New Course Introduced– M.Tech. in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies
Good news for the students who aspire to pursue research career in the Pharmaceutical Industry. The Department of Chemistry of University of Delhi is introducing a new exciting three-year M.Tech. Program in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies from the current academic year of 2008-09. The program is aimed to train students about the fundamentals of chemical synthesis and process technologies and also to expose them in relevant chemical industries. In fact, the program is designed to prepare students to take up leadership in the Indian Pharmaceutical companies. During the program, the students need carry out a project work at the national and international laboratories. Students may also be provided with scholarships during the course.
Admission to this program will be based on a national level entrance test, to be conducted by the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi. The shortlisted candidates will also have to appear for an interview. The final selection will be based on the performance on both the tests – written entrance test (200 marks) and interview (50 marks). Those who have completed B.Sc. (Hons.) with Chemistry as one of the subjects, or have done B.E/B.Tech in Chemical Engoineering with 55% marks can apply for the program. The course fee of the program is Rs. 3500 per year.
Application form for admission to M.Tech. in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies is currently available from the office of the Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi on all working days between 10.30 a.m. To 3.30 p.m. on cash payment of Rs. 200 and also a bank draft of Rs. 800 in favor of Registrar, University of Delhi, charged as the Entrance Examination Fee. One can also download the application form from the website of the university http://www.du.ac.in. This form can be submitted to the Department of Chemistry along with a Bank Draft of Rs. 1000. The last date of submitting the application form is 4th August, 2008. Admission test will be held on 7th August, 2008. The classes are going to start from 18th August, 2008. You may also visit the university website http://www.du.ac.in/du/mtech-chem-pros-08.pdf for further details.











