JAM 2020 Syllabus for Mathematics (MA) – Aspirants of JAM 2020 can download JAM Syllabus for Mathematics (MA) from this page. The syllabus is available in PDF format. JAM is held for 6 papers and Mathematics (MA) paper is one of them. The syllabus of MA consists of topics like vector calculus, liner algebra, real analysis, differential equations, etc. The exam is conducted for admission in M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree, and other post-bachelor degree programmes offered by the IITs. The candidates can thus download JAM 2020 Syllabus for Mathematics (MA) from this page.
JAM 2020 Syllabus for Mathematics (MA)
The syllabus of Mathematics (MA) in JAM 2020 is available via the direct link below. IITs prescribe the syllabus of JAM 2020 and it is different for all the 6 papers. Make sure you download syllabus of the respective paper for which you appear for the exam.
Recommended Books for JAM 2020 Mathematics (MA)
Candidates can check below some books that would help them in preparation for the exam.
| Mathematical Analysis – S.C Malik | Buy from here |
| Study Guide IIT JAM 2020 Mathematics – Dr. Kuldeep Chaudhary | Buy from here |
| IIT JAM Mathematics – Neha Tyagi | Buy from here |
| Linear Algebra Done Right – Sheldon Axler | Buy from here |
| Group theory – Sudesh Kumari Shah | Buy from here |
| Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations – Raisinghania M.D | Buy from here |
For more books, refer: Books to prepare for IIT JAM Mathematics (MA) Exam
Exam Pattern for JAM 2020 Mathematics (MA)
Candidates can check below the exam pattern for JAM 2020 mathematics (MA)
- Exam Type – Objective type test and in online mode
- Number of questions – Candidates have to face 60 questions in all
- Time duration – 3 hours is the total time to complete the paper
- Total Marks – The maximum marks in the paper is 100 marks
| Section | Type of Question | Number of questions |
| Section A | MCQ | 10 of 1 marks each 20 of 2 marks each |
| Section B | MSQ | 10 of 2 marks each |
| Section C | NAT | 10 of 1 marks each 10 of 2 marks each |
Marking Pattern: The marking scheme of the exam is given below
For Section A
- For 1 mark question, -1/3 marks is deducted
- For 2 mark question, -2/3 marks is deducted
No negative marking in Section B and C
For clear understanding of the exam pattern, download JAM previous years question papers
Preparation for JAM 2020 Mathematics (MA) Paper
Candidates can check below how they can cover the maths syllabus of JAM 2020:
- Identify the important chapter and practice them first.
- In maths to complete the syllabus make a list of topics that you are weak at and complete them first
- Set a target of completing 2 chapters per day with all its questions solved.
- Do not leave any topic and cover all the topics following a time management plan.
About JAM 2020
JAM 2020 is conducted for admission in M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree, and other post-bachelor degree programmes in the IITs. The examination is open to all Indian and foreign candidates. It is a 3-hour computer-based online exam. JAM 2020 has six test papers, namely, Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS) and Physics (PH).
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