IGNOU Junior Assistant Syllabus 2023

IGNOU JAT Mathematical Abilities Syllabus

The Mathematical Abilities syllabus is divided into several topics, which are as follows:

1. Number Systems: This topic covers the computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, along with the relationship between different types of numbers. Candidates must have a good understanding of the number system to solve problems related to this topic.
2. Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: This topic includes the percentage, ratio and proportion, square roots, averages, interest (simple and compound), profit and loss, discount, partnership business, mixture and allegation, time and distance, and time and work. Candidates must have a good understanding of these fundamental operations to solve problems related to this topic.
3. Algebra: This topic covers the basic algebraic identities of school algebra and elementary surds (simple problems) and graphs of linear equations. Candidates must have a good understanding of algebraic identities and their application to solving problems related to this topic.
4. Geometry: This topic includes the familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts such as a triangle and its various kinds of centers, congruence, and similarity of triangles, circles and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, and common tangents to two or more circles. Candidates must have a good understanding of these elementary geometric figures and facts to solve problems related to this topic.
5. Mensuration: This topic covers the calculation of areas and volumes of different geometric figures such as triangles, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circles, right prisms, right circular cones, right circular cylinders, spheres, hemispheres, rectangular parallelepiped, and regular right pyramids with triangular or square base. Candidates must have a good understanding of mensuration formulas and their application to solving problems related to this topic.
6. Trigonometry: This topic covers trigonometry, trigonometric ratios, complementary angles, height, and distances (simple problems only), and standard identities like sin2θ + Cos2θ=1, etc. Candidates must have a good understanding of trigonometric ratios and identities to solve problems related to this topic.
7. Statistics and Probability: This topic covers the use of tables and graphs such as histograms, frequency polygons, bar-diagram, pie-chart, and measures of central tendency such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and calculation of simple probabilities. Candidates must have a good understanding of statistical concepts and their application to solving problems related to this topic.

IGNOU JAT Reasoning and General Intelligence

The Reasoning and General Intelligence section of the IGNOU JAT exam will include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. Candidates will be tested on their ability to analyze and interpret information, and their capacity for problem-solving. The verbal reasoning questions will cover topics such as semantic analogy, trends, drawing inferences, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, coding and decoding, and word building. Non-verbal reasoning questions will test candidates’ abilities in areas such as symbolic operations, space orientation, figural analogy, and pattern-folding and completion. The section may also include questions on other subtopics, depending on the exam.

IGNOU JAT 2023 Hindi Language Syllabus

शब्दावली, व्याकरण, वाक्य संरचना, पर्ाार्वाची, ववलोमार्ाक शब्द एवं इनका सही प्रर्ोग; त्रुवि का पता लगाएं, ररक्त स्र्ानों की पूवता
कीविए, पर्ाार्वाची/विन्नार्ाक शब्द, ववलोमार्ाक शब्द, वतानी/गलत वतानी वालेशब्दों का पता लगाना, मुहावरेऔर लोकोक्तक्तर्ााँ,
एकार्ी शब्द, वाक्योंमेंसुधार, विर्ाओंके कततावाच्य/कमावाच्य, प्रत्यक्ष/अप्रत्यक्ष कर्न मेंरूपांतरण, वाक्य को पविए और इसके सिी
िागोंको सही िम मेंकीविए। वकसी पाठांश के वाक्योंको सही िम मेंकीविए। वकसी पाठांश मेंअर्ाग्रहण की दृवि सेररक्त स्र्ानोंमें
उपर्ुक्त शब्द िरना अपवठत पाठांश, उपर्ुाक्त पाठांश का अर्ाग्रहण कीविए। अर्ाग्रहण की दृवि सेआपकी क्षमता का पता लगानेके
वलए आपको दो र्ा अवधक अनुच्छे द वदए िाएं गेऔर इन पर आधाररत प्रश्ोंके उत्तर, आपको देनेहैं। वदए गए अनुच्छे दोंमेंसेएक, मूल
रूप सेपुस्तक र्ा कहानी पर आधाररत होना चावहए, िबवक दू सरा अनुच्छे द वकसी सामवर्क ववषर् के संपादकीर् ववश्लेषण र्ा वकसीररपोिापर आधाररत होना चावहए।.

IGNOU JAT English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

The Hindi/ English Language and Comprehension section of the IGNOU JAT exam will test candidates’ proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and correct usage of words. The section will include questions on spot error, filling in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, improvement of sentences, and active/passive voice of verbs. The section will also test candidates’ comprehension skills through passages based on books, stories, and current affairs editorials or reports. To perform well in this section, candidates should focus on improving their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills through regular reading and practice

IGNOU JAT General Awareness Syllabus

The General Awareness section of the IGNOU JAT exam is designed to test candidates’ knowledge of the environment around them and its application to society. The questions in this section will test candidates’ awareness of current events and matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect. In addition, the section will also include questions related to India and its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to history, culture, geography, economics, science, general policy, and scientific research. To perform well in this section, candidates should stay updated on current events and have a good understanding of basic concepts related to Indian and global history, geography, economics, and science.

IGNOU JAT Computer Knowledge Module Syllabus

1. Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, backup devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, and Keyboard shortcuts.
2. Software: Windows Operating System including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.
3. Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
4. Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojans etc.), and preventive measures.

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