chemistry

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry (Two Year Programme)

The New Chemistry Unit at JNCASR is offering a two-year Master's Programme in Chemistry for B.Sc. graduates to pursue mainstream chemistry, with an option to specialize in Materials Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or Energy. This programme includes basic and specialized courses, seminars, and a research project.

1. Eligibility :

  • Applicants possessing a minimum of 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science with Chemistry as one of the major subjects are eligible to apply.

2. Selection procedure:

  • Shortlisting for interviews for the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry will be done based on the performance in the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 or a written examination conducted by JNCASR.

Note: Interviews will be held in-person only.

3.Scholarships/Fellowships:

  • Scholarship/fellowship will NOT be paid during this tenure.

4. Fees:

Sr. No. Details When to pay Amount to pay (In Rupees)
1 Tuition fees First year (during admission) 7,500/- per year
Second year onwards 3,750/- per semester
Third Year Onwards -
2. Contributary Medical Scheme (CMS) Every semester (first year onwards) 1,800/- per semester
3. Janatha Personal Accident Insurance Every semester 150/- per semester
4. Statutory and Library Deposit First year 10,000/- (One time deposit and refundable)
5. Mess Deposit First year 10,000/- (One time deposit and refundable)
6. Thesis Fee During thesis submission -
7. Other Academic fees Per Annum   3,700/-
8. Fine As applicable

5. Course Curriculum:

6. Disclaimer:The Centre reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to amend, revise, modify, discontinue, or withdraw any fees, fellowships, financial assistance, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or other provisions at any time. No student, applicant, or stakeholder shall have any claim against the Centre arising out of such changes, and the Centre’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding.