Department of Mathematics, Hansraj College is one of the most prestigious departments of the Delhi University, is a quintessence of the most amazing minds forming a family. With its foundations laid by very fine mathematicians such as Prof. Shanti Narayan, Prof. M.C. Puri, Prof. S. C. Arora, and Dr S. R. Arora, and Dr Harbans Lal, Dr K. L. Bhatla, Dr N.M. Kapoor, Dr Satpal, and Sh. J. P. Pruthi as guiding lights, the department has always strived to nurture and create global leaders and has made a name for itself for its academic excellence. The department aspires that its students get the most out of their time studying at college through classroom teaching combined with co-curricular experiences. The department never fails to surprise everyone with the dynamism of its teachers and students. Year after year it keeps on setting higher benchmarks for itself. Along with regular classes, a lot of emphasis is given to 'hands-on' exposure to modern software such as Mathematica, Matlab and LaTeX through practical and tutorial classes. Students graduating from the department have had a world of career options. A reasonable number go for masters in pure or applied mathematics to prepare themselves for research and teaching. Others have excelled in their chosen fields that include statistics, actuarial sciences, operation research, management, law, and the civil services.