Madhava Mathematics Competition
Organized by:
Department of Mathematics, S. P. College, Pune &
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR), Mumbai
Under the aegis of:
National Board for Higher Mathematics
The competition is named after Madhava, who introduced in the fourteenth century, profound mathematical ideas that are now part of Calculus. His most famous achievements include the Madhava-Leibnitz series for π, the Madhva-Newton power series for Sine and Cosine functions and a numerical value of π that is accurate to eleven decimal places. The “Madhava school” consisting of a long chain of teacher-student continuity flourished for well over two centuries, making significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy.
A MATHEMATICS COMPETITION FOR S.Y.B.Sc. STUDENTS in PUNE and MUMBAI
Interested students of F.Y.B.Sc. and T.Y.B.Sc. are also eligible
A separate merit list will be prepared of T.Y.B.Sc. students.
Registration Fee: Rs. 50/-
Last Date for Registration: Tuesday December 15, 2009.
Day and Date of Examination: Sunday, January 3, 2010.
The test in Mumbai will be held at:
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd -400 088
Registration for the test will be through the Departments of Mathematics, of the respective colleges.
Co-ordinator(for Mumbai):
Prof. H. C. Pradhan
Centre Director,
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, (TIFR),
V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088.
E-mail: hbcpro@hbcse.tifr.res.in
For details on tests in Pune please visit http://www.spcollegepune.in/
