Maths Course admission 2025: Registration, Dates, Exams

Updated on Mar 4, 2025 10:21 IST

Mathematics admission 2025 will be based on both merit and entrance procedures. The eligibility criteria is to pass class 12 in the Science stream with PCM as core subjects with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognized board. Mathematics admission is generally based on merit scores. 

Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Jadavpur University, VIT Vellore, IISc Bangalore etc. are some of the top Mathematics colleges in India. Some popular Mathematics entrance exams include CUET, CPGET, CUET-PG, AP PGCET, IIT JAM, GATE, UGC NET etc.

 

Mathematics Admission 2025

  1. Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the UG and PG courses in your chosen college.
  2. Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
  3. Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
  4. Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
  5. Check out the official websites for your score.
  6. Attend counseling sessions if shortlisted.
  7. Pay the fees and get your documents verified before you start with your classes.

 

Mathematics Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Mathematics courses may differ depending on the course level as well as the individual colleges' requirements. However, some basic requirements every candidate has to fulfil are:

Course Levels

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate/UG Diploma

  • Pass Class 12 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects,
  • With a minimum of 50-60% aggregate score from a recognised board.

Postgraduate/PG Diploma

  • A bachelor's degree in BSc Mathematics or any relevant discipline,
  • With a minimum of 50-60% aggregate score from a recognised university.

Doctorate

  • A master's degree in MSc Mathematics or any relevant discipline,
  • With a minimum of 50-60% aggregate score from a UGC-approved university.
  • There is no age limit prescribed as such. 
  • 5% relaxation is granted for reserved classes such as SC/ST/OBC etc. (may vary).

 

Mathematics Entrance Exams

While admission to mathematics courses are based on a merit scoring system, various colleges also consider some national level entrance exam cutoff scores which the candidates need to clear in order to enrol into their desired universities. 

Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

CUET 2025

CUET Exam Date 2025

JEE MAIN 2025

JEE MAIN Exam Date 2025

CPGET 2025

CPGET Exam Date 2025

CUET PG 2025

CUET PG Exam Date 2025

IIT JAM 2025

IIT JAM Exam Date 2025

AP PGCET 2025

AP PGCET Exam Date 2025

 

Syllabus for the entrance exams:

Entrance Exams

Exam Syllabus

CUET

CUET syllabus is divided into 2 sections: Language & Domain Specific. Language includes reading comprehension, verbal ability, rearranging the parts, vocabulary, etc. Whereas, Domain Specific include subject-specific topics.

CUET-PG

CUET syllabus is-PG divided into 2 sections: Language & Domain Specific. Language includes reading comprehension, verbal ability, rearranging the parts, vocabulary, etc. Whereas, Domain Specific include subject-specific topics.

JEE Main

Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Rotational Motion, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillation and Waves, etc.

IIT JAM

Structure and Properties of Atoms, Bonding in molecules, Chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium, Physical and chemical properties of compounds, Chemistry of organic compounds, and Instrumental techniques - Spectroscopy.

 

Best Mathematics Colleges in India

There are more than 5000 mathematics colleges in India. Out of these, around 1258 colleges are government bodies and approx 2097 colleges are private entities. Interested candidates can refer to the table below for further information:

Best Government Colleges for Mathematics Courses

Check the table below for more details:

Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Banaras Hindu University Admission

INR 2,400 - 17,050

Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

INR 15,600 - 46,580

Delhi University Admission

INR 480 - 11,130

PSGCAS Coimbatore Admission

INR 24,000 - 2.7 Lakh

IISc Bangalore Admission

INR 40,000 - 48,000

University of Hyderabad Admission

INR 14,240 - 37,250

Calcutta University Admission

INR 12,000

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Admission

INR 10,560

Kerala University Admission

INR 3,360

Source: Multiple external official/counseling sites, hence the info may vary.

Mathematics Courses: Best Private Colleges 

Candidates can check other popular private colleges that offer Mathematics courses in the table given below:

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Amity University, Noida

INR 2.14 - 5.52 Lakh

BITS Pilani

INR 20.76 Lakh

Chandigarh University

INR 75,000 - INR 4.2 Lakh

KL University

INR 1.55 Lakh

Manipal University

INR 1.46 Lakh

SASTRA University

INR 2 Lakh

SOA University

INR 2 Lakh

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

INR 2.20 Lakh

Thapar University

INR 1.26 Lakh

VIT Vellore

INR 1 - 3.75 Lakh

Source: Multiple external official/counseling sites, hence the info may vary.

 

Colleges Accepting Different Exam Scores

Colleges accepting CUET Scores

Colleges accepting CUET-PG Scores

Colleges accepting JEE MAIN Scores

Colleges accepting IIT JAM Scores

Colleges accepting AP PGCET scores

Colleges accepting CBSE 12th scores

Relevant Links for Mathematics Courses:

Top Delhi University Colleges: NIRF Ranks, Score

Mathematics Admission 2025: Placements from the Best Colleges

There are various Mathematics colleges in India which offer good placement opportunities to the candidates accompanied by proper guidance and mentorship. Interested Candidates can refer to the table below to see the placement records for Mathematics courses in various popular colleges of India:

Top Colleges for Placement 

Average Salary Offered

Bijni College Placement

INR 47.04 LPA

Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall  Kanoi College Placement

INR 38.02 LPA

Bharathi College Placement

INR 30 LPA

Government Arts and Science College, Kovilpatti Placement

INR 26.6 LPA

IIT Kharagpur Placement

INR 12.5 - 24 LPA

Government PG College, Ramnagar Placement

INR 23.5 LPA

IIT Hyderabad Placement

INR 14 - 21 LPA

IISER Bhopal Placement

INR 19 LPA

IIIT Delhi Placement

INR 18.5 LPA

BITS Pilani

INR 18 LPA

 

FAQs on Mathematics course

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to get admission for B.Sc mathematics?

Hi, Candidate must have passed 10+2 with the PCM subjects

Q: Can I pursue a Mathematics course without the Science stream in Class 12?

Yes, you can go for a BA or a BCom in maths course.

Q: When should I register for CUET 2025?

A: NTA commenced the CUET registrations 2025 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can now fill the online CUET application form online on official website. Candidates will be able to enter the personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for the exam. Candidates must pay the CUET application fee to complete the registration process.

Q: Are there any free online Mathematics courses?

Here are some reputable platforms where candidates can find free Mathematics courses:

Essential Mathematics for Machine Learning by NPTEL

Mathematics for Computer Science

Discrete Mathematics

Q: What is the average Mathematics course fee in India?

Mathematics course average fee ranges between INR 18,000 and goes up to INR 38.96 Lakh

Q: Which is the best college in India for doing BSc in Mathematics?

BHU, JMI,  DU, etc are some of the best college in India for doing BSc in Mathematics.

Q: What are the various colleges that offer good placements for Mathematics graduates in India?

A: Here are some of the top Mathematics college options offering great placements opportunities in India:

Mathematics Colleges Tuition Fee
Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College INR 38.2 LPA
Bharathi College INR 30 LPA
IISc Bangalore INR 28 LPA
Government Arts and Science College, Kovilpatti INR 26.6 LPA
IIT Kanpur INR 16.86 - 23 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.

Q: Can students of Mathematics courses do CA?

A: You can pursue a career in Chartered Accountancy (CA). While a background in Accounting or Finance may be beneficial, it is not mandatory for admission to a CA program. CA programs usually require a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university, along with completion of specific accounting and taxation courses.

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