In-depth review of M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry program at ISTAR

The Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research (ISTAR), located within the "Educational Hub" of Gujarat, Vallabh Vidyanagar, is one of the best institutes offering M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry program at Gujarat, having good infrastructure and hostel facilities. The admission process is transparent and based upon merit. The Classrooms are well equipped with digital education facilities. The laboratories are having all the required instrumentation facilities for chemistry as well as chemical engineering practicals. The culture of the institute is student-friendly and the faculties, as well as staff members, are very humble and supportive to the students. The faculties are having in-depth knowledge of the various Industrial Chemistry aspects with great teaching skills. The Industrial Chemistry program at ISTAR offers 100% campus placements at various Chemical and Allied Industries within India with an average salary of 1.5-3.5 lacs per annum.

The M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry course is an amalgamated course of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, which offers a detailed study of Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. The post-graduate of Industrial Chemistry find job opportunities at the Production, QC-QA, R&D, and Technology Transfer departments of Chemical and Allied Industries. Moreover, they can also enrol in the PhD program after qualifying for GATE/SET/NET at any state/central university or national institutes. The faculties are PhD qualified with significant teaching experience. The faculties use various innovative teaching methods and put much effort into teaching. The term exams are organized in a timely manner and are designed to evaluate the overall understanding of the students regarding the topic. The students having a sound fundamental knowledge of the topics can definitely score well in the term exams.

The M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry program at ISTAR offers various off-campus industrial internships (without stipend) at various chemical and allied industries as a part of the M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry curriculum after completion of two semesters. Moreover, in the final semester, industrial projects are being offered instead of dissertation work, where students get to collaborate with various industries and can contribute to its on-going projects.

The M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry program offers 100% campus placement at various chemical and allied industries within India. The students become eligible for campus placements from the third semester itself. Lupin Ltd., Alembic Ltd., Aventis pharmaceuticals, Rallis India, Gharda chemicals, and Macleods pharmaceuticals are a few of the many companies visiting the campus of ISTAR. The average salary package offered is ranging from 1.5-3.5 lacs per annum for post-graduates of Industrial Chemistry.

The fees may seem somewhat higher than the other institutes offering the same program at the masters' level, however, if one would compare the overall knowledge offering and the offered facilities, it will totally justify the existing fee structure. Moreover, the Industrial Chemistry program offers the best campus placement opportunities within the various chemical and allied industries, with an average salary of 1.5-3.5 lacs per annum. From the campus placements, I have been offered a job at Lupin Ltd. with a salary package of 2.5 lacs per annum, even before my final year exams.

The social life at M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry department at ISTAR is quite good and enjoyable. The annual festival of ISTAR is quite remarkable and rocking. Apart from the annual day celebrations, the institute organizes various inter-college club events and tech fests on regular basis. The library facility at the institute is well-equipped with a wide range of textbooks, reference books, journals, and e-learning resources. The classrooms are also well equipped with the instruments for digital learning.