IIT JAM Entrance Exam Books

I have completed my B.Sc degree planning to pursue higher studies for this decided to give the v IIT Joint Admission Test (JAM). Will you tell list of subjects available in this exam and also suggest some books for doing this exam preparation and list of institutes which accepts score?

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IIT Joint Admission Test (JAM) is an all India admission test conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore.

Exam pattern of JAM IIT

JAM IIT question papers are descriptive or objective in nature based on the subjects one chooses. IIT JAM comprises eight subjects:

Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Geophysics
Geology
Physics
Biotechnology
Computer Applications

List of some reference books:

Abstract Algebra- Joseph A Gallian
Analysis, Functions of several variables- TM Apostal/Rudin, SC Malik
Linear algebra- Scaum's series, any local book that you like.
Differential equations- any local book that you like.
Vector calculus- any local book that you like.
Integral calculus- any local book that you like.
Mathematical Methods In The Physical Sciences: Mary L Boas
An Introduction to Mechanics: Kleppner and Kolenkow
Waves and Oscillations: N.K. Bajaj
Introduction to Electrodynamics: David J. Griffiths
Quantum Physics: H.C. Verma
Solid State Physics: S.O. Pillai

List of participating institutes:

Zone 1: Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Zone 2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Zone 3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Zone 4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Zone 5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Zone 6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Zone 7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Zone 8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


Other Institutes that accept JAM 2016 Scores for admission:

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata