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GITAM University offers a BSc programme with Chemistry as one of the courses. The course duration for this course is three to four years depending on the choice of regular or Hons degree. Under this course, students learn about four facets of chemistry:

• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• General Chemistry
• Physical chemistry

Applications of the rules of chemistry apply in many areas including medicine and drug development to biochemistry, Earth science, industrial processes, and even the food industry, and more. Thus, Chemistry students are provided with ample job opportunities across various industries such as Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology industry, the chemical industry, research firms, testing laboratories, wastewater plants, the oil industry, and more. Overall, a Bachelor in Chemistry degree provides students with a promising future.

Yes, GITAM Bangalore offers scholarships to its BSc students. These scholarships are allocated based on need and merit. Listed below is a list of GITAM scholarships along with the eligibility criteria:

• Merit Scholarships- These scholarships are offered based on GAT scores. The same scholarship will be continued in the subsequent years of study, subject to scoring a CGPA of 8.0 or above.
• Need-based Scholarships- 

  To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be as given below:

  -Tier A: Less than INR 12 LPA

  - Tier B: Less than INR 8 LPA
• Loyalty Scholarships- 

  Students who are returning under any of the following categories are eligible for Loyalty Schoalrships:

  -Alumni children

  -Sibling scholarship

  - Retired employee children scholarship

  - Spouse of GITAM employee

Note: The above information has been sourced from the official website of the university. It is subject to changes at the discretion of the concerned authorities.

In order to apply for GITAM BSc courses, students must first meet the eligibility requirements. After that, the students are required to register for GITAM Aptitude Test, conducted by GITAM University. The steps to register for the exam are:

Step 1: Visit the official website of GITAM University

Step 2: Register by filling in the basic details such as mobile number, email ID, password, and course name

Step 3: After registration, students will receive a user ID and password

Step 4: Login with the credentials received in the mail

Step 5: Fill the application form consisting of personal and academic details.

Step 6: Upload scanned documents and a colored passport size photo

Step 7: Pay the application fee. The GITAM University Bangalore BSc Application Fee 2024 is INR 1200.

Step 8: Click the submit button to successfully apply

GITAM University Bangalore encourage students to collaborate and engage with campus life through various clubs, which feature activities from different genres from cultural to recreational to entrepreneurial to scientific and much more. Some of the clubs and events are as follows:

• E-Club: To facilitate an active and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem on the campus.

• GUSAC: GUSAC work on different socio-economic concerns to provide a legitimate and efficient solution and mainly focuses on bringing theoretical knowledge into practical existence by fabricating various projects.

• Dance club, Kalakrithi: The purpose is to nurture a community of students from all majors interested in learning the art of dance, teach different forms of dance, and most importantly, have fun.

• G-STUDIO Bengaluru: G-Studio not only unites passionate photographers but also documents every campus event.
• Speaking Club: The Speaking Club promotes and develops literary knowledge and provides a space for students to practice their English language skills.