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M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a Two-year Postgraduate Course in Pharmaceutical Chemistry which includes the study of drugs and drug development. The discipline includes concepts and processes of drug discovery, delivery, absorption, metabolism etc. The Pharmaceutical Chemistry also involves elements of Biomedical Analysis, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.

The Candidate with Postgraduate Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry can pursue their career in capacities such as Scientists, Professors, Researchers, Research Executives, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Analysts, Scientific Data Entry Specialists, Patent Analysts, Pharmaceutical Patent Analyst, etc.

Admission Calendar 2024
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form 15 July, 2024
Interview and Admission Decision May - July, 2024
Registration Friday, 16 August 2024
Commencement of Classes Saturday, 17 August 2024

Course Structure for M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Year I Semester - I Semester - II
  • Organic Chemistry-I
  • Quantitative Analytical Methods
  • Basic Pharmacology
  • Basic Computers
  • Soft Skills
  • Organic Chemistry-I Practical
  • Quantitative Analytical Methods Practical
  • Medicinal Chemistry-I
  • Advanced Analytical Techniques -I
  • Chemistry of Natural Products
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Soft Skills
  • Chemistry of Natural Products Practical
  • Advanced Analytical Techniques -I Practical
Year II Semester - III Semester - IV
  • Fundamentals of QA QC
  • Advanced Analytical Techniques -II
  • Drug Delivery System Biopharmaceutics
  • Advanced Analytical Techniques -II Practical
  • Seminar
  • Minor Project
  • Industrial Training/Project Work in the Institute
  • Max. Marks: 400 (Thesis: 200 and Viva- voce and Presentation: 200)
The program structure is subject to change (if required)

Admission Modalities

The AThe Admission Modalities are with reference to the M.Sc Chemistry Program offered by the ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh. The medium of instruction is English.dmission Modalities are with reference to the M.Sc Chemistry Program offered by the ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pass in B.Sc. (Non-Medical or Medical) or Bachelor’s Degree with Chemistry as the main subject with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

Admission Process

The admissions are made through IU HP application form. Eligible applicants are required to apply for the program by filling the Application Form.

All the final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board/ Universities by August 16, 2024 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above.

The registration of the applicants not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 17, 2024 will be cancelled and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University. Those students who apply for cancellation of their seat on or before August 16, 2024, ₹ 1,000 will be deducted as Administrative charges and rest of the amount paid will be refunded.

Interview

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the students' attitude and motivation to pursue the program. All original certificates including the Domicile certificate, Caste Category (in case of SC/ST/OBC students) should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay an amount of Rs. 10,000 towards confirmation of seat which will be adjusted in the first semester program fee.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Himachal Pradesh in any program of the ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Application Modalities

How to Apply: Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

A) Online Application: Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuhimachal.edu.in and make payment of ₹500 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card/ Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

B) Fill the Application Form: Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines to complete the Application Form

The students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

Students have to enclose self-attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form
  6. Enclose a Demand Draft of ₹500 drawn in favour of “The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

Attested Copies of Certificates

Students have to enclose self-attested copies of the following certificates-

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Graduation Degree Certificate.
  • Score card of JEE (Main) / HPCET 2024 for B.Tech and qualifying exam for MBA.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Caste Category (In case SC/ST/OBC students).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities

Original Certificates

Students have to submit following original certificate-

  • Migration Certificate
  • Character Certificate

Notarized Affidavit

Students have to submit the following affidavit:

  • Gap Year Affidavit (In case of gap in studies).
  • Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Compulsory).

Note: Students have to submit five passport size photograph with application form.

Admissions Office

Submission of Application : Form

The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

Campus, # 5, HIMUDA Education Hub,

Kalujhinda, P.O Mandhala, Via Barotiwala, Baddi,

Solan Dist, Himachal Pradesh - 174 103

E-mail: admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in

Website: www.iuhimachal.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Program Fee

The Student has to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 16, 2024.

Program Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.) Caution Deposit (Rs.)
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
(2 years)
22,500 90,000 5,000

Note 1 : In addition to the above program fee, students needs to pay the following fee along with the last semester program fee. (1) Alumni Association Membership Fee: 1,500, (2) Convocation Fee: 3,000

Note 2 : The Proposed Courses are subject to the approval of the Govt./ Bodies

Caution Deposit: All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Hostel Facility: The Hostel accommodation is available for the Girls in the University Campus and for Boys at Plot No. C - 132, HIMUDA Integrated Township, V.P.O: Mandhala, Via: Barotiwala, Tehsil: Baddi, District: Solan – 174103, Himachal Pradesh (which is approximately 5 K.M from the University Campus).

Hostel Fee Structure for the Academic Session 2024-25
Hostel Single Occupancy (Per Month)(₹) Double Occupancy (Per Month)(₹) Triple Occupancy (Per Month)(₹) Caution Deposit (Refundable)(₹)
Girls 3,500 2,500 - 7,500
Boys - - 2,000 7,500

Hostel Mess Charges for Girls Boys: Hostellers have to pay ₹4,500 per month (fixed) for the Mess charges.

Transport Facility: For the Students travelling from the surrounding areas to the Campus, the transport facility is available. Fee as applicable will be charged at the time of admission.

Semester System: The University follows the Semester system for all its Program. Each Academic Year consists of two Semesters. Continuous Evaluation through monthly tests, assignments and quizzes etc., along with an End-Semester Examination is conducted for each Semester.

Elective Courses: The Academic Structure of the Program provides Students with an opportunity to choose elective Courses from the bouquet of Courses offered by the University. The actual offering of the electives will however depend on an optimal number of Students opting for the same elective. It is up to the University to offer or not to offer a particular elective Course.

Scholarships: Scholarships are provided to the Meritorious Students.

Award of Degree: After the successful completion of the Program, the Students will be awarded a Degree in their respective discipline by the University subject to the Rules/Regulations of the University.

Merit Scholarships:
The ICFAI University Himachal Pradesh offers Merit scholarships to the Students pursuing the UG and PG Programs. The scholarships are based on the performance in qualifying Examination and Semester wise performance during the Program.

A. 1. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: The percentage achieved in qualifying examination (or its equivalent) will decide the amount of scholarship. The scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA.

* Note: - Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally 6 installments for B.Tech (Lateral Entry), BBA, B.Sc., B.Com, BCA Program. and 4 installments for MBA, M.Com and M.Sc. Program. First Semester scholarship amount shall be adjusted against fees in the second Semester.
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Program (2 Years)
Percentage achieved in qualifying Examination Amount of Scholarship* (Rs.)
≥ 90% 27,000
≥ 80% to < 90% 22,500
≥ 70% to < 80% 18,000
B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. . In case of tie, scholarship amount would be divided equally.
Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I
≥ 9.00
Category II
≥ 8.50 - < 9.00
Category III
≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Program Semester Fee Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) Per Semester
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2 Years) 22,500 6,750 4,950 3,375