Chemistry IIT Indore: M.Sc, B.S., PhD Courses, Admission

About Department of Chemistry, IIT Indore

The Department of Chemistry at IIT Indore offers M.Sc and PhD in Chemistry and is starting a four-year B.S. in Applied and Industrial Chemistry from 2026-27.

Chemistry is one of the founding departments of IIT Indore and dates from 2009. It is based on the Simrol campus off Khandwa Road. The department runs a two-year M.Sc in Chemistry, with an option to convert to an M.Sc plus PhD track, and a PhD programme with intakes such as July 2026. From the 2026-27 session it is launching a four-year B.S. in Applied and Industrial Chemistry designed under NEP 2020. Research spans organic, inorganic, physical, theoretical and materials chemistry and the chemistry-biology interface. The department hosts a DST-FIST 500 MHz NMR facility and regularly runs workshops, GIAN courses and symposia.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Science	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science Accepts: IIT JAM	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

M.Sc admission for IITs is through the IIT JAM entrance and the joint admission process. PhD applicants apply online on the IIT Indore academic portal and are selected after shortlisting and an interview. The new B.S. in Applied and Industrial Chemistry starts in 2026-27; check the IIT Indore academic notices for its admission route.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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