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M.Sc. Chemistry in Central Universities

39 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Chemistry. The 36 that print an intake have 1,721 seats between them, the most at Allahabad (225), HNBGU (154) and BHU (110). Admission is through CUET (PG) at 33, the university's own entrance test at 4 and merit, interview or direct admission at 2.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
39
Seats counted
1,721
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
SCQP08

M.Sc. Chemistry: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

A three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. The subject must have been one of the candidate's subjects in the final year of B.Sc., or the main subject of B.Sc. (Honours). Full details at Allahabad

225Not printedPGAT-I (university entrance test)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6M.Sc. Chemistry2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Chemistry at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry or studied Chemistry in all the semester/years of Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an ... Full details at BHU

110Rs. 2,000 per semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.Sc. Chemistry (2 Year)4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. with a major or minor in Chemistry with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU

110Tuition Rs. 1,800 a yearUET 2026
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37M.Sc. (Chemistry)2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) from a recognized University/Institution. Full details at BBAU

96Rs. 1,500 tuition a semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation with Chemistry: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU

62Rs. 4,105 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaBilaspur, ChhattisgarhM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Sc. or any graduate with Chemistry, Biochemistry or any Science or relevant Engineering subject as one subject, under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent. Minimum age 19 years on 1 July 2026; no upper age limit. Full details at GGV

60Rs. 7,750 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, PuducherryM.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks in Part III. Candidates should have studied Maths at the +2 level. Full details at Pondicherry

60Rs. 23,372 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18M.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of Science subjects with Chemistry as one of the subjects, preferably in combination with Physics and Mathematics. NOTE: Candidates admitted to M.Sc. Chemistry should be able to conduct their experiments on their own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments. Full details at University of Hyderabad

60Rs. 10,815 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Central University of HaryanaMahendergarh, HaryanaM.Sc. (Chemistry)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent from any recognized university with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% to SC, ST, PwD and OBC non-creamy layer candidates.) Full details at CUH

50Rs. 17,156 in the first yearCUET (PG) SCQP08
Manipur UniversityImphal, ManipurM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Three-year bachelor's degree with 45% marks in Chemistry as Honours or Major, or 50% marks in Chemistry without Honours or Major. General candidates must have offered Mathematics as an elective in the bachelor's degree. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ

50Rs. 8,260 at admissionCUET (PG)
Central University of South BiharGaya, BiharM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Chemistry as one of the subjects or Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. from a recognized University with minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade in aggregate or in Honours for General /OBC/EWS candidates and 45% or equivalent grade for SC/ST / PWD candidates. Full details at CUSB

45Rs. 10,100 at admission (fee structure of 2025-26)CUET (PG) SCQP08
North Eastern Hill UniversityShillong, MeghalayaM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

A three-year bachelor's degree (Major or Pass, 10+2+3) in Chemistry. Subject to seats, up to 10% may be offered to students from allied or cognate disciplines. Full details at NEHU

45Rs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semesterCUET (PG)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.Sc. Chemistry (1 Year)2 semesters
Eligibility

Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Chemistry with 45% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Full details at HNBGU

44Tuition Rs. 1,800 a yearUET 2026
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP

43Rs. 13,850 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10M.Sc. Chemistry2 Semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. of 04-year duration (NSQF Level 6) or an equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (or its equivalent grade) in aggregate having studied Chemistry as a Major subject and securing at least 55% marks in Chemistry at the undergraduate level. Full details at AMU

42Rs. 12,500 at admissionDepartmental test
Tripura UniversityAgartala, TripuraM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Passed B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry with Physics or Mathematics / B.Sc. (Pass) with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics Or: appeared or appearing in final examination of B.Sc. (Hons. in Chemistry with Physics Or: Mathematics / Pass with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) in Chemistry. Full details at Tripura University

37Rs. 6,650 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any recognized University in Chemistry with 45% marks. Full details at RGU

36Rs. 8,880 at admissionCUET (PG) SCQP08
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West BengalM.Sc. Chemistry2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU

36Rs. 8,525 in the first yearCUET (PG) SCQP08
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97M.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

Cleared Three Years B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry with minimum 55% marks (CBCS Pattern) or Three years B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry with minimum 55% marks (NEP 2020 Pattern) and CUET score. Full details at AUS

35Rs. 21,880 payable at admissionCUET (PG)
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77M.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any branch of Sciences, with Chemistry as one of the subjects, with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP

35Rs. 20,475 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Central University of GujaratGandhinagar, GujaratM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

A pass in the qualifying degree with the minimum eligibility the university notifies for the programme on its admission page. A candidate whose result is awaited is admitted provisionally. Full details at CUG

33Rs. 6,800 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, KarnatakaM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). The exact subject requirement is printed in the prospectus. A one-year programme is also offered to holders of the four-year (Honours or Research) degree in the subject. Full details at CUK

33Rs. 35,720 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityMotihari, BiharM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

As per the eligibility criteria enclosed with the PG admission notification of the university for 2026-27. Full details at MGCU

33Rs. 10,718 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Mizoram UniversityAizawl, MizoramNIRF #82M.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

A three-year degree course in the relevant subject is ordinarily required. Up to 10% of the seats may go to students from other disciplines. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Mizoram University get an added weightage of 2.5. Full details at MZU

33Rs. 13,055 in the first semesterCUET (PG) 2026 or MZUET
Nagaland UniversityLumami, NagalandM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with Major or Honours in the subject concerned with 50% marks; 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University get a 10% weightage of bonus marks in the merit index. Full details at Nagaland University

33Rs. 9,050 in the first semesterAdmission test or interview by the department
Central University of KeralaKasaragod, KeralaM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. (10+2+3) with Chemistry as a major or one of the major subjects, and Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Life Sciences as allied subjects. Up to 5% relaxation in marks is given to SC and ST candidates. Full details at CUK

30Rs. 43,800 for the full programmeCUET (PG) SCQP08
Central University of RajasthanAjmer, RajasthanNIRF #89M.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

B.Sc. or equivalent with Chemistry as one of the main subjects. General category candidates need 50% marks in aggregate; SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates need 45%. Full details at CURAJ

30Rs. 19,050 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Tezpur UniversityTezpur, AssamNIRF #79M.Sc. in Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in major or honours in Chemistry, or 60% marks in Chemistry as well as in aggregate without a major in Chemistry, with Physics or Mathematics as a subsidiary subject. Under the four-year UG framework: a three-year degree of at least 120 credits with Chemistry as the major (at least 60 credits, 55% marks) and a minor of at least 24 credits in Physics, Mathematics, Biology or allied ... Full details at Tezpur Univ

30Rs. 16,143 a semesterTUEE 2026 (70% seats) and CUET (PG) 2026 (30% seats)
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as an optional subject, with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU

25Rs. 3,800 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiNIRF #2M.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (with Chemistry as one of the main subjects) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with 55% marks or equivalent grades in the aggregate (in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics combined), or in Chemistry Honours. OR B.Tech. degree (or equivalent) in Chemical/Polymer/Petroleum Engineering with a CGPA of at least 6.0 out of 10.0 (or equivalent percentage). Full details at JNU

25Rs. 375.50 at admissionCUET (PG) SCQP08
Central University of JammuJammu, Jammu and KashmirM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry or B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the subjects, with not less than 60% of total marks (55% for SC, ST and persons with disabilities) or equivalent CGPA. Full details at CUJ

20Rs. 22,930 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Central Tribal University of Andhra PradeshVizianagaram, Andhra PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (3 years) with Chemistry as one of the subjects from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at CTUAP

20Rs. 3,460 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Central University of Andhra PradeshAnantapuram, Andhra PradeshM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate of Science subjects with Chemistry as one of the subjects, or B.Tech. (or equivalent) in Chemical, Polymer or Petroleum Engineering. Full details at CUAP

20Rs. 37,950 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08, MTQP01
Central University of JharkhandRanchi, JharkhandM.Sc. Chemistry2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in Science with honors / major in Chemistry with 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for Unreserved / EWS Category and 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD. Full details at CUJ

20Rs. 27,043 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Urdu as a subject or language, or as the medium, at Class 10, Class 12 or graduation level, or an equivalent Madrasa course with Urdu as the medium of instruction approved by MANUU. At least 45% marks in aggregate in the bachelor's degree, which is the basic qualification for all P.G. programmes. The prospectus also lists a preference order by subject studied. Full details at MANUU

20Rs. 6,200 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys)Merit
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, SikkimM.Sc. Chemistry4 semesters
Eligibility

Honours graduate in Chemistry with 45% marks or equivalent grade, with Physics or Mathematics as one of the subjects. Full details at Sikkim Univ

20Rs. 7,408 at admissionCUET (PG)
Central University of Tamil NaduTiruvarur, Tamil NaduNIRF #83M.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or with Chemistry as one of the major subjects. Minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for the General category, 50% or 5.5 CGPA for EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) and 45% or 5.0 CGPA for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at CUTN

13Rs. 22,320 in the first semesterCUET (PG) SCQP08
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiNIRF #2M.Sc. (Research) Chemistry (One Year)
Eligibility

1. Bachelor's degree (with Chemistry as one of the main subjects) under the 10+2+4 pattern of education in Chemistry. OR Students have been admitted to M.Sc. degree programme (regular mode, not distance mode) in an institution through nationwide entrance test, following a three-year undergraduate degree, and completed one-year M.Sc. programme in Chemistry. 2. AND the candidates must have passed with at least 75% marks ... Full details at JNU

2Rs. 375.50 at admissionCUET (PG) SCQP08
Central University of KashmirGanderbal, Jammu and KashmirM.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

As notified by the Directorate of Admissions for the programme. Full details at CUK

Not printedRs. 315 a credit (tuition)CUET (PG)
University of DelhiNew DelhiNIRF #5M.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility

Four-year Bachelor's Honours Degree with Research/ Entrepreneurship etc. in Chemistry from the University of Delhi with at least 60% for candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category and 55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Full details at DU

Not printedNot printedCUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiM.Sc. (Chemistry)2 years
Eligibility

*Graduates with B.Sc. (Major / Honours) Degree in Chemistry from a recognised University. *Graduates with a B.Sc. Degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University with Chemistry as one of three science subjects with equal weightage *Graduates with a B.Sc.Degree from an Open University with a minimum of 20 Credits of Chemistry courses. Full details at IGNOU

Not printedRs. 20,400 a yearDirect admission, no entrance test

How M.Sc. Chemistry seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: SCQP08 at 17 universities, MTQP01 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.Sc. Chemistry by state

Uttar Pradesh 4Delhi 3Madhya Pradesh 2Telangana 2Bihar 2Assam 2Jammu and Kashmir 2Andhra Pradesh 2Uttarakhand 1Chhattisgarh 1Puducherry 1Haryana 1Manipur 1Meghalaya 1Himachal Pradesh 1Tripura 1Arunachal Pradesh 1West Bengal 1Punjab 1Gujarat 1Karnataka 1Mizoram 1Nagaland 1Kerala 1Rajasthan 1Jharkhand 1Sikkim 1Tamil Nadu 1

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Questions about M.Sc. Chemistry

How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Chemistry?

39 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Chemistry in 2026-27: Allahabad, BHU, HNBGU, BBAU, DHSGU, GGV, Pondicherry, University of Hyderabad, CUH, Manipur Univ, CUSB, NEHU, CUHP and AMU and 25 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.Sc. Chemistry have in Central Universities?

1,721 seats are printed for M.Sc. Chemistry at 36 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Allahabad (225), HNBGU (154), BHU (110), BBAU (96) and DHSGU (62). 3 more universities offer the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Chemistry in Central Universities?

Admission to M.Sc. Chemistry is through CUET (PG) (33 universities), the university's own entrance test (4 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (2 universities). The CUET (PG) paper named is SCQP08 (17 universities) and MTQP01 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.Sc. Chemistry in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 39 of the 41 programmes here have a printed fee. Among the 4 that print a fee per semester, it runs from Rs. 1,200 at NEHU to Rs. 16,143 at Tezpur Univ.

In which states can I study M.Sc. Chemistry at a Central University?

M.Sc. Chemistry is offered at Central Universities in 28 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (4), Delhi (3), Madhya Pradesh (2), Telangana (2), Bihar (2) and Assam (2).

What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Chemistry?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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