Chennai Mathematical Institute is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the mathematical sciences. Founded in 1989 as part of the SPIC Science Foundation, it has been an autonomous institute since 1996.
The research groups in Mathematics and Computer Science at CMI are among the best known in the country. The Institute has nurtured an impressive collection of PhD students.
Applications for August, 2013 are open.
The research groups in Mathematics and Computer Science at CMI are among the best known in the country. The Institute has nurtured an impressive collection of PhD students.
Applications for August, 2013 are open.
Academic programmes offered at CMI
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3 year course).
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics (3 year course).
M.Sc. in Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Physics.
Note: There is a common entrance examination for both the B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes. You need not select your course at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.
Eligibility for Admission
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Computer Science: 12th standard or equivalent.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Physics: 12th standard or equivalent.
M.Sc. in Mathematics: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a strong background in mathematics.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a background in mathematics/statistics/computer science.
M.Sc. in Computer Science: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a strong background in computer science.
Ph.D. in Mathematics: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Math)/M.Sc.(Math).
Ph.D. in Computer Science: B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc.(C.S.)/M.C.A.
Ph.D. in Physics: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Physics)/M.Sc.(Physics).
How to Apply
When admissions are open, you may apply online or request a printed application form, either by post or in person.
For all the programmes, applicants will have to take an entrance examination. The entrance examinations for 2017 will take place on Thursday, 18 May, 2017. The entrance examination for 2017 will be conducted at centres in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Shillong, Silchar, Srinagar and Trivandrum.
Selection for all Ph.D. programmes will involve an interview at Chennai. For all other programmes, interviews will be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee—the Committee may call shortlisted candidates for an interview depending on their prior academic record.
All students receive handsome scholarships that meet all expenses. B.Sc. (Hons.) students receive a scholarship of Rs. 4000 per month, M.Sc. students receive a scholarship of Rs. 6000 per month and Ph.D. scholarships start at Rs. 25000 per month. Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) also receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000, made possible through generous private donations.
For more information, please write to admissions@cmi.ac.in.
When admissions are open, you may apply online or request a printed application form, either by post or in person.
For all the programmes, applicants will have to take an entrance examination. The entrance examinations for 2017 will take place on Thursday, 18 May, 2017. The entrance examination for 2017 will be conducted at centres in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Shillong, Silchar, Srinagar and Trivandrum.
Selection for all Ph.D. programmes will involve an interview at Chennai. For all other programmes, interviews will be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee—the Committee may call shortlisted candidates for an interview depending on their prior academic record.
All students receive handsome scholarships that meet all expenses. B.Sc. (Hons.) students receive a scholarship of Rs. 4000 per month, M.Sc. students receive a scholarship of Rs. 6000 per month and Ph.D. scholarships start at Rs. 25000 per month. Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) also receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000, made possible through generous private donations.
For more information, please write to admissions@cmi.ac.in.
Applying to multiple programmes
You may apply to multiple programmes.
If you are applying to more than one programme, you need to send only a single DD for Rs. 600/-, whether you apply online or request a form by post.
If you apply online, there is a single form to apply for all undergraduate (BSc) programmes and another form to apply for all postgraduate (MSc/PhD) programmes.
If you request a printed form by post or in person, you may have to fill out more than one application form, depending on the combination of programmes you apply for.
There is a common entrance examination for the MSc and PhD programmes in Mathematics. Similarly, there is a common entrance examination for the MSc and PhD programmes in Computer Science.
The entrance examination for MSc/PhD in Mathematics is at the same time as the examinations for MSc in Applications of Mathematics and MSc/PhD in Computer Science. You may apply for multiple programmes amongst these.
The entrance exam you have to write depends on which combination of courses you apply for:
If you apply for MSc/PhD in Mathematics in combination with any other course, you must write the exam for MSc/PhD in Mathematics.
If you do not apply for MSc/PhD in Mathematics but you apply for MSc in Applications of Mathematics in combination with MSc/PhD in Computer Science, you must write the exam for MSc in Applications of Mathematics.
Based on your performance in the exam you write, you will be called for an interview to finalise your admission in the other courses that you apply for.
Scholarships
All students receive handsome scholarships that meet all expenses. B.Sc. (Hons.) students receive a scholarship of Rs. 4000 per month, M.Sc. students receive a scholarship of Rs. 5000 per month and Ph.D. scholarships start at Rs. 16000 per month. Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) also receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000, made possible through generous private donations.
Admissions for August, 2017
Applications for August, 2017 have closed on April 08, 2017.
Results of the Entrance Examination will be announced by Tuesday, 20th June 2017.
Interview Dates:
PhD Mathematics: 12th-14th June 2017.
MSc Mathematics: 15th,16th June 2017.
Admissions for August, 2017
Applications for August, 2017 have closed on April 08, 2017.
Results of the Entrance Examination will be announced by Tuesday, 20th June 2017.
Interview Dates:
PhD Mathematics: 12th-14th June 2017.
MSc Mathematics: 15th,16th June 2017.
