In the world of competitive exams, the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) stands out as a significant milestone for students aspiring to pursue their postgraduate studies in the field of science.The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. is an all-India entrance exam conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to provide admissions to their respective M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate programs. The exam aims to assess a candidate’s knowledge in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, and Geology.
IIT JAM 2024 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc |
| Conducting Body | IIT Madras |
| Exam Level | Postgraduate Exam at National level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Number of Applicants | Six lakh (approx)- as per previous year’s trend |
| Courses Offered Through Entrance Exam | MSc and Integrated PhD |
| 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 Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Papers and Total Marks | Seven papers in total with 100 marks each |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | Differential marking scheme carrying 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Language/Medium of Questions | English |
| Colleges Accepting IIT JAM Scores | IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs and CFTIs |
| Total Number of Seats | 2,900 (approx) |
| Number of Exam Cities | 103 |
| Official Website | https://jam.iitg.ac.in/ |
| Contact Details | Helpdesk Number – (0361) 2586500 Email – [email protected] |
IIT JAM 2024 Application Form
The IIT JAM 2024 application process will be starting from September 5, 2023. The whole process will be online, right from the registration process till depositing the online fee for the examination. Candidates need to first visit the official website of the exam to complete the application process and pay the application fee in online mode. The exam authorities will be provided an application correction window from November 10 to November 30. Watch the video on how to fill the IIT JAM application form based on last year’s procedure below. The video would soon be updated as per the current year’s procedure.
IIT JAM 2024 Eligibility Criteria
IIT Guwahati had stated the IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria which are given below:
- In order to fulfil the IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree. Earlier, there was a CGPA cutoff, but this year onwards, candidates need to just pass the qualifying degree.
- Candidates who had appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2024 are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the proof by September 2024.
- For the admission process, candidates who would pass the IIT JAM 2024 exam will be eligible to apply for the admission process.
Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024 exam.
IIT JAM 2024: List of Courses and Colleges Accepting Scores
| Chemistry (CY) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Biotechnology | IIT Indore, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IIT Bombay |
| Integrated PhD Programmes in Biological Sciences | IISc Bangalore |
| MSc Chemistry | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Patna, IIT Roorkee, IIT Ropar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Bhilai, IIT Palakkad, IIT Delhi |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Chemistry | IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IIT Bombay |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Integrated PhD in Chemical Sciences | IISc Bangalore |
| MSc-PhD Dual Degree in Energy | IISc Bangalore |
| Geology (GG) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Applied Geology | IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Geophysics | IIT Kharagpur |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Geology | IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| MSc (Tech) in Applied Geology* | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| Mathematics (MA) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Mathematics | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Patna, IIT Roorkee, IIT Ropar |
| MSc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and Computing | IIT Hyderabad |
| MSc Mathematics and Computing | IIT Guwahati, IIT Bhilai, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Mathematics | IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research | IIT Bombay |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IIT Bombay |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Integrated PhD in Mathematical Statistics | IISc Bangalore |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Energy | IISc Bangalore |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Applied Statistics and Informatics | IIT Bombay |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research | IIT Bombay |
| MSc Statistics | IIT Kanpur |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Integrated PhD in Mathematical Sciences | IISc Bangalore |
| Physics (PH) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Physics | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Patna, IIT Roorkee, IIT Ropar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Bhilai, IIT Palakkad |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Physics | IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Physics | IIT Kanpur |
| MSc Applied Geophysics | IIT Bombay |
| MSc Astronomy | IIT Indore |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Joint MSc- PhD in Geophysics | IIT Kharagpur |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IIT Bombay |
| MSc (Tech) in Applied Geophysics | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| Integrated PhD in Chemical Sciences | IISc Bangalore |
| Integrated PhD in Physical Sciences | IISc Bangalore |
| MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Energy | IISc Bangalore |
| Economics (EN) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2024 | |
| Course | List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores |
| MSc Economics | IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee |
IIT JAM 2024 Pattern
IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern remained the same as that of last year. It is a computer-based test of three hours duration conducted in two slots. The total number of questions is 60 and the total marks is 100. There are three types of questions, which are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT). There is a differential marking scheme in the exam and a negative marking scheme for each wrong answer. Know more about the IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern here.
FAQ?
Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) is a common admission test conducted every year for admission into Master of Science (M.Sc.)
In order to fulfil the IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree. Candidates who had appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2024 are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the proof by September 2024.
IIT JAM full form is Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test. IIT JAM is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by IITs of India alternatively. The exam is held for students interested in pursuing MSc, M. Tech or PhD courses from top IITs, NITs, and IScs of India.
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