What does NBHM scholarship provide?

NBHM scholarships support MSc and PhD students in Mathematics. MSc scholarship is Rs. 6,000/month and PhD scholarship is Rs. 14,000/month at approved institutions.

Yes, NBHM is a subjective exam with short-answer and proof-based questions. Unlike GATE/JAM, it requires written mathematical reasoning.

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NBHM Syllabus 2027

National Board for Higher Mathematics Scholarship Exam

NBHM (National Board for Higher Mathematics)Offline (subjective)Once a year (January)

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Total Questions100

Duration180 min

Total Marks120

Marking SchemeSubjective — partial credit awarded

Exam Pattern

#	Subject / Section	Questions	Marks
1	Advanced Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Geometry, Probability)	100	120
Total		100	120

Syllabus by Subject

Advanced Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Geometry, Probability)

Key topics covered as per the official NBHM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Advanced Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Geometry, Probability).

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Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

MSc Mathematics with 60% marks (or BSc with exceptional record)

ANumber of Attempts

No limit (age 25 for MSc scholarship)

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Once a year (January)

Next Exam Date

January 2027

Registration Opens

November 2026

Preparation Tips

1Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, and Abstract Algebra are the heaviest topics
2Learn to write rigorous mathematical proofs
3Study Rudin, Herstein, and Munkres for core topics
4NBHM questions are elegant — practice elegant solution writing

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