Harish-Chandra Research Institute

Master's Programme in Mathematics

A unified guide to the M.Sc. programme at HRI, including the curriculum, programme highlights, admission process, eligibility requirements, HRI written test, and essential application resources.

Admission 2027–2028 View curriculum Read admission process

Programme overview

Highlights of the Programme

Details of the curriculum

As a Constituent Institution (CI) of the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), HRI conducts an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. programme in mathematics.

The M.Sc. course curriculum is designed to be research-oriented, with a blend of mandatory and optional courses. Students are expected to complete a Master's Thesis under faculty supervision in the fourth semester of the programme.

Applying to the programme

Admission Process

The admission process has two stages: the national-level NBHM Scholarship Written Test, followed by a written test conducted by HRI.

  1. NBHM Scholarship Written Test

    HRI uses the national-level NBHM Scholarship Written Test as a preliminary screening test. To apply for the HRI Mathematics M.Sc. programme, candidates must score above a cut-off determined by HRI.

    The NBHM examination normally takes place during January.

    NBHM application

  2. Written Test by HRI

    • Shortlisting based on NBHM results: A list of candidates who clear the NBHM test will be posted on the HRI website.
    • Shortlisted candidates may apply to the M.Sc. programme to be eligible for the written test conducted at HRI.

Admission 2027–2028

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Who may apply

Academic Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying degree
A candidate must hold one of the following from a recognized university or institute: B.Sc. (3-year/6-semester), B.Tech./B.E. (4-year/8-semester), or B.S. (4-year/8-semester).
Minimum marks
At least 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
Foreign degrees
Eligibility for candidates with equivalent foreign degrees will be determined according to the guidelines of the appropriate statutory authority.

Written Test at HRI

The HRI written test covers the following areas:

  • Group theory
  • Linear algebra
  • Real analysis
  • Riemann integration
  • Point-set topology
  • Metric spaces

The test includes both objective (MCQ) and descriptive questions.