DR. G. CHANDRAMOHANDR. G. CHANDRAMOHAN, , Reader in ChemistryReader in Chemistry, , AVVM Sri Pushpam CollegeAVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi., Poondi.Ref:1. Research Methodology by Kothari Ref:1. Research Methodology by Kothari 2. Use of chemical Literature by R.T. Bottle. 2. Use of chemical Literature by R.T. Bottle. 3. Thesis and Assignment writing by J. 3. Thesis and Assignment writing by J.

Anderson.Anderson.

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FORMAT FOR M.SC. PROJECT / FORMAT FOR M.SC. PROJECT / M.Phil. DISSERTATION OR M.Phil. DISSERTATION OR Ph.D. THESISPh.D. THESIS

• Tips for Improved Presentation. (Examples with reference to Inorganic Tips for Improved Presentation. (Examples with reference to Inorganic ChemistryChemistry) )

• Certificate By the guideCertificate By the guide• Statement or undertaking by the studentStatement or undertaking by the student • Acknowledgement Acknowledgement • Table of ContentsTable of Contents • List of Abbreviations List of Abbreviations • List of TablesList of Tables • List of Figures List of Figures • Introduction (AIM and Scope of theIntroduction (AIM and Scope of the Present Work) Present Work) • Experimental MethodsExperimental Methods• Results and Discussion (Number of Chapters can be there under this) Results and Discussion (Number of Chapters can be there under this) • Summary and Conclusion Summary and Conclusion • Bibliography or ReferencesBibliography or References • Appendices may be given at the end. Appendices may be given at the end.

TITLE PAGEGenerally, the following information is required in the title page of the thesis.

Title of the thesis Name of the institution to which the thesis is being submitted

Degree for which the thesis is presented Name of the candidate

Date or month of submission of the thesis A typical example of Title Page is shown below : SYNTHESIS OF SOME NOVEL HETEROCYCLIC

COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGENA Dissertation Submitted to Bharathidasan University

in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the award of the Degree of

Master of Philosophy in ChemistryBy. C. SANTHOSH,

Register No. 06CH501Guided by

Dr. G. Chandramohan, P.G. and Research Department of Chemistry,

AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi – 613 503, Thanjavur Dt. August 2006

• Main headings such as INTRODUCTION and RESULTS AND Main headings such as INTRODUCTION and RESULTS AND DISCUSSION are given in all capitals – in the top center of DISCUSSION are given in all capitals – in the top center of the page with no underlining. In the case of electronic the page with no underlining. In the case of electronic type writing or computer printing they can be given in type writing or computer printing they can be given in bold letters. bold letters.

• Subheadings can be either underlined or typed in bold Subheadings can be either underlined or typed in bold letters. The first letter of each noun, adverb or adjective letters. The first letter of each noun, adverb or adjective (excepting articles such as an, in, of etc.) may be typed (excepting articles such as an, in, of etc.) may be typed in capitals. Paragraph subheading is written as follows.in capitals. Paragraph subheading is written as follows.

• Conductivity measurements. The conductance recorded Conductivity measurements. The conductance recorded for the complex is ……………………… ( The material to be for the complex is ……………………… ( The material to be typed in the same line) typed in the same line)

• Indiscriminate use of capital letters must be Indiscriminate use of capital letters must be avoided – like writing Cobalt or Zinc in the middle avoided – like writing Cobalt or Zinc in the middle of the sentence. Use of non-standard abbreviations of the sentence. Use of non-standard abbreviations must be avoided – like temp for temperature, Rxn must be avoided – like temp for temperature, Rxn for reaction, Cx for complex. Use of Conc, for for reaction, Cx for complex. Use of Conc, for concentrated can be accepted.concentrated can be accepted.

• Under acknowledgement –very important help Under acknowledgement –very important help

taken from persons must necessarily be taken from persons must necessarily be individually acknowledged. For miscellaneous help individually acknowledged. For miscellaneous help received a general acknowledgement would received a general acknowledgement would suffice. To increase the weightage of the individual suffice. To increase the weightage of the individual project the acknowledgement should be brief. project the acknowledgement should be brief.

Contents – a model may be Contents – a model may be

givengiven..

• Under introduction – relevant literature already available on the Under introduction – relevant literature already available on the topic must be summarized briefly. Whenever possible the topic must be summarized briefly. Whenever possible the information can be condensed in the form of a table. It should be a information can be condensed in the form of a table. It should be a sort of status report. A very general and long introduction must be sort of status report. A very general and long introduction must be avoided especially in M.Phil. and Ph.D. thesis though it may be avoided especially in M.Phil. and Ph.D. thesis though it may be tolerated to some extent in M.Sc. Projects. Whenever an author is tolerated to some extent in M.Sc. Projects. Whenever an author is referred to by name his initial need not be given in the text. –eg. referred to by name his initial need not be given in the text. –eg. Extensive work on this has been reported by RamanExtensive work on this has been reported by Raman1515. Under . Under reference, of course, the author’s name should be necessarily reference, of course, the author’s name should be necessarily given with initialsgiven with initials. .

• Towards the end under Introduction, Aim and scope of the work or Towards the end under Introduction, Aim and scope of the work or proposed plan of work should be described briefly in the form of proposed plan of work should be described briefly in the form of number of important points. Under Experimental. – information number of important points. Under Experimental. – information regarding the purity of the reagents used – further purification regarding the purity of the reagents used – further purification procedures if used – details regarding the preparation of reagent procedures if used – details regarding the preparation of reagent solutions etc. can be given. solutions etc. can be given.

• If instrumental techniques are used, a very brief account (say one or If instrumental techniques are used, a very brief account (say one or two paragraphs) of the principle involved may be explained. The types two paragraphs) of the principle involved may be explained. The types of informations to be derived may also be listed. The make of the of informations to be derived may also be listed. The make of the instrument used with model number may be given. The range of the instrument used with model number may be given. The range of the instrument may also be mentioned. eg. Perikin Elmer –1430-Double instrument may also be mentioned. eg. Perikin Elmer –1430-Double Beam I.R. Spectrophotometer (range: 4000 – 200 cm-1). The medium Beam I.R. Spectrophotometer (range: 4000 – 200 cm-1). The medium used for taking the spectra also must be mentionedused for taking the spectra also must be mentioned. .

• Under Results and Discussion – the experimental data obtained must Under Results and Discussion – the experimental data obtained must be recorded. Their interpretation must be explained. For brevity of be recorded. Their interpretation must be explained. For brevity of discussion any previous reference available on the matter must be discussion any previous reference available on the matter must be quoted. quoted.

• The tables and figures given should be appropriately mumbered. The tables and figures given should be appropriately mumbered. • eg. eg. • Table 3.1 and 3.2 etc Table 3.1 and 3.2 etc • Figure 3.1 and 3.2 etcFigure 3.1 and 3.2 etc

• Each table and figure should be self explanatory with Each table and figure should be self explanatory with necessary legends. necessary legends.

• Two examples may be given. Two examples may be given. • Latest IUPAC nomenclature must be used in naming the Latest IUPAC nomenclature must be used in naming the

complex. The name of he complex should be written as one complex. The name of he complex should be written as one word – however long it may be.word – however long it may be. Eg. Eg.

• [Cr (NH[Cr (NH33))22 (H (H22O)O)33 (OH)] (NO (OH)] (NO33))22 – –

Diamminetriaquohydroxochromium (III) nitrate. Diamminetriaquohydroxochromium (III) nitrate.

• There should be copious illustrations of the structures There should be copious illustrations of the structures proposed for the complexes. Full expansion of any proposed for the complexes. Full expansion of any abbreviation used must be given abbreviation used must be given

• Under Summary and Conclusions – A chapter-wise summary Under Summary and Conclusions – A chapter-wise summary may be provided first. The conclusions from the particular may be provided first. The conclusions from the particular piece of research work must be highlighted. Plan for future piece of research work must be highlighted. Plan for future work may also be indicated. References –two examples. work may also be indicated. References –two examples.

• For BooksFor Books • W.W.WendlandtW.W.Wendlandt, , “Thermal Methods of Analysis“Thermal Methods of Analysis” 2nd Edn., ” 2nd Edn.,

John Wiley and SonsJohn Wiley and Sons, Newyork (1974) p or pp. , Newyork (1974) p or pp. • For JournalsFor Journals • G.Chandramohan and R.RenganathanG.Chandramohan and R.Renganathan, , Int.J Chem.KinetInt.J Chem.Kinet

20022002, , 569-574,569-574, 34 34• Use of et al., is permitted in the text Use of et al., is permitted in the text • Under references use of et al., to be avoided. Name of all Under references use of et al., to be avoided. Name of all

the authors must be listed. the authors must be listed.

CONVENTIONSCONVENTIONS– Small Roman numerals (I,ii etc) are used for pagination for prefactory material. Small Roman numerals (I,ii etc) are used for pagination for prefactory material. – Arabic numerals are used for the body of the thesis (top middle, top right, Arabic numerals are used for the body of the thesis (top middle, top right,

bottom middle, bottom rightbottom middle, bottom right) ) – Number 1 is not usually typed on the first page. Number 1 is not usually typed on the first page. – A number in the beginning of a sentence is spelled out regardless of its size. A number in the beginning of a sentence is spelled out regardless of its size.

eg. One hundred and twenty seven trees were planted that day. eg. One hundred and twenty seven trees were planted that day. – Whereas the text of a thesis or assignment is normally double spaced, single or Whereas the text of a thesis or assignment is normally double spaced, single or

one and a half spacing may be used for tables. With columns of figures it is one and a half spacing may be used for tables. With columns of figures it is common to single space and leave one double space after every fifth or tenth common to single space and leave one double space after every fifth or tenth row. (for easy reference)row. (for easy reference)

– Tables and figures should always be introduced. Stated another way the table Tables and figures should always be introduced. Stated another way the table or figure should always follow its first mention in the text. Tables, graphs and or figure should always follow its first mention in the text. Tables, graphs and diagrams should be placed as near as possible to that of the text to which they diagrams should be placed as near as possible to that of the text to which they refer. If the table is fairly short it can be included in the body of the text. Table refer. If the table is fairly short it can be included in the body of the text. Table numbers are given at the top of the table. Figure numbers are given at the numbers are given at the top of the table. Figure numbers are given at the bottom of the figure. bottom of the figure.

– Do not divide words of one syllable. Normally divide the words at the end of a Do not divide words of one syllable. Normally divide the words at the end of a syllable. Do not divide that word at the end of a page. Do not divide numbers syllable. Do not divide that word at the end of a page. Do not divide numbers and their units. and their units.

• eg. ………………………………………………………………1000 cm-1. eg. ………………………………………………………………1000 cm-1. – For written assignment For written assignment “Reference“Reference” is used.” is used.

• In thesis “In thesis “ Bibliography Bibliography” is used. ” is used. • Whatever convention is used internal self consistency is very important Whatever convention is used internal self consistency is very important

SOMETIMES WRITTEN AS PROPERLY WRITTEN AS

gm, gms, grs g

hrs, secs h, s

1980’s 1980s

Ist, IInd I, II

mls mL

mole mol

Cuprous Copper Copper (I)

Cupric Copper Copper (II)

Ferric iron Iron (III)

Mercuric mercury Mercury (II)

Co (II), Ni (II) etc. CoII, NiII etc,

Representing as cobalt (II) or nickel (II) is O.K.

While referring to weight of gravimetric precipitate

0.3 g 0.3000 g

0.256123 g 0.2561 g

While referring to volumetric titration results titre value Titration value

Burette solution Titrant

Pipette solution Titrand

25 ml 25.0 mL

eff eff.

35oC 35o

273oK 273K

1600 cm-1 – 1200 cm-1 1600 – 1200 cm-1

I.R. absorptions occur at 3500cm-1, 3300 cm-1 and 1600 cm-1 I.R. absorptions occur at 3500 3300 and 1600 cm-1

M.Sc. M.Sc.,

M.Sc., Ph.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.

et al et al.,

10 gms of each chillies and tulasi leaves were taken 10 g each of chillies and tulasi leaves were taken

Upto up to

vaccum vacuum

dessicator desiccator

filterate filtrate

pH pH

di, tri and tetravalent di-, tri – and tetravalent

liq liquid

Datas Data

eqn equation

Alternate source of energy Alternative source of energy

percent per cent

1/3 one third

Fractions are usually spelled out unless part of a large number. Eg. He spent one fifth of his income on accommodation. The house was 99.5 feet by 25.0 feet.

Abbreviation Meaning

ca “Circa” – approximately or about

cf “Confer” – Compare

e.g. “exempli gratia” for example

et al. “et alii” and others used to refer to co-authors when there are three or more

et abibi and elsewhere

ibid. “ibidem” in the sample place or work

idem “the same” – same work and same page as the previous one

i.e. “id est” that is

infra “below”

supra “above” used to refer to text already cited.

loc. cit. “loco citato” in the place cited

N.B. “nota bene” note well

op.cit. “opero citato” in the work cited

p. pp. “page, pages”

vide “see”

viz. “Videlicet” namely

Vs “Versus” against

SELECTION OF A RESEARCH SELECTION OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM PROBLEM

• Organic Chemistry is a vast subject which Organic Chemistry is a vast subject which embraces a very wide range from simple embraces a very wide range from simple compounds like methane to complicated compounds like methane to complicated molecules like enzymes, proteins etc. Thousands molecules like enzymes, proteins etc. Thousands of organic compounds are there and an organic of organic compounds are there and an organic chemist will view at these compounds from an chemist will view at these compounds from an angle of synthesis or structural elucidation etc. A angle of synthesis or structural elucidation etc. A physical chemist will try to investigate the kinetic physical chemist will try to investigate the kinetic aspects or thermodynamic parameters of these aspects or thermodynamic parameters of these compounds. An inorganic chemist will be more compounds. An inorganic chemist will be more concerned as to how to use these compounds as concerned as to how to use these compounds as ligands to prepare metal complexes. In additionligands to prepare metal complexes. In addition he may also extend the work on to analytical aspects. he may also extend the work on to analytical aspects.

• No researcher starts his work on his own. He will seek No researcher starts his work on his own. He will seek the help of his guide who has rich experience in the the help of his guide who has rich experience in the respective field, and referencing work will be guided respective field, and referencing work will be guided properly as his research supervisor will be familiar properly as his research supervisor will be familiar with the type of work that is going on in other places. with the type of work that is going on in other places. Thus any beginner need not worry as to how to start Thus any beginner need not worry as to how to start on a clear state since some infrastructure material on a clear state since some infrastructure material will be available to him to inspire him furtherwill be available to him to inspire him further. .

• Any researcher must try to work on a socially Any researcher must try to work on a socially relevant problem. His findings should has direct relevant problem. His findings should has direct bearing on the usefulness to the society. An applied bearing on the usefulness to the society. An applied problem arises out of fundamental work. Therefore problem arises out of fundamental work. Therefore fundamental research must be given equal fundamental research must be given equal importance. importance.

• Let us view at some research problems. If we take Let us view at some research problems. If we take the synthesis of the synthesis of polyesterspolyesters the reactants required the reactants required are are ethyleneglycolethyleneglycol and and terephthalic acid. We can get terephthalic acid. We can get many research problems on this. many research problems on this.

• One should try to get fibers out of substituted One should try to get fibers out of substituted terephthalic acid and modified glycols. The point terephthalic acid and modified glycols. The point that should be borne in mind is that the polymer that that should be borne in mind is that the polymer that we prepare must have good crystallinity. we prepare must have good crystallinity.

• Similarly for medicinally important Similarly for medicinally important compounds, structure activity relationship (SAR) can compounds, structure activity relationship (SAR) can be studied for modern drugs since SAR has been be studied for modern drugs since SAR has been investigated for many known compounds like investigated for many known compounds like chloramphenicol etc. For such type of work a good chloramphenicol etc. For such type of work a good synthetic lab is required synthetic lab is required

• There are a lot of openings for There are a lot of openings for kinetic studykinetic study. If we . If we take take oxidation of isopropanoloxidation of isopropanol, a good literature , a good literature survey is required to find out the various oxidants survey is required to find out the various oxidants used like used like NBS,NBS, CAT, PDS, PMSCAT, PDS, PMS etc. Many other etc. Many other oxidants are available and most of them are oxidants are available and most of them are mentioned in leading text books on organic mentioned in leading text books on organic chemistry – Reaction Mechanism like the one by chemistry – Reaction Mechanism like the one by Jerry March. Propronalol is a good Jerry March. Propronalol is a good antihypertensive drug. We have studied the antihypertensive drug. We have studied the kinetics of oxidation of this drug, in our kinetics of oxidation of this drug, in our laboratory. laboratory. For such drugs pharmacokinetics can For such drugs pharmacokinetics can also be done which is a laborious but potentially also be done which is a laborious but potentially a good work. Pharmacology by Goodmann and a good work. Pharmacology by Goodmann and Gilmann gives a chapter on this type of work. Gilmann gives a chapter on this type of work.

• A student may also be encouraged to do his project in A student may also be encouraged to do his project in industriesindustries. Where he will come across challenging . Where he will come across challenging problems, but solution cannot be arrived at short duration. problems, but solution cannot be arrived at short duration. Boiler industry faces a lot of scale problems. Of course this Boiler industry faces a lot of scale problems. Of course this cannot be solved completely but can be minimized. cannot be solved completely but can be minimized. Any Any industry has a R and D division. If the students are industry has a R and D division. If the students are permitted to work there, it will be a challenging task for the permitted to work there, it will be a challenging task for the student. He will be exposed to various equipments. student. He will be exposed to various equipments.

• Another challenging area of research is Natural Another challenging area of research is Natural Products. Terpenoids, steroids, plant acids, flavonoids, Products. Terpenoids, steroids, plant acids, flavonoids, coumarins and xanthones are extracted from plants. Some coumarins and xanthones are extracted from plants. Some terpenoids are used in perfumery. Some steroids and terpenoids are used in perfumery. Some steroids and flavanoids have medicinal activity. flavanoids have medicinal activity.

• The people in rural areas, use herbs as medicines which The people in rural areas, use herbs as medicines which do not generally have side effects. The present day trend do not generally have side effects. The present day trend is to use more herbal drugsis to use more herbal drugs. A researcher in this area . A researcher in this area should go to nearby villages and find out the herbs that should go to nearby villages and find out the herbs that they use to cure various illnesses. they use to cure various illnesses. Tamil University has a Tamil University has a good collection of literature regarding medicinally useful good collection of literature regarding medicinally useful plants. The researcher can try to isolate the active plants. The researcher can try to isolate the active principles from these plants and study their activity on principles from these plants and study their activity on animals and afterwards subject them to clinical trials. Like animals and afterwards subject them to clinical trials. Like this rutin has come to market as antiinflammatory drug this rutin has come to market as antiinflammatory drug etc. This is a potent area of research. But this field etc. This is a potent area of research. But this field requires the help from Pharmacologists. requires the help from Pharmacologists.

• Now the PG students have another facility which was not Now the PG students have another facility which was not available before. They can take up UGC-CSIR examination available before. They can take up UGC-CSIR examination for JRF / NET and if successful they can choose their for JRF / NET and if successful they can choose their research center and guide also. They can meet various research center and guide also. They can meet various guides and know about the nature of research problems guides and know about the nature of research problems and select whichever they like. and select whichever they like.

Some useful Research / Project Some useful Research / Project areaarea• 1.Voltammetric investigation of p-chlorophenol 1.Voltammetric investigation of p-chlorophenol

and p-nitrophenol on graphite electrode- influence and p-nitrophenol on graphite electrode- influence of surfactantsof surfactants..

• Electrochemical oxidation of PCP and PNP studied Electrochemical oxidation of PCP and PNP studied by C.V. Oxidation and polymerization processes by C.V. Oxidation and polymerization processes were studied both in neutral (NaCl ) and alkaline were studied both in neutral (NaCl ) and alkaline (NaOH) medium. CECRI, Karaikudi.(NaOH) medium. CECRI, Karaikudi.

• 2. ” Current trends in Biomedical implant 2. ” Current trends in Biomedical implant corrosion.” 316 L stainless steelcorrosion.” 316 L stainless steel

Ti and its alloys, Co and Cr alloys. To improve the Ti and its alloys, Co and Cr alloys. To improve the material. Surface modifications like laser material. Surface modifications like laser melting , nitriding , ion implantation, bio-ceramic melting , nitriding , ion implantation, bio-ceramic coatings with Calcium phosphate, Titanium coatings with Calcium phosphate, Titanium dibromide etc.dibromide etc.

• 3. Battery and Fuel Cells – High Energy 3. Battery and Fuel Cells – High Energy Batteries- Mathur, Trichy-622515.Batteries- Mathur, Trichy-622515.

• 4. Corrosion resistance of Ni plated Carbon 4. Corrosion resistance of Ni plated Carbon SteelSteel..

• 5. Electrochemical reduction of p-5. Electrochemical reduction of p-aminoazobenzene using glassy carbon aminoazobenzene using glassy carbon electrode in acid mediumelectrode in acid medium..

• 6.Synthesis of ZnO nano thin films: used for 6.Synthesis of ZnO nano thin films: used for optical properties- sensors.optical properties- sensors.

• 7. Synthesis and characterization of nano-sized 7. Synthesis and characterization of nano-sized Magnesium Aluminate powder- Microwave assisted Magnesium Aluminate powder- Microwave assisted co-precipitation method. ( use –optical, magnetic, co-precipitation method. ( use –optical, magnetic, electrical, electronic and structural-ceramic electrical, electronic and structural-ceramic materials) .materials) .

• 8. Synthesis and ion change properties of 2-methyl 8. Synthesis and ion change properties of 2-methyl phenol-thiourea-paraformaldehyde resin.phenol-thiourea-paraformaldehyde resin.

• 9. The effect of Acalypha Indica extract as 9. The effect of Acalypha Indica extract as corrosion inhibitor on the mild steel in 1 M H2SO4. corrosion inhibitor on the mild steel in 1 M H2SO4.

• 10. Aniline as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 10. Aniline as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic mediaacidic media

11. Removal of Cd (II) from aqueous

• 11. Removal of Cd (II) from aqueous 11. Removal of Cd (II) from aqueous solution using activated carbon derived solution using activated carbon derived from Palmyra palm fruit seed.(activated from Palmyra palm fruit seed.(activated carbon mixed with cement kiln dust or fly carbon mixed with cement kiln dust or fly ash etc.)ash etc.)

• 12. Removal of pollutants from Effluents: 12. Removal of pollutants from Effluents: Lime treatment, coagulation, adsorption Lime treatment, coagulation, adsorption using activated carbon and polymeric using activated carbon and polymeric adsorbent, UV irradiation, fungus, adsorbent, UV irradiation, fungus, electrochemical methods-electro electrochemical methods-electro coagulation, flocculation etc.coagulation, flocculation etc.

• 13. Studies on the Extraction and 13. Studies on the Extraction and Application of Eco-friendly Natural dyes.Application of Eco-friendly Natural dyes.

Henna, flowers, leaves, barks, fruits, Henna, flowers, leaves, barks, fruits, seed, root etc.seed, root etc.

• 14. Dyeability of enzyme treated polyester 14. Dyeability of enzyme treated polyester fabrics.fabrics.

• 15. Analysis of soil samples.15. Analysis of soil samples.• 16. Fruit analysis16. Fruit analysis• 17. Investigation of corrosion and rusting 17. Investigation of corrosion and rusting

on different brands of blades.on different brands of blades.• 18. Study of Adulteration of food materials18. Study of Adulteration of food materials..• 19. Preparation of rayon threads from 19. Preparation of rayon threads from

waste paper and cellulose material.waste paper and cellulose material.• 20. Determination of protein content in 20. Determination of protein content in

common pulses.common pulses.• 21. A Comparative study of commercial 21. A Comparative study of commercial

antacids.antacids.• 22. A study on the assay of paracetamol 22. A study on the assay of paracetamol

tablets.tablets.

Tips for your FutureTips for your Future Higher studiesHigher studies::

• B.EdB.Ed.,., Regular and Correspondence Regular and Correspondence• M.PhilM.Phil.,Regular.,Regular

• Ph.D.,Ph.D.,• Write Write JRF/NETJRF/NET exam conducted by exam conducted by UGC-CSIRUGC-CSIR, twice in a year, twice in a year..• JRF Rs.JRF Rs.1200012000/pm stipend and RS./pm stipend and RS.2500025000/ contingent per year./ contingent per year.• SRF Rs.SRF Rs.1500015000/pm stipend and RS./pm stipend and RS.25000/25000/ contingent per year. contingent per year.

• Integrated Integrated Ph.D.,Ph.D., in in IISCIISC, Bangalore. Separate entrance exam., Bangalore. Separate entrance exam.

• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Scientific and Advanced Research, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Scientific and Advanced Research, Bangalore.Bangalore.

• UICTUICT, Mumbai, Mumbai

• TIFRTIFR- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

• Seven Seven IIT’sIIT’s in India- Chennai, Mumbai, Newdelhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Guwahati, in India- Chennai, Mumbai, Newdelhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Guwahati, Roorkee.Roorkee.

• RRLRRL –Regional Research Labs –Regional Research Labs

• IICTIICT – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad.

• CLRICLRI – Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai. – Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai.

• CECRI CECRI –Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi.–Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi.

• CFTRICFTRI – Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. – Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore.

• NCLNCL – National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. – National Chemical Laboratory, Pune.

• CDRI CDRI – Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow.– Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow.

• IACS IACS – Indian Association for Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkata – Indian Association for Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkata

• All All CSIRCSIR Labs Labs

• IGCARIGCAR – Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic – Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.Research, Kalpakkam.

• ICARICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research, – Indian Council of Agricultural Research, NewdelhiNewdelhi..

• ICMRICMR – Indian Council of Medical Research, – Indian Council of Medical Research, Newdelhi.Newdelhi.

• FRIFRI – Forest Research Institute, Dehradun – Forest Research Institute, Dehradun• CIPETCIPET – Central Institute of Plastic Eng. and – Central Institute of Plastic Eng. and

Technology, Guindy, ChennaiTechnology, Guindy, Chennai• All Central UniversitiesAll Central Universities• All State Universities including Deemed All State Universities including Deemed

Universities.Universities.• All Affilliated College in India All Affilliated College in India

Competitive Competitive ExaminationsExaminations• SLET - SLET - Examinations Examinations• TOEFLTOEFL – Test of English as Foreign – Test of English as Foreign

LanguageLanguage• GREGRE – Graduate Record Examination – Graduate Record Examination• GATEGATE – Graduate Aptitude Test in – Graduate Aptitude Test in

EngineeringEngineering• UPSCUPSC – – IAS, IPS, IFS, IESIAS, IPS, IFS, IES etc etc• TNPSC – TNPSC – Tamilnadu Public Service Tamilnadu Public Service

Commission, Group I and IICommission, Group I and II• SSCSSC – Staff Selection Commission Exam. – – Staff Selection Commission Exam. –

Govt. of IndiaGovt. of India..• RRBRRB – Railway Recruitment Board. – Railway Recruitment Board.• LICLIC – Life Insurance Corporation of India – Life Insurance Corporation of India..• BSRBBSRB - Banking Service Recruitment Board. - Banking Service Recruitment Board.• Income Tax Inspectors – ExaminationsIncome Tax Inspectors – Examinations

Studying OverseasStudying Overseas

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Abbreviations for some chemical Abbreviations for some chemical journals are given belowjournals are given below

• Int. J. Chem. KinetInt. J. Chem. Kinet -- International Journal of Chemical International Journal of Chemical KineticsKinetics

• J. Am. Chem. Soc.J. Am. Chem. Soc. -- Journal of American Chemical SocietyJournal of American Chemical Society• J. org. chem.J. org. chem. -- Journal of Organic ChemistryJournal of Organic Chemistry• Indian J. Chem. Sec. BIndian J. Chem. Sec. B -- Indian Journal of Chemistry Section - BIndian Journal of Chemistry Section - B• Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn.Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. -- Bulletin of Chemical Society of JapanBulletin of Chemical Society of Japan• Tet. LetterTet. Letter -- Tetrahedron LettersTetrahedron Letters• J. Mol. Struct.J. Mol. Struct. -- Journal of Molecular StructureJournal of Molecular Structure• J. Phys. Chem. AJ. Phys. Chem. A -- Journal of Physical chemistry - AJournal of Physical chemistry - A• Synth. Commn.Synth. Commn. -- Synthetic CommunicationsSynthetic Communications• J. Magn. Reson.J. Magn. Reson. -- Journal of Magnetic ResonanceJournal of Magnetic Resonance• Some examples for giving the information about published papers Some examples for giving the information about published papers

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