About Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi
DU’s Department of Mathematics, founded in 1947 as a postgraduate department, teaches the M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics and supervises PhD research.
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Delhi began in 1947 as a postgraduate department, with Prof. Ram Behari as its first head. It later grew into the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, and in 1973 that faculty was split into separate departments of Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research and Computer Science. Today the department works from the New Academic Block on North Campus and teaches the two-year M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics. It also admits PhD scholars, who give a short presentation on an advanced topic during the interview.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts Accepts: CUET (PG) |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science Accepts: CUET (PG) |
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, Interview
Two-year M.A./M.Sc. admission is through CUET (PG), conducted by NTA, followed by the University of Delhi's CSAS (PG) online allocation at pgadmission.uod.ac.in. PhD admission for 2026-27 is through the university PhD portal (phd2026.uod.ac.in) with a mandatory in-person interview at the department; NET scores are considered.
Typical eligibility
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- 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
When was the DU Mathematics Department founded?
In 1947, as a postgraduate department.
How do I get into M.Sc Mathematics at DU?
Take CUET (PG) and apply through DU's CSAS (PG) portal.
What happens in the PhD interview?
Candidates give a short presentation on an advanced topic, followed by questions from the committee.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Department of Mathematics - University of Delhi · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- List of Postgraduate Courses Offered by the University of Delhi · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Admissions - University of Delhi · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- PhD Bulletin of Information 2026-27 (revised) - University of Delhi · Official notice, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- History - Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Ph.D. Admissions - Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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