B.Math (Hons)
B.Math (Hons) Syllabus 2026
The B.Math (Hons) (B.Math (Hons)) syllabus covers a structured programme spanning 3 Years designed to build both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise. Below is the detailed semester-wise subject breakdown and programme structure.
B.Math (Hons) Semester-wise Subjects
B.Math (Hons) Syllabus & Subjects
The curriculum comprises 28 credit courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and physics, plus 1 non-credit writing course. Each course has 4 one-hour lecture sessions per week.
Subject Categories
| Category | Key Subjects |
|---|---|
| Analysis | Analysis I (Calculus of One Variable), Analysis II (Metric Spaces & Multivariate Calculus), Analysis III (Vector Calculus), Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis |
| Algebra | Algebra I (Groups), Algebra II (Linear Algebra), Algebra III (Rings & Modules), Number Theory |
| Topology & Geometry | Topology, Graph Theory/Combinatorics, Differential Equations, Differential Geometry |
| Statistics | Probability Theory I & II, Statistics I & II |
| Computer Science | Computer Science I & II (Programming in C, Python) |
| Physics | Physics I (Mechanics), Physics II |
| Writing | Writing of Mathematics (non-credit, Semester I) |
B.Math (Hons) Programme Structure & Credit Distribution
B.Math (Hons) Year-Wise Curriculum
| Year / Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Sem I | Analysis I (Calculus of One Variable), Algebra I (Groups), Probability Theory I, Computer Science I, Physics I (Mechanics), Writing of Mathematics (non-credit) |
| Year 1 - Sem II | Analysis II (Metric Spaces & Multivariate Calculus), Algebra II (Linear Algebra), Probability Theory II, Computer Science II, Physics II |
| Year 2 - Sem III | Analysis III (Vector Calculus), Algebra III (Rings & Modules), Graph Theory/Combinatorics, Statistics I, Elective |
| Year 2 - Sem IV | Complex Analysis, Topology, Differential Equations, Statistics II, Elective |
| Year 3 - Sem V | Functional Analysis / Advanced Analysis, Number Theory, Electives |
| Year 3 - Sem VI | Electives from Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics |
Programme Structure
- Total Courses: 28 credit courses + 1 non-credit course
- Teaching Load: 4 one-hour lecture sessions per week per course
- Physics Requirement: Compulsory in Year 1 (Mechanics + Physics II)
- Progression: B.Math graduates receive direct admission to M.Math without entrance test
Skills Developed in B.Math (Hons)
Skills Required & Acquired in B.Math (Hons)
Skills Required
Comfort with proofs and abstract reasoning far beyond 10+2 level. Olympiad preparation (RMO/INMO/IMO) is highly beneficial.
Ability to construct rigorous mathematical proofs, work with definitions and theorems, and engage in logical deduction at a high level.
Skills Acquired
Real and complex analysis, abstract algebra (groups, rings, modules), topology, functional analysis, number theory, differential geometry - at a depth unmatched by any other Indian UG programme.
Rigorous probability theory and statistical methods - providing a quantitative base valued in data science and finance.
C and Python through computer science courses. Computational mathematics and algorithmic thinking.
Writing of Mathematics course develops ability to communicate proofs, ideas, and results clearly - essential for research and industry.