Career in Focus- August
- mathletics
- Aug 28, 2021
- 5 min read
The second career of this series is ' M.Sc. Mathematics '. After vigorous study and extensive research, we bring to you this month’s career option along with some related information.
What is M.Sc Mathematics?
M.Sc. (Master of Science) Mathematics is a postgraduate course in Mathematics. The main aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge to the students in advanced applied mathematics and prepare them for various research activities. M.Sc. deals with the advanced concepts of Mathematics. It incorporates mathematical thinking in the minds of the students.
Scope after M.Sc Mathematics
The following are some of the job profiles where a postgraduate mathematics candidate would find the appropriate jobs.
Mathematics Professor
Mathematics Specialist
Quantitative Risk Analyst
Quantitative Developer
Mathematician
Data Analyst
Numerical Analyst
Equity Quantitative Analyst
Cryptanalyst
Senior Business Analyst
Training Manager
Operation Manager
Employment Sectors related to M.Sc. Mathematics
Aerospace companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Market research firms
Research and Development Firms
Economic Research Firms
Engineering Firms
Social Research Institutes
M.Sc. Mathematics Eligibility
The eligibility for MSc in Mathematics is similar for most of the Universities here we have mentioned them in detail:
The student must complete his/her graduation from a recognized institute to be eligible for the course. They should also have English and Mathematics as their main subjects in graduation. Some universities like Delhi University require a minimum of 50% marks in graduation to fulfill the eligibility criteria.
There is no minimum age limit required to pursue this course.
In some cases, the students will also have to clear the admission test. They may also be called for a personal interview.
Top M.Sc Mathematics Colleges in India
The following are considered among the best institutions for Mathematics in India:
TIFR (Tata institute of fundamental research)
IMSc(Institute of mathematical sciences)
University of Hyderabad
CMI (Chennai Mathematical Institute)
ISI (Indian Statistical Institute)
IISc (Indian Institute of Sciences)
University of Calcutta
St. Stephen’s College
BITS Pilani
IIT Madras
IIT Roorkee
Karnataka University
IIT Delhi
Madras Institute of Technology
NIT Warangal
NIT Jalandhar
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Arts College Chennai
MNIT Jaipur
ISM Dhanbad
Sri Venkateswara College
M.Sc. Mathematics Entrance Exam
Entrance Examination is required for admission to various popular M.Sc. Mathematics colleges. Different universities conduct their own entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. in Mathematics course. The most common entrance examination is IIT JAM.
National Level Entrance Exams
Indian Institute of Technology and the Central Universities Common Entrance Test conducts national level entrance exams for organizing admission in M.Sc in Mathematics course. The details of these entrance exams are mentioned below: -
IIT JAM
IIT JAM is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology for conducting admission in various UG and PG courses. All the IITs situated in India accept the IIT JAM exam score for admission to the M.Sc mathematics course.
Eligibility Criteria
All the students should complete graduation from any recognized board.
Students must get a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in graduation.
Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects.
Process of Entrance exam
The admission process is conducted online.
Students must register their names with valid email id and phone numbers.
After registration, students should fill the entire application form.
They must upload the necessary documents.
Admit cards will be available online.
Results will also be available online.
Delhi based coaching centers
Actuation
DIPS Academy
Alpha Plus
Vidya Kendra
Preferred Books
Linear Algebra done right- Sheldon Axler
Calculus- M. J. Strauss, G. L. Bradley, and K. J. Smith
Introduction to Real Analysis- R. G. Bartle and D. R. Sherbert
Advanced Engineering Mathematics- Sastri S.S
Differential Calculus- Gorakh Prasad
NEST
National Entrance Screening Test is conducted for pursuing admission in various UG, PG, and research courses. National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, and Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai conduct the NEST Exam.
Eligibility Criteria
All the students should complete graduation from any recognized board.
Students must get a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in graduation.
Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects.
Process of Entrance exam
NEST is conducted online.
Aspiring students have to complete their registration before submission of the application form.
All the columns need to be filled in the application form.
Necessary educational and personal documents need to be uploaded.
Application fees need to be paid via NEFT.
Admit cards will be available on the NEST website.
Results will also be available on the NEST website.
Delhi based coaching centers
Achiever classes
Lit Square
Teachwell
Learning Power
Preferred Books
Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight
Plane Trigonometry by S.L Loney
Integral Calculus by Amit M Agarwal
BITSAT
Birla Institute of Science and Technology every year conducts online entrance examinations for pursuing admission in all UG and PG courses including M.Sc in Mathematics courses. It is a national-level university entrance examination.
Eligibility Criteria
All the students should complete graduation from any recognized board.
Students must get a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in graduation.
Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects.
Process of Entrance exam
The process of applying for the entrance exam is very easy.
BIT accepts only the online mode of the application form.
After completing registration with a valid email id and phone number, students need to fill all the columns in the application form.
Need to upload all the necessary educational and personal documents.
Admit cards will be available 3-4 days before the BITSAT entrance exam.
Once results are declared shortlisted students will be called for counseling.
Delhi based coaching centers
Prerna Education
Avanti Learning Centre
Margshree Classes
Lakshya Classes
CUCET
CUCET is conducted by several central and state universities for organizing admission in various UG, PG, and research courses.
Colleges that accept the CUCET score
Anand Agriculture University
Eligibility Criteria
All the students should complete graduation from any recognized board.
Students must get a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in graduation.
Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects.
Process of Entrance exam
The only online application is accepted.
Aspiring students first need to complete their registration.
All the essential personal and educational documents need to be uploaded.
Fees payment also should be done online.
Admit cards and results will be available on the CUCET website.
Preferred Books
Arihant Skills in Mathematics (set of 7 books)
Objective Mathematics Vol. 1 by RD Sharma
Objective Mathematics Vol. 2 by RD Sharma
State Level Entrance Exams
Few colleges conduct their own entrance exams for organizing admission in various UG and PG courses including M.Sc in Mathematics. The details of these entrance exams are mentioned below:-
CMI Entrance Exam
CMI entrance exam is conducted by the Chennai Mathematical Institute for organizing admission in various B.Sc and M.Sc courses.
Eligibility Criteria
All the students should complete graduation from any recognized board.
Students must get a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in graduation.
Mathematics and English must be compulsory subjects.
Process of Entrance exam
CMI conducts online admission for the entrance examination.
Students need to complete registration first with a valid email id and phone number.
Complete all the columns in the application form with the correct information.
Upload necessary personal and educational documents.
Results will be available online.
Shortlisted students will be called for admission.
Preferred Books
Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics by New Age International Publishers by V Krishnamoorthy, CR Pranesachar, KN Ranganathan, BJ Venkatachala.
Higher Algebra by HS Hall, SR Knight.
Class 11th and 12th Mathematics NCERT.
- Muskaan Jain, H2B
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