B.Sc - Applied Mathematics

Course Overview:

B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics is a 3-year undergraduate program that focuses on the application of mathematical methods and techniques in various fields, such as engineering, physics, economics, and computer science. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, and computation, preparing students for careers in research, data analysis, software development, and finance.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus - Semester-Wise Breakdown

Year 1 (Semester 1 & 2):
  1. Calculus: Differential and integral calculus, multivariable calculus, and applications.

  2. Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

  3. Probability and Statistics: Basic probability theory, random variables, distributions, and statistical methods.

  4. Mathematical Logic and Set Theory: Introduction to formal logic, set theory, and their applications in mathematics.

  5. Computer Programming: Introduction to programming languages, algorithms, and their application in solving mathematical problems.

  6. Laboratory I: Practical programming and computational methods related to calculus and algebra.

Year 2 (Semester 3 & 4):
  1. Ordinary Differential Equations: First and second-order differential equations, solutions, and applications in real-world problems.

  2. Numerical Methods: Techniques for numerical computation, error analysis, and solving mathematical problems computationally.

  3. Discrete Mathematics: Combinatorics, graph theory, recurrence relations, and their applications.

  4. Partial Differential Equations: Methods of solving PDEs and their applications in physics and engineering.

  5. Real Analysis: Concepts of limits, continuity, differentiability, and integration in real number systems.

  6. Laboratory II: Advanced computational methods, focusing on differential equations and numerical analysis.

Year 3 (Semester 5 & 6):
  1. Complex Analysis: Study of complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, and conformal mappings.

  2. Optimization Techniques: Linear programming, simplex method, and optimization techniques in engineering and economics.

  3. Mathematical Modeling: Development of mathematical models to solve real-world problems in biology, economics, and engineering.

  4. Fluid Dynamics: Study of fluid motion, governing equations, and applications in physics and engineering.

  5. Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics: Optional courses such as computational fluid dynamics, stochastic processes, or advanced numerical methods.

  6. Internship and Project Work: Practical application of mathematical techniques through internships in industries or research institutions, and a final project focusing on a specific problem in applied mathematics.

Average Fees:

INR 30,000 - 1,50,000 per year (varies based on institution)

Exams to Attend:

  • JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Examination for some institutions)

  • IISER Aptitude Test (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research)

  • BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)

  • DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

  • State-level entrance exams like KEAM (Kerala), KCET (Karnataka)

  • University-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Applied Mathematics Institutes in India:

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

  3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai

  4. Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata

  5. University of Delhi, Delhi

  6. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

  7. Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), Chennai

  8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

  9. Presidency College, Kolkata

  10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Top 10 Applied Mathematics Institutes in Kerala:

  1. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

  2. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram

  3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  5. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  6. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

  7. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  8. Farook College, Kozhikode

  9. St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri

  10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram