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Congratulations on qualifying the IIT JAM 2018 with a rank of 1700! The syllabus for the M.Sc in Mathematics entrance test can vary depending on the university or institution conducting the exam. However, I can provide you with a general overview of the topics commonly included in the M.Sc Mathematics entrance exam syllabus. It is advisable to refer to the official website or information brochure of the specific university or institution for the most accurate and updated syllabus. Here are the main subject areas typically covered:

1. Real Analysis: Real numbers, sequences and series, limits, continuity, differentiability, Riemann integration, sequences of functions, convergence criteria, measure theory, Lebesgue integration, etc.

2. Complex Analysis: Complex numbers, complex functions, analytic functions, contour integration, power series, resides, conformal mappings, etc.

3. Algebra: Groups, brings, fields, vector space, linear transformation, matrices, modules, homomorphisms, factor groups, deals, polynomial brings, Galois theory, etc.

4. Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, methods of solving differential equations, boundary value problems, initial value problems, etc.

5. Linear Algebra: Vector space, linear transformation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, winner product space, bilinear forms, quadratic forms, etc.

6. Number Theory: Prime numbers, divisibility, congruences, modular arithmetic, Diophantine equations, number-theoretical functions, continue fractions, etc.

7. Probability and Statistics: Probability space, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, condition probability, limit theorems, estimation, hypothesis testing, statistical inference, etc.

8. Numerical Analysis: Numerical methods for solving equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions of differential equations, numerical linear algebra, error analysis, etc.

9. Topology: Basic point-set topology, metric space, topological space, continuity, compactness, connectedness, homotopy, fundamentals group, etc.

10. Mathematical Logic: Propositional logic, first-order logic, logical reasoning, proof techniques, set theory, formal languages, model theory, etc.

Please note that the specific topics and their weightage may vary across universities and institutions. It is recommended to refer to the official website or information brochure of the specific university or institution you are interested in to obtain the detailed and updated syllabus.

Having qualified the IIT JAM exam, you already possess a strong foundation in the core subjects of mathematics. However, it is advisable to revise and strengthen your knowledge in the aforementioned areas. Additional, practicing previous years question papers and taking mock tests can help you familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and improve your problem-solving skills.

Good luck with your M.Sc in Mathematics entrance test preparation!