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JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
SYLLABUS
Candidates can go through all the subjects and topics covered as part of IIT JAM syllabus for all seven test papers in which the exam is being conducted.
Syllabus for Biotechnology (BL)
Subject | Topic | Subtopics |
Biology (10+2+3 level) | General Biology | Taxonomy, Heredity, Genetic variation, Conservation, Principles of ecology, Evolution, Techniques in modern biology. |
Biochemistry and Physiology | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Hormones, Metabolism (Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photosynthesis), Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation, Vertebrates-Nervous system, Endocrine system, Vascular system, Immune system, Digestive system and Reproductive System. | |
Basic Biotechnology | Tissue culture, Application of enzymes, Antigen-antibody interaction, Antibody production, Diagnostic aids. | |
Molecular Biology | DNA, RNA, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Proteins, Lipids and Membranes, Operon model, Gene transfer. | |
Cell Biology | Cell cycle, Cytoskeletal elements, Mitochondria, Endoplasmic reticulum, Chloroplast, Golgi apparatus, Signalling. | |
Microbiology | Isolation, Cultivation, Structural features of virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Pathogenic microorganisms. | |
Chemistry (10+2+3 level) | Atomic Structure | Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation, Periodicity in properties, Chemical bonding, Properties of s, p, d and f block elements, Complex formation, Coordination compounds, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third-order reactions), Photochemistry, Electrochemistry, Acid-base concepts, Stereochemistry of carbon compounds, Inductive, electrometric, conjugative effects and resonance. |
Chemistry of Functional Groups | Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives, Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids, Mechanism of organic reactions. | |
Synthetic polymers | Biomolecules, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides), Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry | |
Mathematics (10+2 level) | Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordi-nates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional, Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations. | |
Physics (10+2 level) |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
SYLLABUS
Candidates can go through all the subjects and topics covered as part of IIT JAM syllabus for all seven test papers in which the exam is being conducted.
Syllabus for Biotechnology (BL)
Subject | Topic | Subtopics |
Biology (10+2+3 level) | General Biology | Taxonomy, Heredity, Genetic variation, Conservation, Principles of ecology, Evolution, Techniques in modern biology. |
Biochemistry and Physiology | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Hormones, Metabolism (Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photosynthesis), Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation, Vertebrates-Nervous system, Endocrine system, Vascular system, Immune system, Digestive system and Reproductive System. | |
Basic Biotechnology | Tissue culture, Application of enzymes, Antigen-antibody interaction, Antibody production, Diagnostic aids. | |
Molecular Biology | DNA, RNA, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Proteins, Lipids and Membranes, Operon model, Gene transfer. | |
Cell Biology | Cell cycle, Cytoskeletal elements, Mitochondria, Endoplasmic reticulum, Chloroplast, Golgi apparatus, Signalling. | |
Microbiology | Isolation, Cultivation, Structural features of virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Pathogenic microorganisms. | |
Chemistry (10+2+3 level) | Atomic Structure | Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation, Periodicity in properties, Chemical bonding, Properties of s, p, d and f block elements, Complex formation, Coordination compounds, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third-order reactions), Photochemistry, Electrochemistry, Acid-base concepts, Stereochemistry of carbon compounds, Inductive, electrometric, conjugative effects and resonance. |
Chemistry of Functional Groups | Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives, Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids, Mechanism of organic reactions. | |
Synthetic polymers | Biomolecules, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides), Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry | |
Mathematics (10+2 level) | Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordi-nates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional, Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations. | |
Physics (10+2 level) | Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magne-tism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Na-ture of Matter and Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves |
Syllabus for Chemistry (CY)
The standard of questions asked in IIT JAM for Chemistry subject is of 10+2+3 level. Topics that candidates need to study to perform well in IIT JAM Chemistry section are as listed below.
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | 60 Q |
Basic Mathematical Concepts & Atomic and Molecular Structure | ||
Theory of Gases | ||
Solid State & Chemical Thermodynamics | ||
Chemical and Phase Equilibria: | ||
Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics | ||
Adsorption & Spectroscopy | ||
Organic Chemistry | ||
Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry | ||
Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications | ||
Qualitative Organic Analysis & Natural Products Chemistry | ||
Aromatic and Heterocyclic Chemistry | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Periodic Table & Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds | ||
Main Group Elements (s and p blocks) | ||
Transition Metals (d block) | ||
Bioinorganic Chemistry & Instrumental Methods of Analysis | ||
Analytical Chemistry |
Syllabus for Economics (EN)
The JAM test paper for Economics comprises of the below-mentioned topics:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Economics | Microeconomics | 60 Q |
Consumer theory & Production, costs with perfectly competitive markets | ||
General equilibrium and welfare & Market structure | ||
Game theory & Public goods and market failure | ||
Macroeconomics | ||
National Income Accounting & Behavioural and Technological Functions | ||
Business Cycles and Economic Models | ||
Business Cycles and Economic Models (Open Economy) | ||
Inflation and Unemployment & Growth Models | ||
Statistics for Economics | ||
Probability theory, Sample spaces and events, Axioms of probability and their properties, conditional probability and Bayes’ rule, independent events | ||
Random variables and probability distributions, probability distributions, expected values and functions of random variables, properties of commonly used discrete and continuous distributions Random sampling, Density and distribution functions for jointly distributed random variables, computing expected values of jointly distributed random variables, covariance and correlation coefficients | ||
Point and interval estimation, estimation of population parameters using methods of moments and maximum likelihood procedures, properties of estimators, confidence intervals Hypothesis testing, distributions of test statistics, testing hypotheses related to population parame- 32 ters, Type I and Type II errors, the power of a test, tests for comparing parameters from two samples | ||
Indian Economy | ||
Indian economy before 1950 & Planning and Indian development | ||
Indian economy after 1991 & Banking, finance and macroeconomic policies | ||
Inequalities in social development & Poverty | ||
India’s labour market | ||
Mathematics for Economics | ||
Preliminaries and Functions of one real variable | ||
Single-variable optimization & Functions of several real variables | ||
Multivariate optimization & Linear programming | ||
Integration, differential equations, and difference equations |
Syllabus for Geology (GG)
Aspirants can go through the detailed IIT JAM Geology syllabus here. The JAM test paper for Geology comprises of the below-mentioned topics:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Geology | The Planet Earth & Geomorphology | 60 Q |
Structural Geology & Palaeontology | ||
Stratigraphy & Mineralogy | ||
Petrology & Economic Geology | ||
Applied Geology |
Syllabus for Mathematics (MA)
The standard of questions asked in IIT JAM for Mathematics subject is of 10+2 level. Topics that candidates need to study to perform well in the IIT JAM Mathematics section are as listed below.
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Mathematics | Sequences and Series of Real Numbers & Functions of One Real Variable | 60 Q |
Functions of Two or Three Real Variables & Integral Calculus | ||
Differential Equations & Vector Calculus | ||
Group Theory & Linear Algebra | ||
Real Analysis |
Syllabus for Mathematical Statistics (MS)
The JAM test paper for Mathematical Statistics consists of two subjects which are Mathematics and Statistics. Aspirants can go through the detailed IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics syllabus here.
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Mathematical Statistics | Mathematics | 60 Q |
Sequences and Series | ||
Differential Calculus & Integral Calculus | ||
Matrices | ||
Statistics | ||
Probability & Random Variables | ||
Standard Distribution | ||
Joint Distributions & Sampling Distributions | ||
Limit Theorems & Estimation | ||
Testing of Hypotheses |
The Mathematical Statistics (MS) test paper comprises Mathematics (40% weightage) and Statistics (60% weightage).
Syllabus for Physics (PH)
The JAM test paper for Physics comprises of the below-mentioned topics:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Physics | Mathematical Methods & Mechanics and General Properties of Matter | 60 Q |
Oscillations, Waves and Optics | ||
Electricity and Magnetism | ||
Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics | ||
Modern Physics & Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
EXAM PATTERN
The JAM Examination for all the seven test papers will be carried out as ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. For all the seven test papers, the duration of the examination will be of 3 hours. There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:
Section – A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark the answer by clicking the choice.
Section – B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate gets full credit only if he/she selects all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the choice(s).
Section – C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For these NAT type questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions.
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero mark. In Section - A (MCQ), wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1-mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2-mark questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted. In Section - B (MSQ), there are no negative and no partial marking provisions. There is no negative marking in Section - C (NAT) as well.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type | Section A - | 30 Q | 10 x 1 + 20 x 2= 50 | 180 Minutes |
Section B - | 10 Q | 10 x 2=20 | ||
Section C - | 20 Q | 10 x 1+10 x 2=30 | ||
Total | 60 Q | 100 Marks |
Note: Candidates need to select the answer for MCQ and MSQ type questions. To enter the answer for NAT questions candidates can only use a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad.
Mod of Examination
JAM Examination will be held as an Online Computer Based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice, Multiple Select & Numerical Answer Type in nature.
Medium of Examination
The exam paper for JAM Examination will be in English language only.
Marking Scheme
Each paper in IIT JAM will contain a total of 60 questions divided into three sections which will carry 100 marks. Candidates must also be aware of the IIT JAM marking scheme in order to maximize their IIT JAM scores:
Section A: Out of the total 30 questions in which
Total Number of Questions |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
EXAM PATTERN
The JAM Examination for all the seven test papers will be carried out as ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. For all the seven test papers, the duration of the examination will be of 3 hours. There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:
Section – A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark the answer by clicking the choice.
Section – B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate gets full credit only if he/she selects all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the choice(s).
Section – C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For these NAT type questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions.
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero mark. In Section - A (MCQ), wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1-mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2-mark questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted. In Section - B (MSQ), there are no negative and no partial marking provisions. There is no negative marking in Section - C (NAT) as well.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type | Section A - | 30 Q | 10 x 1 + 20 x 2= 50 | 180 Minutes |
Section B - | 10 Q | 10 x 2=20 | ||
Section C - | 20 Q | 10 x 1+10 x 2=30 | ||
Total | 60 Q | 100 Marks |
Note: Candidates need to select the answer for MCQ and MSQ type questions. To enter the answer for NAT questions candidates can only use a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad.
Mod of Examination
JAM Examination will be held as an Online Computer Based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice, Multiple Select & Numerical Answer Type in nature.
Medium of Examination
The exam paper for JAM Examination will be in English language only.
Marking Scheme
Each paper in IIT JAM will contain a total of 60 questions divided into three sections which will carry 100 marks. Candidates must also be aware of the IIT JAM marking scheme in order to maximize their IIT JAM scores:
Section A: Out of the total 30 questions in which
Total Number of Questions | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer |
10 | 1 Mark | -1/3 Mark |
20 | 2 Marks | -2/3 Mark |
No scores for unanswered questions will carry negative marking.
Section B: There are a total of 10 questions in which
Total Number of Questions | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer |
10 | 2 Marks | No Negative Marking |
Section C: Out of the total 20 questions in which
Total Number of Questions | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer |
10 | 1 Mark | No Negative Marking |
20 | 2 Marks |
FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - JAM
2. Conduting Body/Administrator - JAM is jointly conducted by the IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISC)
3. Exam Purpose - For Admission to MSc and integrated MSc courses
4. Exam Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Exam Stages - Single Stage
6. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here???????
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidate’s eligibility for JAM Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. JAM: Age Limit
3. JAM: Educational Qualifications
Nationality
Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
Age Limit
There will be no restriction in the upper age limit for JAM.
Educational Qualification
The following are the Eligibility Requirements for admission to IITs.
1. A Bachelor’s degree with aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI without rounding-off (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) should be at least 55% or 5.5 out of 10 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category candidates, and 50% or 5.0 out of 10 for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
2. If CGPA/CPI is on a different scale, it would be linearly mapped to a 10 point scale.
3. Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQ) as specified by the Admitting Institute.
4. At the time of admission, all candidates must submit a Physical Fitness certificate froma registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. The admitted candidates may also have to undergo a Physical Fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found physically fit to pursue the chosen course, the admission is liable for cancellation. The Admitting Institutes may ask for additional health certificates, if necessary.
Note
a) It is the responsibility of the candidates to provide necessary documents to support their Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs).
b) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel the admission of a candidate at any stage, if the documents submitted by the candidate are found to be invalid, in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA COURSE WISE
Academic Programme | Institute(s) | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects at (10+2) level |
M.Sc. Biotechnology | IITB, IITI | Any Branch/Subject | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Molecular Medical Microbiology | IITKGP | B.Sc./B.S. degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/Life Science/ Physiology/Zoology/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/ two semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | Mathematics |
M.Sc. Chemistry | IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITISM | Chemistry for three years/six semesters | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Chemistry |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidate’s eligibility for JAM Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. JAM: Age Limit
3. JAM: Educational Qualifications
Nationality
Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
Age Limit
There will be no restriction in the upper age limit for JAM.
Educational Qualification
The following are the Eligibility Requirements for admission to IITs.
1. A Bachelor’s degree with aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI without rounding-off (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) should be at least 55% or 5.5 out of 10 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category candidates, and 50% or 5.0 out of 10 for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
2. If CGPA/CPI is on a different scale, it would be linearly mapped to a 10 point scale.
3. Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQ) as specified by the Admitting Institute.
4. At the time of admission, all candidates must submit a Physical Fitness certificate froma registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. The admitted candidates may also have to undergo a Physical Fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found physically fit to pursue the chosen course, the admission is liable for cancellation. The Admitting Institutes may ask for additional health certificates, if necessary.
Note
a) It is the responsibility of the candidates to provide necessary documents to support their Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs).
b) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel the admission of a candidate at any stage, if the documents submitted by the candidate are found to be invalid, in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA COURSE WISE
Academic Programme | Institute(s) | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects at (10+2) level |
M.Sc. Biotechnology | IITB, IITI | Any Branch/Subject | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Molecular Medical Microbiology | IITKGP | B.Sc./B.S. degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/Life Science/ Physiology/Zoology/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/ two semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | Mathematics |
M.Sc. Chemistry | IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITISM | Chemistry for three years/six semesters | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Chemistry | IITBBS, IITKGP | Chemistry for three years/six semesters | Mathematics |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Anyone subject out of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and anyone of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics with any one of these subjects amongst Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Applied Geology | IITB, IITR | Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects amongst Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics | IITKGP | Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects amongst Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geology | IITKGP, IITBBS | Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects amongst Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in | IITBBS | Mathematics, Physics and any one of the following subjects amongst Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geology | IITISM | B.Sc degree (3 years) with Geology as Honours/ Major/ Main/Equivalent subject and any 2 subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Mathematics |
M.Sc. in Economics | IITR | Mathematics as one of the core subjects | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Mathematics | ITB, IITD, IITGN, IITI, IITJ,IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Mathematics/ Applied | IITH | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Mathematics/ | IITISM | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing | IITG | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Mathematics | IITBBS, IITKGP | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in | IITB | Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters. | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in | IITB | Anyone of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and anyone of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters. | Mathematics |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Statistics | IITK | Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics | IITB | Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research | IITB | Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Statistics | IITK | Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Physics | IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITJ,IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITISM | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Physics | IITBBS, IITKGP | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics | IITK | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Applied Geophysics | IITB | Physics and Mathematics/Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as a subject for three years/six semesters | No Restrictions |
M.Sc. Astronomy | IIT | Physics/ Mathematics / Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics | IITKGP | Geology/Physics as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics |
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Anyone of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and anyone of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | Mathematics |
M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geophysics | IITISM | B.ScDegree (3 yrs.) with Physics as Honours/ Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject for 2 years/4 semesters and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Electronics, and Statistics for 1 year/ 2 semesters. | Mathematics |
ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
2. Candidates applying for JAM must have bachelor’s degree as a qualifying examination degree.
3. Candidates who will be pursuing the qualifying examination have to submit the proof of passing the qualifying examination to the admitted institute .
4. There will be no restriction in the upper age limit for JAM.
5. Candidates to hold a Bachelor’s Degree. Candidates belonging to General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category must have at least 55% aggregate in Bachelor’s.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
Exam Date | 02/02/2025 |
Result declaration | 19/03/2025 |
Portal for admission open | 02/04/2025 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
Exam Date | 02/02/2025 |
Result declaration | 19/03/2025 |
Portal for admission open | 02/04/2025 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
EXAM ANALYSIS 2023
Oerall Analysis
Section | Difficulty Level | Maximum Weightage Topics | Good Attempts |
Chemistry (CY) | Moderate | Inorganic Chemistry- 15-16 questions Chemical Kinetics- 4-5 questions MOT- 2-3 questions Biomolecules + Miller Indices + Bragg’s Law- 5-6 questions | 35-40 |
Mathematics (MA) | Easy to Moderate | Sequence and Series, Cauchy Criteria, Order, Rieman Concepts, Calculus | 40-45 |
Geology (GG) | Moderate to Difficult | Applied Geology, Structural Geology | 35-40 |
Physics (PH) | Moderate to Difficult and Lengthy | EMT, Eigen, Electricity, Moment of Inertia, Flux | 35-40 |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
EXAM ANALYSIS 2023
Oerall Analysis
Section | Difficulty Level | Maximum Weightage Topics | Good Attempts |
Chemistry (CY) | Moderate | Inorganic Chemistry- 15-16 questions Chemical Kinetics- 4-5 questions MOT- 2-3 questions Biomolecules + Miller Indices + Bragg’s Law- 5-6 questions | 35-40 |
Mathematics (MA) | Easy to Moderate | Sequence and Series, Cauchy Criteria, Order, Rieman Concepts, Calculus | 40-45 |
Geology (GG) | Moderate to Difficult | Applied Geology, Structural Geology | 35-40 |
Physics (PH) | Moderate to Difficult and Lengthy | EMT, Eigen, Electricity, Moment of Inertia, Flux | 35-40 |
Biotechnology (BT) | Moderate | Pedigree Analysis, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics and Immunology | 45-50 |
Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Moderate | To be Updated | To be Updated |
Economics (EN) | Easy to Moderate | To be Updated | To be Updated |
EXAM ANALYSIS 2022
IIT Roorkee has successfully conducted IIT JAM 2022 on February 13, 2022, for 7 papers in 2 shifts, i.e. Biotechnology, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics in the morning shift (9 am to 12 noon), and Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, and Geology in the afternoon shift (3 pm to 6 pm).Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.
IIT JAM Subject Wise Exam Analysis 2022
IIT JAM 2022 Physics (PH)
1. As per test-takers, the paper was moderately difficult but not lengthy.
2. Questions on Optics and Thermo Dynamics were rated easy.
3. There were no questions from Geometrical Optics and Solid State Physics.
Particulars | Details |
Distribution of Questions | MCQ- 30 |
Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Topics with Maximum Weightage | Electro Dynamics |
Good Attempts | 50+ |
IIT JAM 2022 Bio-Technology (BT) Paper Analysis
1. IIT JAM 2022 Bio-Technology exam had a total of 3 sections, i.e. A, B, C.
2. The overall difficulty level of the paper was rated moderate to tough.
3. There were many numerical based questions from microscopy and biological science.
Particulars | Details |
Distribution of Questions | MCQ- 30 MSQ- 10 NAT- 20 |
Difficulty Level of Section A | Easy to Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Dificult |
Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Topics with Maximum Weightage | Genetic Combination |
Good Attempts | 45+ |
IIT JAM 2022 Mathematical Statistics (MS) Paper Analysis
Particulars | Details |
Distribution of Questions | MCQ- 30 MSQ- 10 NAT- 20 |
Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate to Difficult |
Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
Topics with Maximum Weightage | Testing of Hypothesis |
Good Attempts | 40-50 |
IIT JAM 2022 Chemistry (CY) Paper Analysis
Particulars | Details |
Distribution of Questions | MCQ- 30 MSQ- 10 NAT- 20 |
Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate to Difficult |
Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate to Difficult |
Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
Topics with Maximum Weightage | Optical Isomerism Organometallic Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory Solid State Theory of Gases |
Good Attempts | 45+ |
IIT JAM Overall Exam Analysis 2022
Section | Difficulty | Topics with Maximum Weightage |
Physics (PH) | Moderate-High | Electro Dynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics |
Biotechnology (BT) | Moderate | Microbial cultivation, Microscopy, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Biogenetics |
Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Moderate-High | Estimation, Testing of Aptitude, Sequence, Integral & Differential Calculus, Standard Distribution |
Chemistry (CY) | Moderate | Co-ordination Chemistry, MOT, Solid State, Organometallic Chemistry |
Economics (EN) | Easy-Moderate | Micro & Macro Economics, Statistics, Numerical based questions |
Mathematics (MA) | Moderate-High | Real Analysis, Calculus, Partial Differential Equation, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra |
Geology (GE) | Moderate | Planet Theory, Paleontology, Structural Geology |
EXAM ANALYSIS 2021
IIT JAM 2021 was conducted on February 14 as a computer-based test in two sessions - Session 1 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and Session 2 (3 PM to 6 PM). IISc Bangalore has conducted IIT JAM 2021. Depending on the interest and career scope, students were able to choose one or two papers among the seven test papers, which consisted of Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), and Mathematics (MA). Economics was added as a new paper for IIT JAM 2021.
The exam will be conducted for a total of 60 questions, consisting of a total of 100 marks. There will be 3 sections in the IIT JAM paper: Section A (MCQ), Section B (MSQ), and Section C (NAT).The overall difficulty level of the exam, the type of questions asked, section-wise analysis, etc. is available through IIT JAM 2021 analysis.
IIT JAM Overall Exam Analysis 2021
Out of the three sections, the NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions were quite lengthy and time-consuming. While the other sections were Easy to Moderate Level. The NAT section was easy for some of the students while others found MCQs & MSQs easier.
Subjects | Level of Difficulty for Section A (MCQ) | Level of Difficulty for Section B (MSQ) | Level of Difficulty for Section C (NAT) | Overall Difficulty Level |
Physics | Moderate Level | Easy Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Moderate Level |
Chemistry | Moderate Level | Moderate Level | Difficult Level | Moderate to Difficult Level |
Mathematics | Easy Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Moderate Level |
Mathematical Statistics | Moderate Level | Moderate Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Moderate Level |
Biotechnology | Moderate Level | Moderate Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Moderate Level |
Geology | Easy to Moderate Level | Moderate Level | Moderate Level | Moderate Level |
Economics | Moderate Level | Moderate to Difficult Level | Easy Level | Moderate Level |
IIT JAM Subject Wise Exam Analysis 2021
IIT JAM 2021 Exam Analysis - Session I
Physics (PH) - The difficulty level of Physics was moderate to tough. In the question paper, the students had to solve questions mainly from EMP, Thermodynamics, Mechanics and Optics. There were more conceptual type questions as compared to numerical questions. Students were expecting more questions from Advanced Mathematical Physics, but there were not many questions in the paper.
Biotechnology (BT) - According to the students, the paper had equal conceptual and numerical type questions. There were more questions from Molecular and Biogenetics.
Mathematical Statistics (MS) - The difficulty level of the paper was moderate. There were less number of questions from Mathematics and the percentage of questions from Statistics were more. There were more questions from Monotony, Sequence and Mass Functions.
IIT JAM 2021 Exam Analysis - Session II
Chemistry (CY) - The paper was of moderate difficulty. Most of the questions were from Co-ordination Chemistry, Hybridization and Electron Rule. In Physical Chemistry, there were less numerical questions as compared to the previous year. The paper had a balanced mixture of conceptual and numerical based questions and questions were also present from each topic.
Economics (EN) - According to the students, the paper was well balanced and of moderate difficulty. The third section of the paper had more Mathematical questions and was the toughest section in the paper.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. According to the students who attempted the examination, Physics paper was moderate to tough in terms of difficulty.
2. Mathematical Statistics and Biotechnology were of moderate difficulty.
3. Out of the three sections, the NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions were quite lengthy and time-consuming.
4. There are several unexpected questions in Mathematics which are quite tricky and time-consuming.
5. Physics had the same type of questions as the previous years.
IIT JAM 2021 CUTOFF
Candidates can now check the qualifying cutoff of IIT JAM 2021. Those candidates who have met the qualifying cutoff can participate in the counselling process.
Subject | General Category | EWS/OBC (NCL) Category | SC/ST/PwD Category |
Mathematical Statistics | 22.08 | 19.87 | 11.04 |
Physics | 19.91 | 17.92 | 9.96 |
Chemistry | 19.52 | 17.57 | 9.76 |
Biotechnology | 34.13 | 30.72 | 17.07 |
Mathematics | 24.69 | 22.22 | 12.35 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the JAM Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through JAM Examination.
Study Plan for IIT JAM Biotechnology
Study Plan for IIT JAM Exam (1st Month) | ||
Weeks | Topics | Expected Time |
Week-1 | General Biology: Taxonomy, Heredity, Genetic Variation, Conservation, Principles of Ecology, Evolution, Techniques in Modern Biology | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-2 | Biochemistry and Physiology: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic, Acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Hormones, Metabolism - Glycolysis, TCA Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photosynthesis Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation, Vertebrates-Nervous System, Endocrine System, Vascular System, Immune System, Digestive System and Reproductive System. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-3 | Basic Biotechnology: Tissue Culture, Application of Enzymes, Antigen-Antibody Interaction, Antibody Production, Diagnostic Aids. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-4 | Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Proteins, Lipids and Membranes, Operon Model, Gene Transfer. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
IIT JAM Study Plan for 2nd Month | ||
Week-5 | Cell Biology: Cell Cycle, Cytoskeletal Elements, Mitochondria, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Chloroplast, Golgi Apparatus, Signaling | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-6 | Microbiology: Isolation, Cultivation, Structural Features of Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Pathogenic Microorganisms. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-7 | Bohr’s Theory and Schrodinger Wave Equation, Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding, Properties Of S, P, D and F Block Elements, Complex Formation, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Equilibria | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-8 | Chemical Thermodynamics (First and Second Law), Chemical Kinetics (Zero, First, Second and Third Order Reactions), Photochemistry, Electrochemistry | 4-5 Hours Daily |
IIT JAM Physics Study Plan
IIT JAM Study Plan for 1st Month | ||
Weeks | Topics |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the JAM Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through JAM Examination.
Study Plan for IIT JAM Biotechnology
Study Plan for IIT JAM Exam (1st Month) | ||
Weeks | Topics | Expected Time |
Week-1 | General Biology: Taxonomy, Heredity, Genetic Variation, Conservation, Principles of Ecology, Evolution, Techniques in Modern Biology | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-2 | Biochemistry and Physiology: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic, Acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Hormones, Metabolism - Glycolysis, TCA Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photosynthesis Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation, Vertebrates-Nervous System, Endocrine System, Vascular System, Immune System, Digestive System and Reproductive System. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-3 | Basic Biotechnology: Tissue Culture, Application of Enzymes, Antigen-Antibody Interaction, Antibody Production, Diagnostic Aids. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-4 | Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Proteins, Lipids and Membranes, Operon Model, Gene Transfer. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
IIT JAM Study Plan for 2nd Month | ||
Week-5 | Cell Biology: Cell Cycle, Cytoskeletal Elements, Mitochondria, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Chloroplast, Golgi Apparatus, Signaling | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-6 | Microbiology: Isolation, Cultivation, Structural Features of Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Pathogenic Microorganisms. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-7 | Bohr’s Theory and Schrodinger Wave Equation, Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding, Properties Of S, P, D and F Block Elements, Complex Formation, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Equilibria | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-8 | Chemical Thermodynamics (First and Second Law), Chemical Kinetics (Zero, First, Second and Third Order Reactions), Photochemistry, Electrochemistry | 4-5 Hours Daily |
IIT JAM Physics Study Plan
IIT JAM Study Plan for 1st Month | ||
Weeks | Topics | Expected Time |
Week-1 | Mathematical Methods - I: Calculus of Single and Multiple Variables, Partial Derivatives, Jacobian, Imperfect and Perfect Differentials, Taylor Expansion, Fourier Series. Vector Algebra, Vector Calculus, Multiple Integrals, Divergence Theorem, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-2 | Mathematical Methods - II: First Order Equations and Linear Second Order Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients. Matrices and Determinants, Algebra of Complex Numbers. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-3 | Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-I: Newton’s Laws of Motion and Applications, Velocity and Acceleration in Cartesian, Polar and Cylindrical Coordinate Systems, Uniformly Rotating Frame, Centrifugal and Coriolis Forces, Motion Under a Central Force, Kepler’s Laws, Gravitational Law and Field, Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
Week-4 | Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-II: System of Particles, Center of Mass, Equation of Motion of The Cm, Conservation of Linear and Angular Momentum, Conservation of Energy, Variable Mass Systems. Elastic and Inelastic Collisions. Rigid Body Motion, Fixed Axis Rotations, Rotation and Translation, Moments of Inertia and Products of Inertia, Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorem. Principal Moments and Axes. Kinematics of Moving Fluids, Equation of Continuity, Euler’s Equation, Bernoulli’s Theorem. | 4-5 Hours Daily |
IIT JAM Preparation Strategy for 2nd Month | ||
Week-5 | Oscillations, Waves and Optics-I: Differential Equation for Simple Harmonic Oscillator and Its General Solution. Superposition of Two or More Simple Harmonic Oscillator S. Luscious Figures. Damped and Forced Oscillators, Resonance. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-6 | Oscillations, Waves and Optics-II: Wave Equation, Traveling and Standing Waves in One-Dimension. Energy Density and Energy Transmission in Waves. Group Velocity and Phase Velocity. Sound Waves in Media. Doppler Effect. Fermat’s Principle. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-7 | Oscillations, Waves and Optics-III: General Theory of Image Formation. Thick Lens, Thin Lens and Lens Combinations. Interference of Light, Optical Path Retardation. Fraunhofer Diffraction. Rayleigh Criterion and Resolving Power. Diffraction Gratings. Polarization: Linear, Circular and Elliptic Polarization. Double Refraction and Optical Rotation. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
Week-8 | Electricity and Magnetism-I: Coulomb’s Law, Gauss’s Law. Electric Field and Potential. Electrostatic Boundary Conditions, Solution of Laplace’s Equation for Simple Cases. Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics, Dielectric Polarization, Volume and Surface Charges, Electrostatic Energy. | 3-4 Hours Daily |
TIPS & TRICKS
Some of the general tips with regard to IIT JAM preparation can be checked below -
1. Start your Exam Preparation Well in Advance : If you are planning to take IIT JAM, then you must start your preparation well in advance. It will be beneficial for you to begin your exam preparation during your graduation. Most of the questions are asked from what you study during your graduation years, therefore, you must be very thorough with the degree course.
2. Getting Acquainted with Syllabus : Depending on the course that you are opting for, getting acquainted with the syllabus is the first and foremost thing to do. The syllabus of IIT JAM is announced by the organizing institute or respective institutes well in advance. Therefore, be sure to prepare each and every topic that has been mentioned in the IIT JAM Syllabus.
3. Refer to Previous Years' Question Papers : The more you solve the previous years' question papers, the better understanding you get about attempting the final exam. Solving previous years' question papers will not only give you an insight into the exam but it will also make you confident on the day of the exam. Previous years' question papers will also give you an idea of the frequent questions asked in the exam from various topics.
4. Take Mock Tests : There are mock exams available online which you can attempt to boost your exam preparation. Taking mock tests will enable you to have a strategy in place - in terms of time management and prioritizing the topics to be tackled first.
5. Refer to IIT JAM Books : There are various IIT JAM books by different authors. Referring to these books while preparing for the exam will help you extensively. These books will give you a fair idea about the exam syllabus, important questions, marking scheme and overall exam pattern of IIT JAM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO JAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is IIT JAM? | IIT JAM is a national level exam that is conducted to shortlist students for admission to MSc and integrated MSc courses offered by colleges accepting IIT JAM scores for admission. IIT JAM is jointly conducted by the IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISC). IIT JAM is conducted on a rotational basis by colleges participating in the exam. |
How many times can I appear for IIT JAM? | There is no restriction on the number of times an aspirant can take the IIT JAM exam. Candidates can appear for the JAM exam only if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the science entrance test. |
Is Maths in Class 12 compulsory | In the majority of the courses wherein admission is offered through IIT JAM, the eligibility criteria state that aspirants should have studied Mathematics at the Class 12 level. |
What score is necessary for IIT JAM | IIT JAM score at which admission is offered in different courses varies from one IIT to the other. Candidates can go through the IIT JAM cutoff to get a better idea of the score at which they can secure admission in a course through this science entrance exam. |
What is the benefit/ advantage | IIT JAM is a national-level science entrance exam that is conducted on a rotational basis by the participating IITs and IISc. IIT JAM is the means through which candidates can secure admission in MSc and other post-bachelor courses offered at IITs and integrated PhD courses offered at IISc Bangalore. |
What do I do after IIT JAM? | Candidates who clear IIT JAM get admission to the course of their choice at IITs/ IISc Bangalore. After completing the course, aspirants can get a job in their respective specialisations/subjects |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM ADMIT CARD
QUERY | RESPONSE |
Where will IIT JAM admit card be released? | Aspirants need to download their admit card for IIT JAM from the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) by providing their login details. |
Can I receive my IIT JAM admit card by post? | There is no provision for receiving the IIT JAM admit card by post. Candidates must obtain the hall ticket or admit card by downloading it online from the official website. |
I have forgotten my login credentials. How can I download my IIT JAM admit card? | In such a scenario, candidates need to click on the ‘Forgot Password’ tab to retrieve their credentials. In case it is still not retrieved, they need to contact the exam officials and seek help in downloading it. |
Can I request to change my test centre? | Once the exam centre is allotted, there is no option to change it. In case of an emergency, test-takers may request the exam officials to change the centre to a more convenient location, but the re-allocation would be subject to availability. |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
Exam Date | 02/02/2025 |
Result declaration | 19/03/2025 |
Portal for admission open | 02/04/2025 |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality
Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
Age Limit
There will be no restriction in the age limit for JAM.
Educational Qualifications
1. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programme are eligible to apply for JAM 2025 examination.
2. Foreign Nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to the policy of the Admitting Institute.
???????EXAM PATTERN
1. JAM is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN different subjects: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH).
2. There are three types of questions: (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), (ii) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and (iii) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in each subject.
3. Total number of questions in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) is 30.
5. Total number of questions in Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) is 10.
6. Total number of questions in Numerical Answer Type (NAT) is 20.
7. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice, Multiple Select & Numerical Answer Type in nature.
8. The exam paper for JAM Examination will be in English language only.
9. Negative marking will be applicable only for type (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) i.e for each wrong answer in the 1 mark question, 1/3 marks will
...JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
Exam Date | 02/02/2025 |
Result declaration | 19/03/2025 |
Portal for admission open | 02/04/2025 |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality
Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
Age Limit
There will be no restriction in the age limit for JAM.
Educational Qualifications
1. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programme are eligible to apply for JAM 2025 examination.
2. Foreign Nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to the policy of the Admitting Institute.
???????EXAM PATTERN
1. JAM is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN different subjects: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH).
2. There are three types of questions: (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), (ii) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and (iii) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in each subject.
3. Total number of questions in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) is 30.
5. Total number of questions in Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) is 10.
6. Total number of questions in Numerical Answer Type (NAT) is 20.
7. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice, Multiple Select & Numerical Answer Type in nature.
8. The exam paper for JAM Examination will be in English language only.
9. Negative marking will be applicable only for type (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) i.e for each wrong answer in the 1 mark question, 1/3 marks will be deducted and for 2 mark questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted.
SYLLABUS
Physical Chemistry
1. Basic Mathematical Concepts
2. Atomic and Molecular Structure
3. Theory of Gases
4. Solid State
5. Chemical Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry
1. Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry
2. Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications
3. Qualitative Organic Analysis
4. Natural Products Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
1. Periodic Table
2. Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds
3. Main Group Elements (s and p blocks)
4. Transition Metals (d block)
5. Bioinorganic Chemistry
Geology
1. The Planet Earth
2. Geomorphology
3. Structural Geology
4. Palaeontology
Mathematics
1. Sequences and Series of Real Numbers
2. Functions of One Real Variable
3. Functions of Two or Three Real Variables
4. Integral Calculus
5. Differential Equations
Physics
1. Mechanics and General Properties of Matter
2. Oscillations, Waves and Optics
3. Electricity and Magnetism
4. Modern Physics
Mathematical Statistic
1. Sequences and Series
2. Probability
3. Random Variables
4. Standard Distributions
5. Joint Distributions
???????APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details.
Step To Fill Online Joint Admission test For Masters (JAM) Application Form
Candidates have to follow these steps to fill IIT JAM application form :
Step 1: Register Online
1. Visit the official website
2. Click on ‘Application Login (JOAPS )’ link.
3. A registration window will appear on the screen.
Step 2: Make Registration
1. Enter all the required details in the form such as Candidates Name, Email ID, Mobile Number and other details.
2. Click on “Submit” button
3. After successful registration, students will receive an Enrollment ID sent to the registered email ID and Contact Number.
Step 3: Fill Details in the Application Form
1. Candidates are required to use their Enrollment ID and Password to login to the website.
2. After login, candidates are needed to click on “Edit Application Form” & fill the following details.
Step 4: JAM Exam Details
1. Enter JAM exam details like no. of paper, paper subject and exam city preferences.
Step 5: Applicant Personal Details
1. Parent/guardian’s name & mobile number, city preferences, number and choice of test paper(s), date of birth, gender, address for communication, category & PwD status and other required details.
2. In this step, candidates will have to verify their email id and mobile number by entering the OTPs given to them through their mail and contact sms.
Step 6: Upload Scanned Images
1. Go through the upload images option.
Photograph Specification:
Background Color: White or a very light color.
Format: JPEG/ JPG format
Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm dimensions (Width × Height).
Maximum Size: 480×640 in pixels.
File size: 5 KB to 200 KB.
Signature Specification:
Background Color: A4 White paper
Format: JPEG/ JPG format
Dimension: 2 cm × 7 cm (Height × Width).
Maximum Size: 160×560 in pixels.
File size: 5 KB to 100 KB.
Choose the scanned images of photograph, signature and SC/ST/PwD certificate (if applicable) one by one and upload them.
Step 7: Fee Payment
1. After uploading the images, candidates can proceed to make the fee payment. The application fee can be paid through online and offline mode.
2. In online mode, the fee payment can be done through debit/credit card or net banking account. Candidates are required to enter the payment details and pay the application fee.
3. In offline mode, students are required to take printout of the e-challan form and submit the application fee to the nearest branch of SBI Bank.
Application Fee
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Category | IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper (in INR) | IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers (in INR) |
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 900 | 1,250 |
All Others | 1,800 | 2,500 |
ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download their admit card for IIT JAM exam:
Step 1: Open official website
Step 2: Click on 'JOAPS Admit Card' link
Step 3: Enter enrollment/ email ID and password
Step 4: Solve the given arithmetic expression
Step 5: Click on the 'Submit' button
Step 6: Check the declaration box
Step 7: Enter virtual signature
Step 8: Click on the 'Download Admit Card' button
Step 9: View and take a printout of IIT JAM Admit Card.
RESULT
Candidates can check their IIT JAM result by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click on the IIT JAM results link present on the Home page of the website.
Step 3: Enter enrollment/ email ID and JOAPS password.
Step 4: Evaluate the arithmetic expression given and put the value in the space provided.
Step 5: Click on the Submit button.
Step 6: Download the result and take the printout of the scorecard.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam | Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test for Masters |
Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Fees | INR 900 (Female candidates applying for one paper) INR 1,250 (Female candidates applying for two papers) INR 1,800 (All other category candidates applying for one paper) INR 2,500 (All other category candidates applying for two papers) |
Exam Type | National Level |
Exam Level | Postgraduate Exam at National level |
Courses offered | M.Sc., M.Sc.+ PhD, M.Sc.+ PhD Dual Degree, M.Sc. + M.Tech and |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Mode of Application | Online |
Official Website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
JAM EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT DELHI) has released the official notification for JAM 2025 exam on its official website. Candidates can apply online between 03 September 2024 to 18 October 2024. JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025 and the result of JAM 2025 exam is likely to be declared in 19 March 2025.
OVERVIEW
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is held every year to grant admission in MSc, MSc PhD Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc PhD, and other popular post-bachelor’s programmes offered by IITs and IISc.
SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam | Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test for Masters |
Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Fees | INR 900 (Female candidates applying for one paper) INR 1,250 (Female candidates applying for two papers) INR 1,800 (All other category candidates applying for one paper) INR 2,500 (All other category candidates applying for two papers) |
Exam Type | National Level |
Exam Level | Postgraduate Exam at National level |
Courses offered | M.Sc., M.Sc.+ PhD, M.Sc.+ PhD Dual Degree, M.Sc. + M.Tech and |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Mode of Application | Online |
Official Website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Online application from starts | 03/09/2024 |
Last date to apply | 18/10/2024 |
Correction facility | 18/11/2024 |
Admit card releases | 06/01/2025 |
Exam Date | 02/02/2025 |
Result declaration | 19/03/2025 |
Portal for admission open | 02/04/2025 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality
Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
Age Limit
There will be no restriction in the age limit for JAM.
Educational Qualifications
1. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programme are eligible to apply for JAM 2025 examination.
2. Foreign Nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to the policy of the Admitting Institute.
EXAM PATTERN
1. JAM is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN different subjects: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH).
2. There are three types of questions: (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), (ii) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and (iii) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in each subject.
3. Total number of questions in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) is 30.
5. Total number of questions in Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) is 10.
6. Total number of questions in Numerical Answer Type (NAT) is 20.
7. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice, Multiple Select & Numerical Answer Type in nature.
8. The exam paper for JAM Examination will be in English language only.
9. Negative marking will be applicable only for type (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) i.e for each wrong answer in the 1 mark question, 1/3 marks will be deducted and for 2 mark questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted.
SYLLABUS
Physical Chemistry
1. Basic Mathematical Concepts
2. Atomic and Molecular Structure
3. Theory of Gases
4. Solid State
5. Chemical Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry
1. Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry
2. Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications
3. Qualitative Organic Analysis
4. Natural Products Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
1. Periodic Table
2. Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds
3. Main Group Elements (s and p blocks)
4. Transition Metals (d block)
5. Bioinorganic Chemistry
Geology
1. The Planet Earth
2. Geomorphology
3. Structural Geology
4. Palaeontology
Mathematics
1. Sequences and Series of Real Numbers
2. Functions of One Real Variable
3. Functions of Two or Three Real Variables
4. Integral Calculus
5. Differential Equations
Physics
1. Mechanics and General Properties of Matter
2. Oscillations, Waves and Optics
3. Electricity and Magnetism
4. Modern Physics
Mathematical Statistic
1. Sequences and Series
2. Probability
3. Random Variables
4. Standard Distributions
5. Joint Distributions
HOW CAN APPLY
Step 1: Go to the official website
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the application portal
Step 3: A new login/registration page would open
Step 4: Register yourself and log in using the login credentials
Step 5: Fill in the IIT JAM application form
Step 6: Upload the required documents
Step 7: Pay the application and submit the form
Step 8: Take a printout for future references
Application Fees
Category | IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper (in INR) | IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers (in INR) |
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 900 | 1,250 |
All Others | 1,800 | 2,500 |
EXAM CENTERS
Zones | Examination Cities |
1. IISc Bengaluru | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Bidar, Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Hassan, Hubbali, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mysuru (Mysore), Palakkad, Port Blair, Shimoga, Thrissur, Vatakara |
2. IIT Bombay | Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Goa, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai?Navi Mumbai ? Thane, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Surat, Vadodara |
3. IIT Delhi | Faridabad, Greater NOIDA, Gurugram, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Mathura, New Delhi, Srinagar |
4. IIT Guwahati | Agartala, Asansol, Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Kohima, Guwahati, Imphal, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Shillong, Siliguri |
5.IIT Kanpur | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi |
6. IIT Kharagpur | Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Brahmapur (Odisha), Kolaghat, Kolkata, Kharagpur-Midnapore, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
7. IIT Madras | Alappuzha, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Guntur, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kollam, Kottayam, Madurai, Ongole, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Warangal |
8. IIT Roorkee | Ambala, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Haldwani, Jalandhar, Kangra, Kurukshetra, Meerut, Mohali, Chandigarh, Moradabad, NOIDA, Patiala, Roorkee, Shimla-Solan |
ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION CENTERS
1. The aspirants must bring the admit card and original photo id for verification on the exam day
2. The students will have to login into the system 20 minutes prior to the test for reading the important exam instructions
3. Students should do all their rough work only on the scribble pad as provided by the exam invigilator. Students must write their name and id on the pad before using it and the pad must be returned to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall
4. Calculators or any other electrical devices must not be brought by the student inside the examination hall. Students must only use the virtual calculator as provided by the examiner for solving complex numerical problems
5. Note that any student, even after finishing the exam, is seen using any of the unfair means will be considered unethical and their paper will be cancelled.
ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download their admit card for IIT JAM exam:
Step 1: Open official website
Step 2: Click on 'JOAPS Admit Card' link
Step 3: Enter enrollment/ email ID and password
Step 4: Solve the given arithmetic expression
Step 5: Click on the 'Submit' button
Step 6: Check the declaration box
Step 7: Enter virtual signature
Step 8: Click on the 'Download Admit Card' button
Step 9: View and take a printout of IIT JAM Admit Card
RESULT
Candidates can check their IIT JAM result by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click on the IIT JAM results link present on the Home page of the website.
Step 3: Enter enrollment/ email ID and JOAPS password.
Step 4: Evaluate the arithmetic expression given and put the value in the space provided.
Step 5: Click on the Submit button.
Step 6: Download the result and take the printout of the scorecard.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website - Click here
For Official Notification - Click here
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IIT JAM is a national level exam that is conducted to shortlist students for admission to MSc and integrated MSc courses offered by colleges accepting IIT JAM scores for admission. IIT JAM is jointly conducted by the IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISC). IIT JAM is conducted on a rotational basis by colleges participating in the exam. To get full information about JAM exam, you can go to the general information button above.
There is no restriction on the number of times an aspirant can take the IIT JAM exam. Candidates can appear for the JAM exam only if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the science entrance test. For access full information of JAM exam click on General information button above.
In the majority of the courses wherein admission is offered through IIT JAM, the eligibility criteria state that aspirants should have studied Mathematics at the Class 12 level. For detailed information of JAM exam eligibility please click on above Eligibility button.
IIT JAM is a national-level science entrance exam that is conducted on a rotational basis by the participating IITs and IISc. IIT JAM is the means through which candidates can secure admission in MSc and other post-bachelor courses offered at IITs and integrated PhD courses offered at IISc Bangalore. Complete details about JAM Exam is available on the general information section above.
Candidates who clear IIT JAM get admission to the course of their choice at IITs/ IISc Bangalore. After completing the course, aspirants can get a job in their respective specialisations/subjects.
In the qualifying degree, the aggregate marks or CGPA/CPI without rounding-off should be at least 55% or 5.5 out of 10 for General/OBC (NCL) category candidates and 50% or 5.0 out of 10 for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
IIT JAM is one of the toughest competitive entrance exams and candidates need to have robust plans to obtain high scores in the exam.
JAM is a challenging problem due to the selected ratio. 12940 applicants applied for the IIT JAM Chemistry in 2022. Still, there were only 1223 seats available across all of the colleges (805 in IITs, 418 in NITs, and CFTIs), resulting in a selection ratio of 9.45%.
It is not appropriate to compare the difficulty level of GATE and JAM exams as they serve different purposes and have their unique testing criteria.
For degree programs like Master of Science, Integrated PhD, Joint MSc - PhD, and MSc - PhD, IIT JAM is the exam that grants admission to IITs. Students who pass the IIT JAM entrance exam can enrol in one of the aforementioned programmes based on their preferences or fields of interest.
Aspirants need to download their admit card for IIT JAM from the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) by providing their login details. You can see complete process to download JAM Exam Admit Card by visiting the General Information tab above.
In such a scenario in IIT JAM exam, candidates need to click on the Forgot Password tab to retrieve their credentials. In case it is still not retrieved, they need to contact the exam officials and seek help in downloading it.
Once the exam centre is allotted, there is no option to change it. In case of an emergency, test-takers may request the exam officials to change the centre to a more convenient location, but the re-allocation would be subject to availability. To check the complete list of exam centers for JAM exam, you can go to the general information button above.
IIT JAM is of three hours duration. The national-level science entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, which are as follows: (i) Session-I (9 AM to 12 noon) for the following JAM Test Papers- Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS). (ii) Session-II (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) for the following JAM Test Papers- Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA). To know full detail about JAM Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in IIT JAM . There is no negative marking in MSQ and NAT questions section of IIT JAM. However, in the MCQ section, there is negative marking such that for each wrong answer to the one mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted. On the other hand, for each wrong answer to two marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for any questions left unanswered. By clicking on the format button above, you can see the marking scheme of JAM exam, which shows how many marks are assigned to each question and how many marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
IIT JAM had 60 questions that aspirants need to attempt in three hours duration. Candidates are evaluated out of 100 marks in the IIT JAM exam. You can check all the detailed information about number of questions, time limit, negative marking, exam mode asked in JAM exam by clicking on the format button given above.
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