IIT JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on February 2 2025 at more than 100 exam centers across the nation for admission to MSc degree programs. Before appearing for the exam students are advised to check out IIT JAM 2025 dress code specifications for a smooth and stress-free exam experience at the examination center. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the JAM 2025 dress code for male and female STUDENTS a list of banned items and exam day instructions from here:
- IIT JAM Dress Code 2025
- IIT JAM 2025 Shift Timings Released
- IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- Banned Items at IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre
IIT JAM Dress Code 2025
To ensure a smooth and respectful examination environment it's crucial to adhere to appropriate IIT JAM dress code 2025 guidelines. While there may not be explicit official rules by the exam officials, but still students should prioritize comfort and simplicity in their clothing choices. Avoid anything inappropriate or distracting, as it could potentially prevent you from taking the exam. This section outlines suggested JAM dress code 2025 guidelines for both male and female students.
IIT JAM 2025 Dress Code for Male students
Male students who are planning to take IIT JAM exam 2025 must go through dress code and guidelines mentioned below:
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Try wearing simple and comfortable clothes, such as half-sleeved shirts. If it's winter, wear a sweater with fewer pockets.
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Avoid wearing caps or mufflers. Sikh students may wear a turban instead of a cap. In such cases, students are advised to reach the exam centers a bit early to allow for hassle-free security checks.
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Try to avoid any sort of metallic objects like jewelry, rings, and belts.
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students are advised to avoid jackets, hoodies, and extra layers of clothing.
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Students can opt to wear chappals or sandals rather than closed footwear.
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IIT JAM 2025 Dress Code for Female students
Female students appearing for IIT JAM 2025 exam are encouraged to wear comfortable and simple attire. To ensure a smooth and secure examination process please adhere to the following dress code guidelines:
- Choose simple and comfortable clothing options such as kurtas, simple dresses, tops, and trousers.
- Avoid wearing any metal jewelry, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and heavy earrings.
- Refrain from wearing belts or clothing with metallic buttons.
- Keep hairstyles simple and avoid any elaborate hair accessories.
- Avoid applying tattoos on your hands.
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IIT JAM 2025 Shift Timings Released
Students who have filled IIT JAM 2025 application form successfully and planning to appear in JAM exam for the academic session 2025-2026 can check out the JAM 2025 shift timings from here.
| CUET PG 2025 Shift |
CUET PG 2025 Shift Timing |
Duration (in hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Three hours or 180 minutes |
| Shift 2 |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Three hours or 180 minutes |
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IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of 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 student 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.
Banned Items at 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 students’ personal belongings, hence you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items inside the exam hall.
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