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CMI Admission Test (B.Sc / M.Sc)
Chennai Mathematical Institute entrance for B.Sc (Hons) in Mathematics + CS, Physics, and Data Science. JEE Advanced rank holders can apply via JEE route; the CMI Admission Test is the alternative direct entry.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
CMI doesn't publish numeric cutoffs. Selection ~1.5% conversion rate.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B.Sc Math + CS | ~50-60 admitted from ~3,500 applicants |
| 2024 | B.Sc Physics | ~20-30 admitted |
| 2024 |
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The Chennai Mathematical Institute is expected to announce entrance exam results in the second week of June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews (for PhD programs) or counseling process for final admission.
Source →The Chennai Mathematical Institute conducted its entrance exam for B.Sc and M.Sc admissions on May 2, 2026. The paper-based test assessed candidates in mathematics, computer science, and physics through MCQs and descriptive questions across 37 exam centers nationwide.
| B.Sc Data Science |
| ~30-40 admitted |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
16/140 marks avg
Multiple-correct logic / math riddles
30/140 marks avg
Calculus + Algebra + Discrete Math + Combinatorics
50/140 marks avg
Proof-style problems, multi-step solutions
CMI released admit cards on April 25, allowing candidates to download hall tickets from the official portal. The admit card included exam center details, shift timings, and reporting instructions for the May 2 examination.
Source →Applications for CMI's August 2026 session closed on April 4. The institute received registrations from candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in mathematics, computer science, data science, and physics.
Source →Application portal opens
passedSat, 28 Feb, 2026
Online registration begins for B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD programs
Last date to submit application
passedSat, 4 Apr, 2026
Application deadline including fee payment (₹1,000)
Admit card release
passedSat, 25 Apr, 2026
Hall tickets available for download on CMI admission portal
📌CMI Entrance Exam 2026
passedSat, 2 May, 2026
Offline exam at 2:00 PM; 3 hours duration (3.5 hours for Data Science)
Result announcement (expected)
15 days awayThu, 11 Jun, 2026
Merit list and scorecards to be published online at cmi.ac.in
Counseling process begins (tentative)
35 days awayWed, 1 Jul, 2026
Document verification and seat allocation for qualified candidates
Academic session starts
73 days awaySat, 8 Aug, 2026
August 2026 intake for B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD programs
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