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Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mumbai, Maharashtra · Central govt

Also known as IIT Bombay Mathematics Department, Mathematics Department, IIT Bombay, IITB Maths

About Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

The Department of Mathematics at IIT Bombay, Powai, runs a four-year B.S. in Mathematics, two-year M.Sc in Mathematics and Statistics, combined degrees and a PhD.

The Department of Mathematics is part of IIT Bombay on the Powai campus in Mumbai. For school leavers it offers a four-year B.S. in Mathematics and five-year options that add an M.Sc in Mathematics or in Statistics, as well as an integrated M.Sc. Graduates can join the two-year M.Sc in Mathematics or the two-year M.Sc in Statistics. The department guides doctoral research in both mathematics and statistics. IIT Bombay students from other branches can also take an interdisciplinary dual degree in Mathematics or Statistics, and all students use the central facilities of the institute.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Science Full-time 4 yrs — — —
Master of Science Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Doctor of Philosophy Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admission to the four-year B.S. and five-year combined programmes is through the IIT Bombay undergraduate admission process, and the two-year M.Sc programmes are filled through the institute postgraduate admission process. PhD scholars in Mathematics or Statistics are admitted through the IIT Bombay research admissions notices. Students already at IIT Bombay can join the interdisciplinary dual degree in Mathematics or Statistics.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
  • Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Frequently asked questions

Which degrees does the IIT Bombay Mathematics department offer?

A four-year B.S. in Mathematics, combined B.S. plus M.Sc options, two-year M.Sc in Mathematics and Statistics, an integrated M.Sc and a PhD.

Can I do a PhD in Statistics at IIT Bombay?

Yes, the department guides PhD research in both Mathematics and Statistics.

How long is the M.Sc programme?

The M.Sc in Mathematics and the M.Sc in Statistics are two-year programmes.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Department of Mathematics, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026