Presidency College Chennai M.Sc Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Chemistry programme at Presidency College Chennai is INR 1,845. Annual fees are INR 922 for Year 1 and INR 923 for Year 2. Women students in Tamil Nadu government colleges receive a full fee waiver under the State Government Free Education Scheme, effectively making the programme free for eligible candidates.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Chemistry degree of 3 years duration from a recognised university. Admission is merit-based on B.Sc aggregate marks through the TNGASA PG portal. Students with allied science backgrounds such as Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry may also be considered against available seats at the college’s discretion.

Ans. Admission is through the TNGASA PG portal. Registration opened on 19 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 July 2026. A merit list based on B.Sc aggregate marks will be released in August 2026. Candidates then exercise online preferences for college and course. Provisional allotment follows based on rank, category, and choices submitted on the portal.

Ans. The M.Sc Chemistry programme at Presidency College Chennai has 20 seats in Shift I (morning) for the 2026-27 academic year. Seat distribution follows Tamil Nadu government reservation norms applicable to government arts and science colleges. Competition for seats is merit-based on B.Sc aggregate percentage.

Ans. M.Sc Chemistry graduates from Presidency College can pursue Ph.D. programmes at universities across India. They are eligible for government laboratory roles, quality control analyst positions, and drug regulatory positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Candidates can also appear for CSIR NET, UGC NET, and TNPSC competitive examinations. The University of Madras autonomous degree is recognised widely in Tamil Nadu and nationally.

Ans. Yes, multiple scholarships are available. Women students in Tamil Nadu government colleges receive a full fee waiver. BC, MBC, and EBC students can avail post-matric scholarships covering tuition and maintenance allowance through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal. SC and ST students can avail the SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship with similar benefits. The Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship is also available for EBC students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum.