Dr. Vikram Chandra

Instructor

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Biography

Vikram Chandra is a writer and teacher specializing in Creative Writing. He is an avid amateur student of pre-modern Indian literature, aesthetics, philosophy, Sanskrit, languages, and history. In addition to his teaching role, he has a background in programming which informs his creative processes. His notable works include 'Geek Sublime: Writing Fiction, Coding Software' (2014), 'Sacred Games,' a novel published in 2006, and 'Love and Longing in Bombay,' a collection of short stories released in 1997. His novel 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain' was published in 1995. Through his writing, Chandra engages with rich cultural themes and narratives that reflect his extensive studies and interests.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.