Mathematics carries 50 marks in IMU CET — the joint highest along with Physics. Mastering Maths is non-negotiable for a good rank.
Chapter-wise Weightage
| Chapter | Expected Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra (Quadratic, Sequences) | 8–10 | Medium |
| Trigonometry | 6–8 | Medium |
| Coordinate Geometry | 6–8 | Medium–Hard |
| Calculus (Differentiation & Integration) | 7–9 | Hard |
| Matrices & Determinants | 4–5 | Easy–Medium |
| Probability & Statistics | 4–5 | Easy |
| 3D Geometry & Vectors | 4–5 | Medium |
Must-Know Formulas
Trigonometry
- sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
- sin 2θ = 2 sin θ cos θ
- cos 2θ = cos²θ − sin²θ = 1 − 2sin²θ = 2cos²θ − 1
- tan(A+B) = (tanA + tanB) / (1 − tanA·tanB)
Calculus
- d/dx (xⁿ) = nxⁿ⁻¹
- d/dx (sin x) = cos x | d/dx (cos x) = −sin x
- ∫xⁿ dx = xⁿ⁺¹/(n+1) + C
- ∫sin x dx = −cos x + C | ∫cos x dx = sin x + C
Coordinate Geometry
- Distance = √[(x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²]
- Midpoint = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2)
- Slope = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁)
Strategy: Spend the first 30 minutes on Maths and Physics together. Don't get stuck — skip and return to hard questions after completing easy ones.
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