IIT Delhi Launches BS In Chemistry For JEE Advanced 2025 Qualified Candidates
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has launched a new undergraduate programme, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry. Entry to this program will be through JEE (Advanced). Candidates qualifying the JEE (Advanced) will be able to opt for it through JoSAA 2025 portal.
Prof. S. Nagendran, Head of Chemistry at IIT Delhi, described the new program as “addressing the need to introduce multi-disciplinarity at an early level in chemical science education while simultaneously preserving the comprehensive and in-depth chemistry training expected from a pure sciences graduate. It has been seen over time that, on one hand, engineering graduates frequently lack the depth of fundamental scientific knowledge necessary to conduct research in the pure sciences, while, on the other hand, pure chemistry graduates sometimes overlook engineering fundamentals.”
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Leveraging the strengths of IIT Delhi ecosystem of research & entrepreneurship, this undergraduate programme has a curriculum that focuses on producing next generation chemical scientist and technology leaders for core chemistry based industrial sectors, academia and entrepreneurship. Hence, the BS course curriculum is designed to lay a core foundation with a wide basket of electives in Chemical Sciences, which would be ideally suited for those interested in exploring opportunities in both basic sciences and engineering, or a combination of the two.
Discussing about the curriculum, Prof Ravi P Singh, BS Chemistry programme coordinator added, “During the initial two semesters of the first year, students will engage in common courses, akin to the first year of any BTech program, establishing a solid foundation in sciences and basic engineering principles. The second year will focus on core courses in chemistry. From the third year onwards, the curriculum introduces multidisciplinary courses with well-designed research components that will further extend into the fourth year. One unique feature is the opportunity for students to pursue a Minor in another department alongside their B.S. in Chemistry.
The overall goal will be to train students in core chemistry topics, who will be able to relate the molecular fundamentals with the solution driven approach of an engineer, thereby allowing them to impact global challenges with chemistry based real-world solutions. Graduates of this programme will be poised to enter the Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, Materials, Manufacturing, Defence, Oil & Gas, Chemical Consulting, Automotive and Petrochemicals industry.”
Prof. Singh also informed that the courses are futuristic with a strong focus on both experimental and computational approaches to the discovery, characterisation, selection, design and application of chemicals. One of the striking features of the program that also sets it apart from other similar courses in the country is its extensive practical-based learning and futuristic courses like use of AI in chemistry.
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Students choosing the programme will be working with a world class team of experienced and vibrant faculty addressing contemporary research problems relevant to society at large. The curriculum is designed in consultation with many stake holders including students pursuing Chemistry UG in other academic Institutions, Industry leaders, academicians and government officials.
Why Choose This Program?
- Comprehensive curriculum with 30% hands-on Learning
- Chemical Science fundamentals integrated with basic engineering Learning
- Equipped with Courses in futuristic areas such as AI-ML
- Cutting edge training Laboratory access
- Greater Academic possibilities with cross Departmental electives
- Possibilities of Minor degree in discipline of choice
- Courses prepare for Advanced Workforce
- Experienced Faculty with research publications in top tier journals
Salient Features of the 4-years BS Programme
Basic courses in Engineering
Basic Courses in Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences and Humanities
A significant focus on the laboratory component to support practical hands-on learning
Major and minor streams for bachelor’s and master’s degrees (e.g., BS Chemistry with AI)
Flexible multidisciplinary curriculum with elective courses that allow for interest-based education
