DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT: 2002 GENERAL | 2018: Honours
INTAKE CAPACITY
 20
FACULTY MEMBERS
Assistant Professor Dr. Agnita Kundu, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor(CFT) Dr. Sohini Chakrabarti, M.Sc.; Ph.D.
Assistant Professor(CFT) Dr. Madhulika Ghose, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor(CFT) Dr. Bornita Das, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Guest Lecturer Dr. Jaya Mukherjee , M.Sc., Ph.D.
Guest Lecturer Dr. Lucy Haque , M.Sc., Ph.D.
DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS
  • The department aims at the holistic development of students. Apart from focussing on the good academic performance of our students, we keep organizing different programs with external experts from academia and industry and different interactive activities for the students to increase their exposure to current trends within and outside the scope of the curriculum.
  • Regular student seminars are held in the department to aid in soft skill development of the students.
  • The department also brings out a magazine annually where students contribute articles.
  • Student projects are carried out from time to time to acquaint students with simple experimental techniques outside the academic curriculum.
  • Regular meetings of the “Chemistry Research Club” are held in the department and “Sharing of Research Experience” by faculty members is also done regularly to help develop research aptitude and analytical thinking in the students.
  • The Department also organizes seminars and special lectures with speakers of national and international repute in order to increase the exposure and interactions of faculty members and students of the department with the experts of similar and related academic fields. Institutional or industrial visits are also organized for the students of the department.
  • The Department carries out regular career counselling sessions to increase student employability and awareness about different career pathways that can be pursued.
  • Most the students of the department who have passed out are currently pursuing higher education in Chemistry or allied subjects in reputed institutes like National institute of Technology, University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University etc.
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORTS

Programmes/webinars/workshops/conferences/special lectures oragnized by the department

Date Title of the programme Name of resource person/Organization Platform
1.09.2018 One day National Level Seminar on “Bangla Bhashaye Bigyan Charcha” Organized by: Departments of Chemistry and Bengali of Shri Shikshayatan College and Departments of Bengali and Chemistry, Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College; sponsored by the Higher Education, Science & Technology and Biotechnology ( DHESTBT ), Govt. of West Bengal At College
27.07.2020 and 28.07.2020 International Webinar on History of Science Padmashri Prof. G.D Yadav , Prof. Syamal Chakrabarti, Dr. Kaushik Bharati, Dr. Supratim Ghosh, Dr. Manaspratim Das, Prof. Santanu Das Google Meet
21.05.2021 Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights Shri Amiya Kumar Kalidaha Google Meet
30.05.2023 One-Day State Level Seminar On
“Chemistry behind Phytochemicals and their Medicinal Importance
In Curing various diseases of Human Being’’		 Organized by:
The Department of Chemistry,Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata and
The Department of Chemistry, The Bhawanipur Education Society College,
Kolkata sponsored by the Inclusion and Diversity Fund of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London.		 At College-View Details
05.06.2023 World Environment Day Celebration , Theme # Beat Plastic Pollution Organized by:
The Department of Botany in association with Departments of Bengali, Chemistry and NSS Unit Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata		 At College-View Details
19.12.2023 One Day National Seminar 2023
on “Chemistry in Biology” —View Report		 Organized by:
The Department of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata		 At College-View Brochure
20.12.2023 Active Learning Day —View Report Organized by: The Department of Chemistry At College
25.04.2024 Workshop on Basics of Research Methodology for Undergraduate Students —View Report Depart of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College, in collaboration with Indian Photobiology Society At College
23.11.2024 State-level Seminar on Chemical Safety and Sustainability–View Report Depart of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College, in collaboration with Indian Photobiology Society At College
17.01.2025 Visit to Diamond Beverages factory in Kolkata–View Report Depart of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College Diamond Beverages factory, Taratala
22.04.2025 Institution/Laboratory visit to Jadavpur University, Kolkata–View Report Depart of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College Jadavpur University
08.05.2025 Special lecture: Sharing of research experience–View Report Depart of Chemistry, Shri Shikshayatan College Shri Shikshayatan College
JOURNALS
  • 3 Magazine collage
Srl. Yr. of Publication Download
1. 2020-21 ENTROPY – 2021
2. 2021-22 ENTROPY – 2020

 
ALUMNI Students graduating from our department have been integrated into various institutes all over the country. Many of these students have opted for higher studies in chemistry and allied sciences with quite a few of them pursuing MSc. in reputed institutes like National Institute of Technology, University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, etc. Many of them are currently working (in St. Xaviers School, Siliguri, Federal Bank, Advarra, a Global Clinical Research Review Service, and various other organizations) or pursuing research.

 

TESTMONIALS

  • Sumedha Thakur (Batch: 2019-22): “Studying Bsc.(H) Chemistry from Shri Shikshayatan College has been an enriching and transformative journey. Our engaging lab sessions, seminars & webinars were extremely valuable and informative. I gained a deepened love and understanding for the subject awakening my urge to study Masters. Our professors are incredibly supportive and they encouraged us to participate in various activities like poster presentations and PowerPoint presentations which guided us to strengthen our knowledge regarding research paper reading and review paper writing in our chemistry research club. They also shared their research experiences to introduce ourselves to various aspects of research work. So, my journey in this college has shaped my foundation on this subject and my growth both personally and intellectually.”

 

  • Tanisha Saha (Batch: 2020-23): “My experience as a student in the Chemistry department at Shri Shikshayatan College has been truly enriching and inspiring. The teachers have always been supportive, guiding me not just during college but even after I graduated. They continued classes with the same dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring our learning never paused. The department also organized several seminars, presentations, and industry visits that helped bridge classroom learning with real-world applications. These opportunities greatly enhanced my understanding and passion for chemistry.”

  

  • Neha Banerjee (Batch: 2021-24): “Shri Shikshayatan College marked a beautiful beginning to my academic journey. As a student of the Chemistry department, I had tons of enriching experiences. Our dedicated teachers provided an engaging curriculum and fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging me to pursue my endeavors. Their guidance and support helped me grow both academically and personally. My experience here has opened doors to new opportunities. I will always be grateful for the nurturing environment that helped me shape my future.”