Applicants need a recognised 4‑year honours bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent). Equivalent Indian degrees like a four-year engineering or BSc are acceptableA equivalent) with at least three to four mathematics modules and strong grades in them. A high 2H1 (i.e. first class or high second class) overall GPA is expected, particularly in quantitative subjects. At least three to four mathematics or statistics modules with strong performance—especially coursework in Differential & Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability & Statistics—are required.