The Applied Chemistry Department was established in 1972 and has infrastructure  for catering to the needs  of different  disciplines of  Engineering and Technology.    

    Situated in  the  chemical  industrial  belt  of Gujarat, it offers a four semester post-graduate course in M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry), and a two semester  PG  Diploma in Corrosion Technology. The department also offers a Ph. D. programme. The department staff is actively engaged in research in the areas such as liquid crystals and liquid crystal polymers,metal-incorporated polymers, pour-point depressants, organic synthesis including natural products chemistry, catalysis, inorganic micro- and meso-porous materials, and waste-water treatment containing dyes/heavy chemicals. The staff of the department has received research grants from DST, AICTE, UGC, CSIR and ONGC. The Department has also instituted two Gold Medals for the students having highest aggregate marks in the four semesters in M. Sc. The department has an outstanding research record as reflected in the number of research papers published and number of PhD. degrees awarded.

    The department has interactions with various surrounding industries such as IPCL, GACL, GSFC, ERDA, GIPL, DACL, ONGC, SUD Chemie Pvt. Ltd., etc. and many students are employed by these and other industries through campus interviews.

    The Department has been recognized for special support under the DST-FIST program of Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi for the duration of 2004-2009.