Science
national Level
IIT JAM
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.
Conducted by IITs (rotating annually)
Total Marks:
100
Negative Marking:
Yes
Frequency:
once_a_year
About IIT JAM
IIT JAM is the national-level entrance exam for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-M.Tech., and other postgraduate science programmes at IITs, IISc Bangalore, and NITs.
The exam is conducted for seven subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. Each paper has MCQs, MSQs, and Numerical Answer Type questions.
IIT JAM is the premier entrance exam for science graduates aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies at India's top technical institutions, offering excellent research opportunities and career prospects.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| sc_st | ₹900 |
| female | ₹900 |
| general | ₹1,800 |
IIT JAM Important Dates
Dates for IIT JAM have not been announced yet.
IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwD). Final year students are also eligible. There is no age limit.
IIT JAM Exam Pattern
60 questions of 100 marks total. Three sections: MCQs (30 questions, +1 or +2 marks, negative marking of 1/3), MSQs (10 questions, +2 marks, no negative), NAT (20 questions, +1 or +2 marks, no negative). Duration: 3 hours.
IIT JAM Syllabus
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IIT JAM Cutoff Scores
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IIT JAM Counselling Process
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