JAM

Mathematics
Preparation

How to prepare for IIT JAM

Mathematics
 About IIT JAM Exam
IIT-JAM is an online test to get admission in IITs and IISc to pursue M.Sc (Four
Semesters), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D, M.Sc.-M.Tech., M.Sc.-Ph.D Dual Degree & other
courses.

IIT JAM exam is conducted once in a year in the month of February.

JAM Exam is conducted in seven subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Biological Science
Biotechnology
Geology
 IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus
Sequences and Series of Real Numbers: Sequence of real numbers, convergence of
sequences, bounded and monotone sequences, convergence criteria for sequences of real
numbers, Cauchy sequences, subsequences, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. Series of real
numbers, absolute convergence, tests of convergence for series of positive terms
comparison test, ratio test, root test; Leibniz test for convergence of alternating series.

Functions of One Real Variable: Limit, continuity, intermediate value property,

differentiation, Rolles Theorem, mean value theorem, LHospital rule, Taylors theorem,
maxima and minima.

Functions of Two or Three Real Variables: Limit, continuity, partial derivatives,

differentiability, maxima and minima.
 IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus
Integral Calculus: Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, definite integrals
and their properties, fundamental theorem of calculus. Double and triple integrals,
change of order of integration, calculating surface areas and volumes using double
integrals, calculating volumes using triple integrals.

Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations of the first order of the form
y=f(x,y), Bernoullis equation, exact differential equations, integrating factor,
orthogonal trajectories, homogeneous differential equations, variable separable
equations, linear differential equations of second order with constant coefficients,
method of variation of parameters, Cauchy-Euler equation.

Vector Calculus: Scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, line integrals,
surface integrals, Green, Stokes and Gauss theorems.
 IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus
Group Theory: Groups, subgroups, Abelian groups, non-Abelian groups, cyclic groups,
permutation groups, normal subgroups, Lagranges Theorem for finite groups, group
homomorphisms and basic concepts of quotient groups.

Linear Algebra: Finite dimensional vector spaces, linear independence of vectors, basis,
dimension, linear transformations, matrix representation, range space, null space, rank-
nullity theorem. Rank and inverse of a matrix, determinant, solutions of systems of linear
equations, consistency conditions, eigen values and eigenvectors for matrices, Cayley-
Hamilton theorem.

Real Analysis: Interior points, limit points, open sets, closed sets, bounded sets, connected
sets, compact sets, completeness of R. Power series (of real variable), Taylors series, radius
and interval of convergence, term-wise differentiation and integration of power series.
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Previous years question papers for IIT
JAM Mathematics

Candidates must practice last 5 years IIT JAM question papers for Mathematics
preparation.

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Previous 5 Years Question Papers for JAM Mathematics.

IIT JAM Mathematics Exam Pattern
IIT JAM exam pattern for all the subjects is same. The exam is divided into three sections:

Section A- 30 MCQs of 50 marks: Out of a total of 30 questions, 10 questions are of one

mark each and 20 questions are of two marks each. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark
for each question answered incorrectly out of the one-mark question and 2/3 marks are
deducted for each incorrect question which is of two marks each. There is no negative
marking for any question left unanswered.

Section B- 10 MSQs of 20 marks: Each correct answer in this section is awarded two marks.
There is no negative marking in this section.

Section C- 20 NAT of 30 marks: Out of the total 20 questions, first 10 questions are of one
mark each and other 10 questions are of two marks each. There is no negative marking in
this section as well.
 IIT JAM Exam Preparation Tips

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IIT JAM Examination.

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Preparations Tips.
IIT JAM Mathematics Study Materials
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