The Department of Mathematics came into existence purely as a service Department when N.K.R. Government Arts College for women, Namakkal was started in 1972- affiliated to the Periyar University.

At present, the Department offering B.Sc (Mathematics) and M. Sc (Mathematics) degree course under the UG and PG program and Statistics as an Allied Paper for all above disciplines.

The aim of the Department is to pursue excellence in teaching. This has motivated the Department to introduce two-year M.Sc Mathematics in 2012. Our B.Sc program in English and Tamil medium was introduced SHIFT-II in the academic year 2007-2008. Our Graduate students also plays an important role in the teaching as well as activities of the Department. The full time graduate student enrolled in all programs is approximately 400.

In admission process, MATHS department admitted strength:

UG Program = 32 Students & PG Program = 30 students for each and every class for the academic year.

Now, the Department has 15 well-defined faculties,

3 Regular Staff in Shift – I (Maths)

5 Guest Lecturer Staff in Shift – I (Maths)

6 Guest Lecturer Staff in Shift – II (Maths)

1 Guest Lecturer Staff in Shift – I (Statistics)

We are one of the organ to all other neighbouring departments. The department offers a wide range of a advanced undergraduate and post graduate courses which provide an introduction to many areas of Mathematics including :Analytical Geometry, Latex, Python, Machine Learning , Bridge Mathematics, Fluid Dynamics, fuzzy sets and logic.