In keeping with the tradition of imparting quality education, teaching and research are the main areas of concentration of the department of mathematics. The department teaches mathematics to B. Tech., M. Tech., M. Sc. and Ph. D. students belonging to various engineering streams. The department also conducts various events to enrich students with additional knowledge that can help them to handle problems with different perspectives.
OBJECTIVES
Anantam Mathematics Forum was established to create student curiosity in mathematics. The Forum helps students to appreciate the beauty and subtlety of mathematics and to learn about the origin and development of various fields in mathematics. Students also get opportunities to learn about recent developments which broadens and deepens their knowledge in the field.
At least two activities of the Mathematics Forum per semester are conducted on the following topics:
| History of Mathematicians | History and Development of Mathematics |
| Mathematics as the Queen and Mother of Sciences | Mathematics as Backbone of Engineering and Sciences |
| Fineness [Subtlety] of Mathematics | How to approach Mathematics |
| How to enjoy Mathematics | Mathematics puzzles |
| Mathematics in daily life | Magic Squares |
| Paradoxes in Mathematics | Mathematical Models |
Forum activities include:
| Group Discussions | Mathematical Quizzes |
| Student paper presentations | Mathematics exhibitions and models |
| Talks by eminent professors | Courses / Seminars / Conferences on Mathematics |
| Essay competitions | Mathematics Forum Newsletter |
| Mathematics Lab |