Author: J.G. Chakravorty and P.R. Ghosh
Differential Equations by J.G. Chakravorty and P.R. Ghosh is a widely used undergraduate-level mathematics textbook. It is published by U. N. Dhur & Sons Pvt. Ltd., a Kolkata-based academic publisher. The book is primarily intended for students pursuing mathematics, physics, or engineering in Indian universities. It covers the theory and solution methods of ordinary differential equations in a structured and accessible manner. Topics include first-order differential equations, higher-order linear equations, and applications of differential equations. The book follows a traditional format, with definitions, theorems, solved examples, and exercise sets. It is known for its clarity of explanation and wide range of problems for practice. The 7th edition comprises around 373 pages and includes updated material aligned with university syllabi. It is especially popular among colleges affiliated with the University of Calcutta and other West Bengal institutions. The book provides a solid foundation for further studies in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.