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Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit

Constituent Department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

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About Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, founded at the Institute in November 1976 by Professor C. N. R. Rao, has provided a major thrust to frontier areas of Chemistry. Besides developing its own research and teaching programs, Unit members interact closely with other departments in the Institute. It also has collaborative projects with some of the best laboratories in the world and is recognized as a premier research center. The University Grants Commission has recognized the Unit as a Centre for Advanced Study in Solid State Chemistry. The Commission has also extended support to the Unit under its Science and Technology Infrastructure Improvement Program. The Department of Science and Technology has supported the Unit under FIST (both at Level I & II) and IRHPA programs.

Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU)
Indian Institute Of Science
Bangalore - 560 012 India

email :[email protected]

URL : http://sscu.iisc.ernet.in

Telephone: +91 80 2293 2336,

Fax : +91 80 2360 1310

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit

Where is the Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit located?

The Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit is an academic teaching department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit are conducted as per Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.