cmi.ac.in Admission 2015 : Chennai Mathematical Institute

Organisation : Chennai Mathematical Institute
Announcement : Admissions 2015

Apply Online : apply2015.cmi.ac.in/
Home Page : http://www.cmi.ac.in/admissions/

Admissions for 2015 now open
Applications for August, 2015 are open. Look up the Application Procedure for details on how to apply. The last date for handing in completed forms is Friday, April 17, 2015.

Academic programmes offered at CMI :
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3 year integrated course).
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics (3 year integrated course).
M.Sc. in Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics.
M.Sc. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Mathematics.
Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Ph.D. in Physics.

Eligibility for Admission :
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Computer Science: 12th standard or equivalent.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and Physics: 12th standard or equivalent.
M.Sc. in Mathematics: B.Sc.(Math)/B.Math/B.Stat/B.E./B.Tech.
M.Sc. in Applications of Mathematics: B.Sc.(Math/Physics/Statistics)/B.Math/B.Stat/B.E./B.Tech.
M.Sc. in Computer Science: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(C.S.)/B.C.A. or B.Sc.(Math) with a strong background in C.S.
Ph.D. in Mathematics: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Math)/M.Sc.(Math).
Ph.D. in Computer Science: B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc.(C.S.)/M.C.A.
Ph.D. in Physics: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Physics)/M.Sc.(Physics).

Applying Online :
The preferred mode of applying to CMI’s programmes is to fill out the online application form. Click on the appropriate link below.
Application form for all undergraduate (BSc) programmes
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.
The application fee is Rs 600, to be paid by DD. See below for more details.
Application form for all postgraduate (MSc/PhD) programmes
See below for more details about applying to multiple MSc/PhD programes.
The application fee is Rs 600 or Rs 700, depending on the combination of programmes that you apply for. See below for more details about how the application fee is calculated.

Printed Application Forms :
You can obtain application forms and information brochures by post. Please send a DD for Rs. 700/- in favour of Chennai Mathematical Institute, drawn on any bank, payable at Chennai to the following address, preferrably by Speed Post or courier:
Admissions Committee
Attn: Request for Application Form 2015
Chennai Mathematical Institute
H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri
Kelambakkam 600130, Tamil Nadu

Indicate clearly your name, address and the programme(s) you are applying for.

For BSc, you need not choose between BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at the time of applying.

For MSc/PhD, you can apply for multiple programmes (see below for more details) but you need to send only a single DD.

Note: The PIN code for CMI recently changed from 603103 to 600130. If the post office/courier company does not recognize 600130, try 603103.

Application Deadline :
The last date for receiving completed application forms is Friday, 17 April, 2015.

Entrance examination schedule :
The entrance examinations on Monday, May 18, 2015, are scheduled as follows:
Morning session, 09:30-12:30
BSc (common exam for BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science, and BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics)

Afternoon session, 14:00-17:00
MSc/PhD Mathematics
MSc/PhD Computer Science
MSc Applications of Mathematics
PhD Physics

Applying to multiple MSc/PhD programmes :
You can apply to at most one of the three PhD programmes: PhD Mathematics, PhD Computer Science and PhD Physics.
If you apply for any of the three PhD programmes, you must write the entrance exam for that programme.
You cannot apply to any other programmes in combination with PhD Physics.
You can apply for PhD in Mathematics in combination with MSc Mathematics. There is a common entrance exam for both categories.
You can apply for PhD in Computer Science in combination with MSc Computer Science. There is a common entrance exam for both categories.
You can apply to any combination of the three MSc programmes: MSc Mathematics, MSc Computer Science and MSc Applications of Mathematics.
Since all three entrance examinations are at the same time, you can select the subject in which you will write the entrance examination. For the other programmes, you will be short listed and called for an interview based on your performance in the exam that you write.

Application fees :
Application fees must be paid by DD, in favour of Chennai Mathematical Institute, drawn on any bank, payable at Chennai.
If you request a printed application form, the application fee is Rs 700 for all categories of applications, including applications for multiple MSc/PhD programmes. The DD should be sent along with your request for a form: see above.
For online BSc applications, the application fee is Rs 600.
The application fee has to be sent along with a printed Payment Advice generated through the application form. Instructions are provided as part of the application form.

For online MSc/PhD applications, there are four categories of subjects
Category 1: MSc and/or PhD Mathematics
Category 2: MSc Application of Mathematics
Category 3: MSc and/or PhD Computer Science
Category 4: PhD Physics

If you apply in a single category, the application fee is Rs 600. If you apply in more than one cateory, the fee is Rs 700. The exact fee payable will be displayed when you fill out the application form.

The application fee has to be sent along with a printed Payment Advice generated through the application form. Instructions are provided as part of the application form.

Admit Card :
Admit Cards will be available online from 1 May, 2015.
There is no photograph or signature required for the Admit Card. You will have to carry a print out of the Admit Card to the Test Centre along with a photo-identity card. The photo-identity card can be a government issued document like a passport, or an identity card, or a letter attested by your school/college/employer.