Four residential days to follow questions, explore mathematical ideas, and think alongside people who are equally curious.
VGS is not a lecture series or another competition. It is a small residential space to explore beautiful ideas, build confidence in mathematical thinking, and meet peers who are equally curious.
Stay with unfamiliar questions long enough for new patterns, connections, and possibilities to appear.
01Each day moves between guided inquiry, active mathematical work, and the informal exchange that makes a residential gathering memorable.
The day opens with guided mathematical work that creates room for patient thinking before the pace of the day builds.
We are interested in how you approach an idea: the questions you ask, the experiments you try, and the way you communicate your thinking.
See the full selection process, including the exploration task, optional interview, and the principles used during evaluation.
View complete selection process →A short CV and qualitative responses help us understand your mathematical interests, curiosity, and approach to collaboration.
One hundred shortlisted applicants develop a mathematical exposition or exploration around a topic that genuinely interests them.
Thirty students are selected for the inaugural residential cohort in December 2026.
The camp month is confirmed. Application dates, selection milestones, and the venue will be published once finalised.
VGS 2026 is sponsored by Jane Street, helping make the inaugural gathering possible.
Essential information about applying for and attending VGS 2026.
Vedant Ganita Samanvaya is a national residential mathematics camp that brings together students from across India to explore mathematics beyond the classroom. The camp emphasizes collaborative problem solving, mathematical exposition, research-inspired thinking, and learning from distinguished speakers rather than traditional exam-oriented training.
The camp is primarily intended for first and second-year undergraduate students, while exceptional high-school applicants may also be considered.
Selection begins with a qualitative application and short CV. 100 students are then shortlisted for a mathematical exposition or exploration, from which 30 participants are selected for the final camp. A short interview may be used only where additional evaluation is helpful. There is no formal entrance examination.
The camp is planned for December 2026. The venue is currently being finalised and will be announced once confirmed.
Yes. Accommodation, meals, and refreshments will be provided to selected participants for the duration of the camp.
Detailed arrival and travel information will be shared with selected participants once the venue is confirmed.
Absolutely. VGS values mathematical curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn far more than prior exposure to advanced mathematics.
