The Department of Chemistry was established to handle the Pre degree course in the year 1967. Later in 1971 the Department was upgraded for conducting BSc (subsidiary) course. In 1976, the college started B.Sc Chemistry main course. In1981 the Chemistry Department was upgraded in to Postgraduate Department of Chemistry by starting the two year M.Sc Chemistry course. In the year 2004 and 2012 peer team from NAAC visited the institution and assessed the Department as one of the best Department of the college. In 2014 Department has identified as DST-FIST funded Department. In 2017 Department has been upgraded to Research Centre under University of Calicut. Three faculty members (Dr. Mohammed Musthafa.T.N, Dr. Sreenivasan. K.P & Dr. Juliya. A.P) of our Department have been recognized as Research Supervisors in Chemistry under University of Calicut in 2017 & 2023. At present there are six permanent teaching faculty members and two Guest faculties in Department . Department also have two non-teaching staff members. There are three fully equipped laboratories (MSc & BSc Laboratory), Research lab, Instrumentation Room, Store for chemicals, Well furnished staff room, Conference Room, Computer Lab with Internet facilities and an extension centre.

Insight about the Course

The understanding of the fundamental nature of our world is grounded in our knowledge of Chemistry. Molecular transformations are basic to production of foodstuffs, medicines, fuels and materials. We will rely on this Science to maintain a sustainable wholesome environment for all the earth. The achievements of Chemistry and its contributions to the well being of mankind has improved the understanding and appreciation of Chemistry by public. Promote the role of chemistry in developing solutions to global challenges, engaging young people with scientific disciplines and methods of analysis, hypothesis, experiments and conclusions. In order to ensure global environmental protection while keeping scientific and economic development on the forefront the scientific community and policy makers should understand the role of Chemistry as the pillars that hold up our sustainable future.

In support of our mission, the Chemistry Department strives to

Promote innovative curriculum development while exposing students to advanced technology, To develop a sense of intellectual curiosity concerning chemical theory and an appreciation of the practical role of chemistry in life, Serve as good role models to students for safe and ethical professional behaviour, Act as mentors to students by offering guidance in academics and value oriented life skills, Inspire students about the value of cross-disciplinary thinking by providing them with educational and research opportunities between Chemistry and other fields of study. The following are some of the major services given by the Department of Chemistry.

1. DRC (Dry Rubber Content) determination of field latex: One of the major agricultural products of the area is natural rubber. The prize of the latex is fixed on the basis of dry rubber content of the field latex. Planters of the surrounding area bring their rubber latex to determine the DRC.
2. Water Analysis: In the extension centre, we are having a Systronics water analyzer. Health department and local bodies make use of the facility as and when required.
3. Ceramic Jewellery making, Low cost production of high quality toilet soaps, detergents, shampoos, sanitizers etc: This is done in association with IRTC (Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Mundoor, Palakkad) 
4. Awareness classes: The centre offers awareness classes to farmers about the advantages and disadvantages of the usage of fertilizers, fungicides, pesticides etc. and about the soil testing and leaf testing. 
5. Besides this all the faculty members are actively involved in the teaching, Research and Development activities by carrying out intense research work in various emerging areas of Chemistry like Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanochemistry etc. Faculties have been published many research papers in various international, National journals with high impact factor, and many other articles are under preparations or communications for publications in well reputed journals. All the faculty members are energetically carrying out various Minor Research Project works from University Grants Commission and are assisting the Undergraduate and Postgraduate students for the successful completion of their syllabus wised minor research projects.