Table of Contents
Introduction
The Mathematics CUET is a domain-specific test that is used for admission to undergraduate programs in mathematics. The test covers a wide range of topics related to mathematics, including:
- Algebra: Linear algebra, abstract algebra, and number theory
- Calculus: Differential calculus, integral calculus, and multivariable calculus
- Geometry: Euclidean geometry, analytic geometry, and differential geometry
- Probability and statistics: Probability theory, statistics, and statistical inference
- Numerical analysis: Numerical methods for solving mathematical problems
- Discrete mathematics: Graph theory, combinatorics, and logic
The test is divided into two sections: Section I: Mathematics and Section II: Quantitative Aptitude. Section I covers the basic concepts of mathematics, such as algebra and calculus. Section II covers quantitative aptitude concepts, such as data interpretation, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
The Mathematics CUET is a challenging test, but it is also an important step for students who want to pursue a career in mathematics. By preparing thoroughly for the test, students can increase their chances of success.
Mathematics Syllabus CUET 2023
UNITI: RELATIONSAND FUNCTIONS
- Relations and Functions
Types of relations: Reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One to one and onto functions, composite functions, inverse of a function. Binary operations. - Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Definition, range, domain, principal value branches. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions.
Elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions.
UNITII: ALGEBRA
- Matrices
Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, zero matrix, transpose of a matrix, symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. Addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication of matrices, simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication. Non-commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of non-zero matrices whose product is the zero matrix (restrict to square matrices of order 2). Concept of elementary row and column operations. Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse, if it exists;(Here all matrices will have real entries). - Determinants
Determinant of a square matrix (upto3×3matrices),properties of determinants, minors, cofactors and applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Consistency, in consistency and number of solutions of system of linear equations by examples, solving system of linear equations in two or three variables(having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix.
UNIT III: CALCULUS
- Continuity and Differentiability
Continuity and differentiability, derivative of composite functions, chain rule, derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions, derivative of implicit function. Concepts of exponential, logarithmic functions. Derivatives of log x .Logarithmic differentiation. Derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second-order derivatives. Rolle’s and Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorems(without proof) and their geometric interpretations. - Applications of Derivatives
Applications of derivatives :Rate of change ,increasing/decreasing functions, tangents and normals , approximation, maxima and minima(first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable tool).Simple problems(that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the subject as well as real-life situations). Tangent and Normal. - Integrals
Integration as inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, only simple integrals of the type –to be evaluated.
Definite integrals as a limit of a sum. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus(without proof). Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals. - Applications of the Integrals
Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, arcs of circles/parabolas/ellipses(in standard form only), area between the two above said curves(the region should be clearly identifiable). - Differential Equations
Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Formation of differential equation whose general solution is given. Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables, homogeneous differential equations of first order and first degree.
UNITIV: VECTORS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY
- Vectors
Vectors and scalars ,magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines/ratios of vectors. Types of vectors(equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point, negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Scalar(dot) product of vectors, projection of a vector on a line. Vector(cross) product of vectors, scalar triple product. - Three-dimensional Geometry
Direction cosines/ratios of a line joining two points .Cartesian and vector equation of a line, coplanar and skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Cartesian and vector equation of a plane. Angle between (i)two lines,(ii)two planes,(iii) a line and a plane. Distance of a point from a plane.
Unit V: Linear Programming
Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, different types of linear programming(L.P.)problems, mathematical formulation of L.P. problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions, feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions(up to three non-trivial constrains).
Unit VI: Probability
Multiplications theorem on probability. Conditional probability ,independent events, total probability, Baye ’s theorem. Random variable and its probability distribution, mean and variance of haphazard variable. Repeated independent(Bernoulli)trials and Binomial distribution