CMI entrance — B.S. (Hons) in Mathematics, CS & Physics
Chennai Mathematical Institute, a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, admits to its 4-year B.S. (Honours) programmes through its own written test. CMI has announced the 2027 test date; the rest of this page follows its 2026 brochure and admission pages.
A small research institute with a famous maths degree
CMI started a 3-year B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1998. From 2026 it is a 4-year B.S. (Honours), with an exit option after three years with a B.Sc. There are three B.S. programmes: Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer Science, and Mathematics & Physics. [2]
- One common entrance for all B.S. programmes — you do not choose your course when you apply; the choice is made after admission.
- A Data Science minor can be added to any of the 4-year programmes. [1]
CMI admissions 2027-28 [1]
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Around 1 Mar 2027 (details by February 2027) |
| Entrance exam | Saturday 15 May 2027, 2:00 pm |
The 2026-27 test was held in 37 cities, from Agartala to Visakhapatnam. [1]
Class 12 — and olympiad medallists skip the test
- Students who have passed, or expect to pass, Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board in the admission year.
- No minimum percentage is stated on the admissions page or in the brochure. [2]
- Direct admission without the test for students who, in Class 11 or 12, qualified for the IMO Training Camp or EGMO Training Camp, the Physics Orientation-cum-Selection Camp, or the IOI Training Camp — or were shortlisted for EGOI team selection, or won gold or silver at INOI. [1]
Objective questions plus long problems
The B.S. entrance is a test of aptitude for Mathematics, with both objective questions and longer problems, based mostly on material up to the 12th standard. CMI publishes past papers and solutions from 2010 onwards on its syllabus page. [3]
For some programmes the written test may be followed by an interview at the Admissions Committee's discretion, depending on prior academic record. [1]
CMI does not publish a fixed question count or a negative-marking rule on its admission pages — read the instructions on the question paper. [3]
Government of India categories, relaxed qualifying score
- CMI follows Government of India policy for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, physically challenged (PC) and EWS candidates.
- At each stage (written test, and interview where held) the pass list has proportional representation as per GoI rules, and the qualifying score is relaxed for reserved categories.
- PC benefit needs at least 40% permanent impairment; EWS covers families under ₹8 lakh gross income that are not SC, ST or OBC-NCL.
- Original caste / disability / EWS certificates are needed at admission. [4]
Expensive on paper, free for many
B.S. (Hons) fees, 2026 brochure [2]
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹1,25,000 per semester (two a year) |
| Hostel, mess and establishment | ₹31,310 per semester |
| Merit scholarships | About 30-35 full tuition waivers for four years; a limited number of ₹5,000 a month fellowships |
| Need-based waiver | 100% if family income is ₹8 lakh or less; 50% if ₹12 lakh or less |
The application fee for 2027 will be announced when applications open (around 1 March 2027). [1]
From CMI to PhDs and quant jobs
CMI alumni have gone on to graduate study at leading institutions abroad and in India (IISc, IITs, IMSc, ISI, TIFR) and many are now faculty; those who take campus placement go into software, semiconductors, investment banking, analytics and healthcare, with average packages of ₹18-20 lakh a year in recent years. [2]
Where these facts come from
Every fact on this page is taken from the official files below, read on 15 October 2026. Exam bodies change rules, fees and dates every cycle — open the current bulletin before you apply.
- CMI — Admissions page (2027-28 dates, eligibility, olympiad direct admission, 2026 centres) (opens in a new tab) 2027 exam date, application timing, programmes, eligibility, direct admission, interviews · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- CMI — Information Brochure 2026 (opens in a new tab) 4-year B.S. structure, eligibility, 2026 exam date, tuition, hostel, scholarships, waivers, placements · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- CMI — Entrance exam syllabus and past papers (opens in a new tab) nature of the B.S. entrance, past papers · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- CMI — Reservation Policy (opens in a new tab) reserved categories, relaxed qualifying score, certificates · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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