Mathematics Training and Talent Search Programme

The Online Foundation Course in Mathematics (OFCM) is an initiative of the MTTS Trust. The annual programme, being conducted since 2020, consists of six online regional camps. More than five hundred second/ third semester undergraduate students are selected to attend this programme through a national level screening process. The content is based on the Foundation course taught in MTTS programmes, and they are trained following the interactive MTTS methodology through the OFCM camps.

There will be six simultaneous regional camps in OFCM2024 each admitting about 80–90 participants. The  programme will be organized online on the Zoom platform and will be supported by class communications through MTTS Classroom (Moodle).

About the programme

The Foundation Course is a unique course taught in MTTS programmes to initiate students to some fundamental concepts in mathematics. After attending a two-week Foundation course in the MTTS summer camps, most of the participants have observed improved logical and analytical thinking, problem solving abilities, and experienced a change in their attitude. They also acquire a high level of confidence for self-study to undertake advanced courses in
mathematics, as is evident from their feedback.

The objective of the OFCM camps is to scale up this positive impact of the Foundation course to a larger group of students, and achieve this aim by making it accessible to many students across the country. These camps expose more bright young minds to the excitement of doing mathematics, promoting independent mathematical thinking, and preparing them for advanced material.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students, who have just completed their second semester, or are currently in the 3rd semester of their B.Sc./B.A./Integrated M.Sc. programme, with Mathematics as one of their main subjects may apply.

How to apply

1. Application by the candidates should be submitted online at the site https://4dspace.mtts.org.in. For detailed guidelines, please see this page.
2. After logging into the site using the OTP received at the given email address, select the programme Online Foundation Course in Mathematics (OFCM) 2024.
3. The applicant must give the details of a teacher in her/his application who will be ready to submit recommendations for the applicant.
4. After submitting the application, the student must inform the teacher mentioned in the application, and ensure that the teacher  submits her/his recommendation within the deadline by filling the online recommendation form.
5. Note: The link to submit the online recommendation will be sent to the email address of the teacher from the online application system.
6. Recommendations by teachers are also to be submitted at https://4dspace.mtts.org.in
7. In case of any queries, or difficulty, please see the FAQ secion at this link.
8. If the issue is still not resolved, please write to foundations.mtts@gmail.com. Please give us 24–48 to resolve/respond to your issue.
   

Registration Fee

There is no fee for the programme.

Selection

The selection will be on merit, based on consistent, and good academic records, and recommendations submitted by the teachers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the teacher submits her/his recommendation in time.

The list of selected candidates will be posted at this webpage  along with instructions and further guidelines for registration, etc. Only selected candidates will be informed of their selection by email.

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