The Department of Chemistry, J.B. College came into existence in 1949 with a major objective to impart quality education in the area of chemical sciences in the NE region. Currently, 03 Associate Professors, 04 Assistant Professors, and 04 supporting staff are associated with the department. The department has been awarded a special assistant grant by DST under the star college scheme, along with the Department of Botany, Physics, and Zoology. Apart from academia and research, faculty members of the department are involved in different extension services.
The department has six well-equipped laboratories for students and one for research purposes. The library of the Chemistry Department has a good collection of text and reference books available for students. The department from 2023 started offering Four Year Undergraduate Program (FYUGP) under NEP 2020, in Chemistry (core) with an intake capacity of 55 students. As per NEP 2020, the Department also offers a one-year certificate course, a two-year diploma course, a three-year degree course and a four-year degree with honours course. From the current academic session, the department is also offering a Five-Year Integrated Post Graduate Program (FYIPGP) for students qualifying CUET (UG).
Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, J. B. College, in collaboration with Jal Jeevan Mission, PHED, Assam, organized a Safe Drinking Water Awareness and Testing Camp in the Department of Chemistry on 12th March 2025. Mr. Deepak Buragohain and Ms. Kumari Bishakha from PHED demonstrated the...
Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Jagannath Barooah College organized a Highlighted Talk on Science & Women, collectively celebrating National Science Day (NSD) & Women's Day on 6th March, 2025. Mrs. Akhtara H. Kalita, HoD, Department of Chemistry hosted the programs where...
Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry in association with ECO Club JB College celebrated International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer on 16th September 2024. As part of the celebration, a popular Scientific talk on the preservation of ozone layer was organized. Dr. Prasanata J. Gautam,...