IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines & Important Instructions
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM 2025 Exam will be conducted on February 2, 2025, in two shifts for admissions to MSc and Integrated PhD programmes. Before stepping into the exam know the exam guidelines, important details, do’s and don’ts, and other information about the IIT JAM 2025 exam here.
IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
IIT JAM 2025 exam will be held on February 2, 2025 at 112 exam centres across the nation. IIT Delhi will conduct the JAM 2025 exam in two shifts. The IIT JAM 2025 morning shift will start at 9:30 am and conclude at 12:30 pm for Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics subjects at the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres. JAM 2025 afternoon shift timings are from 2:30 to 5:30 pm for Biotechnology, Economics, Physics and Mathematical Statistics subjects.
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After months of rigorous preparation IIT JAM 2025 exam, on the coming Sunday, all their knowledge in their domain subject will put to test their analytical, scientific and practical approach in the form of various JAM 2025 exam question pattern. Before stepping into the IIT JAM 2025 examination hall, candidates must go through the IIT JAM do's and don'ts and IIT JAM 2025 last important tips meticulously.
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- IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- Things to be Carried at the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre
- Things Prohibited at the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre
- IIT JAM 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of the IIT JAM 2025 exam.
- Reach the exam centre 90 minutes before the scheduled time for the test commencement.
- You will be permitted to enter the exam hall 40 minutes before the test and after candidate registration and photo capture, you will be allowed to log in 20 minutes before the test and go through the instructions.
- You will have to take the seat assigned to your Roll Number and no other seat or centre, which will lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
- You will not be allowed to enter the test centre 30 minutes after the start of the exam.
- You will not be allowed to leave the centre before the exam ends.
- During the examination, a virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.
- A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Write your name and registration number before using it and return it to the invigilator at the end of the exam. Additional scribble pads may be obtained after returning the previous pad.
Things to be Carried at the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre
You must carry the following documents and items to the exam centre:
- A coloured or laser printout of the IIT JAM 2025 admit card in A4 size paper.
- A valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India such as PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
- Pen and pencil.
- Transparent water bottle.
- Pocket-sized hand sanitiser.
- Face mask which has to be worn by the candidate throughout the time spent at the exam centre.
Things Prohibited at the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre
The following items are barred from carrying to the exam centre:
- Books, copies or papers of any kind.
- Mobile phones, calculators, watches or any other electronic or digital devices.
- Bags or wallets.
The exam authorities have also mentioned that there would not be any place to keep candidates’ personal belongings, hence you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items inside the exam hall.
IIT JAM 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
The section below brings a list of tips that are not just related to studies, but practical aspects as well.
1. Revision: Isn’t it annoying when you learn something by heart and end up forgetting the concept on the day of the exam? It usually happens when you do not revise your subjects, especially a few days before the exam. The best way to revise any topic is to solve as many questions as possible related to it.
2. Attempt sample papers and previous year question papers of IIT JAM: Solving a question paper of the previous year will not only boost your confidence level but also help you know the frequently asked questions. With a couple of days still to go, you can easily attempt at least two to three question papers. Devote the remaining time to work on your areas.
IIT JAM Previous Years' Question Papers
3. Find out your areas of improvement: As you revise your notes and solve IIT JAM sample papers, you may come across a few areas where you still lack consistency or clarity. To eliminate your weak points, go through the notes again and try solving questions of varying difficulty levels.
4. Refrain from studying fresh topics: Starting off with a fresh topic will cut down your revision hours and may also create confusion. Students often try to cover every topic of the syllabus and end up retaining partial information. Instead, it is recommended that they emphasise on revising key topics and solving questions related to the same.
Candidates are advised to keep the following important tips:
- First and foremost try to attempt the available mock tests and practice as many previous years’ questions as you can.
- Before going to the exam, once again go through the exam marking scheme and do attempt all the questions which carry no negative marking.
- While starting the exam do not invest more time in tricky questions, marked them as “Mark for the Review” and do it later after attempting all the questions in the paper. This will help you in managing your time during the exam
- Make sure to save the question and then proceed to the next one, so that you don't lose your session in case of any technical glitch.
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