The department of chemistry was established in the year 1957 and undergraduate B.Sc. Chemistry programme was introduced in the year 1965 with the great efforts of Prof.M. Alkondan. From then on, the department has been steadily marching forward and now it offers research programmes like M.Phil. and Ph.D. both full time and part time to the students. The department has been actively involved in various research activities. The department laboratory is well furnished and equipped with instruments necessary for the students to carry out their experiments. The research laboratory has been equipped with modern analytical instruments and a well established environmental laboratory. Most of the faculties are highly qualified and are actively involved in both academic and research activities. The students are encouraged to take internships/training in reputed industries and national laboratories. The department also offers extension activities for the students in water quality assessment and monitoring the ground water quality in and around Pollachi.

Our Leaders are

• Dr. A. Ayyasamy (2016 onwards)
• Dr.P. Kalaamani (2012-2016)
• Dr.V. Sakthi (2001-2012)
• Prof.V. Venkatachalapathy (1997-2001)
• Prof.R. Mahadevan (1975-1997)
• Prof. M. Alkondan (1961-1974)

Laboratory facilities available at our department are

• Learning resources
• Computers with internet facility
• Departmental library
• Downloaded Videos and PPTs
• Manuals for Practicals
• ICT enabled Smart classroom
• LCD projector
• Periodic Table chart
• Chart on shapes of atomic orbitals
• Models for basic Crystal Systems
• Models for diamond and graphite structures
• Models for different hybridization of carbon compounds
• Ball and stick models to construct carbon compounds