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.