Faridabad/Alive News: J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, will introduce a new undergraduate course, B.Tech in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the next academic session. This step has been taken to promote interdisciplinary education and connect mathematics with modern technologies.
The announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajive Kumar during Mathematics Festival–2026, organized by the Department of Mathematics to celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
While addressing the gathering, the Vice Chancellor expressed concern over the decreasing number of students opting for postgraduate mathematics courses. He stressed the need to involve students in quality research and encourage meaningful research publications. He said the new B.Tech programme will combine mathematics with computer science and help students build careers in fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, cryptography, and computational research.
The festival was organized as part of National Mathematics Day and included expert lectures, cultural programmes, and student competitions. The event was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor along with Chief Guest Dr. B.K. Dass, retired Professor from the University of Delhi; Guest of Honour Prof. Rashmi Bhardwaj from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University; Dean (Sciences) Prof. Anuradha Sharma; Chairperson, Mathematics Department Prof. Neetu Gupta; and Director (R&D) Prof. Manisha Garg.
Prof. Neetu Gupta shared that mathematics is not limited to classrooms but plays an important role in solving real-life problems. She explained that Maths Fest 2026 provided students a platform to show both analytical thinking and creativity. Three competitions were organized — Rangoli Making, Poster Making, and PPT Presentation on the life and work of famous mathematicians. A total of 76 teams from various institutions participated enthusiastically.
In his speech, Dr. B.K. Dass spoke about the role of mathematics in World War II cryptography and described mathematics as the “language of divinity.” Prof. Rashmi Bhardwaj explained complex concepts using simple examples and quoted Albert Einstein, saying, “Mathematics is not about numbers, it is about understanding.”
After lunch, Prof. Anu G. Aggarwal delivered a special session on Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) and its importance in real-life decision-making.
In the competitions, Siya from KL Mehta won first prize in Poster Making, followed by Samiksha Tanwar and Riya Beniwal from Saraswati College in second place, and Sakshi Pathak and Reshma from JC Bose University in third.
In PPT Making, Nirbhay Singh from Aravalli College secured first place, Varsha Mittal from JC Bose University second, and Disha Sharma from Aggarwal College and Himanshi Goyal from JC Bose University jointly third.
In Rangoli Making, Sapna Singla and Chetna from JC Bose University won first prize, Rupanshi and Jagriti from KL Mehta stood second, and Chandan Prajapati and Vidushi from JC Bose University secured third place.
The Mathematics Festival 2026 successfully promoted the importance of mathematics, creativity, and innovation among students.
