The Department of Chemistry at Bihar National College is celebrated for its comprehensive chemical sciences education, extensive laboratory infrastructure, and research contributions in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry.

Under the NEP 2020 curriculum, the department emphasizes theoretical fundamentals, green chemical synthesis, analytical instrumentation, and industrial readiness.

Synthesis & Analytical Infrastructure

The department features separate dedicated laboratories for Organic Synthesis equipped with modern fume hoods, Inorganic Gravimetric Analysis, and Physical Chemistry research equipped with UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, polarimeters, and digital conductometers.

Seminars & Academic Workshops

Routinely organizes national webinars, industry-oriented lecture series, and hands-on workshops on modern analytical techniques, green chemical synthesis, and environmental safety protocols.

Established in 1889 along with the inception of Bihar National College, the Department of Chemistry is among the oldest and most prestigious centers of chemical science education in Eastern India.

Founded during the Indian national awakening by visionary educationists, the department played a pioneering role in democratizing scientific education in Bihar. Over more than a century of academic glory, it has nurtured Nobel-aspiring researchers, eminent university vice-chancellors, top CSIR/DRDO scientists, pharmaceutical pioneers, and senior civil servants.

The department continues to uphold its rich 137-year academic tradition with modern laboratory upgrades and active research programs.

Department of Chemistry — Academic Block, Experimental Laboratories & Seminar Hall

Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities

The Department of Chemistry is housed in a spacious dedicated wing of the college campus equipped with modern classrooms, high-tech experimental laboratories, faculty consultation chambers, and a specialized seminar library.

• Organic & Inorganic Laboratories: Equipped with precision analytical balances, fume hoods, centrifuge units, and spectrophotometers.
• Physical Chemistry Research Lab: Features modern conductometers, polarimeters, pH meters, and electrochemical kits.
• Department Seminar Library: Houses over 2,500 chemistry reference books, research periodicals, and competitive examination materials.
• Digital Computing Terminals: Connected with 1 Gbps high-speed campus LAN for computational chemistry and molecular visualization modeling.