Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Chennai Mathematical Institute · ChennaiChennai Mathematical Institute Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Chennai Mathematical Institute is an university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1989. It is affiliated to Chennai Mathematical Institute. Chennai Mathematical Institute offers 3 programmes, 1…
Overview
About Chennai Mathematical Institute
Chennai Mathematical Institute is an university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1989. It is affiliated to Chennai Mathematical Institute. Chennai Mathematical Institute offers 3 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 1 at postgraduate level. They are Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (UG), Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (PG) and Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (Doctoral). Official CMI sources identify the institution at Siruseri, Chennai, and the UGC consolidated deemed-university list identifies Chennai Mathematical Institute in Tamil Nadu (established 2006). For 2026-27, CMI publishes a semester calendar and programmes including the 4-year B.Sc. (Honours), 2-year M.Sc. degrees and Ph.D. programmes. The official attendance page does not state a numeric minimum attendance percentage; it describes reporting on the reopening day and consequences for prolonged absence. CMI was founded in 1989 as part of the SPIC Science Foundation, became autonomous in 1996, and was recognised by the Government of India as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 in December 2006. The 2026-27 official brochure states that CMI directly awards its B.S., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. The brochure describes a second campus for the Dr. F.C. Kohli Centre as under construction/expected in 2026; it is not recorded as a separate approved campus here.
Courses & costs
Chennai Mathematical Institute fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Data Science Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Ph.D. Programme in Mathematics (Mathematics)Tuition · The brochure states that Ph.D. students have no tuition fees. Source | 2026-27 | ₹0per year |
| Ph.D. Programme in Computer Science (Computer Science)Tuition · The brochure states that Ph.D. students have no tuition fees. Source | 2026-27 | ₹0per year |
| Ph.D. Programme in Physics (Physics)Tuition · The brochure states that Ph.D. students have no tuition fees. Source | 2026-27 | ₹0per year |
Placements · 2024-25
Chennai Mathematical Institute placements
CMI university-wide aggregate placement statistics placements for 2024-25: a highest package of 37.5 LPA and an average package of 17.7 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Credit-Suisse, Ernst & Young, TRDDC, Adobe, Zen Drive, Teradata.
₹37.5L · 2024-25avg ₹17.7L · CMI university-wide aggregate placement statistics
₹37.5L · CMI university-wide aggregate placement statistics · 2024-25
CMI university-wide aggregate placement statistics placements for 2024-25: a highest package of 37.5 LPA and an average package of 17.7 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Credit-Suisse, Ernst & Young, TRDDC, Adobe, Zen Drive, Teradata.
Recruiter network
Credit-SuisseErnst & YoungTRDDCAdobeZen DriveTeradataFresh Works
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (PG)
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (Doctoral)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Madhavan Mukund
Admissions · collected information
Chennai Mathematical Institute admissions
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CMI entrance examination counselling · Fam Science · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Chennai Mathematical Institute, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCMI entrance examination counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Chennai Mathematical Institute, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceApplications for the 2026 — 27 session were submitted through CMI's online application portal from 2 March to 4 April 2026. Admission to the BS, MSc and PhD programmes uses the CMI written entrance examination held on 2 May 2026; PhD selection also includes an interview for shortlisted candidates. CMI permits specified national-exam routes for interview qualification in some PhD subjects, as stated on its admissions page. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Refund policy | CMI states that application fees are non-refundable. No tuition or hostel refund policy is published in the reviewed 2026–27 materials. Source |
|---|---|
| Fee category | All Source |
| Period | per semester Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 125000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | All students Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Tuition is Rs. 1,25,000 per semester; two semesters per year. The row retains the brochure's per-semester pricing in period. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Company | Banff International Research Station (BIRS) Source |
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Year | 2025 Source |
| Company | National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) Source |
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
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Reach the college
Chennai Mathematical Institute contact details
| Address | H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103 |
|---|---|
| admissions@cmi.ac.in | |
| Website | https://cmi.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Rajeshwari Nair | Registrar Source |
| Clare D'Cruz | Chair, Students Grievances Redressal Committee Source |
| Madhavan Mukund | Director Source |
| K.V. Subrahmanyam | Dean of Studies Source |
| Madhavan Mukund | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Chennai Mathematical Institute Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Deemed university Source |
| Trust or society | SPIC Science Foundation Source |
| Established | 1989 Source |
| Name | Chennai Mathematical Institute Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | March 2026 Source |
| Closes month | April 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | FAM SCIENCE Source |
| Name | Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 12th standard or equivalent examination passed, or expected to be passed in 2026 Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Chennai Mathematical Institute Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | Self Source |
| Intake source | University list Source |
| Name | Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (PG) Source |
FAQ
Chennai Mathematical Institute FAQs
What are the fees at Chennai Mathematical Institute?
The published annual fee at Chennai Mathematical Institute for M.Sc. Data Science is ₹2.5 lakh under the published quota for 2026-27.
How can I get admission to Chennai Mathematical Institute?
Admission to Chennai Mathematical Institute is through the CMI ENTRANCE EXAMINATION route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://apply2026.cmi.ac.in/.
What is the average package at Chennai Mathematical Institute?
Chennai Mathematical Institute reports an average package of 17.7 LPA for 2024-25 and a highest package of 37.5 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Credit-Suisse, Ernst & Young, TRDDC, Adobe, Zen Drive.
What courses does Chennai Mathematical Institute offer?
Chennai Mathematical Institute offers 3 programmes, including Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (UG), Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (PG), Faculty of Mathematical Sciences: 3 programmes (Doctoral).
Where is Chennai Mathematical Institute located?
Chennai Mathematical Institute is located at H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India.
Is Chennai Mathematical Institute recognised and accredited?
Chennai Mathematical Institute is affiliated to Chennai Mathematical Institute.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- cmi.ac.in — Chennai Mathematical Institute — official website
- cmi.ac.in · pdf — 2026-27 Information Brochure
- cmi.ac.in — About — Chennai Mathematical Institute
- cmi.ac.in — Contact — Chennai Mathematical Institute
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Consolidated Deemed Universities List
- deemed.ugc.ac.in — UGC List of Deemed to be Universities
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Campus history
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Admissions 2026 — 27
- apply2026.cmi.ac.in — CMI Admissions 2026 application portal
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Merchant Information
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Admissions
- cmi.ac.in · pdf — CMI Annual Report 2024-25
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Placement Cell
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Alumni Placement Records
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Evaluation and Grading
- cmi.ac.in · pdf — CMI Academic Calendar 2026-2027
- cmi.ac.in — CMI People and Research Groups
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Courses
- cmi.ac.in — CMI Attendance
- cmi.ac.in
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.