IIT JAM Information & Guidance – 2024

JAM stands for Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. It is a national level examination conducted every year by one of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission into M.Sc. (Two Year), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other post-bachelor's degree programs at IITs and Integrated Ph.D. degree programs at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

JAM exam is usually conducted in the month of February every year.

The eligibility criteria for JAM is as follows:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST and PwD candidates) from a recognized university.
• For some specific courses, the eligibility criteria may vary. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the specific eligibility criteria.

The JAM exam pattern is as follows:

• The exam is conducted in online mode (computer-based test).
• The duration of the exam is three hours.
• The question paper consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions.
• The total marks for the exam are 100.
• There are three sections in the question paper, namely Section A, Section B, and Section C.

The syllabus for JAM varies from course to course. The common subjects for all the courses are:

• Mathematics
• Mathematical Statistics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Geology

Candidates are advised to check the official website for the specific syllabus of their desired course.

Candidates can apply for JAM through the official website. The application process usually starts in the month of September/October every year. Candidates need to register on the website, fill in the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. The application fee varies from category to category. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the application fee details.

The selection process for JAM is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. After the announcement of the results, the participating institutes release their cut-off lists. Candidates who meet the cut-off criteria are eligible for admission. The admission process usually includes a counseling process in which the candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and preference.