Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mathematics

The Undergraduate Programme in Mathematics is a multidisciplinary, future-oriented programme designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and implemented from the Academic Year 2024–2025.

Overview

The B.Sc. in Mathematics programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both pure and applied mathematics. The curriculum emphasizes conceptual clarity, logical reasoning, and analytical problem-solving skills, preparing students for advanced studies and diverse career opportunities. Through a balanced combination of core courses, electives, and application-based papers, students gain exposure to areas such as algebra, analysis, statistics, and computational methods. The programme also integrates real-life applications, activity-based learning, and software training to enhance practical understanding. Graduates of the programme are well equipped to pursue postgraduate studies, research, teaching, and careers in fields such as data analysis, finance, management, and information technology.

PSO-1: Mastery of Core Mathematical Disciplines

Graduates will develop a strong foundation in core mathematical areas such as algebra, calculus, real and complex analysis, differential equations, and linear algebra, enabling them to analyze and solve diverse mathematical problems.

PSO-2: Logical Reasoning and Abstract Thinking

Graduates will cultivate rigorous logical reasoning and abstraction skills, allowing them to construct mathematical proofs, develop theoretical frameworks, and approach problems systematically with mathematical precision.

PSO-3: Computational and Analytical Proficiency

Graduates will acquire computational skills and the ability to use mathematical software and algorithms to solve numerical problems, analyze data, and model real-world situations mathematically.

PSO-4: Application of Mathematical Techniques

Graduates will be equipped to apply mathematical theories and problem-solving techniques in various fields expanding their career prospects beyond traditional mathematics.

Course Structure

Internship of 4 credits should be completed in Semester IV and V

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational	Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)	Value Added Course (VAC)	Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)	Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
UG-MAT-101: Basic Algebra	UG-MAT-102: Basic Calculus	UG-MAT-MDC1: Descriptive Statistics			UG-MAT-SEC1: Differential Equations I

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational	Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)	Value Added Course (VAC)	Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)	Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
UG-MAT-103: Basic Real Analysis	UG-MAT-104: Mathematics for Sciences	UG-MAT-MDC2: Mathematics for Competitive Exams			UG-MAT-SEC2: Operations Research I

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational	Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)	Value Added Course (VAC)	Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)	Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
UG-MAT-201: Mathematical Analysis I UG-MAT-202: Algebra I	UG-MAT-203: Combinatorics	UG-MAT-MDC3: Probability and Inferential Statistics			UG-MAT-SEC3: Numerical Methods

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational
UG-MAT-204: Mathematical Analysis II UG-MAT-205: Linear Algebra UG-MAT-206: Number Theory I UG-MAT-207: Coordinate Geometry	UG-MAT-VOC1: Pedagogy of Mathematics

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational
UG-MAT-301: Calculus of Several Variables UG-MAT-302: Graph Theory UG-MAT-303: Advanced Analysis	UG-MAT-VOC2: Probability and Statistics

Major Core	Minor/ Vocational
UG-MAT-305: Vector Analysis UG-MAT-306: Complex Analysis UG-MAT-307: Metric Spaces UG-MAT-308: Differential Equations II	UG-MAT-VOC3: Operations Research Techniques

Department of Mathematics

Established in 1962

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. Mathematics programme have diverse academic and professional career options. The strong analytical and problem-solving skills developed during the programme enable students to excel in multiple fields, including:

Higher Education and Research: M.Sc. Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, and interdisciplinary research programmes.
Teaching Profession: School and higher secondary teaching after completing B.Ed. or postgraduate qualifications.
Data Analytics and Data Science: Roles such as data analyst, business analyst, and quantitative analyst.
Banking, Finance, and Insurance: Careers in banking services, actuarial science, financial modelling, and risk analysis.
Management Studies: MBA and related programmes in finance, analytics, and operations.
Information Technology: Software development, programming, testing, and computational roles.
Government and Competitive Examinations: Civil services, banking exams, and other public sector opportunities.

The programme equips students with the academic readiness and skill set required for both employment and advanced studies.