Linux Commands

Table A-1: File Management Commands

Command	Description
chgrp	Changes a file's group
chmod	Changes a file's permissions
chown	Changes a file's user ownership
cp	Copies a file
dd	Converts and copies
df	Displays disk usage statistics
du	Displays directory space usage
file	Identifies a file type
find	Searches for a file
ln	Creates a symbolic or hard link
ls	Lists files
mkdir	Creates a directory
mkfifo	Creates a named pipe
mknod	Creates a special file
mv	Renames or moves a file
rm	Removes a file
touch	Creates a file or updates a file's timestamp

IT JAM Syllabus 2013

IT JAM Computer Applications Syllabus 2013

IIT JAM syllabus for Computer Applications ( CA ) test paper comprises of Mathematics, Computer awareness and Analytical ability and General awareness and they will be in the ration 4 : 2 : 1.

IIT JAM 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 Eigenvectors. 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.

IIT JAM 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 of IIT JAM

Simple questions will be asked to test the analytical ability and general awareness of candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for IT

Eligibility Criteria for IT :
1. Open only to the students with following degrees
- Category 1: BE / B Tech / ME / M Tech / MCA / M Sc (Computer Science / IT / Software Engg)
- Category 2: B Sc / BCA / M Sc (except Computer Science / IT / Software Engg)
2. Year of graduation: 2011 batch only
3. Consistent First Class (over 60%) in X, XII, UG and PG (if applicable)
4. No outstanding arrears
5. Candidates with degrees through correspondence/ part-time courses are not eligible to apply
6. Good interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

 
Eligibility Criteria for IT IS :
1. Open only to the students with following degrees
- BSC – Computer Science/Computer Technology/ IT /Maths/Statistics/Electronics and BCA
- MSC – Maths/Statistics/Electronics
2. Year of graduation: 2010 or 2011 batch only
3. Consistent First Class (over 60%) in X, XII, and UG
4. Candidates holding correspondence or part time degrees are not eligible to apply
5. Good interpersonal and excellent communication skills
6. Willingness to work in shifts (including night shifts)
7. Willing to work at any Cognizant location across India

 
Eligibility Criteria for BPO :
1. Any Arts & Science graduate except BSC – IT/CS, Electronics, Maths & Statistics
2. Hotel Management & MBA graduates are also eligible
3. Year of Graduation: 2010 or 2011 batch only
4. Consistency of 50% in X, XII, and UG
5. Good verbal and excellent communication skills
6. Willingness to work in shifts (including night shifts