IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Duration, Syllabus and Admission
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The IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics is a 3 or 4-year Bachelor of Science Honours programme with a fee of Rs. 6,000 per year for the July 2026 session. Learners who have passed 10+2 with Mathematics are eligible to apply.
| Detail | B.Sc Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Programme code | BSCFMT |
| School | School of Sciences (SOS) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass with Mathematics |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
| Duration | 3/4 years minimum, 6/8 years maximum |
| Programme fee (July 2026) | Rs. 6,000 /- per year |
| Full-course programme fee | Rs. 24,000 (Rs. 6,000 x 4 years) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| Admission cycles | January & July |
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics: what the programme covers
The IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme provides in-depth knowledge in Mathematics. It includes a substantial number of courses from Mathematics, alongside interdisciplinary and skill-enhancing courses. The programme requires completion of 120 credits.
Students select minor disciplines in their first year. For example, in the first year’s second semester, students choose one minor discipline course of 4 credits, along with AEC-1 BEVAE-101 (4 credits) and BEDSV-101 (6 credits). Minor discipline options include Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, Economics, and Anthropology. Students selecting Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology as minor disciplines must have passed 10+2 with Science. Similarly, BCHCT 131 covers Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, and Hydrocarbons in four blocks. Students wishing to exit after the first or second year must complete a 4-credit Vocational Course in addition to the required 40 credits for the first year or 80 credits for the second year.
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics eligibility: who can apply
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics eligibility requires a 10+2 pass with Mathematics. Candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination, or an equivalent qualification, with Mathematics as a subject. The programme is offered in both English and Hindi mediums. This allows students to choose the language of instruction that best suits their learning needs. The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (BSCFMT) programme is administered by the School of Sciences (SOS).
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IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics fees 2026: programme fee and other charges
The IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme fee for the July 2026 session is Rs. 6,000 per year. For the minimum duration of four years, the total programme fee is Rs. 24,000. This amount excludes additional charges such as registration and development fees.
Learners pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300 at the time of admission for the July 2026 session. A University Development fee of Rs. 400 is also payable at admission. These charges are plus the annual programme fee.
A 15% discount on the programme fee is available for learners who choose the digital material option instead of printed self-instructional study material. The self-learning material for over 3923 courses is available on the eGyanKosh repository. Fees are paid online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the payment gateway on the IGNOU admission portal. Sc Mathematics programme.
B.Sc Mathematics fees, July 2026 session
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Programme fee (July 2026) | Rs. 6,000 /- per year |
| Full-course programme fee | Rs. 24,000 (Rs. 6,000 x 4 years) |
| Registration fee (once, non-refundable) | Rs. 300 |
| University Development fee (once) | Rs. 400 |
| Term-end exam fee | Rs. 200 per theory course |
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IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics duration and credits
The total credits for the programme are 120.
A learner registers for courses semester by semester. The first year, first semester requires 8 credits. The second semester of the first year has a higher load, with 14 credits. The second year’s third and fourth semesters each require 8 credits. The third year’s fifth and sixth semesters each require 8 credits.
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics syllabus: semester-wise courses
Students pursuing the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme must complete 120 credits. The programme includes a substantial number of courses from Mathematics, along with interdisciplinary and skill-enhancing courses. This structure provides in-depth knowledge in Mathematics while allowing exploration of other subjects.
The first year, second semester, includes Minor-2 (4 credits), AEC-1 BEVAE-101 (4 credits), and BEDSV-101 (6 credits). Minor-2 is a Minor Discipline Specific Course, which must be different from the one chosen in the first semester. Students who passed 10+2 with Science can select Minor Disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology. For example, BPHCT 131 Mechanics (4 credits) is a Minor Discipline Specific Course in Physics.
The eGyanKosh study blocks for BPHCT 131 include Mathematical Preliminaries, Basics Concepts of Mechanics, Rotational Motion And Many-Particle Systems, and Harmonic Oscillations. Another option is BCHCT 131 Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (4 credits), with eGyanKosh blocks covering Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, and Hydrocarbons.
Students wishing to exit the programme after the first or second year must complete an additional Vocational Course of 4 credits. This means 40+4 credits after the first year and 80+4 credits after the second year.
B.Sc Mathematics structure at a glance
| Semester / group | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I Yr 1st Sem. | 2 courses | 8 |
| I Yr 2nd Sem. | 3 courses | 14 |
| Exit-1 | 1 courses | 4 |
| II Yr 3rd Sem. | 2 courses | 8 |
| II Yr 4th Sem. | 2 courses | 8 |
| Exit-2 | 1 courses | 4 |
| III Yr 5th Sem. | 2 courses | 8 |
| III Yr 6th Sem. | 2 courses | 8 |
| Minor Discipline Specific Courses | 22 courses | 88 |
B.Sc Mathematics I Yr 1st Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-1 | (Any ONE) | 4 | Minor |
| SEC-1 | Skill Enhancement (4 credits each) | 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses |
B.Sc Mathematics I Yr 2nd Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-2 | (Any ONE Other than opted for in the I- Semester) | 4 | Minor |
| AEC-1 | BEVAE-101 (4 credits) | 4 | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (language) |
| BEDSV-101 | (6 credits) | 6 | Value Added Course |
B.Sc Mathematics Exit-1
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOC* | (4 Cr) | 4 | Vocational Course |
B.Sc Mathematics II Yr 3rd Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-3 | DSC (4 credits) | 4 | Minor |
| AEC-2 | (English/Hindi/Urdu/ Sanskrit Communication) (4 cr) | 4 | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (language) |
B.Sc Mathematics II Yr 4th Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-4 | DSC (4 credits) | 4 | Minor |
| SEC-2 | (4 credits) | 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses |
B.Sc Mathematics Exit-2
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOC* | (4 Cr) | 4 | Vocational Course |
B.Sc Mathematics III Yr 5th Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-5 | DSC (4 credits) | 4 | Minor |
| SEC-3 | (4 credits) | 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses |
B.Sc Mathematics III Yr 6th Sem.
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor-6 | VOC (4 credits) | 4 | Minor |
| SEC-4 | (4 credits) | 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses |
B.Sc Mathematics Minor Discipline Specific Courses
| Course code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBYCT 131 | Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) | 4 | Minor |
| BBYCT 133 | Plant Ecology and Taxonomy | 4 | Minor |
| BCHCT 131 | Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | 4 | Minor |
| BCHCT 133 | Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional Group Organic Chemistry – I | 4 | Minor |
| BGYCT 131 | Physical and Structural Geology | 4 | Minor |
| BGYCT 133 | Crystallography, Mineralogy and Economic Geology | 4 | Minor |
| BGYCT 135 | Petrology | 4 | Minor |
| BGYCT 137 | Stratigraphy and Palaeontology | 4 | Minor |
| BPHCT 131 | Mechanics | 4 | Minor |
| BPHL 103 | Physics : Laboratory-1 | 4 | Minor |
| BPHCT 135 | Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics | 4 | Minor |
| BPHCT 133 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Minor |
| BZYCT 131 | Animal Diversity | 4 | Minor |
| BZYCT 133 | Comparative Anatomy and Developmental Biology Of Vertebrates | 4 | Minor |
| BSTM 161 | Basic Statistical Methods | 4 | Minor |
| BSTM 162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | 4 | Minor |
| BSTM 163 | Estimation Techniques and Testing of Hypothesis | 4 | Minor |
| BSTM 164 | Data Analysis with Excel | 4 | Minor |
| BECM 161 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 | Minor |
| BECM 162 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 | Minor |
| BANM 161 | Dimensions of Physical and Biological Anthropology | 4 | Minor |
| BANM 162 | Anthropology of Society and Culture | 4 | Minor |
Syllabus for other programmes: IGNOU syllabus, programme by programme.
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics admission 2026: how to apply on the Samarth portal
The IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics admission for the July 2026 cycle is open on the Samarth portal. Applicants must apply fully online, as no printed form needs to be sent to the Regional Centre.
Admission to the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme happens twice a year, in the January and July cycles. For the July 2026 cycle, the application process is entirely online through the IGNOU Samarth admission portal.
To apply for the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme for the July 2026 session, follow these steps:
- Visit the IGNOU Samarth admission portal.
- Keep your APAAR ID ready before starting the application.
- Upload a colour passport-size photograph with a white background, under 100 KB, in JPEG format.
- Upload a soft copy of your 10+2 pass with Mathematics qualification proof, under 200 KB, in JPEG or PDF format.
- If applicable, upload a soft copy of your category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), under 200 KB.
- Pay the programme fee of Rs. 6,000 per year for the July 2026 session.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300 at admission.
- Pay the University Development fee of Rs. 400 at admission.
- Complete the payment using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the payment gateway.
IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics exams and assignments
Assignments are compulsory for the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme. Students must write assignment responses before taking the Term-End Examination (July 2026). Assignments for the current session are available for download on the University website (July 2026). Tutor Marked Assignments go to the Coordinator of the learner’s Learner Support Centre (July 2026). A failed assignment requires re-submission; once passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade.
Term-end examinations (TEE) are held twice a year, in June and December (July 2026). These examinations take place at centres across the country and abroad (July 2026). There are two sessions daily: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the exam in Hindi even if registered in English medium, except for language programmes (December 2026 TEE).
The examination fee is Rs. 200 per theory course (December 2026 TEE). For project and practical exams, the fee is Rs. 300 for up to 4 credits and Rs. 500 for above 4 credits (from January 2023 admission cycle). Hall tickets are uploaded on the University website and are not sent by post (July 2026). The University provides numerical marks and division (I, II or Pass) for bachelor’s degrees upon request (July 2026). A copy of an answer script costs Rs. 100 per course (January 2026).
Only term-end theory exams can be re-evaluated; projects, practicals, workshops, assignments, or seminars are not eligible. Bachelor’s students who fall short of 2% marks for a 2nd or 1st division may improve their grade, with one opportunity only (January 2026). Early declaration of results costs Rs. 1000 per course for Indian students, available only with proof of selection for a post or further studies (January 2026).
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Common IGNOU Questions
What is the total fee for the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme?
The total programme fee for the minimum four-year duration of the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics is Rs. 24,000. This amount is calculated at Rs. 6,000 per year, as stated in the July 2026 prospectus, and does not include registration, development, or examination fees.
What is the eligibility for admission to IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics?
To be eligible for admission to the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme, you must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics. This is the primary academic requirement for entry into the programme.
How many credits are required to complete the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics?
The IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme requires a total of 120 credits for completion. One credit represents 30 hours of learner study, so plan your time accordingly.
Are there any practical courses in the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme?
Yes, there are practical courses available, such as BPHL 103 Physics: Laboratory-1, which carries 4 credits. Attendance at practical sessions is compulsory where a programme includes them.
Which semester has the highest credit load in the first year of IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics?
The second semester of the first year has the highest credit load, totaling 14 credits. This includes a Minor course, an Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AEC-1 BEVAE-101), and a Value Added Course (BEDSV-101).
Can I exit the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme early?
Yes, you can exit the programme after the first or second year.
What is the maximum duration to complete the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics?
The maximum duration to complete the IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics programme is 8 years. The minimum duration is 4 years, giving you flexibility to manage your studies.
Can I choose minor disciplines other than Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology?
Yes, you can choose other minor disciplines like Statistics, Economics, or Anthropology. However, if you select Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology as minor disciplines, you must have passed 10+2 with Science.
Where can I find the study materials for IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics courses?
The self-learning materials for courses like BBYCT 131 Biodiversity and BCHCT 131 Atomic Structure are available on eGyanKosh. This repository contains study blocks for over 3923 courses.
What is the fee for the Term-End Examination (TEE) in IGNOU B.Sc Mathematics?
The examination fee for a theory course is Rs. 200 per course. For projects and practicals, the fee is Rs. 300 for up to 4 credits and Rs. 500 for above 4 credits, applicable from the January 2023 admission cycle.