Reference Books for IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics

List of IIT JAM Statistics books that will be useful for students preparing for Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) exam.

(1) Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
     Author: Robert V. Hogg and Allen T. Craig

(2) An Introduction to Probability and Statistics
     Author: V.K. Rohatgi

(3) Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics
     Author: S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor

(4) Introduction to the Theory of Statistics
     Author: Alexander M. Mood and Franklin A. Graybill

(5) Ordinary Differential Equation
     Author: Peter J. Collins,  G.F. Simmons and  M.D. Raisinghania

(6) Vector Calculus
     Author: Murray R. Spiegel (Schaum's), A.R. Vasishtha

(7) Integral Calculus
     Author: F. Ayres (Schaum's), Gorakh Prasad

If you want a book about a particular topic included in the IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics syllabus, below are the recommended books by us for specific topics.

Books for Probability

An Introduction to Probability Theory and its Applications   
Author: William Feller

Modern Probability Theory and Its Applications
Author: Emanuel Parzen

The Elements of Probability Theory
Author: Cramer H.

Books for Statistical Quality Control

Fundamentals of Statistics
Author: A.M. GOON, M.K. GUPTA and B. DASGUPTA

Introduction to Statistical Quality Control
Author: Douglas C. Montgomery

Statistical Methods in Quality Control
Author: D.J. Cowden

Books for Sampling Fundamentals

Sampling Techniques       
Author: William G. Cochran

Sampling Theory of Surveys with Applications
Author: P.V. Sukhatme and B.V. Sukhatme

Advanced Statistical Methods in Biometric Research
Author: C. Radhakrishna Rao

Books for Operation Research

An Introduction to Operational Research
Author: C.R. Kothari

Operation Research
Author: Kanti Swarup, P.K. Gupta, M. Mohan

Operations Research
Author: S.D. Sharma

Books for Official and Economic Statistics

Applied General Statistics
Author: Frederick E. Croxton and Dudley J. Cowden

Applied Statistics
Author: Parimal Mukhopadhyay

Advanced Theory of Statistics
Author:  M.G. Kendall and Alan Stuart

Mathematics Books for IIT JAM Preparation

There are a number of books available on each and every topic mentioned in the IIT JAM Mathematics syllabus. A good book always helps in understanding concepts better.

Here are a few IIT JAM maths books you can refer to for M.Sc. preparation:

Books on Algebra
Basic Abstract Algebra by P. B. Bhattacharya, S. K. Jain & S. R. Nagpaul
Linear Algebra - Seymour Lipschitz, H. Anton,  A.R.Vasishtha
Fundamental Structure in Modern Algebra - R.S. Mishra and N.N. Bhattacharya
Modern Algebra - A. R. Vasishtha
Linear Algebra and its Applications - David C. Lay
University Algebra by N. S. Gopalakrishan

Books on Calculus
Integral Calculus - F. Ayres (Schaum's),  Gorakh Prasad
A Textbook of Vector Calculus by Shanti Narayan and P.K. Mittal
Vector Calculus - Murray R. Spiegel,  A.R.Vasishtha
Calculus: H. Anton, I. Bivens and Stephen Davis

Books on Real Analysis
Principle of Real Analysis by S. C. Malik (Author)
Introduction to Real Analysis - Robert G. Bartle and Donald R. Sherbert
Methods of Real Analysis - Richard R. Goldberg
Fundamentals of Real Analysis by V.K. Krishnan (Author)
Real Analysis - H. L. Royden

Books on Differential Equations and Calculus
Differential Equations - G.F.Simmons
Ordinary Differential Equation - Peter J. Collins,  G.F. Simmons,  M.D. Raisinghania
Differential Equations and their Applications - Zafar Ahsan
Differential calculus - Balachandra Rao, S. and C.K. Shantha

Books on Complex Numbers
Complex Variables: Theory And Applications By H. S. Kasana
Schaum's Outline of Complex Variables by Murray R. Spiegel
Complex Analysis by Lars V. Ahlfors

Books on Probability and Statistics
An Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Vijay K. Rohatgi, A. K. Md. Ehsanes Saleh
A Brief Course in Mathematical Statistics - Elliot A. Tanis, Robert V. Hogg
Mathematical Statistics by C. E. Weatherburn (Author)
Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics - S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor
Introduction to Probability Models by Sheldon M. Ross.

Visit your nearest book store to buy any of these IIT JAM Mathematics book, e-book version is also available (for some books) on online shopping portals like Amazon and others.

How to Prepare for IIT JAM 2016 Exam

Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) by IIT is not easy to crack, it needs a lot of preparation and hard-work. Since the exam is conducted to select candidates for post graduate courses in IIT and IIS, it is quite obvious that it would consist questions to test examinee's graduation knowledge. If you have studied well for the graduation exams, then your chances of getting success are brighter than others. But academic knowledge is not enough to prepare of IIT JAM exam, one must also posses problem solving skills and time management skills. One must practice enough to solve a question in minimum possible time, it's all about time when taking extremely competitive exams like Joint Admission Test (JAM).

IIT JAM Preparation Tips

(1) While preparing for the subject you are appearing in, make sure to include each and every topic that has been mentioned in the exam syllabus. Complete syllabus can be found at the website of organizing institute.

(2) Solve problems asked in previous years JAM question papers, it will give you a fair idea of questions that might actually be asked. The more you solve past years question papers, more will you feel confident in the actual exam. Referring to question papers will also give an idea of which topic usually gets more weight-age and how much time one should assign for the preparation. JAM question papers of previous years can easily be downloaded from its official website.

(3) Take as many mock tests as you can to better manage time during the exam. It will help you create a strategy for time management and what topics one must attempt first that could be solved easily.

(4) If you think you can not prepare for the test yourself, it's better to join the best coaching institute for IIT JAM preparation in your area. Besides coaching classes, most institutes also provide study material and solutions of last years test papers.

(5) Never rely on one book, take reference from several books written by different authors. Ask your friends and teachers to find best books available for any subject.

(6) Make small notes of most important topics and concepts to revise topic on final day. Never ever try to learn anything new just before the exam, it might create panic and you may forget what you already know.

(7) Last but not the least, keep calm, be positive and have faith in yourself and your abilities.

Resources that may help in IIT JAM exam preparation:

Download Syllabus of all the subjects 

Download JAM 2015 Test Papers

Download JAM 2016 information brochure

What is IIT JAM Exam

JAM stands for Joint Admissions Test for M.Sc., it is an all India level entrance exam conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) to select qualified candidates for MSc, MSc-PhD dual degree and other post-graduate programs offered by these reputed Indian engineering institutes.

Eligibility

All those candidates are eligible to appear in the JAM exam who have either successfully completed their qualifying degree or they are due to appear in the final examination in the same year. For most of the post-graduate courses a Bachelor’s degree is required in the respective subject.

For IISc Bangalore, GENERAL & OBC Candidates should have secured 60% aggregate marks in qualifying degree (without rounding off) and 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwD Candidates.

For all the IITs, minimum 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates in the qualifying degree without rounding off.

There is no age limit to appear in the exam.

Both Indian and foreign nationals are allowed to apply for the exam.

Exam Date, Pattern and Mode

Generally the IIT JAM exam is held in February month.
The exam paper can contain both objective and descriptive type questions, depends on the subject you choose. Except Biotechnology and Computer Applications, the exam of all other subjects are descriptive in nature.
It's an online exam. A negative mark of 1/3rd will be deducted for each wrong answer given by the applicant.

Subjects

An applicant can choose a subject of their choice from the list provided below.

Mathematics
Physics
Mathematical Statistics
Biotechnology 
Chemistry
Geophysics
Computer Applications
Geology

How to Apply

An interested candidate can apply for JAM exam only through its website. The applicants can also check their application status, download admit card, see their result and download score card.

IIT JAM Physics Reference Books

Here is the most exhaustive list of IIT JAM Physics reference books for the preparation of Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) 2016 exam.

Mathematical Methods Reference Books
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering by Riley, Hobson and Bence
Mathematical Methods in Physics & Engineering by John Warren Dettman
Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfken & Weber
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering by Riley
Mathematical Methods in The Physical Sciences by Mary L Boas
Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig
Mathematical Physics by HK Dass
Introduction to Mathematical Physics by Charlie Harper   
Vector Analysis (Schaum's Series) by Murray R Spiegel

Mechanics & General Properties of Matter Reference Books
Mechanics by D S Mathur
An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner & Kolenkow Classical Mechanics by Herbert Goldstein
Mechanics by Keith R. Symon
Classical Mechanics by J.C. Upadhyaya
Classical Mechanics & General Properties of Matter by S. N. Maiti
Classical Mechanics by Walter Greiner
Mechanics and General Properties of Matter by Chakrabarti
Statistical Mechanics by Kerson Huang
Classical Mechanics and General Properties of matter: A.B. Gupta
Classical Mechanics by Herbert Goldstein, Charles P. Poole

Oscillations, Wave and Optics Reference Books
Waves and Oscillations by N.K. Bajaj
Fundamentals of Waves & Oscillations by K. Uno Ingard
Waves and Oscillations by Brij Lal & N Subrahmanyam
Vibrations and Waves by A. P. French
Optics by Ajoy Ghatak
Problems in Optics: Waves and Oscillations by D R Brown
Optics by Eugune Hecht, A. R. Ganesan
Optics by B Ghosh

Electricity and Magnetism Reference Books
Electricity and Magnetism by B.Ghosh
Electricity & Magnetism by D C Tayal
Electricity and Magnetism by J.H.Fewkes & John Yarwood
Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J. Griffiths
Electricity and Magnetism by Edward M. Purcell

Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics Reference Book
Kinetic Theory and Irreversible Thermodynamics by Byung Chan
Fundamentals of Statistical Mechanics & Thermal Physics by F. Reif
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory of Gases by D John
Thermodynamics by Garg, Bansal and Ghosh
Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory by Charles E. Hecht
Heat & Thermodynamics by HP Roy & AB Gupta

Modern Physics Reference Books
Modern Physics by B L Theraja
Quantum Physics by H.C. Verma
Modern Physics by G Aruldhas and P Rajagopal
Concepts of Modern Physics by Beiser, Mahajan and Choudhury
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths
Optics & Modern Physics by DC Pandey
Nuclear Physics by DC Tayal

Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics Reference Books
Solid State Physics by Puri and Babbar
Solid State Electronic Devices by Ben G Streetman and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee
Solid State Physics by S.O. Pillai   
Solid State Devices and Electronics by S P Singh and Kamal Singh
Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory by Boylestad and Nashelsky
Solid State Electronic Devices by DK Bhattacharya and Rajnish Sharma
Digital Fundamentals by Floyd
Electronics by B Ghosh

These are some of the best books available to prepare for IIT JAM Physics exam. A book can help you understand concepts and fundamentals of a subject but a lot of practice is also required to crack JAM entrance.