byGaganDeep
Updated on - 26 May, 2024
M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry is master’s degree in inorganic chemistry which is offered to the students after the completion of their graduation. It is a 2-year full time program that focuses on inorganic compounds, transition metals, organometallics, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, catalysis, solid state chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, etc The learning outcomes of the program are to build up the foundation of modern inorganic chemistry by having a strong course base of core courses, elective courses, seminar presentations, an advanced laboratory and research projects.
This normally takes two academic years, which is broken down to four semesters of M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry program. There are also some institutes which provide 5 years integrated M.Sc program and part-time / distance education facility. The candidates are selected through entrance tests, which include CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, IIT JAM, GATE, TIFR GS, and university level tests such as DUET, BHU PET, etc Some colleges take the performance of the candidates in Bachelors’ degree test for selection. The admission process starts with an Entrance Test.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science |
| Duration | Typically 2 years (full-time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (B.Sc.) with minimum marks requirement (varies by institution) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), University of Mumbai, University of Delhi |
| Entrance Exams (may vary) | CSIR UGC NET (Chemical Sciences), GATE (Chemistry), University-specific entrance exams |
1. Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree of Chemistry or any other related subjects like Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry etc. from any recognized university.
2. Students in final year of graduation and who wish to apply provisionally should do so provided that they meet the minimum percentage requirement.
3. There are universities that set standard tests for admissions while there are those that consider the performances at the standard level of education.
4. Percentage relaxation is also provided to the students belonging to reserved category as per the government rules and regulation.
5. Some universities may allow applicant holding a postgraduate diploma in the relevant subject areas to apply for a program as well.
6. For some categories like premier institutions like IITs and IISc, further criteria may include the entrance test scores.
1. DESIGNATION: Central Universities Common Entrance Test for admissions into universities of India.
2. JNUEE or Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam evaluates students’ reasoning and their knowledge of specific subject areas.
3. BHU PET stands for Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test focuses on the candidates’ analytical skills and aptitude.
4. JEST – Joint Entrance Screening Test for IISER and other institute tests mathematical computational ability and physics.
5. GATE – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an examination that is administered to determine the engineering fundamentals necessary for M.Sc in certain institutions.
6. The IIT JAM is short for the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for M.Sc in IITs and the exam checks the ability of the candidates in basic chemistry.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | - Group Theory in Chemistry - Crystal Field Theory (CFT) and Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) - Bioinorganic Chemistry - Nanochemistry - Materials Chemistry |
| Inorganic Spectroscopy | - UV-Visible Spectroscopy - Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy - Raman Spectroscopy - Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Spectroscopy - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy |
| Metal-Ligand Bonding | - Types of Bonding (ionic, covalent, coordinate covalent) - Chelate Effect - Macromolecules and Coordination Polymers |
| Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms | - Substitution Reactions - Electron Transfer Reactions - Acid-Base Reactions |
| Physical Inorganic Chemistry | - Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Inorganic Reactions - Electrochemistry - Photochemistry - Radiochemistry |
| Inorganic Materials Science | - Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Materials - Semiconductors - Superconductors - Glasses and Ceramics |
| Inorganic Catalysis | - Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis - Mechanisms of Catalytic Reactions - Industrial Applications of Catalysis |
| Inorganic Analysis | - Advanced Separation Techniques (Chromatography etc.) - Instrumental Methods of Analysis (AAS, ICP-MS etc.) |
| Electives | - Organometallic Chemistry - Bioinorganic Chemistry - Environmental Inorganic Chemistry - Computational Inorganic Chemistry |
| Research Project | - Independent research on a specific topic in Inorganic Chemistry |
1. Pre Requisites – The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with at least 55% marks.
2. Narrow the search to the colleges of interest and crosscheck the details of the programs on their respective websites
3. It is always possible to complete the application form on the Internet or with the necessary documents on paper.
4. Sit for the entrance exam, if there is any, offered by the institute/university.
5. In case of selection some of them follow this formalities by paying for the fees and other documents for admissions.
6. Apply for admission and wait for a confirmation then prepare to take up the two-year full-time postgraduate program in the area of inorganic chemistry with a broader perspective.
| College Name | Location | Approximate Fees (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bangalore | - |
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | Various Locations (Delhi, Bombay, Madras etc.) | - |
| National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) | Bhubaneswar | - |
| University of Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹ 10,000 - ₹ 20,000 |
| University of Delhi | Delhi | ₹ 15,000 - ₹ 25,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | ₹ 12,000 - ₹ 18,000 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) | Kanpur | - |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | Delhi | ₹ 20,000 - ₹ 25,000 |
| University of Calcutta | Kolkata | ₹ 8,000 - ₹ 15,000 |
| Anna University | Chennai | ₹ 15,000 - ₹ 20,000 |
| College Name | Location | Approximate Fees (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed to be University) | Bangalore | ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 2,00,000 |
| The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | ₹ 1,20,000 - ₹ 1,80,000 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) | Chennai | ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 1,50,000 |
| Symbiosis International University (SIU) | Pune | ₹ 1,30,000 - ₹ 1,80,000 |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani) | Pilani, Dubai, Goa | ₹ 1,80,000 - ₹ 2,20,000 |
| VIT University | Vellore | ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 1,40,000 |
| Amity University | Various Locations | ₹ 80,000 - ₹ 1,20,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Gautam Budh Nagar | ₹ 1,40,000 - ₹ 1,80,000 |
| KIIT Deemed University | Bhubaneswar | ₹ 80,000 - ₹ 1,00,000 |
| NMIMS Deemed University | Mumbai | ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 2,00,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC Range (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bangalore | ₹ 5.0 LPA - ₹ 12.0 LPA+ |
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | Various Locations | ₹ 4.5 LPA - ₹ 10.0 LPA+ |
| National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) | Bhubaneswar | ₹ 4.0 LPA - ₹ 8.0 LPA |
| University of Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹ 3.0 LPA - ₹ 6.0 LPA |
| University of Delhi | Delhi | ₹ 3.0 LPA - ₹ 5.5 LPA |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Annual Salary (India) |
|---|---|---|
| General Inorganic Chemistry | - Research Scientist (Inorganic Chemistry) - Quality Control Chemist (Chemical Industry) - Laboratory Analyst (Government/Private Labs) | ₹ 3.5 - ₹ 5.0 LPA |
| Materials Science | - Materials Scientist - Research & Development Chemist (Materials) - Process Engineer (Chemical Industry) | ₹ 4.0 - ₹ 6.0 LPA |
| Catalysis | - Catalysis Researcher - Catalyst Development Scientist - Process Chemist (Chemical Industry) | ₹ 4.5 - ₹ 6.5 LPA |
| Inorganic Analysis | - Analytical Chemist - Forensic Chemist (Inorganic Analysis) - Environmental Chemist | ₹ 3.8 - ₹ 5.5 LPA |
| Bioinorganic Chemistry | - Medicinal Chemist - Research Scientist (Drug Discovery) - Inorganic Chemistry Lecturer (University) | ₹ 4.0 - ₹ 6.0 LPA |