Pondicherry University M.Sc Chemical Sciences: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the MSc Chemical Science program at Pondicherry University requires passing an entrance exam. The department, located in the Science & Humanities Block II, has the largest intake among departments on campus and offers postgraduate and Ph.D. programs. Faculty members are supportive in guiding students towards higher studies and research careers. Eligibility requires degrees recognized by the UGC. University exams are held biannually in June and December. Study materials are sent to students' homes, and transfer or migration certificates are not needed for admission.

The admission fee is 18,000 INR, with an additional 700 INR for hostel admission per year. Scholarships for SC and ST candidates are provided according to Government of India provisions. The department's Placement Cell conducts annual recruitment programs, successfully placing students in companies like IBM, HCL, Wipro, and more. Though many students prefer higher studies, firms such as SRF Limited and Chegg India Limited have recruited from the department. Scholarships are available for top-performing students, including the top 15 in the entrance exam, top 1% of each semester, and Ph.D.

students who receive university fellowships. Merit Scholarships of Rs. 500 per month are awarded to the candidate with the highest entrance exam percentage for the first semester and top performers in later semesters. National scholarships such as Prerana and the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship are also offered, with eligibility depending on parental income being below Rs. 2 lakh annually. An annual alumni meet helps connect current and former students.