M.Sc. Mathematics makes sure to provide advanced research skills and provide in-depth knowledge of reasoning and problem-solving skills to the students. It incorporates the foundation of mathematical thinking and teaches both pure and applied mathematics to the core.Students will be taught core mathematical subjects which includes probability theory, theoretical computer science, algebra, number theory, algebraic geometry, global analysis, dynamical systems, differential equations and many more.
Top Colleges
- The Oxford College of Sciences, Bangalore
- Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Ramjas College, New Delhi
- Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai
- Miranda House, New Delhi
- Hansraj College, New Delhi
- St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
- Hindu College, New Delhi
- St Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
- Christ University, Bangalore
Highlights
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Examination Type | Semester System |
| Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Admission Process | Direct Admission. Some Colleges conduct entrance exams. |
Courses and Eligibility
| Courses | Duration | Eligibility | Entrances |
| BSc | 3 Years | 10+2 with Physics and Math as major subjects | Merit based Admission |
| MSc | 2 Years | Graduation from a recognized university with 50% minimum aggregate score | IITJAM, CUCET, AUCET, DUET, PUET, etc. |
Top Recruiters
- Modern Vidya Niketan
- IIT Delhi
- IIT ISM Dhanbad
- BITS Pilani
- Edudrive Education Services
- SKUAST
- Goodwill Solutions
- ISI Kolkata
- CIPET, etc
Admission Process
Usually, the admission process starts in the month of March/April when the colleges announce the notification and application forms, both online and offline.
Few universities take admission in M.Sc. Mathematics courses through merit basis as well as through entrance tests. Delhi University is one such university which has reserved 50% of its seats for merit basis admissions.
Colleges like Loyola College, Chennai, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi conduct entrance tests for taking admissions into this course. Students selected through entrance test would further have to go through a personal interview before their final selection.
Various Universities provides lateral entry into the course but keep eligibility criterion of having a graduation degree with mathematics as the main subject. One can apply to the universities and show them the documents, pay the fees as required by the college. Some of the institutes providing lateral entry are IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.
Syllabus
| Name of the Subject | Topics Covered |
| Real Analysis | Basic topology, sequences and series, continuity, The Lebesgue Integral, Simple and Step Functions, Lebesgue integral of step functions, Upper Functions, Lebesgue integral of upper functions. |
| Algebra | Permutations and combinations, Sylow theorems, groups of order p square, PQ, polynomial rings, matrix rings |
| Number Theory | Divisibility, Euclidean theorem, Euler’s theorem, Arithmetic functions, roots and indices. |
| Topology | Order of topology, Base for a topology, connected spaces, compact space of the real line, countability axioms, |
| Probability Theory | Nature of data and methods of compilation, representation of data, measures of central tendency, measuring the variability of data, tools of interpreting numerical data, like mean, median, quartiles, standard deviation, skewness and kurtosis and correlation analysis |
| Differential Geometry | Tensors, curves with torsion, envelopes and developable surfaces, involutes, tangent planes and fundamental magnitudes. |
| Linear Programming | Convex Sets, Opened and closed half-spaces, sensitivity analysis, parametric programming, transportation problems. |
| Complex Analysis | Geometric representation of numbers, complex-valued functions, power series, trigonometric functions, Cauchy’s theorem for rectangle, in a disk and its general form. |
| Geometry of Numbers | Lattices, Hermite’s theory on minima of positive definite quadratic forms. |
| Elasticity | Analysis of strain, analysis of stress, Equations of Elasticity, Inverse and semi-inverse methods of solution, General Equations of the plane problems in polar coordinates. |
| Vector Analysis | Scalar and vector point functions, Green’s and Stoke’s theorems, Curi-linear coordinates, the equation of motion and first integral. |
| Field Theory | Fields, theorem of Galois theory, Cyclotomic extensions, Lagrange’s theorem on primitive elements, degree field extensions and all other forms and applications of fields, and solvability of polynomials by radicals |
Skills Required
- Analytical Mind
- Interpreting Data
- Ability to find patterns and draw conclusions
- Designing and conducting observational studies
- Ability to formulate theories and apply them
- Those who enjoy learning and teaching
Top Entrances
- IITJAM
- CUCET
- AUCET
- DUET
- PUET
Career and Job Prospects
| Job Profile | Job Description | Average Annual Salary in INR |
| Mathematics Specialist | Mathematics Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of mathematics assessments and for the facilitation of the school-wide math plan. | 2.5 lakhs |
| Professor | Professor’s job is to teach a particular course, work and help students to improve their knowledge or career skills and also to develop an instructional plan (known as a course outline or syllabus). They also plan lessons and assignments for better assessment of the students. | 8.5 lakhs |
| Quantitative Risk Analyst | Quantitative Risk Analyst uses quantitative methods to help organisations make financial decisions. A quantitative analyst can also work in an insurance company and help to develop pricing models and risk evaluation strategies. | 5.5 lakhs |
| Equity Quantitative Analyst | Equity Quantitative Analyst’s job is to use quantitative methods to help companies make business and financial decisions. Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms and insurance companies all employ quantitative analysts | 10 lakhs |
| Quantitative Developer | A quantitative developer is a person who specializes in the application of mathematical and statistical methods such as numerical or quantitative techniques | 6.5 lakhs |
FAQs
Q: What are the career prospects after MSc Mathematics?
A: After the completion of this course, one can go for higher studies if they want to go in the research field by doing M.Phil./ PhD in Mathematics. There are a no. of science colleges in India that facilitates research programs. Students can choose the college according to the availability of his/her subject in such colleges.
An M.Sc. Mathematics graduate can earn an average salary of INR 6-9 Lakhs per annum at the beginning of the career. The salary figure can go up to INR 20 Lakhs when one gets experienced in the industry.
Q: What are the top colleges for studying MSc Mathematics?
A: Here are the top colleges for studying MSC Mathematics:
- The Oxford College of Sciences, Bangalore
- Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Ramjas College, New Delhi
- Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai
- Miranda House, New Delhi
Refer to the top colleges section for further details.
Q: What are the top entrances for MSc Mathematics?
A: Here are the top entrances for MSc Mathematics:
- IITJAM
- CUCET
- AUCET
- DUET
- PUET
Q: What is the admission process for studying MSc Mathematics?
A: Usually, the admission process starts in the month of March/April when the colleges announce the notification and application forms, both online and offline.
Few universities take admission in M.Sc. Mathematics courses through merit basis as well as through entrance tests. Delhi University is one such university which has reserved 50% of its seats for merit basis admissions.Colleges like Loyola College, Chennai, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi conduct entrance tests for taking admissions into this course. Students selected through entrance test would further have to go through a personal interview before their final selection.
Various Universities provides lateral entry into the course but keep eligibility criterion of having a graduation degree with mathematics as the main subject. One can apply to the universities and show them the documents, pay the fees as required by the college. Some of the institutes providing lateral entry are IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.
Q: What are the skills required for studying MSc Mathematics?
A: Here are the skills required to study MSc Mathematics
- Analytical Mind
- Interpreting Data
- Ability to find patterns and draw conclusions
- Designing and conducting observational studies
- Ability to formulate theories and apply them
- Those who enjoy learning and teaching
Q: Who are the top recruiters for MSc Mathematics?
A: Here are the top recruiters for MSc Mathematics:
- Modern Vidya Niketan
- IIT Delhi
- IIT ISM Dhanbad
- BITS Pilani
- Edudrive Education Services
Refer to the Top Recruiters section for more details.
