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UPSC CSE Mathematics Syllabus 2024


The UPSC Mathematics syllabus 2024 covers a wide range of topics including abstract
algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, linear algebra, analytical geometry, differential
equations, probability theory, numerical analysis, mechanics, and statistics. Candidates will
need to have a strong grasp of mathematical concepts and their applications to real-world
problems.

UPSC CSE Mathematics Syllabus 2024 Paper 1

1. Linear Algebra:

 Vector spaces over R and C


 Linear dependence and independence
 Subspaces, bases, dimension
 Linear transformations, rank and nullity
 Matrix of a linear transformation
 Algebra of Matrices
 Row and column reduction, echelon form
 Congruence and similarity
 Rank of a matrix
 Inverse of a matrix
 Solution of system of linear equations
 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
 Characteristic polynomial
 Cayley-Hamilton theorem
 Symmetric, skew-symmetric, Hermitian, skew-Hermitian, orthogonal, and unitary
matrices and their eigenvalues.

2. Calculus:

 Real numbers, functions of a real variable


 Limits, continuity, differentiability
 Mean value theorem, Taylor’s theorem with remainders
 Indeterminate forms
 Maxima and minima
 Asymptotes
 Curve tracing
 Functions of two or three variables
 Partial derivatives
 Lagrange’s method of multipliers
 Jacobian
 Riemann’s definition of definite integrals
 Indefinite integrals
 Infinite and improper integrals
 Double and triple integrals (evaluation techniques only)
 Areas, surface, and volumes.

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3. Analytic Geometry:

 Cartesian and polar coordinates in three dimensions


 Second-degree equations in three variables
 Reduction to canonical forms
 Straight lines
 Shortest distance between two skew lines
 Plane, sphere, cone, cylinder, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid of one and two sheets
and their properties.

4. Ordinary Differential Equations:

 Formulation of differential equations


 Equations of first order and first degree
 Integrating factor
 Orthogonal trajectory
 Clairaut’s equation
 Singular solution
 Second and higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients
 Second-order linear equations with variable coefficients
 Euler-Cauchy equation
 Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms and their properties
 Application to initial value problems for 2nd order linear equations with constant
coefficients.

5. Dynamics & Statics:

 Rectilinear motion
 Simple harmonic motion
 Motion in a plane
 Projectiles
 Constrained motion
 Work and energy, conservation of energy
 Kepler’s laws, orbits under central forces
 Equilibrium of a system of particles
 Friction
 Common catenary
 Principle of virtual work
 Stability of equilibrium
 Equilibrium of forces in three dimensions.

6. Vector Analysis:

 Scalar and vector fields


 Differentiation of vector field of a scalar variable
 Gradient, divergence, and curl in Cartesian and cylindrical coordinates
 Higher-order derivatives
 Vector identities and vector equations
 Application to geometry: curves in space, curvature, and torsion
 Serret-Frenet’s formulae

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 Gauss and Stokes’ theorems


 Green’s identities.

UPSC CSE Mathematics Syllabus 2024 Paper 2

1. Algebra:

 Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups


 Cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem
 Normal subgroups, quotient groups
 Homomorphism of groups, basic isomorphism theorems
 Permutation groups, Cayley’s theorem
 Rings, subrings, and ideals
 Homomorphisms of rings
 Integral domains, principal ideal domains, Euclidean domains, and unique
factorization domains
 Fields, quotient fields

2. Real Analysis:

 Real number system as an ordered field with least upper bound property
 Sequences, limit of a sequence, Cauchy sequence
 Completeness of real line
 Series and its convergence, absolute and conditional convergence
 Continuity and uniform continuity of functions
 Properties of continuous functions on compact sets
 Riemann integral, improper integrals
 Fundamental theorems of integral calculus
 Uniform convergence, continuity, differentiability, and integrability for sequences and
series of functions
 Partial derivatives of functions of several variables
 Maxima and minima

3. Complex Analysis:

 Analytic functions
 Cauchy-Riemann equations
 Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula
 Power series representation of an analytic function, Taylor’s series
 Singularities, Laurent’s series
 Cauchy’s residue theorem
 Contour integration

4. Linear Programming:

 Linear programming problems


 Basic solution, basic feasible solution, and optimal solution
 Graphical method and simplex method of solutions

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 Duality
 Transportation and assignment problems

5. Partial Differential Equations:

 Family of surfaces in three dimensions and formulation of partial differential


equations
 Solution of quasilinear partial differential equations of the first order
 Cauchy’s method of characteristics
 Linear partial differential equations of the second order with constant coefficients
 Canonical form
 Equation of a vibrating string, heat equation, Laplace equation and their solutions

6. Numerical Analysis and Computer Programming:

 Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations of one variable


 Solution of system of linear equations
 Interpolation methods
 Numerical integration methods
 Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
 Computer Programming: Binary system, Arithmetic and logical operations,
Conversion systems, Algorithms, and flow charts

7. Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics:

 Generalized coordinates
 D’Alembert’s principle and Lagrange’s equations
 Hamilton equations
 Moment of inertia
 Motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions
 Equation of continuity
 Euler’s equation of motion for inviscid flow
 Potential flow
 Navier-Stokes equation for a viscous fluid

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