Mohanlal Sukhadia University a UGC approved institution offering courses in Science, Commerce, Management, Law, etc. Admission to M.Sc in Information Technology in MLSU is offered on the basis of entrance exam and marks obtained at bachelor level. Those who have completed B.Sc degree in Computer science/Information technology are eligible for admission. Written test comprises questions on mathematical ability, mental ability, and subject related topics.

Exam Pattern for M.Sc (IT) Entrance Exam in MLSU

Written exam is carried out as a single paper test comprising objective model questions. There will be 3 sections for the test, Section A, Section B, and Section C. Total number of questions for the test is 100.Section A and Section B comprises of 25 questions each.  There will be 50 questions from Section C. Section A has questions to evaluate the mathematical ability of the candidate. Section B comprises of questions on mental ability where as Section C includes questions related to the subject, Information Technology. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for the test. Time allotted for answering the test is 2 hours.

Detailed Syllabus for M.Sc (IT) Entrance Exam in MLSU

Section A - Mathematical Ability

Algebra

• Complex numbers
• Determinants
• Fields
• Groups
• Matrices
• Relation between roots and coefficients
• Scalar and vector products
• Sets
• Triple products
• Vector spaces

Calculus

• Definite integral
• Differentiation
• Integration
• Lengths and area of curves
• Partial differentiation
• Real number system
• Tracing of curves

Geometry

• 2dimensional structures
• Circles
• Hyperbola and ellipse
• Parabola
• Straight lines
• Three dimensional Structures

Real analysis

• Convergence sequences
• Maxima and minima
• Properties of continuous functions
• Sequence of real numbers

Statistics

• Binomial distribution
• Correlation and regression
• Frequency distributions
• Measures of dispersion
• Normal distribution
• Permutation and combination
• Poisson distribution
• Principle of least squares
• Probability
• Sampling
• Tests of significance

Section B - Mental Ability

• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Reasoning
• Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude

Section C – Information Technology

Information concepts and processing

• Value of information
• Types/Categories of information in business organization

Number systems

• Binary numbers
• Conversion of numbers from one form to another
• Fractional and signed numbers
• Hexadecimal numbers
• Octal numbers
• Octal numbers
• Radix-decimal numbers
• Binary arithmetic
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Codes
• ASCII
• EBCDIC

Logic Gates

• Fundamental gates
• Universal gates
• De-Morgan’s theorem

System software

• High level language
• Assembly language
• Machine level language
• Compilers and Interpreters
• Programming languages
• Editors
• Word processors
• Basics of DOS and Windows

Computer Organization

• Classification of computers
• Components of a computer system
• Microcomputers
• Microprocessors
• Personal computers
• Stored program execution
• Various I/O and auxiliary storage devices

Personal computing

• Desk top publishing software
• Spread sheet packages
• Database software packages
• Word processing

Internet

• Internet tools
• Multimedia

Programming

• Algorithm
• Flow chart
• Computer Communication
• Local Area Network

During admission process equal weightage will be given to marks obtained in written test and qualifying exam. Candidate can prepare for the exam by following the syllabus given. Practicing previous years question papers will also help in exam preparation.