About the Department

G.T.N. Arts College is the only Aided Institution in Dindigul district serving for the welfare of urban and rural students belonging to both genders. It caters to the needs of the most economically downtrodden students. The Chemistry department was started during the academic year 1971-72. The department was upgraded with P.G.Programme in the year 2000. This department was also recognized as Centre for Research by Madurai Kamaraj University in the year 2003. The department started under the headship of Prof.K.Gopalan, brought laurels to the Institution by securing University ranks and producing 100% results in the first Batch itself.. After the retirement of Prof.Gopalan, Prof.P.Jayaram took charge as the Head of the Department, who was followed by Dr.N.Rajendran, Dr.S.Rajendran, Dr.M.S.Dheenadyalan and Dr.J.Sathiyabama. At present, Dr. G.N. Kousalya is the Head of the Department of Chemistry. This P. G and Research Department has successfully produced more than 50 Ph.Ds and 150 M.Phils. Our Chemistry Department is considered as one of the best departments among colleges affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University for producing university rank holders and gold medalists almost every year. The department also offers consultation for various chemical-based industries in and around Dindigul district. Our Chemistry students regularly visit various chemical industries and industries in SIDCO Industrial Estate, Dindigul every year as part of the academic and industries Interaction Programmes. These visits help the students to gain knowledge about the industrial environment and enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

About the Course and its Nature

Chemistry plays an important role in the lives of human beings. Chemistry is one of the foremost vital entities for meeting our basic requirements like food, clothing, shelter, health, energy, and clean air, water, and soil. The Department of Chemistry in this college offers B.Sc (Chemistry) Programme since 1971. This is the first Department to offer this course in Dindigul. M.Sc Chemistry programme was launched in 2002. The Department offers Ph.D Programme from 2003. M.Phil programme is offered by the department from 2007.

Advantages of Choosing Chemistry

Chemistry is considered as the central science because it connects physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, and the earth and environmental sciences. Knowledge in basic chemistry viz., nature of chemicals and chemical processes offers insights into diverse physical and biological phenomena.

Unique Features of Chemistry as a subject

Chemistry is present in every activity of human beings because almost everything in existence can be broken down into chemical building blocks. Chemistry courses elicit the qualities and interactions of matter. Subtopics of Chemistry include organic and inorganic chemistry, industrial and research applications in Chemistry, and the chemistry of food, healthcare, and the environment.

Experts who visit the Department often for Lecture and Guidance

Dr. R. Ramaraj, Profesor and Head (Retd), Department of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
Dr. M.G.Sethuraman, Profesor, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul/
Dr. K.P. Elango, Profesor, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul/
Dr. V.Raj, Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem./
Dr. S. Karuppusamy, Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi./

Placement Opportunities

The following are the popular job opportunities for Chemistry graduates.
Sanitary Inspector in Hospitals and Municipal Corporations 
Health Insptector 
Food Safety Officer 
Laboratory Technician 
Chemistry Teacher 
Analytical Chemist in Food and Beverages Industry 
Chemist for Food and Water Testing Laboratory 
Production Chemist in Pharmaceutical Industry 
Blending Chemist in Food and Beverages Industry 
Line Chemist in Food Processing Industry, Etc., 

Honour for the Department

More than 50 Ph.D Candidates Produced
More than 150 M.Phil Candidates produced.