CIPET Chennai Master of Science [M.Sc] (APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme is officially titled M.Sc (Applied Polymer Science) and is affiliated to the University of Madras. It is offered exclusively at CIPET: IPT - Chennai and is distinct from the M.Sc (Polymer Science) offered at other CIPET centres such as Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Kochi.

Ans. No entrance exam is conducted. Admission is purely merit-based on marks scored in the qualifying B.Sc examination. Candidates with Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Applied Chemistry as their major subject are eligible. The final selection list is prepared based on B.Sc aggregate percentage.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 86,150 over two years: INR 45,500 in Year 1 and INR 40,650 in Year 2. This covers tuition, development, exam, and placement components. Hostel accommodation, if availed, is charged separately. Fees may be revised; candidates should verify with CIPET admissions.

Ans. Graduates work as polymer technologists, quality analysts, R&D scientists, and technical executives in plastics processing, rubber, specialty chemicals, coatings, and adhesives industries. Openings also exist in packaging companies, auto-component suppliers, and government testing laboratories. Some graduates pursue Ph.D. or industrial research roles.

Ans. Yes, candidates awaiting their final-semester B.Sc results are eligible to apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed on submission of the final marksheet showing the required eligibility. The exact cutoff percentage is published in the CIPET Chennai M.Sc (APS) 2026-27 admission notification.

Ans. The programme has an intake of 26 seats per batch. Given the specialised nature of the course and limited seats, candidates with a strong background in Chemistry or Polymer Science and good B.Sc aggregate marks are best placed for admission through the merit-based selection.