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Mathematics Main Syllabus: Paper-I Section A

The document outlines the syllabus for a mathematics exam, covering topics in linear algebra, calculus, analytic geometry, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamics, vector analysis, algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, linear programming, numerical analysis, computer programming, and mechanics and fluid dynamics. Many areas include definitions, theorems, and methods related to solving equations or systems. The exam aims to assess students' understanding of core mathematical concepts and techniques.
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Mathematics Main Syllabus: Paper-I Section A

The document outlines the syllabus for a mathematics exam, covering topics in linear algebra, calculus, analytic geometry, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamics, vector analysis, algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, linear programming, numerical analysis, computer programming, and mechanics and fluid dynamics. Many areas include definitions, theorems, and methods related to solving equations or systems. The exam aims to assess students' understanding of core mathematical concepts and techniques.
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Mathematics Main Syllabus

Paper-I SECTION A

1. Linear Algebra:

Vector, space, linear dependence and independence, subspaces, bases,


dimensions. Finite dimensional vector spaces. Matrices, Cayley-Hamiliton
theorem, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix of linear transformation, row and
column reduction, Echelon form, equivalence, congruences and similarity,
reduction to canonical form, rank, orthogonal, symmetrical, skew symmetrical,
unitary, hermitian, skew-hermitian forms–their eigenvalues. Orthogonal and
unitary reduction of quadratic and hermitian forms, positive definite quadratic
forms.

2. Calculus:

Real numbers, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean-value theorems, Taylor's


theorem with remainders, indeterminate forms, maxima and minima, asyptotes.
Functions of several variables: continuity, differentiability, partial derivatives,
maxima and minima, Lagrange's method of multipliers, Jacobian. Riemann's
definition of definite integrals, indefinite integrals, infinite and improper integrals,
beta and gamma functions. Double and triple integrals (evaluation techniques
only). Areas, surface and volumes, center of gravity.

3. Analytic Geometry:

Cartesian and polar coordinates in two and three dimensions, second degree
equations in two and three dimensions, 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.
Paper-I Section-B

1. Ordinary Differential Equations:

Formulation of differential equations, order and degree, equations of first order


and first degree, integrating factor, equations of first order but not of first degree,
Clariaut's equation, singular solution. Higher order linear equations, with constant
coefficients, complementary function and particular integral, general solution,
Euler-Cauchy equation. Second order linear equations with variable coefficients,
determination of complete solution when one solution is known, method of
variation of parameters.

2. Dynamics, Statics and Hydrostatics:

Degree of freedom and constraints, rectilinear motion, simple harmonic motion,


motion in a plane, projectiles, constrained motion, work and energy, conservation
of energy, motion under impulsive forces, Kepler's laws, orbits under central
forces, motion of varying mass, motion under resistance. Equilibrium of a system
of particles, work and potential energy, friction, common catenary, principle of
virtual work, stability of equilibrium, equilibrium of forces in three dimensions.
Pressure of heavy fluids, equilibrium of fluids under given system of forces
Bernoulli's equation, centre of pressure, thrust on curved surfaces, equilibrium of
floating bodies, stability of equilibrium, metacentre, pressure of gases.

3. Vector Analysis:

Scalar and vector fields, triple, products, differentiation of vector function of a


scalar variable, Gradient, divergence and curl in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical
coordinates and their physical interpretations. Higher order derivatives, vector
identities and vector quations. Application to Geometry: Curves in space,
curvature and torision. Serret-Frenet's formulae, Gauss and Stokes' theorems,
Green's identities.
Paper-II Section-A

1. Algebra:

Groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, homomorphism of groups quotient


groups basic isomorphism theorems, Sylow's group, permutation groups, Cayley
theorem. Rings and ideals, principal ideal domains, unique factorization domains
and Euclidean domains. Field extensions, finite fields.

2. Real Analysis:

Real number system, ordered sets, bounds, ordered field, real number system as
an ordered field with least upper bound property, cauchy sequence,
completeness, Continuity and uniform continuity of functions, properties of
continuous functions on compact sets. Riemann integral, improper integrals,
absolute and conditional convergence of series of real and complex terms,
rearrangement of series. Uniform convergence, continuity, differentiability and
integrability for sequences and series of functions. Differentiation of fuctions of
several variables, change in the order of partial derivatives, implict function
theorem, maxima and minima. Multiple integrals.

3. Complex Analysis:

Analytic function, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy's theorem, Cauchy's


integral formula, power series, Taylor's series, Laurent's Series, Singularities,
Cauchy's residue theorem, contour integration. Conformal mapping, bilinear
transformations.

4. Linear Programming:

Linear programming problems, basic solution, basic feasible solution and optimal
solution, graphical method and Simplex method of solutions. Duality.
Transportation and assignment problems. Travelling salesman problems.
Paper-II Section-B

1. Partial differential equations:

Curves and surfaces in three dimensions, formulation of partial differential


equations, solutions of equations of type dx/p=dy/q=dz/r; orthogonal
trajectories, pfaffian differential equations; partial differential equations of the first
order, solution by Cauchy's method of characteristics; Charpit's method of
solutions, linear partial differential equations of the second order with constant
coefficients, equations of vibrating string, heat equation, laplace equation.

2. Numerical Analysis and Computer programming:

Numerical methods: Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations of one


variable by bisection, Regula-Falsi and Newton-Raphson methods, solution of
system of linear equations by Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordan (direct)
methods, Gauss-Seidel(iterative) method. Newton's (Forward and backward) and
Lagrange's method of interpolation.

3. Numerical integration:

Simpson's one-third rule, tranpezodial rule, Gaussian quadrature formula.

4. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations:

Euler and Runge Kutta-methods. Computer Programming: Storage of numbers in


Computers, bits, bytes and words, binary system.arithmetic and logical operations
on numbers. Bitwise operations. AND, OR , XOR, NOT, and shift/rotate operators.
Octal and Hexadecimal Systems. Conversion to and form decimal Systems.
Representation of unsigned integers, signed integers and reals, double precision
reals and long integers. Algorithms and flow charts for solving numerical analysis
problems. Developing simple programs in Basic for problems involving
techniques covered in the numerical analysis.

5. Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics:

Generalised coordinates, constraints, holonomic and non-holonomic systems. D'


Alembert's principle and Lagrange' equations, Hamilton equations, moment of
intertia, motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions. Equation of continuity, Euler's
equation of motion for inviscid flow, stream-lines, path of a particle, potential
flow, two-dimensional and axis-symetric motion, sources and sinks, vortex
motion, flow past a cylinder and a sphere, method of images. Navier-Stokes
equation for a viscous fluid.

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