Ph.D. in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is deeply engaged in research, which form the core of its academic and scholarly activities. Faculty members actively work on a wide spectrum of problems, ranging from the theoretical foundations to the development of efficient computational methods. The Department offers a PhD programme, providing doctoral students with opportunities for in-depth study and innovative research under expert supervision in the areas of Nonsmooth optimization vector optimization, robust optimization, equilibirium, switching and vanishing constraints optimization problems, Numerical Methods for Fractional PDEs, Numerical Approximations of Fractional Derivatives, Variable and Distributive Order PDEs, Operational Matrix Methods and Computational Fluid Dynamics.

The department promotes an active research environment through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects. Students are encouraged to participate in research activities and are provided guidance to engage in meaningful academic work that contributes to the broader scientific community. Through its focused research efforts, the department aims to contribute to the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications in solving complex, real-world problems.

Eligibility:

• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline from a recognized University/ Institute with a strong academic record.

Admission Process:

• The Institute admits PhD students under the following categories:

  • Full-Time

    • Regular with Institute Fellowship

    • External Fellowship (e.g., CSIR-NET, GATE, INSPIRE)

    • Self Financed

    • Project-Staff

    • Sponsored

  • Part-Time

• Admission to all categories of students is granted on the basis of written test and/or interview held usually during the month of December/June every year.

• Candidates with valid fellowships such as CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GATE, or other recognized national-level exams may be exempted from the written test.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply through the institute’s online Ph.D. admission portal, usually announced during the academic admission cycles (January/July).

For detailed Ph.D. regulations, click here