SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 42,000
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 3 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year data
Cutoff
52
SPPU OEE, round 1 guide
Placement rate
43%
NIRF PG 2-year data

About SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Physical Chemistry through the Department of Chemistry in Pune. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with Physical Chemistry papers and a project in the second year. The department works with National Chemical Laboratory and has central instruments such as FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis and HPLC. The full fee without hostel is INR 42,000, paid yearly, and INR 1.42 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU OEE and counselling. Physical Chemistry has 26 seats across SPPU and other university lists. The round 1 guide score is 52. The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 3 LPA and 43% of students were placed.

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 42,000. The tuition fee is INR 42,000. You pay the tuition fee once every year for two years. SPPU takes the fee online after the department approves your seat. Hostel and mess are separate and depend on hostel office approval.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 42,000INR 21,000 a year, 2 years
Hostel and messINR 1 LakhINR 5,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostelINR 42,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.42 LakhsFull course

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Dates

The 2027 application form is expected in Apr 2027. The OEE exam is expected in Jun 2027 and counselling is expected in Jul 2027. Watch the CCEP portal because SPPU posts the form, merit list and round notice there.

EventDateStatus
OEE registration, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
Admit card and mock testJun 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE examJun 2027Tentative
OEE result and merit listJun 2027Tentative
Round 1 counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Round 2 counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Eligibility

You need B.Sc Chemistry, Biochemistry, Vocational Chemistry, or Blended Chemistry. Open category students need 50% marks and reserved category students need 45%. Final-year students can apply, but you must show the passing papers when SPPU checks documents.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc with Chemistry or Biochemistry
Open category marks50%
Reserved category marks45%
ExamSPPU Online Entrance Examination

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Process

The OEE step is a 100-mark exam, followed by counselling and fee payment. The table has 5 steps: form, OEE, counselling, fee and reporting. SPPU offers the seat through OEE merit and your branch choice. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat and it moves to the next student.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill OEE formApply on CCEP and pick M.Sc Chemistry
2. Write OEETake the 100-mark online entrance exam
3. Attend counsellingChoose Physical Chemistry if your turn and category allow it
4. Pay feePay online after department approval
5. ReportBring original mark sheets and category papers

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Cutoff

The General SPPU list guide score is 52 and the OBC guide score is 46. These are OEE score ranges used for this page. SPPU calls students in merit order and the branch depends on seats left when your name is called.

CategoryClosing scoreRound and year
General, SPPU list52Round 1, 2026
OBC-NCL, SPPU list46 scoreRound 1, 2026
SC, SPPU list40 scoreRound 1, 2026
ST, SPPU list34 scoreRound 1, 2026
EWS, SPPU list48 scoreRound 1, 2026

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Placements

The NIRF PG 2-year data shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 43% placed. The same data shows 708 placed students out of 1,644 graduates. Chemistry students also use lab projects and higher studies for research roles.

MetricValue
Median payINR 3 LPA
Students placed708
Graduating students1,644
Placement rate43%
RecruitersNot published branch-wise

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 42,000 over the course. The State post-matric support gives the biggest single fee help here. The NCL fellowship is merit-based, while state schemes need income and category papers.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
NCL fellowshipMerit students admitted to ChemistryINR 20,000 over the course
State post-matric supportSC or ST with income papersINR 22,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 21,000 over the course
OBC post-matric supportOBC-NCL with income papersINR 10,000 over the course

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Ranking

SPPU is #56 in NIRF University ranking and #91 in NIRF Overall ranking, with NAAC A+. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and reach. NAAC grades the wider university systems.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#56
NIRF Overall2025#91
NAAC2024A+

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Course Structure

Semester 1 covers thermodynamics, molecular theory and chemical kinetics. Semester 2 adds spectroscopy, electrochemistry and solid state chemistry. The second year moves deeper into Physical Chemistry and ends with a project.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Thermodynamics, molecular theory, kinetics and spectroscopy
Year 2Advanced Physical Chemistry papers and project work

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Seats and Intake

Physical Chemistry has 26 seats across the SPPU and other university lists. SPPU keeps 18 seats for its own students and 8 seats for other university students. The branch is allotted during counselling.

ListSeats
SPPU students18
Other university students8
Total Physical Chemistry seats26

Should you pick M.Sc Physical Chemistry at SPPU?

This course suits students who like chemistry labs and plan on research, teaching, testing or a Ph.D.

Pick it if:
You want research nearby: the Chemistry department works with NCL, so seminars and lab links are close to campus.
You need strong instruments: the department lists FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, HPLC and GC-MS access for chemistry work.
Your score is near the SPPU list: Physical Chemistry has more SPPU seats than the other university list, so check that list first.
You want low fees: the full fee is INR 42,000, so the ROI tile is strong even on median pay.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job first: SPPU prints PG-wide pay, but it does not print branch-wise recruiter names.
You need a hostel sure seat: the Chemistry notice says hostel seats are limited and the hostel office decides them separately.
You want only quick salary growth: 43% PG placement means many students use higher studies before full-time work.
Your papers are not ready: counselling needs original marks and category papers, and missing fee payment cancels the seat.
Counsellor's advice
If you want research or a Ph.D., keep this course high. If you need branch-wise job proof, ask the department before paying.
M.Sc Physical Chemistry Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% for open category and 45% for reserved category.
Degree subject: B.Sc Chemistry, Biochemistry, Vocational Chemistry or Blended Chemistry.
Final year: Final-year students can apply, but must pass before document check.
Exam needed: SPPU Online Entrance Examination score for M.Sc Chemistry.
Reservation: Maharashtra reservation rules apply to the SPPU student list.
M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Process▾
Apply on CCEP: Fill the SPPU campus admission form and choose M.Sc Chemistry.
Write OEE: The entrance exam is 100 marks and is held in online proctored mode.
Check merit list: SPPU publishes separate lists for SPPU and other university students.
Attend counselling: Your branch is offered by merit, category, list and seats left.
Pay fee: Pay online after department approval, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
OEE registration, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 form window. Apply before the last date named on CCEP.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card and mock test
Expected before the exam window, as SPPU did for the last cycle.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE exam
Expected in the same month as the last OEE cycle.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE result and merit list
Expected on the CCEP portal after the entrance exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 counselling and allotment
SPPU is expected to call students by merit order and branch choice.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in the round notice.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 2 counselling and allotment
Expected only for seats left after round 1 and branch changes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original marks, category papers and the admission fee receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after the counselling rounds and document check.

Source: SPPU CCEP admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 21,000 a year
INR 42,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 20, INR 5,000 a month
INR 1 Lakh
Total course fee
INR 42,000
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.42 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 708
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
714%
median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,394
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
211%
median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU CCEP admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your OEE score get you Physical Chemistry at SPPU?

Pick your category and list. The score ranges are a guide from the published OEE merit process.

Category
Admission list
General, SPPU list
52 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
46 to 51: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 46: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
General, Other university list
58 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
52 to 57: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 52: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
OBC-NCL, SPPU list
46 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
40 to 45: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 40: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
OBC-NCL, Other university list
52 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
46 to 51: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 46: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
SC, SPPU list
40 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
34 to 39: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 34: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
SC, Other university list
46 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
40 to 45: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 40: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
ST, SPPU list
34 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
28 to 33: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 28: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
ST, Other university list
40 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
34 to 39: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 34: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
EWS, SPPU list
48 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
42 to 47: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 42: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
EWS, Other university list
54 and above: yes, you are in the safer score range.
48 to 53: almost there. Keep Physical Chemistry high and attend later rounds.
Below 48: not safe this year. Keep another branch ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE

SPPU allots Chemistry branches in merit order, so the score range is only a guide. A lower score can still work if seats are left in your category and list.

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric support
INR 22,000
Maharashtra social justice department
Cuts part of the tuition fee if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
NCL fellowship
INR 20,000
National Chemical Laboratory support
Paid to meritorious Chemistry students over two years.
Who qualifies: admitted Chemistry students picked by meritApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 21,000
SPPU and state fee support
Cuts half of the tuition fee for eligible EWS students.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 10,000
Maharashtra social welfare department
Cuts part of the course fee after paper checks.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL with income papersApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 22,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 42,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 12,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 42,000
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 41,000
Your net course fee: INR 1,000

SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Median payNIRF PG 2-year data
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Placement rateNIRF PG 2-year data
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708 of 1,644 placed
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Closing scoreSPPU OEE, General
52
round 1 guide score
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Mumbai Univ has the same broad state-university route, but its course figures are not published here. If you want verified branch seats and fee, use SPPU for this decision.
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RTMNU has the same broad state-university route, but its course figures are not published here. If you want verified branch seats and fee, use SPPU for this decision.
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Shivaji Univ has the same broad state-university route, but its course figures are not published here. If you want verified branch seats and fee, use SPPU for this decision.
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BAMU has the same broad state-university route, but its course figures are not published here. If you want verified branch seats and fee, use SPPU for this decision.
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NMU Jalgaon has the same broad state-university route, but its course figures are not published here. If you want verified branch seats and fee, use SPPU for this decision.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU M.Sc Physical Chemistry

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Physical Chemistry at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee research route. The full fee without hostel is INR 42,000 and the NIRF PG median pay is INR 3 LPA. That keeps the money risk low. Check the course papers and lab fit before you lock the seat.
Should I take this course if my OEE score is near 52?▾
Yes, keep it high if you are on the SPPU list. The guide score for General is 52, but branch choice and seats left matter. Attend counselling with all papers ready. Also keep a second Chemistry branch ready for later rounds.
What job can I get after M.Sc Physical Chemistry from SPPU?▾
You can aim for lab, testing, teaching support, quality control and research assistant roles. SPPU prints PG-wide data, not branch-wise names. The median pay is INR 3 LPA. If you want industry first, ask the department for the latest branch recruiter list.
Who should pick this course at SPPU?▾
Pick it if you like thermodynamics, molecular theory, kinetics and instruments. The department lists FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, HPLC and GC-MS access. That helps students who want project work, a Ph.D. or lab-based jobs. Read the syllabus before you decide.
Who should skip M.Sc Physical Chemistry at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you want a branch-wise placement promise. The NIRF PG placement rate is 43%, but SPPU does not print a Physical Chemistry-only rate. You should also skip it if hostel certainty is a must, because hostel allotment is separate.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it suits higher studies better than a quick job plan. The course covers Physical Chemistry papers and project work, and the department works with NCL. If you want NET, GATE, SET or a Ph.D., this route can fit well.
Is the hostel sure after I get admission?▾
No, the hostel is not sure. The Chemistry round notice says hostel seats are limited and hostel admission is done separately by the hostel office. Budget for outside stay before you pay the course fee, especially if you are not from Pune.
Can I change from another Chemistry branch to Physical Chemistry?▾
Maybe, but only when seats are left. The second-round notice allowed students to ask for branch change before the round started. It also said there would be no branch change after that round. Attend the correct round and ask before fee payment.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The course fee is paid online after department approval. The page uses INR 21,000 a year for two years, so the full course fee is INR 42,000. If you need more time, ask the department before the fee last date because missing it cancels the seat.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the NCL fellowship first if you are a strong merit student. It can give INR 20,000 over the course. SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS students should also check state schemes. Keep income and category papers ready before the portal closes.
Is SPPU better if I want chemistry research?▾
Yes, it can be right for research-minded students. The Chemistry department works with NCL and lists central instruments used in research labs. The fee is low, so you can keep money free for exams and projects. Meet faculty before choosing your project area.
Should I wait one year for a better score?▾
Wait only if you missed the score range by a lot and want a specific branch. The General guide score here is 52 and Physical Chemistry has 26 seats. If you are close, attend counselling first and decide after seeing the seat left list.

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