Mathematics

Eligibility Of the Ph.D. (Mathematics)
Eligibility Criteria for admission to PhD Mathematics program is a Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics, preferably an M.Sc. degree in Mathematics or Physical Sciences. B.Tech.candidates can also apply.
How to Get Admission in Ph.D. (Mathematics)
Application Process and Selection Criteria
The application process for most of the institutes start in January every year and the classes begins from August. The best way to get a good college for Ph.D. is to sit in CSIR-NET and UGC-NET exams for some of the colleges GATE is also used as prerequisite. For Ex. ISI Kolkata uses GATE score for admission in its Ph.D Maths program. Some institutes also take admission through NBHM Screening test conducted for Ph.D. Scholarships.
Every Entrance Test is followed by an Interview Round which is most critical phase of the admission process. Almost every institute takes this round in which student is placed in front of Five Members expert panel. Where the real mettle is tested.

Job Opportunities after M.Sc in Mathematics
M.Sc in Mathematics graduates can find lot of opportunities in Research and Development firms, Economic Research firms, Market Research firms and Manufacturing firms. They can look for the job profiles like Quantitative Risk Analyst, Statistician, Treasury Management Specialist and Demographer in these firms. Those who want to work in public sector can find ample opportunities in various government organizations like Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Reputed Software companies offer several career opportunities for these graduates in operation research, software design and programming. Banks and Insurance companies also offer lucrative opportunities for the candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree in Mathematics. They can also work in various government colleges after qualifying SET or NET exam.