Chennai Mathematical Institute

Top Theoretical Mathematics Institute

NIRF Ranking

60 B.Sc. (Hons.) + 40 M.Sc. Seats

Annual Seats

₹18.00 - ₹25.00 LPA (or Top International Ph.D.)

Average Placement CTC

₹60.00+ LPA (Quantitative Trading & Tech)

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Pure Math Archive

CMI Mathematics Library

Over 25,000 specialized pure mathematics monographs and international journal subscriptions.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science	3 / 4 Years	CMI Entrance Exam / International Math Olympiad (INMO)	CMI Chennai	Class 12 with Mathematics or INMO qualification
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Physics	3 / 4 Years	CMI Entrance Exam	CMI	Class 12 with Math and Physics
M.Sc. in Data Science / Computer Science	2 Years	CMI PG Entrance	CMI	Bachelor’s degree with quantitative background

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
Mathematics & Computer Science	₹20.00 LPA	₹18.00 LPA	98%	Optiver, Jane Street, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Tower Research, Amazon

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

Category:

Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: CMI National Entrance Exam (Subjective Proofs)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
B.Sc. (Hons.)	AI	Top ~50 Ranks / INMO Direct	Top ~50 Ranks	Top ~50 Ranks	Top ~50 Ranks	Top Choice

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Campus Amenities:Residential hostels, cafeteria, high-speed computational clusters, and auditorium.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Tessellate (Technical Fest):Annual student mathematics and technical festival of CMI.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend for top qualifiers in the entrance exam.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Professors at Princeton, MIT, and Oxford
Quant fund partners in London and New York.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Chennai International Airport (MAA) ~28 km

Nearest Railway Station

Chennai Central Railway Station ~32 km

Road & Highway Access

Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR / IT Expressway)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do INMO awardees get direct admission to CMI?

Yes, students who have qualified for the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) or International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) are eligible for direct admission without taking the written entrance exam.