IIT JAM in Computer Application Papers

I want to prepare for IIT JAM Computer Application so please provide me syllabus and previous years question papers for IIT JAM?

[Kiran Chandar]

Here I am providing you syllabus and previous years question papers for IIT JAM Computer Application.

Mathematics Syllabus:
Algebra: Set theory and its simple applications. Basic concepts of groups, fields and vector spaces

Matrices: Rank of a matrix. Existence and uniqueness of solution of a system of linear equations. Eigenvalues and Eigen vectors. Inverse of a matrix by elementary transformations

Differential Calculus : Differentiation, Partial differentiation, Taylor series and approximate calculations. Maxima and minima of functions of one and two variables

Integral Calculus : Single and multiple integration. Definite integrals, Change of order and change of variables. Applications to evaluation of area, surface and volume

Differential Equations : First order differential equations, linear differential equations of higher order with constant coefficients.

Vector Algebra : Addition, subtraction, dot product, cross product, triple product and their applications.

Numerical Analysis : Solution of non – linear equations using iterative methods. Interpolation ( Lagrange’s formula and Newton’s formula for equidistant points ). Numerical differentiation and integration ( Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules ).

Probability : Basic concepts of probability theory. Binomial and Poisson distributions.

Linear Programming : Formulation and its graphical solution for two variable problems.


Computer Awareness:

Elements of computers. Number systems. Basic electronic gates. Boolean algebra. Flip – Flops. Algorithmic approach to solve problems. Fundamentals of C language.


Analytical Ability and General Awareness:
Simple questions will be asked to test the analytical ability and general awareness of candidates.








Previous Years Question Papers for IIT JAM Computer Application: