A chemistry department is an academic and research unit focused on the study of matter, its properties, and its changes through various disciplines like organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, nano and food, biochemistry. These departments offer a range of programs, from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to research doctorates, and often have state-of-the-art labs for both teaching and cutting-edge research. They are also involved in interdisciplinary research in areas like materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental chemistry, preparing students for careers in diverse fields like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and energy.

The curriculum has been designed to provide sound education in the fundamental and frontier areas of chemistry to produce quality chemists. A broader outlook of the programmes includes greener laboratory practices, hands-on training, activity & project-based learning and beyond class-room activities such as summer schools, internships, industrial visits, etc. The department adopts best Teaching-Learning practices, Co-curricular and Extra-Curricular activities through an efficient academic management system, that help students to grow and upscale, fulfilling the vision and mission of the department and of the institution.