Mathematics Exams for Indian Students
Mathematics Exams for Indian Students
School Level
- National Mathematics Talent Contest (NMTC)
- Mathematical Olympiad
- Organized by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the National Olympiad Program.
- Includes stages like Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO), Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), and Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO).
- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
- Board Examinations (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards)
- Important for Classes 10 and 12, with a strong focus on mathematics.
Undergraduate Level
- Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Advanced
- Mathematics is a crucial subject for engineering aspirants.
- Admission to IITs, NITs, and other prestigious engineering colleges.
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Admission Test
- Mathematics-centric entrance for B.Stat and B.Math programs.
- Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) Entrance Exam
- For programs like B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
- Includes mathematics as a subject for admission to undergraduate programs in central universities.
- National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)
- While primarily biology-focused, mathematics is required for certain calculations in physics and chemistry.
Postgraduate Level
- Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM)
- Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics papers for admission to MSc programs in IITs and IISc.
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
- For Mathematics and related fields like Data Science and Applied Mathematics.
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) GS Exam
- Mathematics subject test for postgraduate programs in research.
- NBHM Scholarships
- For postgraduate and research-level mathematics.
Competitive Exams with a Mathematics Component
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Mathematics optional paper for the Civil Services Examination.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam
- Mathematics optional available.
- Banking Exams (IBPS, SBI, RBI)
- Quantitative aptitude section includes mathematics.
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Various exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, and others have a quantitative aptitude section.
- Defence Exams (NDA, CDS)
- Mathematics is an essential paper.
- State Public Service Commission Exams
- Many include mathematics as part of the syllabus.
Research Level
- CSIR-UGC NET for Mathematical Sciences
- For eligibility for lectureship or junior research fellowships in mathematics.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test in Mathematics
- For international studies and research.
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Ph.D. Entrance Exam
- Focus on advanced mathematics and statistics.
- TIFR Ph.D. Entrance Exam
- Specialized in mathematics for doctoral programs.
BSc Mathematics
Four Year Degree Program
B.Sc.(Mathematics)
With
Major: Mathematics
(Faculty of Science and Technology)
Syllabi for
F.Y.B.Sc. (Mathematics)
(For Colleges Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Syllabus
Under National Education Policy (NEP)
To be implemented from Academic Year 2024-2025
Title of the Course: B.Sc.(Mathematics)
Semester -I and II
* The subjects offered to other faculty students under OE vertical are OE-151-CS -P/ OE-152-CS
-T/OE-153-CS-P / OE-154-CS-T. The students of B.Sc. (Mathematics) will opt the subjects
offered by other faculty given in University Basket.
Exit option:
Award of UG Certificate in Major with 44 credits and an additional 4 credits
core as per university guidelines OR Continue with Major and Minor
Continue option: Student will select one subject among the ( subject 2 and subject 3) as
minor and subject 1 will be major subject
In Second Year, the “Subject 1 : Mathematics” will be Major Subject and the Minor
subject will be chosen from “Subject 2 or Subject 3”. Subject 2 and Subject 3 will not be
available as Major Subjects in Second Year and Third Year.