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CMI Admissions 2026 · Last Date: April 4, 2026
🏫 Chennai Mathematical Institute · UGC Deemed University · BS / MSc / PhD · 2026–27
CMI Admissions 2026
Chennai Mathematical Institute — B.S. (Hons.), M.Sc. & Ph.D. Programmes in Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics · Entrance Exam: May 2, 2026
ചെന്നൈയിലെ Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) — ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics Research Institute-ആണ്. 2026–27 Batch-ലേക്ക് B.S. (Hons.), M.Sc., Ph.D. Programmes-ൽ Admission തുറന്നു. Online Application: March 2, 2026 മുതൽ Open. Last Date: April 4, 2026 (23:59 IST). Admit Card: April 25, 2026. Entrance Exam: May 2, 2026 (2:00 PM–5:00/5:30 PM). Kerala-ൽ Calicut (Kozhikode), Cochin (Kochi), Trivandrum Test Centres ഉണ്ട്. B.S. Tuition Fee: ₹1,25,000/semester. 30–35 Full Scholarships + Monthly Stipend Available. Results: Exam-ന് ഒരു മാസത്തിനകം. Session Starts: August 3, 2026. Official: cmi.ac.in.
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Official Notice · Source: cmi.ac.in + CMI Brochure 2026 · Verified March 11, 2026
CMI 2026–27 admissions are open. Apply at apply2026.cmi.ac.in. Last date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 (23:59 IST). Admit cards available: April 25, 2026. Entrance Exam: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00/5:30 PM) at 37 cities including Calicut, Cochin, Trivandrum. Results: approximately one month after exam. Session starts: August 3, 2026. B.S. (Hons.) programmes newly extended to 4 years from 2026 (with 3-year B.Sc. exit option). Students with exceptional Olympiad performance (IMO, Physics, Informatics) are exempt from the BS entrance exam.
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Last Date
Apr 4, 2026
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Admit Card
Apr 25, 2026
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Entrance Exam
May 2, 2026
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Exam Time
2:00–5:30 PM
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Session Starts
Aug 3, 2026
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Test Centres
37 Cities
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Scholarships
30–35 Full
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Why CMI?
UGC Deemed University · Est. 1989🏆
World-Class Research
CMI alumni at Berkeley, Caltech, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, IITs, IISc, TIFR and more.
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Own UGC Degrees
CMI directly awards B.S., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Recognized as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 since 2006.
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Generous Scholarships
30–35 full tuition waivers for B.S. students. Income-based fee waivers (100% for ≤₹8L/year family income). No PhD tuition fees.
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International Exchanges
Formal exchange with ENS Paris; ANU Canberra research internships; CNRS ReLaX joint lab since 2017.
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Excellent Placements
Avg. ₹18–20 LPA in recent years. Companies in software, semiconductors, investment banking, analytics, healthcare.
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Kerala Test Centres
Calicut (Kozhikode), Cochin (Kochi), Trivandrum — all three major Kerala cities among 37 national centres.
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Important Dates 2026
Academic Year 2026–2027📄 Application & Registration
Applications Open (Online)Monday, March 2, 2026 ✓
Last Date to Submit Application & Pay FeeSaturday, April 4, 2026 — 23:59 IST
✏ Entrance Examination
Admit Cards Available OnlineSaturday, April 25, 2026
Entrance Examination DateSaturday, May 2, 2026
Exam Time2:00 PM – 5:00 / 5:30 PM
🏆 Results & Admission
Result Announcement~June 2026 (approx. 1 month after exam)
PhD / MSc Math Interviews (shortlisted)To be announced (in Chennai)
Academic Session StartsMonday, August 3, 2026
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Academic Programmes Offered in 2026–27
UG · PG · PhD🎓 B.S. (Honours) — 4 Years
Mathematics
Core Math with minor in CS or Physics. Option to add minor in Data Science. Specialization from Year 3.
Class XII eligible
144 credits (B.S.)
3-yr B.Sc. exit option
🎓 B.S. (Honours) — 4 Years
Mathematics & Computer Science
Combined Math + CS with option for Data Science minor. Choose CS track after Semester I.
Class XII eligible
144 credits (B.S.)
3-yr B.Sc. exit option
🎓 B.S. (Honours) — 4 Years
Mathematics & Physics
Combined Math + Physics with Data Science minor option. Choose Physics track after Semester I.
Class XII eligible
144 credits (B.S.)
3-yr B.Sc. exit option
📚 M.Sc. — 2 Years
Mathematics
Advanced graduate-level Math. 64 credits including MSc Thesis (8 credits). Fellowships ₹6,000/month available.
UG degree in Math
₹1.25L/sem tuition
Hostel available
📚 M.Sc. — 2 Years
Computer Science
Algorithms, Logic, ML, Complexity Theory and more. Project/Dissertation carries 16 credits. Fellowships available.
UG degree in CS
₹1.25L/sem tuition
Hostel available
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Data Science New Track
ML, Data Mining, Statistics, Distributed Computing. Hostel NOT available for this programme.
UG in Math/Stats/CS
₹2.5L/sem tuition
No hostel
🔬 Ph.D. Programmes
Mathematics · Computer Science · Physics
Written exam + Interview in Chennai. No tuition fees. Stipend ₹37,000/month (Yr 1–2), ₹42,000/month (Yr 3–5). Annual contingency ₹10,000.
No tuition fees
Stipend: ₹37K–42K/mo
Part-time PhD also
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NEW in 2026 — 4-Year B.S. ProgrammeFrom 2026, CMI's B.S. (Hons.) programmes are extended from 3 years to 4 years. Students require 144 credits (36 courses) for the B.S. (Hons.) degree. A 3-year B.Sc. exit option is available on completing 112 credits. Additionally, students of any B.S. (Hons.) programme can add a minor in Data Science (5 courses, 20 credits).
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Common Entrance Exam for All B.S. ProgrammesThere is a single common entrance exam for all three B.S. (Hons.) programmes. You do not select your course (Math / Math+CS / Math+Physics) at the time of applying — the choice is made after admission, at the end of Semester I.
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Eligibility Criteria
Programme-wise · CMI 2026UG
B.S. (Hons.) — All Three Programmes
Must have passed, or be appearing in, the 12th standard (or equivalent) from a recognized board in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Any stream is eligible. No minimum percentage specified.
PG
M.Sc. in Mathematics
Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Math., B.Stat., B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent) with a strong background in Mathematics.
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M.Sc. in Computer Science
Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent) with a strong background in Computer Science.
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M.Sc. in Data Science
Undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent) with a background in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
PhD
Ph.D. in Mathematics
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Math) / M.Sc. (Math). Students with B.Sc. and those switching subjects may be admitted as Pre-Ph.D. students at discretion of Admissions Committee.
PhD
Ph.D. in Computer Science
B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Computer Science, Mathematics or allied areas, or a Bachelor's degree in Science with strong research aptitude.
PhD
Ph.D. in Physics
M.Sc. (Physics) or equivalent.
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Olympiad Direct Admission (B.S. Entrance Exam Exemption)
Students with exceptional national Olympiad performance are exempt from the B.S. entrance exam:
- Qualified for IMOTC (International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp) in Class 11 or 12
- Qualified for EGMOTC (European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp) in Class 11 or 12
- Qualified for OCSC Physics (Orientation Cum Selection Camp) in Class 11 or 12
- Qualified for IOITC (International Olympiad in Informatics Training Camp) in Class 11 or 12
- Received Gold or Silver medal at INOI (Indian National Olympiad in Informatics) in Class 11 or 12
PhD
PhD Alternate Qualification Routes (Exam-Exempt)
- PhD Math: NBHM PhD Fellowship awardees — email phdmath2026@cmi.ac.in with scorecard + transcripts
- PhD CS: Valid GATE (CS & IT) or JEST (Theoretical CS) score — email phdcs2026@cmi.ac.in with score
- PhD Physics: Valid GATE (Physics), JEST (Physics), or UGC-CSIR NET — email phdphy2026@cmi.ac.in with scorecard
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Entrance Exam Pattern & Syllabus
May 2, 2026 · 3 Hours
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Exam DetailsDate: Saturday, May 2, 2026. Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 / 5:30 PM (3 to 3.5 hours). Mode: Written (offline) at exam centres. Common exam for all B.S. (Hons.) programmes. Separate papers for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes. All Ph.D. and M.Sc. Math admissions include an interview in Chennai for shortlisted candidates. M.Sc. CS and M.Sc. Data Science interviews at discretion of Admissions Committee.
| Programme | Exam Type | Followed by | Syllabus Focus |
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| B.S. (Hons.) — All | Written Entrance Exam | No interview (may be called at discretion) | 12th standard Mathematics (advanced) |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | Written Entrance Exam | Interview in Chennai (shortlisted) | Undergraduate Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | Written Entrance Exam | Interview at discretion | UG CS — Algorithms, Logic, Math |
| M.Sc. Data Science | Written Entrance Exam | Interview at discretion | UG Math/Stats/CS |
| Ph.D. (All) | Written Entrance Exam | Interview in Chennai (shortlisted) | Advanced subject-specific |
B.S. Entrance Exam — Key Topics (Class XI–XII Level, Advanced)
Algebra
Calculus
Combinatorics
Number Theory
Geometry
Probability
Trigonometry
Sets & Functions
Mathematical Reasoning
Coordinate Geometry
M.Sc. CS / Ph.D. CS Entrance — Key Topics
Algorithms & DS
Theory of Computation
Mathematical Logic
Discrete Math
Probability
Linear Algebra
Complexity Theory
Full syllabus and past papers available at: cmi.ac.in/admissions/syllabus.php
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How to Apply
Last Date: April 4, 20261
Visit the Online Application Portal
Go to apply2026.cmi.ac.in (linked from cmi.ac.in/admissions). Applications are open from March 2, 2026. Last date: April 4, 2026 (23:59 IST). The portal has full details on what is required.
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Fill the Application Form
Complete all sections of the online application form. Select the programme(s) you are applying to. For B.S. programmes: one application is sufficient — course selection happens after admission.
- Upload photograph, academic details, category certificate if applicable
- PwD applicants: upload UDID card
- For Olympiad-based direct admission: fill full form, then email admissions@cmi.ac.in with Olympiad details
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Pay Application Fee Online
Pay the application fee online through the portal. Payment must be completed before the deadline of April 4, 2026 (23:59 IST). Refer to apply2026.cmi.ac.in for the current fee amount and payment methods.
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Download Admit Card
Admit cards will be available online from April 25, 2026. Download from the application portal. Carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
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Appear in the Entrance Exam — May 2, 2026
Report to your allotted exam centre for the written entrance exam on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM. Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours. Exam is conducted across 37 cities including Calicut, Cochin, and Trivandrum in Kerala.
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Results & Interviews
Results announced approximately one month after the exam (~June 2026). Shortlisted candidates for Ph.D. and M.Sc. Mathematics will be called for interviews in Chennai. For M.Sc. CS and Data Science, interviews at Admissions Committee discretion. Final offers and session starts August 3, 2026.
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Exam Centre Cities — 2026
37 Cities · Kerala Included
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Kerala Cities (3 Centres)Calicut (Kozhikode), Cochin (Kochi), Trivandrum — all three major Kerala cities are examination centres for CMI 2026.
Agartala · Ahmedabad · Allahabad · Bangalore · Bhubaneswar · Calicut · Chennai · Cochin · Coimbatore · Durgapur · Goa · Gurgaon · Guwahati · Hyderabad · Imphal · Indore · Jaipur · Kanpur · Kolkata · Madurai · Mohali · Mumbai · Nagpur · New Delhi · Noida · Paschim Medinipur · Patna · Pune · Raipur · Ranchi · Shillong · Silchar · Siliguri · Srinagar · Tiruchi · Trivandrum · Visakhapatnam
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ImportantCMI reserves the right to change or cancel any centre. Centre preferences can be indicated in the application form. Confirm the allotted centre from your admit card (available April 25, 2026).
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Fees & Scholarships
Official 2026–27 Brochure| Programme | Tuition Fee | Duration | Hostel |
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| B.S. (Hons.) — All 3 | ₹1,25,000 / semester | 4 years (8 semesters) | Fully residential ✓ |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | ₹1,25,000 / semester | 2 years (4 semesters) | Available ✓ |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | ₹1,25,000 / semester | 2 years (4 semesters) | Available ✓ |
| M.Sc. Data Science | ₹2,50,000 / semester | 2 years (4 semesters) | Not available ✗ |
| Ph.D. (Math / CS / Physics) | No Tuition Fee | 4–5 years | Available (Year 1) ✓ |
Hostel & Mess Charges (Currently)
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Hostel + Mess: ₹31,310 per semester(₹4,000 hostel fees + ₹23,310 mess & establishment + ₹4,000 other charges). Charges adjusted periodically for inflation. B.S. programme is fully residential. M.Sc. Math and CS students also accommodated in hostel. M.Sc. Data Science — hostel NOT available.
Scholarships & Fellowships
B.S. Full Scholarships
30–35 Full Tuition Waivers
Complete tuition waiver for 4 years. Based on merit.
B.S. Monthly Fellowship
₹5,000 / month
Limited fellowships. Continuation depends on academic performance after Sem 1.
M.Sc. Monthly Fellowship
₹6,000 / month
Math & CS M.Sc. Limited fellowships. Performance-based continuation.
Ph.D. Stipend
₹37,000–42,000 / month
₹37K/mo (Yr 1–2) → ₹42K/mo (Yr 3–5). + ₹10K annual contingency. HRA 30% if off-campus.
Income-Based Fee Waivers (Financial Inclusion Policy)
| Annual Family Income | B.S. / M.Sc. Tuition Waiver | M.Sc. Math & CS Additional |
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| ₹8 lakh or less | 100% waiver (B.S.) · 40% waiver (M.Sc.) | Full scholarship (roughly equal to intake) |
| ₹12 lakh or less | 50% waiver (B.S.) · 25% waiver (M.Sc.) | Partial scholarship available |
| Significantly below ₹8L | More substantial waivers considered (Data Science) | Assessed individually |
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CMI's Financial Inclusion CommitmentCMI is committed to ensuring no student is denied an opportunity due to economic circumstances. Financial assistance requests are processed after admissions are finalized — students should apply regardless of financial situation. Scholarships are also available from Shriram General Insurance, Cognizant Foundation, Trumpf Metamation, and Laxmi Charities.
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Official Resources & Contact
cmi.ac.in| Resource | Details |
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| Official Admissions Page | cmi.ac.in/admissions |
| Online Application Portal (2026) | apply2026.cmi.ac.in |
| Information Brochure 2026 (PDF) | cmi.ac.in/admissions/brochure/2026/cmi-brochure-2026.pdf |
| Entrance Exam Syllabus & Past Papers | cmi.ac.in/admissions/syllabus.php |
| Reservation Policy | cmi.ac.in/admissions/reservation-policy.php |
| Admissions Email | admissions@cmi.ac.in |
| PhD Math (NBHM route) | phdmath2026@cmi.ac.in |
| PhD CS (GATE/JEST route) | phdcs2026@cmi.ac.in |
| PhD Physics (GATE/JEST/NET route) | phdphy2026@cmi.ac.in |
| Phone | (044) 7196 1000 · (044) 2747 0226–0229 |
| Campus Address | Chennai Mathematical Institute, H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Kelambakkam 603103, Tamil Nadu |
CMI 2026 — Apply Now Before April 4!
Last date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 (23:59 IST). Entrance Exam: May 2, 2026. Scholarships, fellowships and income-based fee waivers available. Kerala centres: Calicut, Cochin & Trivandrum.
ⓘ This post is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from cmi.ac.in official admissions page and the CMI Information Brochure 2026–2027 (verified March 11, 2026). Dates and procedures are subject to change — always verify at the official website before taking action. CareerLokam is not affiliated with Chennai Mathematical Institute.
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