Department of Studies in Mathematics was established in 1960 with Prof.K.Venkatachala Iyengar as the first Head of the department who was instrumental in making the department as an active research center. The department has conducted several National and International Conferences, Workshops and refresher courses with UGC,NBHM,CSIR,DST assistance.

The Department has received several projects from different funding agencies such as DST and CSIR. The department has been recognized under UGC-SAP DRS| Programme for a period of five years with effect from 02-06-2011.