Chairman's message

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science. Our department is a vibrant hub of discovery, where faculty members, students, post-doctoral fellows and (short and long term) visitors work together to explore the beauty and power of mathematics — from its purest forms to its applications across science and technology. The department regularly hosts seminars, workshops, and conferences, creating an environment where ideas are exchanged and collaborations flourish.

We take pride not only in advancing the frontiers of knowledge but also in nurturing the next generation of mathematicians. Our programs are designed to challenge, inspire, and equip students with the tools to think critically, creatively, and rigorously.

I invite you to explore our community and join us in celebrating the excitement of mathematical inquiry.

 

Research

The department is active in research in most areas of pure and applied mathematics, including algebra and number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, geometry/topology, mathematical finance, numerical analysis, partial differential equations, probability, representation theory, and time-series analysis.

Teaching

The department has a Ph.D. programme as well as an integrated Ph.D. programme. The department participates in the undergraduate programme of IISc: undergraduate students can opt for mathematics as a major or a minor.
Mathematics at IISc — department poster
Mathematics at IISc - department poster

Current and Upcoming Events

News & Announcements

  • PinnedThe KRS Sastry Prize

    The KRS Sastry Prize honours an Indian mathematician, working in India, for their long-term contributions of fundamental importance to any branch of mathematics. The prize will be awarded once every four years, beginning with 2026.
    Read more.

    MILESTONES:

    Invitations for nominations sent: March 25, 2026
    Nominations closed: May 25, 2026
    The 2026 KRS Sastry Prize announced: September 24, 2026 (read more)

  • Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship

    Professor Mahesh Kakde has been awarded a Visiting Fellowship by the Royal Society and the Wolfson Foundation, UK.

  • Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship

    Professor Ved Datar has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship.

  • Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences, India

    Profs. Apoorva Khare and Vamsi Pritham Pingali have been elected as Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences, India.

  • INSA Fellow

    Professor Apoorva Khare has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy.

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Contact: +91 (80) 2293 2711, +91 (80) 2293 2265 ;     E-mail: chair.math[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Last updated: 28 Sep 2026