» Introduction | Department Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry K.E.S.’s Pratap College, Amalner has rich history that can be traced since1945. Over its more-than 75-year history, the Department of Chemistry has flourished from its old building to new building.  In1947, a three-year B.Sc. degree program in Chemistry established. Since its opening it is one of the largest departments in the North Maharashtra University in terms of physical facilities, faculty, and degree courses and student strength and its quality. The department started P.G. course in Inorganic Chemistry in 1971 and second P.G. course in Organic Chemistry 1990.

The chemistry department is well-known for its proficiency in teaching and research. The faculty members in the department conduct cutting-edge research while also mentoring Ph.D., M. Phil. and M.Sc. students. The department has played significant role in restructuring and upgrading U.G. and P.G. syllabi on a regular basis. The students of M.Sc. are pursuing short research projects. This cultivates research techniques and creates interest in research. The department also provides seed money for good quality projects and to publish their research in well reputed journals. The department of chemistry also conducts NET-SET classes for its students regularly and every year about 5% students get qualified the examination.