Free Vedic & Mental Maths Course — Fast Calculation Tricks
Learn Vedic & mental maths free — fast addition & subtraction, multiplication tricks (by 11, near a base, criss-cross), squaring, quick division, divisibility rules and mental shortcuts for exams. Learn why each trick works, with worked examples and practice.
TL;DR: Learn Vedic & mental maths free — fast addition & subtraction, multiplication tricks (by 11, near a base, criss-cross), squaring, quick division, divi…
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Free Vedic Maths course: 10 lessons, from the basics through to the advanced topics interviewers actually ask about. Every lesson is free, needs no sign-up, and runs in your browser with an editor and instant AI feedback.
Vedic Maths Course Syllabus — 10 Lessons
Work through them in order, or jump to the topic you need. 10 lessons include worked explanations and runnable examples.
Vedic Maths Fundamentals
- Introduction to Vedic Maths & Mental Math Benefits — Vedic Mathematics is an ancient system of calculation techniques derived from Vedic sutras (aphorisms).
- Fast Addition & Subtraction (Left-to-Right, Complements) — Left-to-right addition mirrors natural thinking.
- Divisibility Rules & Checking Answers (Digit Sum) — Divisibility rules let you instantly determine if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 9, 11, etc.
Vedic Maths Multiplication
- Multiplication by 11 and by Powers of 10 — Multiplying by 11 has a beautiful shortcut: add adjacent digits and place the sum between them.
- Multiplying Numbers Near a Base (Nikhilam) — Nikhilam ("all from 9 and the last from 10") is powerful for numbers close to powers of 10.
- General Multiplication (Urdhva Tiryagbhyam / Criss-Cross) — Urdhva Tiryagbhyam ("vertical and crosswise") is the universal multiplication method.
- Squaring Numbers Ending in 5 and Near a Base — Squaring numbers ending in 5 has an instant formula: (10a + 5)² = 100a(a+1) + 25.
Vedic Maths Division
- Fast Division Techniques — Fast division often relies on decomposition and approximation.
Vedic Maths Advanced
- Working with Fractions, Percentages & Squares/Cubes Mentally — Mental fraction arithmetic relies on quick conversion.
Vedic Maths Exam Strategy
- Speed-Math Practice Plan for Exams — Mastery requires structured practice. Week 1–2: focus on 11-multiplication and ending-in-5 squares (high confidence, quick wins).
Who this Vedic Maths course is for
School and college students in India starting from zero, and anyone revising Vedic Maths for placements, board practicals or a project. There is no prerequisite beyond being able to type — the first lessons assume no programming background at all.
How to study this course
- Read the lesson, then run the example in the built-in editor before moving on — reading code is not the same as writing it.
- Try the practice task at the end of each lesson. Getting it wrong and fixing it is where the learning happens.
- When you are stuck, ask the free AI Tutor to explain that specific line rather than skipping ahead.
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