🇮🇳Har Ghar Tiranga

Department of Chemistry

Fostering Foundational Scientific Rigor, Analytical Thinking & Human Values.

Science Blockch.hod@kgec.edu.in
91%
Placement Rate
AY 2024-25
3
Faculty Roster
PhD & Academic Staff
2
Laboratories
UG, PG & Research
All Batches
Annual Intake
B.Tech Regular (AICTE approved)
Overview

Department of Department of Chemistry

Est. 1995 • AICTE Approved

The department provides the foundational mathematical, physical, chemical, and communicative principles upon which high-level engineering applications and innovations thrive.

Intake & Admissions:Supports all undergraduate and postgraduate engineering batches across all four academic years.
AICTE Approved & MAKAUT Affiliated
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Foundations

Uncompromising grounding in core mathematical and algorithmic computing fundamentals.

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Cross-Sectional

Bridging computing sciences with cloud architectures, AI models, and interdisciplinary domains.

3

Transformational

Empowering scholars with solution-driven mindsets, ethical leadership, and industry capstones.

Dr. Uttam Das

Dr. Uttam Das

Professor & Head of Department

Chemistry, KGEC

“Our department provides the indispensable mathematical, physical, chemical, and communicative foundations upon which world-class engineering education and research thrive.”

The department remains committed to producing technically proficient, ethically grounded, and socially responsible engineering professionals.

Official Department Desk Contact HOD

Department Snapshot

Established:1995
Category:BASIC_SCIENCES
Affiliation:MAKAUT West Bengal
Approval:AICTE New Delhi
Location:Science Block
Email:ch.hod@kgec.edu.in
Principles

Department Vision & Mission

Department Vision

“To cultivate scientific excellence in chemical sciences, green synthesis, nanomaterials, and polymer engineering that empowers sustainable technological solutions.”

Institutional North Star
Department Mission
  • 1To impart rigorous fundamental and applied knowledge of chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and materials science to engineering scholars.
  • 2To conduct impactful research in green chemistry, polymer nanocomposites, and environmental remediation.
  • 3To instill laboratory safety, environmental consciousness, and analytical rigor.
Actionable Objectives
Curriculum

Core & Modern Subjects

Foundational Core Curriculum

1Engineering Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics
2Professional English & Technical Communication
3Values, Ethics & Environmental Studies
4Computational Mathematics & Statistics

Advanced Electives & Emerging Technologies

MathAdvanced Computational Modeling

Scientific simulations, MATLAB, Numerical methods and differential modeling

OpticsMaterial Characterization & Applied Optics

Photonics, nanostructures, optical fibers and laser physics

Facilities

Laboratories & Technical Infrastructure

Engineering Chemistry Laboratory
Science Block CH-101
Foundational Science Lab

Engineering Chemistry Laboratory

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Digital Spectrophotometers, Precision pH Meters, Conductivity Bridges, Redwood Viscometers, Pensky-Martens Flash Point Apparatus
Instrumental Analysis & Materials Research Lab
Science Block CH-103
M.Tech & Research Lab

Instrumental Analysis & Materials Research Lab

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Double Beam UV-Vis Spectrometer, High-Temperature Muffle Furnace, Nanomaterial Synthesis Fume Hood, Ultrasonic Bath
Faculty

Faculty & Academic Staff Directory

Dr. Uttam Das

Professor & Head of Department

MSc, PhD

Dr. Shefali Saha

Assistant Professor

M.Sc, PhD

JG

Professor & Head of Department

M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA

Notices

Department Circulars & Official Notices

All Notices & Events
GENERAL

Hostel closure notice from 14-10-2026 (noon) to 26-10-2026 (afternoon

14 Oct 2026

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ADMISSION

Notice Regarding Offline Decentralized Counselling and Admission for B.Tech (1st Year) for the Academic Year 2026–27

13 Oct 2026

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ADMISSION

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR MCA PROGRAMMES 2026-27

23 Sept 2026

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GENERAL

Anti-Drug Committee at Kalyani Government Engineering College

11 Oct 2026

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ADMISSION

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION FOR B. Tech, 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) PROGRAMMES 2026-27

04 Sept 2026

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ADMISSION

NOTICE FOR B.TECH, 1st YEAR DECENTRALIZED ADMISSION: 2026-27

04 Sept 2026

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ACADEMIC

Combined Merit List of B.Tech 2nd Year (AY 2026-27) Branch Change

02 Sept 2026

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Academic & Research Engagement

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