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

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year UPES M.Sc Chemistry programme is INR 2,71,800, comprising tuition fees of INR 1,71,600 and other charges of INR 1,00,200. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 1,83,000 to 2,04,000 per year for boys and INR 1,83,000 to 2,32,000 per year for girls. An application fee of INR 1,750 is payable separately at registration.

Ans. UPES accepts CUET-PG scores for M.Sc Chemistry admission. Candidates who have not appeared for CUET-PG may apply through a personal interview conducted by UPES. A minimum of 50% marks in B.Sc with Chemistry as the principal subject is required, along with Class XII with Chemistry as a core subject.

Ans. UPES M.Sc Chemistry graduates can pursue roles as quality control chemists, research analysts, formulation scientists, and process chemists in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemicals industries. The programme also prepares students for CSIR-NET and GATE examinations required for PhD admissions or government research fellowships at CSIR institutes and national laboratories.

Ans. The UPES M.Sc Chemistry curriculum covers core chemistry subjects including physical, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, which align with the CSIR-NET and GATE syllabus for chemical sciences. Students who qualify CSIR-NET or GATE after M.Sc become eligible for PhD admission at UPES and other universities with JRF fellowships providing monthly stipends.

Ans. The UPES M.Sc Chemistry programme offers research-oriented elective tracks in polymer chemistry and industrial chemistry, aligned with the UPES School of Advanced Engineering’s energy sector research focus. Students also have access to advanced analytical chemistry laboratories and industry interaction opportunities with petrochemical and materials science companies linked to UPES.