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NIT Uttarakhand offers a 2-year full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry, a postgraduate programme designed to provide advanced knowledge in organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. The programme has a seat intake of 20 seats per year (as per CCMN norms), with admissions primarily conducted through the Centralized Counselling for M.Sc. (CCMN) based on a valid IIT JAM score. The total programme fees are approximately Rs. 1,31,730 (across 4 semesters), making it an affordable option among NIT postgraduate science programmes. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular among science graduates seeking careers in research, pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, and academia.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch have been completed via CCMN 2026 (JAM 2026 score-based). The next admission cycle for 2027-28 will be through CCMN 2027, which is expected to open in May 2027 based on JAM 2027 results (declared March 20, 2027). Candidates who miss CCMN may also apply for Self-Sponsored seats through a separate institute-level process, typically conducted in July-August.

Key Points

Admission is primarily through CCMN based on IIT JAM score; CUET score is also accepted for Self-Sponsored seats.
The department offers research areas including Organic Synthesis, Metal-Organic Frameworks, Computational Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, and Groundwater Quality.
Self-Sponsored seats (leftover from CCMN) are filled through an institute-level written test and interview; hostel facility is not provided for Self-Sponsored students.
No financial assistantship is provided to M.Sc. students; however, students may apply for government scholarships independently.
The programme is conducted at the temporary campus located at Govt. Polytechnic College, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

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NIT Uttarakhand M.Sc Chemistry Fees

The M.Sc. Chemistry programme at NIT Uttarakhand has a semester-wise fee structure. The first semester fee is higher due to one-time charges such as registration and caution money. The total fees across all four semesters amount to approximately Rs. 1,31,730. Self-Sponsored students follow the same fee structure. No financial assistantship is provided to M.Sc. students.

Semester-wise Fee Structure

Fee Component	Semester 1 (Rs.)	Semester 2 (Rs.)	Semester 3 (Rs.)	Semester 4 (Rs.)
Institute Fees	48,680	27,300	28,450	27,300
Total Fees	48,680	27,300	28,450	27,300
Total Programme Fees	1,31,730

Fees are to be paid online before physical reporting at the time of admission.
Hostel facility is not provided to Self-Sponsored M.Sc. students.
Application fee of Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwD) is non-refundable and payable at the time of applying for Self-Sponsored seats.
No financial assistantship is provided to M.Sc. students by the institute.
OBC-NCL/EWS certificate must be issued on or after April 1 of the admission year.

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NIT Uttarakhand M.Sc Chemistry Admission 2026

Admissions to M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Uttarakhand are conducted primarily through CCMN (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc.) based on IIT JAM scores. Leftover seats after CCMN are filled through a Self-Sponsored category via an institute-level written test. The 2026-27 admissions have been completed; the 2027-28 cycle is expected to begin in May 2027 after JAM 2027 results are declared.

Important Dates

Event	Date (2026-27)
CCMN 2026 Registration and Counselling	May - July 2026
Self-Sponsored Application Deadline	August 4, 2026
Display of Eligible Candidates (Self-Sponsored)	August 5, 2026
Written Test for Self-Sponsored Seats	August 8, 2026
Institute Reporting / Admission	August 12-14, 2026
Batch Commencement	August 2026

For 2027-28 admissions, CCMN 2027 counselling is expected in May-June 2027. Self-Sponsored admissions (if applicable) are expected in July-August 2027.

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
JAM 2027 Registration Opens	September 5, 2026
JAM 2027 Registration Closes	October 20, 2026
JAM 2027 Admit Card Release	January 5, 2027
JAM 2027 Exam Date	February 15, 2027
JAM 2027 Answer Key Release	February 20, 2027
JAM 2027 Result Declaration	March 20, 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or allied science discipline with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks (General/OBC/EWS) or 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks (SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university.
Valid IIT JAM score in Chemistry (CY) is required for CCMN-based admission; CUET score is also accepted for Self-Sponsored seats.
For Self-Sponsored seats, candidates without JAM/CUET score must appear for an institute-level written test (50 MCQ questions, 1 hour, minimum 30% qualifying marks).

Admission Process:

Appear in IIT JAM (Chemistry paper) and obtain a valid score.
Register on the CCMN portal (ccmn.admissions.nic.in) and participate in counselling rounds.
If not allotted a seat through CCMN, apply for Self-Sponsored seats through the NIT Uttarakhand website during the institute-level admission process.
Shortlisted candidates for Self-Sponsored seats appear for a written test at the institute campus.
Selected candidates report to the institute with all original documents and pay fees online before physical reporting.
Submit anti-ragging undertaking online at www.antiragging.in before joining.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Sc Chemistry Scholarships 2026

M.Sc. Chemistry students at NIT Uttarakhand are not provided any financial assistantship by the institute. However, students may independently apply for government-funded scholarships such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes, state government scholarships, and other central government fellowships. Students from economically weaker sections and reserved categories may benefit from various central and state scholarship schemes.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Remarks
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Rs. 10,000/year (Fresher); Rs. 20,000/year (Professional)	Top 20 percentile in Class 12; family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Apply via National Scholarship Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Varies by state	SC/ST students	Apply via state government / NSP
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme	Rs. 30,000/year (girls); Rs. 25,000/year (boys)	Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary	Apply via KSB portal
Ishan Uday Scholarship (NE Region)	Rs. 5,400/month	Students from North-East states	Apply via UGC/NSP

No institute-funded fellowship or assistantship is provided to M.Sc. students at NIT Uttarakhand.
Students are encouraged to explore scholarships available on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Scholarship deadlines vary; students should apply at the beginning of each academic year.

NIT Uttarakhand M.Sc Chemistry FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process for M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Admission is primarily through CCMN (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc.) based on IIT JAM Chemistry (CY) score. Candidates register on the CCMN portal and participate in counselling rounds. Leftover seats after CCMN are filled through a Self-Sponsored category via an institute-level written test. Candidates with valid JAM or CUET scores are given preference; others must clear the institute's written test.

Ques. Is IIT JAM mandatory for M.Sc. Chemistry admission at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. JAM is mandatory for CCMN-based admission. For Self-Sponsored seats, candidates with valid JAM 2026 or CUET 2026 scores are considered directly. Candidates without JAM/CUET scores must appear for an institute-level written test (50 MCQ, 1 hour, minimum 30% qualifying marks).

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. The total programme fee across all four semesters is approximately Rs. 1,31,730. The first semester fee is Rs. 48,680 (includes one-time charges), while subsequent semesters range from Rs. 27,300 to Rs. 28,450. No financial assistantship is provided to M.Sc. students.

Ques. Is hostel facility available for M.Sc. Chemistry students at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Hostel facility is not provided to Self-Sponsored M.Sc. students. For CCMN-admitted students, hostel availability is subject to the institute's capacity. The campus is currently located at the temporary campus in Govt. Polytechnic College, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

Ques. What are the research and career opportunities after M.Sc. Chemistry from NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Graduates can pursue PhD programmes at IITs, NITs, and other research institutions. Career opportunities exist in pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, R&D organisations, government laboratories (DRDO, CSIR labs), and teaching. The department's research focus areas include Organic Synthesis, Metal-Organic Frameworks, Computational Chemistry, and Environmental Geoscience.

Ques. What is the seat intake for M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. The total seat intake for M.Sc. Chemistry is 20 seats per year, distributed as per Government of India reservation norms (Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS categories). Seats are filled through CCMN counselling; leftover seats are offered under the Self-Sponsored category through an institute-level process.