MAKAUT M.Sc Applied Mathematics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or equivalent 3-year Honours degree from a UGC-recognised university, with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. The subject background should align with Applied Mathematics. Shortlisted applicants attend a departmental personal interview at the Haringhata campus. Final selection is determined by academic merit and interview performance. SC and ST candidates from West Bengal may receive a 5-percent relaxation in eligibility marks as per university norms.

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Sc Applied Mathematics at MAKAUT is INR 102,800 for the full 2-year duration, covering tuition, examination, laboratory access, and statutory university charges. The fee is payable semester-wise. Hostel accommodation is available separately at an additional cost. There is no entrance examination fee, as admission follows a merit-based shortlisting and departmental interview process. Semester fees are paid directly to the university.

Ans. The 2-year M.Sc Applied Mathematics at MAKAUT covers real and complex analysis, abstract algebra, linear algebra, topology, ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical analysis, operations research, probability theory, graph theory, and mathematical modelling with computational tools. Practical sessions each semester include problem-solving workshops using Python, MATLAB, and R. The final year includes a dissertation on an applied mathematics problem under faculty supervision.

Ans. MAKAUT M.Sc admission is merit-based with no entrance examination. Applicants submit graduation transcripts online through the MAKAUT portal. The department shortlists candidates based on graduation percentage, and shortlisted applicants attend a personal interview at the Haringhata campus. Provisional admission letters are issued after the interview, and students confirm their seat by paying the semester fee and submitting original documents for verification.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as data analyst, mathematical modeller, operations research analyst, actuarial assistant, quantitative analyst, or pursue PhD in Mathematics or Statistics after UGC-NET or GATE to enter research and academia. They are also eligible to apply for doctoral programmes at MAKAUT and other UGC-recognised universities. Candidates who qualify UGC-NET or CSIR-NET can apply for assistant professor positions at colleges affiliated to MAKAUT or other state universities. The programme’s practical curriculum also prepares graduates for certification exams and direct industry entry in West Bengal and beyond.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students enrolled in PG programmes at MAKAUT may be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship, provided family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year and academic performance meets the threshold. SC and ST students can access central government post-matric scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. Candidates should check eligibility and apply promptly after admission confirmation.