The
department was established in 1944 as a part of the Birla Science
College (then existing), which was incorporated in the Institute in 1964. The department offers
opportunities for education and research in a wide spectrum of areas in
Mathematics such as: Algebra, Analysis, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics, Operations
Research, Mathematical Modeling etc.
The department runs several foundational courses in Mathematics for all students in
Pilani campus pursuing integrated first degree programs (B.E., M.Sc. (Hons),
M.Sc. (Tech)) of the Institute. Besides, the department also offers specialized
courses in Mathematics for students pursuing M.Sc. (Hons) and Ph.D. degrees in
Mathematics. The department also contributes substantially towards the Work
Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) of the Institute specifically designed for the
professionals working in various industries. The department has highly
motivated faculty with diverse specialization in Mathematical sciences
providing an excellent opportunity for pursuing research in core Mathematical science as well as in
interdisciplinary areas of sciences, engineering and technology. The department
is committed to train the students to become future leaders in engineering and sciences.