About Us
Chennai Mathematical Institute is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the Mathematical Sciences. It was founded in 1989 as a part of the SPIC Science Foundation, funded by the SPIC group in Chennai. Since 1996, it has been an autonomous institution. CMI moved into its new campus on five acres of land at the SIPCOT Information Technology Park in Siruseri in October, 2005. The campus is located along the Old Mahabalipuram Road, which is fast developing as the IT corridor to the south of the city in Chennai.
The main areas of research at CMI are Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science.
Courses Offered
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Physics - 3 years.
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Computer Science - 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidate should have passed 12th std with Mathematics (Mandatory).
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Candidate can be from Any Stream.
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Candidate is supposed to appear for CMI Entrance test for admission.
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Students with exceptionally good performance in the National Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics are exempted from writing the BSc entrance examination.
NOTE - There is a common entrance examination for both the B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes. You need not select your course at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.
About the Exam
Candidates are supposed to appear for Chennai Mathematical Institute's own entrance exam for admission into the Undergraduate courses. Candidates are supposed to fulfill the eligibility criteria to be able to appear for the entrance exam.
Exam Pattern
The entrance examination for the B.Sc. programs at CMI is a test of aptitude to do mathematics. We are looking for
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The ability to solve problems that require correct and creative mathematical reasoning.
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The ability to write this reasoning in a logically coherent and complete manner (including writing proofs where necessary).
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The test will be mostly based on mathematics that is normally covered up to 12th standard in the NCERT syllabus for mathematics. More specifically this includes relations and functions, algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, vectors and matrices (up to 3 dimensions), counting, probability and all topics covered until 10th standard including in particular Euclidean geometry and basic number theory.
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Click here to know more about the syllabus - https://www.cmi.ac.in//admissions/syllabus/ugmath-syllabus.pdf
Direct admission to BSc through Olympiads
Students with exceptionally good performance in the National Olympiads in Mathematics and Physics conducted by HBSCE and the Indian Computing Olympiad conducted by IARCS are exempted from writing the BSc entrance examination.
Typically, the following categories of students qualify for direct admission :
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Students who have qualified for the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) or European Girls Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (EGMOOTC) in Class 11 or Class 12.
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Students who have qualified for the Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Physics in Class 11 or Class 12.
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Students who have qualified for the International Olympiad in Informatics Training Camp (IOITC), or have received a gold or silver medal at the Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI) in Class 11 or Class 12.
NOTE - To apply for admission through this route, please fill out the CMI application form in full detail and pay the application fee. After you fill out the form, please send an email to admissions@cmi.ac.in with your CMI application details and the category through which you qualify for direct admission. You will then receive a confirmation by email if you are exempted from writing the entrance exam.
How to Apply
- Register Online on their website.
- Pay their registration fees of Rs 1000.
NOTE - You need not choose between BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.
Click here to know more - https://www.cmi.ac.in/admissions/
Important Dates
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Date of Examination |
19 May 2024 |
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Time of Examination |
2 PM - 5 or 5.30 PM IST |
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Application Open |
04 March 2024 |
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Application Close |
15 April 2024 |
