B.Sc. Mathematics (B.Sc Mathematics)

About B.Sc. Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is an undergraduate degree programme that comes under the Science stream. The 3 years B.Sc. degree programme is one of the popular courses that is chosen by students who have an interest in Mathematics subjects. It is an interesting course which is designed to focus on the in-depth topics related to Mathematics. Students who choose B.Sc. Mathematics has good career options. 

Candidates who have a keen interest in Mathematics subjects can pursue B.Sc. Mathematics course. Students who go for further studies after the completion, of course, have a good career as a Teacher or Assistant Professor in Institute/ Colleges/ Universities. 

B.Sc Mathematics Course Highlights

Check the following table for B.Sc. Mathematics course highlights: 

B.Sc. Mathematics Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to pursue B.Sc. in Mathematics must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• The student must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board.
• Mathematics must be one of the main subjects in Class 12th. 
• Minimum percentage or marks expected in Class 12th may vary college/ Institute wise.
• Admission process also varies college/ university wise. Some colleges/ universities accept admission on merit- basis while others conduct entrance tests for admission in B.sc. Mathematics course. 

B.Sc Mathematics Admission Process 

Admission for B.Sc. Mathematics is generally done on merit- basis. Marks obtained in Class 12th are used for admission in B.Sc. Mathematics in most of the Universities/ Colleges. However, there are some colleges/ universities that conduct their own entrance test for admission like UPCATET.  

Moreover, certain states conduct centralised admission processes for admission in B.Sc courses. The candidate needs to register and attend the admission process for admission for the centralised admission process. 

B.Sc Mathematics Course Fees 

Fees structure for B.Sc Mathematics course varies course- wise. Fees range for B.Sc Mathematics course range between INR 5000 to INR 20,000 per annum for government colleges. However, the fees may be high for private colleges . The annual fees range between INR 25,000 to INR 80,000 per annum.

B.Sc. Mathematics Syllabus

The following are the general topics that are covered in the First Year of B.Sc. Mathematics First year:

• Calculus    
• Probability and Statistics    
• Analytical Solid Geometry
• Differential Equations    

The topics covered in  B.Sc. Mathematics Second year is as given below:

• Abstract Algebra    
• Mechanics    
• Linear Algebra    
• Real Analysis

The topics covered in B.Sc. Mathematics Third year is as given below:

• Discrete Mathematics    
• Linear Programming and its Applications    
• Complex Analysis    
• Numerical Analysis    

B.Sc. Mathematics Career Options and Job Prospects

There are ample opportunities for students who hold a B.Sc. Mathematics degree. The student can pursue higher studies in Mathematics and join as a teacher or professor in top colleges/universities. The candidate can appear for a banking examination for various posts. Students can also make a career in the finance sector, IT sector, and research firms.

The candidate can expect a starting salary of 3 lacs to 5 lacs per annum after pursuing B.Sc. in Mathematics.