CMI Entrance Exam PhD Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Q: On what parameters Section B will be evaluated in CMI Entrance Exam?

Candidates preparing for CMI Entrance Exam 2025, must be aware that in order to get admissions in the Chennai Matgematical Institute one need to score good in the Section A of CMI Entrance Examination. The Section A is considered to be quligying based as one need to score atleast 24 marks in the Section A of the CMI Entarnce Examination 2025. Section A will have 10 MCQ questions of 40 marks. In order to get their Section B evaluated in the CMI Entrance Exam, candidates need to score a minimum of 24 marks in the Section A.

Q: What is the duration for Section B in CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 will be conducted for admsisions to the BSc, MSc and Integrated PhD progarmmes in Mathematics, Data Science and Computer Science courses. In the CMI Entrance Exam 2025 candidates aptitutde and domain knowledge will be evaluated in the form MCQ and Subjective type questions. Section B of CMI entarnce exam 2025 will have subjection type of questions where candidates need to answer the questions with all the logical reasoning. Candidates are exempted to have 2 hours of duration to answer the Section B.

Q: What is the marking scheme for Part A in CMI Entrance Exam?

The CMI Entrance Exam 2025 marking scheme for part A is as follows: In section A there will be 10 questions asked by the examination conducting body. The questions will be asked in the MCQ format. Four marks will be alloted for every correct answer and 1 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the tset takers in the examination.

Q: What is the format for Section B in CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

For all the courses available at Chennai Mathematical Institute, before appearing in the examination candidates need to check the below mentioned exam pattern for Section B: In section B, there will be 6 questions asked by the exam conducting body. The questions will be in the subjective format. Candidates need to exaplain the answers with the logical reasoning. The toatl marks awarded for the 6 questions will be 80 marks.

Q: How many times CMI entrance exam is held in a year?

As per the previous year trends the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) typically conducts its entrance exam once a year. The entrance exam for various programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses, was usually held annually. However, please keep in mind that CMI's admission policies and examination schedules may change over time, so it's essential to check the official CMI website or contact the institute directly to verify the most up-to-date information regarding the frequency of the entrance exams for the specific programme you are interested in. They will provide you with the current schedule and any changes that may have occurred since my last update.

Q: What is the objective of CMI Entrance Exam?

CMI, or the Chennai Mathematical Institute, conducts entrance exams for various academic programs. The specific objective of the CMI entrance exam may vary depending on the programme for which it is being conducted. However, in general, the primary objective of CMI entrance exams is to select candidates who have the aptitude and potential to excel in mathematics and related fields. Here are some common objectives of CMI entrance exams: 1. Identify Meritorious Students: CMI entrance exams aim to identify and select students with a strong mathematical aptitude and academic potential. These exams are designed to pick candidates who are well-prepared for rigorous mathematical and scientific study. 2. Admission to Academic Programs: CMI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in mathematics, computer science, and other related areas. The entrance exams are conducted to admit students into these programs, and the objective is to admit those who have the skills and interest required to succeed in these fields. 3. Promote Mathematical Excellence: CMI has a reputation for promoting mathematical excellence and research. The entrance exams help in identifying and nurturing talented individuals who can contribute to the advancement of mathematics and related disciplines. 4. Create a Competitive Environment: By conducting entrance exams, CMI creates a competitive environment where students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence. This competition helps in maintaining high standards of education. In summary, the objective of CMI entrance exams is to select candidates who have the potential to excel in mathematics and related fields, ensuring the continued academic excellence of the institution and promoting mathematical research and education. The specific objectives may vary depending on the level of the programme (undergraduate, postgraduate, or research) and the particular requirements of each program.

Q: When will CMI entrance exam 2025 notification releasing?

Chennai Mathematical Institute released the CMI Entrance exam notification for the academic session 2025-2026 on January 26, 2025. Candidates who wish to get admission in the BSc, MSc degree programmes offered by the Chennai Mathematical Institute can now fill out the applictaion form by April 15, 2025. The announcement on the official website contains all important information about the exam, including the eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, exam dates, and application process. The examination will be conducted for eight degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) programmes. Candidates are advised to keep checking the CMI website regularly for the latest updates on the CMI Entrance Exam 2025.

Q: What are the academic programmes offered by Chennai Mathematical Institute?

Admission through the CMI Entrance Exam will be made to the following programmes in 2024–25. BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics MSc in Mathematics. MSc in Computer Science. MSc in Data Science. PhD in Mathematics. PhD in Computer Science. PhD in Physics (For PhD in Physics, candidates should write the Joint Entrance Screening Test)

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the courses offered through CMI Entrance Exam?

Below are the eligibility criteria for the courses offered by CMI Entrance Exam: BSc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Computer Science: 12th standard or equivalent. BSc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Physics: 12th standard or equivalent. MSc. in Mathematics: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a strong background in mathematics. MSc. in Computer Science: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a strong background in computer science. MSc. in Data Science: Undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech, …) with a background in mathematics/statistics/computer science. PhD. in Mathematics: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Math)/M.Sc. (Math). PhD. in Computer Science: B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc. (C.S.)/M.C.A. PhD. in Physics: M.Sc. (Physics).

Q: What are the shift timings of CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 for the academic cycle 2025-2026 will be held in the third week of May 2025, tentatively. As the exam notictaion and schedule is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority, candidates can expect the CMI Entrance Exam 2025 shift timings to be remained same as of previous year. Courses Exam Timings BSc/ MSc Data Science 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm MSc/ PhD Mathematics 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm MSc/ PhD Computer Science 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

PhD MSc BSc

Updated on Mar 7, 2025 15:06 IST

By Madiha Jawed

The Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) shared the exam pattern of the CMI entrance exam 2025 for undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in the information brochure after the release of the online application form. The CMI entrance exam 2025 will be held in a pen-and-paper-based test mode on May 24, 2025.

In the examination, for all the courses offered, Part A consists of objective questions that have to be answered directly on the computer. An answer booklet will be provided to write your answers on paper for the remaining parts mentioned in the CMI Entrance Exam Syllabus 2025.

Candidates appearing for the CMI entrance exam must check the exam pattern details, including type of questions, sectional weightage, subjects, marking scheme and other details. The exam pattern of the CMI entrance exam 2025 is indefinite and varies for each subject. Candidates could check the CMI exam pattern 2025 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this Shiksha Page.

NOTE: Students with exceptionally good performance in the National Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics are exempted from writing the BSc entrance examination.

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CMI Entrance Exam 2025 Pattern Highlights
CMI Entrance Exam 2025 UG Pattern
CMI Entrance Exam 2025 UG Sectional Weightage
CMI Entrance Exam 2025 PG Pattern

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 Pattern Highlights

The key features of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be as under:

Features	Details
Exam mode	Pen-paper based test mode
Test duration	Three hours
Exam medium	English only
Type of questions	Objective as well as subjective questions
Total questions	16 questions for UG 17 questions for MSc/ PhD Computer Science 20 questions for MSc/ PhD Mathematics 36 questions for MSc Data Science
Total marks	For UG total marks is 100 marks For PG it ranges from 90 to 100 marks

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the courses offered through CMI Entrance Exam?

Q: What are the shift timings of CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

Q: What academic programmes are offered through CMI Entrance Exam?

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 UG Pattern

The entrance exam for undergraduate courses is based on the topics as under:

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science: The entrance exam will test a candidate's aptitude for Mathematics at the Class 12 level. The exam will have both objective questions and problems drawn mostly from the following topics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus.

From 2013 onwards, the BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science entrance exam pattern changed from previous years.

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics: The entrance exam for this will be the same as BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science. The exam will test a candidate's aptitude for Mathematics at the Class 12 level.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the marking scheme for Part A in CMI Entrance Exam?

Q: What is the format for Section B in CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

Q: How many times CMI entrance exam is held in a year?

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 UG Sectional Weightage

The question paper of all undergraduate courses will carry weightage as under:

Sections	Questions	Marks
Part A	10 questions	40 marks
Part B	6 questions	60 marks
Total	16 questions	100 marks

Commonly asked questions

Q: On what parameters Section B will be evaluated in CMI Entrance Exam?

Q: What is the duration for Section B in CMI Entrance Exam 2025?

CMI Entrance Exam 2025 PG Pattern

The exam pattern of postgraduate courses will be as under:

MSc/PhD Computer Science: The test will feature MCQs (multiple choice questions) and questions that require detailed solutions. The questions will be mostly from the following topics: discrete mathematics, algorithms, basic computer organisation and some programming.

MSc/PhD Mathematics: The exam will test a candidate's aptitude for Mathematics. The paper will comprise MCQs and questions that require detailed solutions. The questions will be asked from topics like algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, calculus.

MSc Applications of Mathematics: The entrance exam will feature both multiple-choice questions and problems requiring detailed solutions.

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