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IIT Delhi starts BS Chemistry with AI-ML focus, open to JEE Advanced qualifiers
If you're aiming for IIT Delhi through JEE Advanced 2025, here's something new to consider -- India's top tech institute has announced its first-ever Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemistry.
The four-year course will kick off from the 2025-26 academic year and is open to students who clear JEE Advanced 2025 and apply through the JoSAA counselling portal. NEW COURSE TO BRIDGE CRUCIAL GAP
So, what's special about this programme? It's designed to fill a gap many students don't even know exists -- between traditional chemistry degrees and the more application-driven engineering mindset.
According to IIT Delhi, many engineering graduates lack deep scientific grounding, while chemistry grads often miss out on how those principles are applied in the real world. This new BS course aims to fix that.
Students will get a blend of core science, engineering basics, and modern tech skills. The first year focuses on foundational science and engineering courses.
From the second year, students dive into core chemistry topics, followed by interdisciplinary electives and research projects in the third and fourth years. There's even an option to take a Minor in another subject. MAIN FEATURES OF BS CHEMISTRY AT IIT DELHI
Key features of the programme include: Around 30% hands-on lab work
Exposure to AI-ML applications in chemistry
Training in experimental and computational chemistry
Cross-department electives to broaden learning
Graduates can expect to be ready for a range of careers -- in pharma, semiconductors, oil and gas, defence, automotive, research, and chemical consulting.
This BS Chemistry programme is part of IIT Delhi's larger academic revamp to make degrees more flexible and aligned with today's job market.
It follows a broader curriculum update for UG, PG, and PhD programmes, all set to roll out in 2025-26.
