Updated for 2026

GATEMathematicsSyllabus

Detailed breakdown of the GATE MA syllabus. Master Calculus, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, and specialized topics.

Topic-wise List
Weightage Analysis
General Aptitude

Section 1: Calculus

A fundamental section with good weightage.

Topics

  • Functions of two or more variables
  • Continuity, partial derivatives
  • Maxima and minima
  • Multiple integrals
  • Vector calculus (Gradient, Divergence, Curl)

Section 2: Linear Algebra

Topics

  • Vector spaces over R and C
  • Linear transformations
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
  • Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

Section 3: Real Analysis

Topics

  • Sequences and Series
  • Metric spaces
  • Connectedness, Compactness
  • Completeness
  • Uniform convergence

Other Important Sections

  • Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, specialized integrals.
  • Ordinary Differential Equations: First order & linear equations.
  • Algebra: Groups, subgroups, normal subgroups.
  • Functional Analysis: Normed linear spaces, Banach spaces.
  • Numerical Analysis: Numerical solutions, integration.
  • Partial Differential Equations: Method of separation of variables.
  • Topology: Basis, dense sets, subsystem.
  • Linear Programming: Simplex method, duality.

Exam Pattern

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksNature
General Aptitude1015MCQ
Subject Questions5585MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Total651003 Hours

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