Chennai Mathematical Institute

Chennai Mathematical Institute
Main building of the CMI
Former names
  • School of Mathematics, SPIC Science Foundation (1989–1996)
  • SPIC Mathematical Institute (1996–1998)
TypeResearch and Education Institution
Established1989; 35 years ago (1989)
DeanK. V. Subrahmanyam
DirectorMadhavan Mukund
Director EmeritusC. S. Seshadri
Location
Chennai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
CampusSuburban, 5.4 acre
AcronymCMI
Websitewww.cmi.ac.in

Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) is a higher education and research institute in Chennai, India. It was founded in 1989 by the SPIC Science Foundation, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in physics, mathematics and computer science.[1] CMI is noted for its research in algebraic geometry, in particular in the area of moduli[2] of bundles.

CMI was at first located in T. Nagar in the heart of Chennai in an office complex. It moved to a new 5-acre (20,000 m2) campus in Siruseri in October 2005.[3]

In December 2006, CMI was recognized as a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956,[4] making it a deemed university.[1] Until then, the teaching program was offered in association with Bhoj Open University, as it offered more flexibility.

  1. ^ a b Special Correspondent (2 February 2007). "New Facilities for CMI". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 February 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2010. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Banumathi Krishnaswamy (16 July 2009). "Future in the making". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Campus". Chennai Mathematical Institute. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  4. ^ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.