Admission to MSc in Mathematics for Academic Year 2026-2027
Applications are invited for admission to the MSc Programme in Mathematics for the academic year 2026-2027 from candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
- BSc (Hons) in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics or B.Math/ B.Stat/ B.E./ B.Tech to be completed by the end of the current academic-year or who have completed such courses in 2025. Current 3rd year students pursuing a 4 year undergraduate programme are also welcome to apply.
- Students who have secured 60% or more (in Honours/Major subjects) till the end of their penultimate year of undergraduate studies may appear for the entrance test. In case of current 3rd year students pursuing a 4 year undergraduate programme, the candidate must have secured 60% or more (in Honours/Major subjects) till the end of the second year. There is a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST candidates.
- We will be following the government specified policy regarding reservation.
Note: A candidate with an undergraduate degree in 2024 or before will not be considered for admission.
How to Apply
- Registration: Click here to register online and follow instructions sent in the email to complete the application form.
- Pay Application Fee: Submit the INR 300 application fee online.
- Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents (photo, mark sheets, certificates etc.).
- Download Sumary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.
- Admit Card: Check the portal for Admission Test/Interview dates and download your admit card when available.
- RKMVERI Admission Test:
- Mode of Entrance test : Offline, to be held in the Belur Main Campus
- Venue of Entrance test :
Belur Main Campus (just at the entrance of Belur Math)
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Belur Math, Howrah 711202, West Bengal - Note:
- Students from outside West Bengal desiring to appear for the written admission test in venues near their places of residence may send a separate request by email to: . Arrangements will be made as far practicable to conduct their exams in the Centres of Ramakrishna Mission nearest to their place.
- All queries regarding the admission process may be emailed to
- Syllabus for the Admission Test: Undergraduate level Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations.
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Reference books for the Entrance Test
- Principles of Mathematical Analysis, W. Rudin, TMH
- Mathematical Analysis, T. M. Apostol, Narosa
- Real Analysis, S. K. Mapa
- Topics in Algebra, I. N. Herstein, J. Wiley
- Abstract Algebra, D. S. Dummitt and R. M. Foote, J. Wiley
- Linear Algebra, K. Hoffman and R. Kunze, PHI
- Higher Algebra, S. K. Mapa
- Differential Equations, S. L. Ross, J. Wiley
- Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations, E. A. Coddington & N. Levinson, TMH
- Click here to see a sample question paper
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date and time of interview will be announced later.
Important Dates:
- Last date of application: 28 March 2026
- Date of Entrance test : 05 April 2026; 2 PM
Programme Fees Structure
Fees structure is given on the page: Academic Fees Structure
Financial Support
Scholarship list, eligibility and details are given below. Almost all students get Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (given in the list) if other scholarships are not available.
Please, do not worry about financial support.
There will be no scholarship for admission fees or the hostel charges at the time of admission. Candidates have to pay the admission fee and hostel charges (if opted for the hostel) at the time of admission. On the basis of the student’s academic performance and economic background scholarship may be provided in the subsequent semesters. There are State and National scholarships. The Institute will try to ensure that most of the students having economic difficulty get some scholarship.
| Scholarships | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Scholarship name | Click here to know more |
| A | National Scholarships | |
| 1 | National Scholarship portal | Click here |
| 2 | Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses | Click here |
| 3 | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | Click here |
| 4 | Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child For PG Programs | Click here |
| B | State Government Scholarships | |
| 1 | State – CS Post Matric Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC, Govt. of West Bengal | Click here |
| 2 | Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means | Click here |
| 3 | Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Minority Affairs | Click here |
| 4 | Kanyashree (K3) Prakalpa | Click here |
| 5 | For Student Credit Card | Click here |
| C | Other Scholarships (Private) | |
| 1 | Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme | Click here |
| 2 | Priyamvada Birla Scholarship | Click here |
| 3 | Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Scholarship | Click here |
Student credit cards and loans are also available:
- Regarding Student credit card ( From State Govt.) please click on the link – https://wbscc.wb.gov.in/. Students have to apply by ownself and the Institution has verified the same.
- Regarding Student loans from banks, students can directly contact the bank.They will guide the process as different banks have different procedures and requirements of paper. We will process the requirements of the bank as per our Institution procedure.
Hostel Facility
Hostel facility is available for a limited number of students who are serious and willing to abide by the hostel discipline. A rather rigorous procedure is followed for selection of students with the involvement of the parents in the process for better coordination. Students have to apply separately for hostel facility during admission (Hostel Application form can be obtained from Admission office). The students selected for the hostel will be informed separately.
Hostel fee structure: RKMVERI Belur Campus Hostel Fees
Contact information
All queries may be sent to our email-id: