UPSC Mains Maths Question Paper 2024, Download Optional Paper PDF Here

UPSC conduct the optional paper for the UPSC Mains examination on 29 September 2024 and with this, the UPSC Mains paper 2024 culminates, in this article, we will be analyzing the UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional paper and its advantages and disadvantages for the candidates. Additionally, we have provided the UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional Question Paper 2024 along with UPSC Mathematics Optional paper PYQs from 2023-2009.

UPSC Mains Maths Optional Paper 2024

UPSC is set to conduct both the papers of Mathematics optional on 29 September 2024 in morning and afternoon shift respectively. Like other optional the pattern for mathematics optional remains same i.e. it also has 2 papers each weighing for 250 marks which together amounts to 500 marks. and candidates are provided with 3 hours time to solve each paper.

UPSC Maths Optional Paper- Overview

How to Download UPSC Mathematics Optional Question Paper ?

Candidates can download UPSC Mains Maths Optional Paper 2024 by following the below steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Navigate to the Home page and click on examination for upsc maths optional paper 2024
• Step 3: Click on the previous year’s questions
• Step 4: Select Civil Services Exam from the dropdown
• Step 5: Click on download
• Step 6: Save the PDF for your reference.

The papers at the official site will be released after the final results, till then students can download UPSC Mathematics optional question paper 2024 and PYQs from the below-mentioned links.

UPSC Mathematics Optional Question Paper 2024 PDF

Candidates who are planning to appear for upcoming attempts at UPSC and have decided to go for the exam with the Mathematics Optional can download the UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional paper 2024 from the links mentioned below in the table, it can be useful resource for you to practice and understand the current level of the examination.

UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional PYQs (2024 – 2009)

UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus

Here we have listed the topics encompassing syllabus for each paper of UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional, it will help candidates prepare in an organized manner.

UPSC Mathematics Optional Syllabus Paper 1

Syllabus for UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional paper 1 encompasses :

• Linear Algebra
• Vector Analysis
• Calculus
• Analytic Geometry
• Ordinary Differential Equation
• Dynamic and Statics

UPSC Mathematics Optional Syllabus Paper 2

Syllabus for UPSC Mains Mathematics Optional paper 2 encompasses :

• Real Analysis
• Algebra
• Numerical Analysis and Computing
• Partial Differential Equation
• Complex Analysis
• Linear Programming

For detailed syllabus of Mathematics Optional click here.

UPSC Maths Optional Analysis

Choosing an optional is very crucial in the preparation of UPSC CSE as it contains highest weightage among all, it can not be ignored and should be a strong subject of yours, below we have mentioned advantages and disadvantages of the mathematics optional.

Advantages of Mathematics Optional :

Advantages of choosing Mathematics Optional for UPSC Mains are :

• It is logical
• Marks for step marking are given
• Easy for candidates with math background
• Has been scoring in past years, highest score was 375/500.

Disadvantages of Mathematics Optional :

Disadvantages of choosing Mathematics Optional for UPSC Mains are :

• It is Lengthy (takes 5-6 months to complete the syllabus)
• Difficult for students without math background

Difficulty Level of Mathematics Optional Paper 2024

As we have discussed that the mathematics optional is a scoring subject but tends to be lengthy in comparison to other optional subjects it should be noted that it can be difficult for those without maths background or weak math background because the level of questions asked in exam is quite good, as of now the paper is yet to be received and we will be analyzing it with you once the mathematics optional paper is released.

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