NMIMS School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics Mumbai Ph.D Mathematics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the Ph.D. in Mathematics (Part Time) at NMIMS NSoMASA is specifically designed for working professionals employed in research organizations, academic institutions, or industry. You must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer at the time of application. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, giving you the flexibility to balance your research with professional commitments. However, you will need to be available in person for the entrance test and personal interview at the Mumbai campus, and for coursework and research activities as required by the university.

Ans. Both programmes have the same duration (minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years), fees, curriculum, and research areas. The key difference is that part-time candidates must be employed in a research organization, academic institution, or industry and must submit an NOC from their employer. Part-time candidates are not eligible for UGC fellowships (JRF/SRF), which are available only to full-time students. The NMIMS Assured Scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum is available to both full-time and part-time students.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Mathematics at NSoMASA covers a broad range of research areas including Pure Mathematics, Number Theory, Algebraic Structures, Functional Analysis, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Numerical Analysis, Optimization Techniques, Graph Theory, Network Science, Combinatorial Mathematics, Topological Data Analysis, Complex Analysis, Geometric Function Theory, and Non-linear Dynamics. The specific research area is finalized in consultation with the faculty guide after admission. Candidates are expected to mention their preferred area of research in the Statement of Purpose (SOP) at the time of application.

Ans. The NMIMS Entrance Test is 90 minutes long and carries 100 marks. Section A (50 marks) is common to all Ph.D. programmes and covers Aptitude-based MCQs in Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Section B (50 marks) is domain-specific for Mathematics and covers Algebra, Calculus, Analysis, Topology, Numerical Analysis, and Differential Equations. Candidates must score at least 50% in the Entrance Test to qualify for the Personal Interview. The test is conducted at the Mumbai campus only. Candidates with valid GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SET, or SLET qualifications are exempted from the written test but must appear for the Personal Interview.

Ans. The gross annual tuition fee is Rs. 2,50,000. NMIMS provides an assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum to all admitted Ph.D. students (both full-time and part-time), which brings the effective annual fee down to just Rs. 50,000. This scholarship is available for up to 5 years or until the completion of the programme, whichever is earlier. Over the minimum programme duration of 3 years, the total net payable amount (after scholarship) is Rs. 1,50,000. Note that UGC fellowships (JRF/SRF) are not available to part-time students.

Ans. Yes. Candidates with a valid GATE score in Mathematics are exempted from the NMIMS Entrance Test. However, you are still required to appear for the Personal Interview at the Mumbai campus, which carries 30% weightage in the final merit list. GATE 2026 results have already been declared (19th March 2026), so candidates with valid GATE scores can apply directly for Phase 2 (registration open until 31st May 2026). Similarly, candidates with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SET, or SLET qualifications are also exempted from the written test but must attend the Personal Interview.