About Department
About the Department:
Etymology of the word chemistry comes from several sources. One theory mentions that the term chemistry may originate from the Greek word “khemeia”, which means "cast together." Another theory says the word chemistry comes from the word alchemy, which in turn is derived from the Arabic word al-kīmīā and may be ultimately derived from the ancient Egyptian word kemi, meaning black. The subject may have taken its modern form in the 18th century but the roots and ideas can be traced back to 400 BC.
Encyclopedia Britannica defines chemistry as the science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances (defined as elements and compounds), the transformations they undergo, and the energy that is released or absorbed during these processes.
The Department of Chemistry, GDC Kamalpur, started in 2010 but the first batch of students in (1+1+1) Three year pass course was admitted in 2011. The department introduced Honours course from the year 2020 under the TDPH/TDP CBCS system
Vision and Mission
Building a strong foundation for the students in basic and advanced academic knowledge with awareness on the achievement of past scientists and researchers is our prime vision. A strong emphasis should also be made on the practical aspects of the subject and increased consciousness about the current scientific and environmental problems.
Our mission is to equip the students to take on future challenges and encourage them to spread love for the subject among the current school going students. Also we arm our students with critical thinking and enable them to rid their neighbourhood hood of unscientific practices and beliefs.
Courses Offered
1. TDPH/TDP CBCS 6-SEMESTER course in Hons. And General – 10 seats in Hons. And 20 seats in General course.
2. NEP 2020 was introduced in 2023 as FOUR YEAR BSc with multiple exit and entry options within 7 years; One year Certificate, two years Diploma, three years Degree and/or four years Honours with Research Degree. The department offers Major, Minor and Interdisciplinary options in Chemistry with a limit of 08 seats in each option.
Intake Capacity
NAME | DESIGNATION | QUALIFICATION | SPECIALIZATION | TEACHING EXPERIENCE | IMAGE
|
Dr. Santanu Majumdar |
Assistant Professor & HOD |
M.Sc., Ph.D. |
Organic Chemistry & Natural Product Isolation, Characterization and Identification, Bioactivity studies |
15 Years |
|
Dr. Subhajit Dinda |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc., Ph.D. |
Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis, Oxidation Catalysis, Natural products as drugs & formulations |
15 Years |
|
Smt. Ire Sarkar |
Guest Lecturer |
M.Sc. |
Organic Chemistry |
Years |
|
Eligibility Criteria for Entry Level
1. A student who has passed Higher Secondary/ H.S.(+2 stage)/Senior Secondary examination or equivalent from any recognized board/ Council shall be eligible for admission to the 1st Semester of Under Graduate (B.A.) programme subject to availability of seats. The students shall be taken into consideration for admission if she/ he applied within 5 years from year of passing.
2. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of sum of marks of Best Five subjects of H.S.(+2) Exam and the subject opted for Major.
3. If there is a tie in the sum, preference will be given on the marks obtained in the subject opted as Major (for breaking the tie).
4. If marks of the subject opted as Major is also equal, then the date of birth of the candidate will be considered. Senior will be given chance.
5. The merit list will be published for Major subject only.
6. Minor and interdisciplinary subject will be distributed among the students subject to availability of seat.
7. Reservation policy as per rules of Government of Tripura will be followed
Facilities
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Seminar/Workshop Organized
Organized a College Level Seminar on “Chemistry in November-December: Scientists, Events & Tragedies” on 22nd December, 2023.
· Organized an Online quiz contest on “Life & works of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Nutrition Awareness” in collaboration with Department of Philosophy, GDC Kamalpur on 05th September, 2020.
