The department of chemistry started functioning from the very inception of Bharata Mata College. Prof. Kurias J. Kadavan was the illustrious founder member of the department who became the head of the department of chemistry in 1965. The degree course in chemistry started in 1982 with a sanctioned strength of 32 students. The PG course in MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry started in 1999. The department aims at enabling the students to acquire an ability to think rationally and critically and to apply the knowledge of chemistry in making judgements and solving problems. The department of chemistry was recognised as an approved research centre of M.G. University in 2011.
Our Vision
To mould globally competent individuals inculcated with scientific temper and a compassion for humanity
Our Mission
To achieve excellence in teaching and research.
Consistent academic results with top university ranks for M.Sc. Chemistry
Recognised research centre with six research guides with international publications and patents.
Regularly offers internship programs that provide students with hands-on training on cutting-edge research instruments Eight faculty members with excellent academic credentials.
DBT STAR-funded undergraduate programme.
The department has received significant funding support from DST-FIST and KSCSTE, enhancing its research infrastructure and academic initiatives.
MoUs with academic institutions, industries and pharma companies, which help students for placement and training.
Department is associated with the consultancy wing of Central Instrumentation Facility (BMC- CIF) with a full- time technical assistant which facilitates student internship programs and also extends its services like material characterisation and sample analysis to the academia and industries inside and outside Kerala.
The research ecosystem is the department that fosters interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and inter-institutional give and take, promoting collaborations and knowledge exchange in its pursuit for excellence.
Smart Classrooms
Pharmaceutical Lab for Master students
Four dedicated laboratories for inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry practical sessions, catering to both major and minor chemistry students.
Computer facilities are available to support theoretical research and training
Research laboratory-cum-research room for PhD scholars
