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SMS 2024 exam registration is being conducted online for Phase 1 examinations. Candidates may apply on the official website at nmimsmst.in for their desired programme. The last date to register and book exam date slots is Mar 10, 2024.
SMS 2024 accepts students based on the Mathematical Science Test (MST), to be conducted from Feb 15, 2024, to Mar 15, 2024. Once the exam is conducted, the official authorities will release Merit List I on Apr 4, 2024. Students shortlisted for SMS 2024 courses must upload their documents and pay the mandated fees between Apr 5, 2024 and Apr 12, 2024.
NMIMS - Nilkamal School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics and Analytics (NSoMASA) conducts MST for B.Sc programmes in Applied Mathematical Computing, Applied Statistics & Analytics, and Data Science.
SMS 2024 Registration Form
SMS 2024 registration window has been ongoing for Phase 1 admissions from Dec 20, 2024. Students have till Mar 10, 2024, to apply for the exam. Below, aspirants can find the direct link to apply for B.Sc courses provided by NSoMASA:
| SMS 2024 Registration | Phase 1 Direct Link |
| SMS 2024 Registration: B.Sc in Applied Mathematical Computing | Direct Link |
| SMS 2024 Registration: B.Sc in Applied Statistics & Analytics | Direct Link |
| SMS 2024 Registration: B.Sc in Data Science | Direct Link |
SMS 2024 Official Notification
SMS 2024 registration began on Dec 20, 2024, on the official website at nmimsmst.in. Interested applicants should review the official handout released by the exam body for a thorough understanding of the program details such as eligibility criteria, exam schedule, program fees, etc.
Below, applicants can find the SMS 2024 official handout released by NMIMS for reference:
| SMS 2024 Official Handout | View Here |
SMS 2024 Application Form
Exam authorities have released the SMS 2024 Phase 1 examination application form on the official website. Applicants must consider their eligibility before registering for and applying to the MST exam.
The last date to register and apply for the SMS 2024 exam is Mar 10, 2024.
How To Apply For SMS 2024?
Applicants are mandated to register for the MST exam before the subsequent merit list release. Provided below is the step-by-step process for students applying to SMS 2024 admissions for reference:
- Step 1: Visit the SMS 2024 official website at nmimsmst.in.
- Step 2: Select the desired B. Sc courses from the previewed homepage.
- Step 3: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the page.
- Step 4: Candidates shall be redirected to the SMS registration 2024 page.
- Step 5: New applicants must provide information such as name, email ID, contact number, address details, etc.
- Step 6: Once registered, the email ID and mobile number provided will be verified via the OTP process.
- Step 7: After successful verification, registered applicants must log in to the candidate’s portal using the registered email ID and password.
- Step 8: Once logged in, applicants must complete the SMS 2024 application form and furnish the correct details.
- Step 9: The next step requires candidates to pay the application fee as mandated for their desired B.Sc course.
- Step 10: Students can save the application fee payment receipt for future reference.
SMS 2024 Application Fees
Applicants aspiring for SMS 2024 B.Sc courses must pay a registration fee. According to the mandate, students can not get the registration fee refunded or transferred. The mode of payment for the SMS 2024 application fee is through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Below, students can find the SMS 2024 registration fees:
| Registration Fee Structure (INR) | ||
| First Attempt | Retake - 1 | Retake - 2 |
| INR 2000 | INR 2000 | INR 2000 |
About SMS
Nilkamal School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics (NSoMASA) conducts the Mathematical Science Test (MST) exam for admission to B.Sc programmes, under the auspices of NMIMS University (Deemed University). NSoMASA hosts 3 Bachelor in Science courses in Applied Mathematical Computing, Applied Statistics and Analytics, and Data Science.
Applicants are shortlisted based on their performance in MST, followed by the Merit List release.
An outline of the SMS 2024 school and exam has been provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc in Applied Mathematical ComputingB.Sc in Applied Statistics and AnalyticsB.Sc in Data Science |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | INR 2000/- per attempt |
| Course Duration | Without Honours - 3 yearsHonours - 4 years |
| Official Website | nmimsmst.in |
About the Courses
B.Sc in Applied Mathematical Computing
B.Sc in Applied Mathematical Computing is a 3-4 year programme (without and with Honours respectively) focusing on mathematical language computing. The in-depth course allows applicants to understand day-to-day problems through mathematical language. A B.Sc in Applied Mathematical Computing develops skills for mathematical insights and solving real-world equations through lectures, practicals, case studies, etc. The course combines modern methodologies with a mathematical foundation to introduce areas such as Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning.
B.Sc in Applied Statistics and Analytics
B.Sc in Applied Statistics and Analytics offered under SMS 2024 is a 3-4 year course (without and with honours, respectively). The course emphasises the development of analytical know-how with computational skills by combining multiple disciplines. Students develop industry-relevant expertise in foundational knowledge of Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, and Computers through papers, lectures, projects, and training. Special focus is put on software such as Python, SAS Visual Analytics, MS Excel, R Studio, and Oracle to incorporate into projects and practical applications.
B.Sc in Data Science
B.Sc in Data Science is a 4 year degree with Honours, (3 years without), focusing on the relevant and upcoming field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The course focuses on boosting knowledge of computational and analytical skills and the skills to analyse and manipulate complex. Students in B.Sc Data Science are steered towards areas such as computer programming, data analysis, and database systems through critical assessment. The course combines practical Data Science methods with fundamental theories relevant to algorithms and computational analysis.
Course Fee
The B.Sc courses introduced by SMS 2024 will soon be available on the official website for review. Students can also refer to the following data based on the fee for the previous year’s batch:
| Course | Fees (per year in INR) |
| B.Sc in Applied Mathematical Computing | INR 1,50,000 |
| B.Sc in Applied Statistics and Analytics | INR 2,25,000 |
| B.Sc in Data Science | 1,52,000 |
SMS 2024 Important Dates
SMS 2024 important dates have been released by NMIMS. For reference, applicants can review the important dates for SMS 2024 events in the following sections:
SMS 2024 Phase 1 Dates (Ongoing)
SMS 2024 Phase 1 registration is currently open for applicants. The MST exam will be conducted from Feb 15, 2024, to Mar 15, 2024. Applicants can review important dates of SMS 2024 Phase 1 exam events in the table below:
| Events | Dates |
| Upcoming Events | |
| MST Exam Starts | Feb 15, 2024 |
| SMS 2024 Online Registration Ends | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Ends | Mar 10, 2024 |
| MST Exam Ends | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Merit List 1 Release | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Document Upload and Fee Payment | Apr 5 to Apr 12, 2024 |
| Past Events | |
| SMS 2024 Online Registration Starts | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Starts | Jan 1, 2024 |
SMS 2024 Phase 2 Dates
SMS 2024 Phase 2 registration will be conducted from Mar 11, 2024. Students will have till Apr 15, 2024, to complete the registration process. An in-depth overview of the Phase 2 event dates for each window has been provided below for clarity:
SMS 2024 Phase 2 (Window 1) Dates:
| Events | Dates |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Starts | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Starts | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Ends | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Ends | Apr 18, 2024 |
| MST Exam Starts | Mar 16, 2024 |
| MST Exam Ends | Apr 20, 2024 |
SMS 2024 Phase 2 Window 2 Dates:
| Events | Dates |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Starts | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Starts | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Ends | May 6, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Ends | May 9, 2024 |
| MST Exam Starts | Apr 21, 2024 |
| MST Exam Ends | May 11, 2024 |
| Merit List 2 Release | May 20, 2024 |
| Document Upload and Fee Payment | May 21, 2024 to May 25, 2024 |
SMS 2024 Phase 2 Window 3 Dates:
| Events | Dates |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Starts | May 7, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Starts | May 10, 2024 |
| Phase 2 Online Registration Ends | May 20, 2024 |
| Exam Date Slot Booking Ends | May 23, 2024 |
| MST Exam Starts | May 12, 2024 |
| MST Exam Ends | May 25, 2024 |
| Merit List 3 Release | June 12, 2024 |
| Document Upload and Fee Payment | June 13, 2024 to June 19, 2024 |
| Commencement of Course | July 5, 2024 |
| Last Date of Admission | July 21, 2024 |
SMS 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The exam conducting body, NMIMS, establishes the SMS 2024 eligibility criteria for B.Sc courses in NSoMASA. If candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria, their candidature may be cancelled. The following pointers enumerate the SMS 2024 eligibility criteria:
- Candidates with an eligible board-recognised 12th class certificate.
- Applicants from any stream can apply, provided they have had Mathematics and Statistics as a subject.
- A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is required to be eligible.
- Any candidate with a 10+2 certificate from International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Certificate, or DP or CP awarded candidates with a minimum of 24 credits in 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) each from any stream are also eligible.
- Students may apply for the SMS 2024 exam by furnishing their SAT/ACT scores. This step would require them to fill out a separate application form.
SMS 2024 Admit Card
The admit card will be automatically generated once students have booked their exam slot on the website. Students must log in to the candidate’s portal on the official website and view the dashboard for the SMS admit card 2024.
Once the exam slot has been booked, students will receive a confirmation mail to their registered email ID. This email/admit card must be presented to the exam officials at the test centre. Candidates will get separate emails/admit cards for every exam slot they book. Students must also bring a valid government-issued ID for verification
SMS 2024 Exam Pattern
The MST exam pattern established by SMS 2024 officials is available on the official website. For a frame of reference, the SMS 2024 exam pattern has also been provided below:
| Sections | Duration | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 100 minutes | 60 |
| Logical Reasoning | 100 minutes | 40 |
| Verbal Reasoning | 100 minutes | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 120 |
Note: SMS 2024 does not undertake a negative marking scheme against any questions in the MST exam. Candidates can attempt all questions without the fear of negative marking.
SMS 2024 Syllabus
The NMIMS-MST 2024 exam syllabus includes 3 sections - Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. Applicants review the section-wise syllabus below to understand the scope of their preparation:
Quantitative Reasoning:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Statistics
- Probability
- Interpreting Quantitative Information
- Trigonometry
- Sets and Functions
- Number System
Logical Reasoning:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Odd Elements
- Analytical Puzzles
- Spatial Visualisation
- Critical Thinking
- Data Sufficiency
- Numerical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning:
- Critical Reading
- Paragraph Forming
- Sentence Completion
- Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary
- Applied Grammar
SMS 2024 Section-wise Weightage
Relying on SMS 2024 weightage can boost preparation since applicants can focus on high-weightage sections to cover a significant portion of the exam. For reference, the sectional mark distribution has been tabulated below:
| Sections | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | Logical Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning |
| 60 marks | 40 marks | 20 marks |
| Total: 120 marks | ||
SMS 2024 Test Centres
Candidates can choose from a list of SMS 2024 exam centres, based on their accessibility. A list of state-wise test centres has been provided below for students’ ease:
| State | Test City |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Rajahmundry |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi |
| Goa | Goa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Changa |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, Ambala Cantt. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Solan |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| Kerala | Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kohikode, Kottayam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Shirpur, Sangli / Kolhapur, Thane, Kalyan |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Nagercoil, Salem |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Secundrabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra / Mathura, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
SMS Result 2024
The SMS 2024 results will be released for the Phase 1 exam on Apr 4, 2024, as Merit List 1. Merit List 2 for the second Window will be released on May 20, 2024, while Merit List 3 for the third Window will be released on Jun 12, 2024.
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their performance in the online=conducted MST exam.
SMS 2024 Admission
The SMS admission procedure includes the following steps:
- Initial registration
- Course Selection based on preference (maximum 2)
- Number of Attempts choosing and application fee payment
- Test Centre and Slot Booking
- Admit Card Download and Email Confirmation
- MTS Exam Attempt
- SMS 2024 Merit List Release
- Document Upload and Admission Fee Payment
SMS 2024 Selection Process
For the SMS 2024, the selection process has been listed below:
- Applicants are required to register for NMIMS-MST and select their preferred course
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit in the SMS 2024 MST exam through a merit list
- Admission-based decisions undertaken by the official authorities will be final, and no request for reconsideration will be considered.
- SMS 2024 authorities will consider NMIMS-NPAT and NMIMS-CET scores in case of vacant seats
SMS 2024 Contact Details
In case students have any queries relevant to the SMS 2024 selection procedure, they can contact the authorities at the contact details below:
SVKM's NMIMS - NSoMASA
1st Floor, Shri Bhagubhai Polytechnic
Vile Parle (Mumbai)
Tel: 022 – 42335184
Toll-free no.: 1800 102 5138 - Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)
Email ID: admission.nsomasa@nmims.edu or nmimssupport@pearson.com
