Introduction

Masters of Science in Mathematics popularly known as M.Sc. Mathematics is a postgraduate programme of two years and sub divided into four semesters. The main objective of this course is to give first-hand knowledge in advanced applied mathematics and forefront research experience.

The basic eligibility that colleges ask for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with mathematics as a main subject, from any recognized university or board.

The tuition fee for government college ranges from 30,000 INR to 50,000 INR while in private colleges fees range is 1 lakh to 4 lakh.

Students in this field can get work in government sector, financial sector in private firms and Universities. Work profile can be of Actuarial professional, Teacher, Database Manager, and External Auditor. Average starting salary after doing this course can be around 4-5 lakh per annum and can go up after gaining some experience.

What Is The Course About?

Masters of Science in Mathematics makes sure to provide advanced research skills and provide in depth knowledge of reasoning and problem solving skills. It incorporates 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.

Who Should Opt For M.Sc. In Mathematics?

People who dig mathematics and wants to make a career out of it should pursue this course. If one has an analytical ability and can carry out complex activities with an applicative approach, can go for this course.  

Masters of Science in Mathematics teaches applications of mathematical principles, so that students can adapt to collecting big data and analyse them using different tools and methods. It teaches presentation skills and can pursue financial mathematics to get on top levels of their careers.

Duration

The duration of the entire course is 2 years distributed as four semesters of 6 months each in institutes like Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon, Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Budh Nagar, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajauri, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna.

In Distance Mode of Education, the duration is minimum of 2 years and maximum of 4 years. Some of the universities that offer this program in distance learning mode are Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, NIMS University, Jaipur, Uttarakhand Open University, Nainital.

Academic Options after M.Sc. Mathematics

One can go for higher studies if they want to go in the research field by doing M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Mathematics. There are 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.

Top Institutes

A mathematics student has the luxury to choose from more than 1500 science colleges that offers M.Sc. degree. Some of the top colleges that offer M.Sc. in Mathematics are:

Name of the Institute	City
Chennai Mathematical Institute	Chennai
Indian Statistical Institute	Delhi
National Institute of Science Educational Research	Bhubaneswar
Institute of Mathematics and Applications	Bhubaneswar
St Stephen's College	New Delhi
Loyola College	New Delhi
Christ University	Bangalore
Madras Christian College	Chennai
Fergusson College	Pune

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 years Full-time M.Sc Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

• Candidate should have done B.A.(Hons.)/ B.Sc.. (Hons.) in Mathematics with at least 50% marks.
• B.A./B.Sc. with at least 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as one of the subjects in each Semester/ Year of B.A./ B.Sc. degree.