IIT JAM 2025: Registration (Extended Oct 18), Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Preparation & Other Details

Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2025 ( IIT JAM )

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Updated on Oct 11, 2024 11:28 IST

IIT JAM 2025 Application process has been extended by IIT Delhi today. The last date for filling out the JAM registration process 2025 is now October 18 till 11:59 PM. Interested applicants who are yet to fill out the application form can now visit the official website and make their registration at the JOAPS portal for the academic session 2025-2026. 

JAM 2025 registrations are being done for the candidates who are interested in taking admissions to the two MSc degree programmes and integrated PhD degree offered at 22 IITs and other IIT JAM 2025 result-sharing institutes. The complete IIT JAM application process 2025 will be done on the JOAPS portal right from the JAM 2025 account sign-up process, fee payment, admit card release, exam conduct, and other events of the JAM 2025 admission process

IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2025, at 100 exam centres across the nation to provide admissions to the programmes offered in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Economics and Mathematical Statistics courses. 

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Before filling out the IIT JAM 2025 application form, candidates are advised to check out the JAM 2025 eligibility criteria to not lose their candidature. For this academic session, the organizing institute will be IIT Delhi for JAM 2025 exam. Candidates appearing for the exam, need to precisely check out the JAM 2025 exam pattern to get an idea about the types of questions asked, negative and sectional markings. 

The exam officials will check the domain knowledge of the candidates from the specified IIT JAM syllabus 2025 in the form of MCQ, MSQ and NAT questions for the duration of three hours. To ace the JAM 2025 examination and get their desired IITs, NIT or result-sharing institutes, candidates must have their IIT JAM 2025 preparation from the authentic suggested Books.

Candidates can read this Shiksha page to get updated about events related to the IIT JAM 2025 admission process.

Latest Updates:

Q:   When is the last date for IIT JAM 2025 online registration form?

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The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses has been extended to October 18, 2024. Candidates qualifying in JAM 2025 are eligible to apply for admission to around 3000 seats in IITs for the academic year 2025-26. No additional evaluation process, such as suitability test or interview is required for admission to the programmes in Admitting Institutes under JAM 2025.

IIT JAM 2025 for the academic session 2025-2026 will be conducted by IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body on February 02,  2025. Aspirants who had already completed an undergraduate degree (BSc) or are currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programmes are eligible to apply for the exam. 

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Q:   What is the objective of IIT JAM 2025 Exam?

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Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

IIT JAM 2025 online registration will start on September 3, 2024

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Q:   When will IIT JAM 2025 examination will be conducted?

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Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country.

IIT JAM 2025 examination for the academic session 2025-2026 will be conducted by IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body. Aspirants who had earlier filled the JAM 2025 application form with the required eligibility will be able to give the JAM 2025 examination. IIT JAM 2025 examination is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2025. JAM 2025 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN Test Papers at the undergraduate level.

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Q:   What are the IIT JAM 2025 Result Sharing Institutes?

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IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special
eligibility requirements through CCMN. 
In addition, JAM 2025 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM JOAPS portal?

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JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. Now that IIT JAM 2025 application process is going to start from September 3, 2024, interested applicants of JAM 2025 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2025 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

The JAM 2025 login link is given below on this page of Shiksha. The IIT JAM 2025 registartion provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Delhi (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi) login is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2025 result.

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Q:   When will IIT JAM 2025 online registration process starting?

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Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025-26 must appear in JAM 2025 Examination. IIT JAM 2025 for this academic cycle will be conducted by IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body on February 2, 2025

Instrested applicants of IIT JAM 2025 examination can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025 and fill up the IIT JAM 2024 application form. The online application portal has been opened on September 3, 2024 and can be applied for a period of around a month. The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses will be October 11, 2024.

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What is IIT JAM?

The Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is conducted to provide admission to candidates in MSc and other postgraduate courses offered at IITs and integrated PhD courses offered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Several National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) also accept JAM scores for MSc admissions. 

Candidates can check out the video below to get more insight about IIT JAM examination, eligibility, preparation and counselling-related information:

Q:   How many seats are available in IIT JAM 2025 exam?

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Candidates qualifying in JAM 2025 are eligible to apply for admission to around 3000 seats in IITs for the academic year 2025-26. No additional evaluation process, such as suitability test or interview is required for admission to the programmes in Admitting Institutes under JAM 2025.

JAM 2025 Scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for IISc and counselling through CCMN. JAM Scores are used for admission to programmes such as MSc, MSc (Tech), MS Research, MSc-MTech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree in various institutes.

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Q:   How many admitting institutes are there in IIT JAM 2025?

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There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year 2025-26. JAM 2025 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs and MEQs and any other necessary requirements, without any additional interview or written test.
JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as M.Sc. and M.A. at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc / M.Sc. (Tech.) Admission (CCMN).

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Q:   What are the admission programmes offered by IIT JAM 2025?

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JAM Score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (i) MSc,   (ii) MSc (Tech), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) MSc - M.Tech Dual Degree, (v) Joint MSc - PhD. and (vi) MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.
Admissions to various programmes using JAM 2025 Score can be divided into two categories:
I. Admitting Institutes:
There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year2025-25. JAM 2025 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs and MEQs and any other necessary requirements, without any additional interview or written test.
II. Result Sharing Institutes:
JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special eligibility requirements through CCMN.

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Q:   How many subjects are there in IIT JAM 2025 examination?

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There are 7 subjects in the IIT JAM 2025 examination:

* Biotechnology (BT)
* Chemistry (CY)
* Economics (EN)
* Geology (GG)
* Mathematical Statistics (MS)
* Mathematics (MA)
* Physics (PH)

Students can choose to appear for one or more subjects, depending on their interests and eligibility. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode and consists of 60 questions for 100 marks.

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IIT JAM 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Oct '24

IIT JAM 2025 Application Modification Window

TENTATIVE

03 Sep '24 -

18 Oct '24

IIT JAM 2025 Application Fee

ONGOING

Jan '25

IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

02 Feb '25

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day

Feb '25

IIT JAM 2025 Response Sheet

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

IIT JAM 2025 Provisional Answer Key

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key Objection Window

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

03 Sep '24 -

18 Sep '24

IIT JAM 2025 Application Process

IIT JAM 2025 Highlights

The following table brings the important features of the IIT JAM 2025.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc
Conducting Body

IIT Delhi

Exam Level Postgraduate Exam at National level
Exam Frequency Once a year
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Number of Applicants One 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 - jam2023@iitg.ac.in

Also Read: IIT JAM 2025 Seat Matrix 

Q:   What is the format of the IIT JAM exam, and what types of questions can candidates expect?

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The IIT JAM exam is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 60 questions for 100 marks. The exam is divided into three sections:

  • Section A: This section consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 and 2 marks each.
  • Section B: This section consists of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) of 2 marks each.
  • Section C: This section consists of 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions of 1 and 2 marks each.

Candidates can expect a variety of questions in the IIT JAM exam, covering the entire syllabus of the chosen subject. The questions are typically designed to test the candidate's conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities.

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Q:   What are the important dates for IIT JAM 2025 admission process?

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Candidates who are planning to appear for IIT JAM exam for the academic session 2025-2026 can check out the important dates for the complete admissions process from here:

JAM 2025 Examination ScheduleDate (Tentative)
JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Website OpensSeptember 03, 2024 
Last Date for Closing RegistrationOctober 11, 2024 
Last date to change the Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /GenderNovember 30, 2024
Confirmation of Compensatory Time/Scribe AssistanceDecember 30, 2024
To upload a valid OBC-NCL/EWS certificateNovember 20, 2024
Availability of JAM Admit Cards on the Online Application Portal
(for Download and Printing)
Early January 2025
Date of ExaminationFebruary 02, 2025 
Announcement of the ResultsMarch 16, 2025 
Availability of Scorecards for downloadMarch 25, 2025
Portal for Admission OpensApril 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
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Q:   Is IIT JAM conducted every year?

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Yes, IIT JAM is conducted every year. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects.

The exam is typically conducted in the month of February, and the applications are usually open in the month of September. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode and consists of 60 questions for 100 marks.

 

 

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Q:   Who is the conducting body for IIT JAM 2025 examination?

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The conducting body for the IIT JAM 2025 examination is the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. IITs conduct the exam on a rotational basis, and this year, IIT Madras is responsible for organizing and conducting the exam.

IIT JAM is a national-level entrance exam conducted every year for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode and consists of 60 questions for 100 marks.

IIT JAM is one of the most popular entrance exams for Science students in India, and it is a gateway to some of the best universities and institutes in the country. If you are a Science student and are interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in India, then IIT JAM is an exam that you should definitely consider appearing for.

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IIT JAM 2025 Admission Process

Before filling out the IIT JAM 2025 application form, aspirants must ensure that they have fulfilled the IIT JAM 2025 eligibility criteria.

  • In order to fulfil the IIT JAM 2025 eligibility criteria, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Candidates who had appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2025 were also eligible to apply, provided they submit the proof by September 2024.
  • For the admission process, candidates who would pass the IIT JAM 2025 exam were eligible to apply for the admission process/ counselling process.

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps as part of the IIT JAM selection process:

IIT JAM Admission Process

Also Read: IIT JAM Chapter Wise Weightage; Know Important Topics 

Q:   Is there any age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2025?

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IIT Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) notification has been announced by IIT Delhi, the exam conducting body for the academic year 2025-26. IIT Madras, the conducting body for IIT JAM 2025, will be commencing the application process on September 3, 2024 in online mode. 

According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2025 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2025. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2025 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

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Q:   What are some tips while filling out the JAM application form?

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Here are some tips while filling out the JAM 2025 application form:

1. Read the instructions carefully: Before you start filling out the form, read the instructions carefully to understand the requirements. This will help you avoid any mistakes.
2. Keep your documents ready: You will need to upload scanned copies of certain documents, such as your photograph, signature, and identity proof. Keep these documents ready so that you can upload them quickly and easily.
3. Enter your details accurately: Make sure that you enter all of your details accurately, including your name, date of birth, address, and educational qualifications. Any errors in your application form may lead to rejection of your application.
4. Proofread your application: Once you have filled out the form, proofread it carefully to catch any errors. It is also a good idea to ask a friend or family member to proofread the form for you.

Here are some additional tips:

Use a good internet connection: Make sure that you are using a good internet connection when you are filling out the form. This will help to ensure that the form is submitted successfully.
Save your progress: Click on the "Save" button frequently to save your progress. This will prevent you from losing your data if there is a technical problem.
Submit your form early: Do not wait until the last day to submit your form. Submit your form as early as possible to avoid any technical glitches.

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Q:   What is the IIT JAM 2024 Exam Schedule?

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The Test Paper schedule of JAM 2024 is given below:

Examination Date SessionTest Papers and Codes
February 11, 2024
(Sunday)
Forenoon (FN)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Chemistry (CY)
• Geology (GG)
• Mathematics (MA)
 Afternoon (AN)
2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
• Biotechnology (BT)
• Economics (EN)
• Mathematical Statistics (MS)
• Physics (PH)

A candidate can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper (s). However, a candidate can appear in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session.         

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Q:   What are the examination dates for IIT JAM 2025?

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IIT JAM 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 2, 2025. The examination will be held in 2 sessions. IIT Madras, the examination conducting body will be organizing the exam at the JAM 2025 exam centres across the nation.

IIT JAM is a joint entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects. It is one of the most popular entrance exams for Science students in India 

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IIT JAM 2025 Application Form

The IIT JAM 2025 application process was started on September 3, 2024 onwards. The complete 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 also provide an application correction window.

Candidates can go through the IIT JAM 2024 application process video tutorial below:

IIT JAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria

IIT Delhi has stated the IIT JAM 2025 eligibility criteria which are given below:

  • In order to fulfil the IIT JAM 2025 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 have appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the proof by September 2025.
  • For the admission process, candidates who pass the IIT JAM 2025 exam will be eligible to apply for the admission process.

Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2025 exam.

Also Read: IIT JAM Application Form Modification/ Correction Window; Know How to Edit Details 

Q:   What are the educational requirements to get enrolled for MSc Biotechnology course via IIT JAM 2025?

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Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for MSc Biotechnology IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

Test Paper (Code)

Course

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

Biotechnology (BT)

 

MSc Biotechnology

Any branch/ subject

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/ four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/ two semesters

Joint MSc- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

BSc/ BS degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Physiology/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/ Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/two semesters

 

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Q:   When will IIT JAM 2025 online registration process starting?

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Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025-26 must appear in JAM 2025 Examination. IIT JAM 2025 for this academic cycle will be conducted by IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body on February 2, 2025

Instrested applicants of IIT JAM 2025 examination can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025 and fill up the IIT JAM 2024 application form. The online application portal has been opened on September 3, 2024 and can be applied for a period of around a month. The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses will be October 11, 2024.

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Q:   What is the educational requirement for MSc Mathematics course of IIT JAM 2025?

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Here are the list of MSc Mathematics courses offered by participating institutes like IITs & NITs :

Course

Educational Qualifications

MSc in Economics

Mathematics as one of the core subjects

MSc Mathematics

Mathematics for at least two years/ four semesters

MSc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and Computing

MSc Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing

MSc Mathematics and Computing

Joint MSc- PhD in Mathematics

Mathematics/Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters.

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics

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Q:   How to select examination centres upon filling IIT JAM application form?

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JAM 2024 Examination will be conducted in eight zones. The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities are listen on JAM 2024 exam centres (Probable Examination cities of JAM 2024). Candidates must specify their first, second and third choice of cities at the time of applying for JAM 2024. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the candidates will be able to choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone.

In case, any city in the choices is not allotted due to operational reasons, alternate city will be allotted. Candidates are requested to regularly check JAM 2024 website for updates regarding examination cities, if any.

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IIT JAM 2025 Pattern

IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern is anticipated to be the same as that of last year. It will be 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 2025 exam pattern here.

Also Read: CUET PG Vs IIT JAM: Which is Better for Master’s Degree 

Q:   How many sections will be there in IIT JAM 2025 exam?

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There will be 3 sections in the IIT JAM 2025 exam:

  • Section A
  • Section B
  • Section C

Each section will have a different type of question and format, as described below:

Section A: This section will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 and 2 marks each.

Section B: This section will consist of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) of 2 marks each.

Section C: This section will consist of 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions of 1 and 2 marks each.

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Q:   For how many MSc Courses IIT JAM 2025 Exam is being conducted?

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JAM 2025 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA),  Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
JAM 2025 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test  (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours.

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Q:   What are the JAM 2025 shift timings?

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IIT JAM 2025 aspirants can check the below table for exam day shift timings:

Examination DateSession TimeTest Papers and Code
February 2, 2025
(Sunday)
Forenoon (FN)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Chemistry (CY)
• Geology (GG)
• Mathematics (MA)
Afternoon (AN)
2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
• Biotechnology (BT)
• Economics (EN)
• Mathematical Statistics (MS)
• Physics (PH)

 

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Q:   What type of questions does Section B of IIT JAM exam have?

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JAM 2025 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA),  Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.

JAM 2025 examination pattern is divoded in such a way that the exam will be conducted in the form of three sections ie., Section A, B and C.

Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice (s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer (s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer (s) by clicking the choice (s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.

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IIT JAM 2025 Syllabus

IIT Delhi will release the syllabus for IIT JAM 2025 in the Information Brochure on the official website of IIT JAM 2025. Candidates can download PDFs of the IIT JAM syllabus for each subject from the official website of the exam. As compared to last year, the IIT JAM 2025 syllabus is expected to remain the same. The syllabus refers to the topics covered under each subject that are tested in the exam. The IIT JAM syllabus is of BSc level for the respective subjects. Check the detailed IIT JAM 2025 syllabus released by the exam authorities. 

Also Read:

IIT JAM Physics Syllabus  IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus IIT JAM Chemistry Syllabus 
IIT JAM Economics Syllabus  IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics 
IIT JAM Geology 

Q:   Who sets the JAM 2025 syllabus?

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The IIT JAM syllabus is set by a committee of experts from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The committee is responsible for reviewing the syllabus on a regular basis to ensure that it is up-to-date and covers all of the latest developments in the field.

The committee takes into account a variety of factors when setting the syllabus, including:

A.  The recommendations of the IITs and other leading academic institutions in India
B. The latest trends in the field
C. The feedback of students and faculty

The committee also ensures that the syllabus is aligned with the admission criteria of the IITs and other postgraduate programs in India.

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Q:   Is there any change in JAM 2025 exam syllabus?

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After analysing and comparing the IIT JAM 2024 and 2025 syllabus, it has been found that there is no change in the IIT JAM 2025 syllabus. However, it is always a good idea to check the official website of the IIT JAM conducting institute for any updates to the syllabus.

The IIT JAM syllabus is quite comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics in the chosen subject. It is important to start preparing for the exam early and to practice solving a variety of questions from different sources.

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Q:   What are the important topics for Chemistry subject while preparing for IIT JAM (Chemistry) exam?

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Chemistry paper in IIT JAM exam consists of questions from subjects like – Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.

The weightage of questions asked from different subjects in the IIT JAM Chemistry paper is as mentioned below:

Subject

Weightage (In Percentage)

Organic Chemistry

30-40

Inorganic Chemistry 

20

Physical Chemistry

18

Candidates can go through important topics that they should study to score well in the IIT JAM exam for Chemistry in the table mentioned below:

Subject

Important Topics for IIT JAM Chemistry Paper

Organic Chemistry

Organic Reaction Mechanism & Synthetic Application

Basic Concept of Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry 

Transition metals (d-block)

Physical Chemistry

Chemical Kinetics

Electrochemistry

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Q:   What are the important topics of Mathematics for the preparation of IIT JAM 2025 (Maths) exam?

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IIT JAM Mathematics exam pattern is such that candidates need to attempt Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), and Multiple Select Questions (MSQs). In the exam, aspirants need to attempt 60 questions in three hours duration. The maximum marks that candidates can secure in JAM 2025 is 100. For IIT JAM preparation aspirants need to have a strategy in place to secure admission in the Mathematics course. As part of this prep strategy, candidates should study from important books and solve as many IIT JAM question papers and mock tests as possible.

Candidates can go through important topics that they should study to score well in the IIT JAM exam for Mathematics in the table mentioned below:

Sequences and Series of Real Numbers

Functions of One Real Variable:

Functions of Two or Three Real Variables

Integral Calculus

 IIT3 target="_blank" rel="noopener">Differential Equations

Vector Calculus

Group Theory

Linear Algebra

Real Analysis

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IIT JAM 2025: Preparation Tips by Toppers

IIT JAM is a highly competitive entrance exam and aspirants need to have an action plan in place to score well in this science entrance exam. Some key points that aspirants need to keep in mind while formulating the IIT JAM preparation strategy include knowing the

  • exam pattern
  • syllabus
  • referring to the right books and study materials
  • making a timetable,
  • and solving previous years' question papers, mock tests, and practice tests.

Check out preparation tips by IIT JAM toppers of previous years below:

Also Read: 

Q:   What is the 6 month strategy for IIT JAM 2025 preparation?

A:

6-Month Strategy for IIT JAM 2025
With approximately 6 months to go for IIT JAM 2025, it's time to strategize your preparation. Here's a comprehensive plan to help you crack the exam:

1. Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly
Break it down: Divide the syllabus into manageable units.
Prioritize topics: Identify high-weightage topics and focus on them.
2. Create a Study Schedule
Time management: Allocate specific time slots for each subject.
Consistency: Stick to your schedule to maintain momentum.
3. Refer to Quality Study Material
Standard textbooks: Use recommended textbooks for a strong foundation.
Notes: Make concise notes for quick revision.
Online resources: Utilize online lectures, videos, and practice problems.
4. Practice Regularly
Solve problems: Practice a variety of problems to improve problem-solving skills.
Mock tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and identify areas for improvement.   
Previous year papers: Analyze previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.

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Q:   What are the tips to crack IIT JAM 2025 examination?

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Candidates can go through the IIT JAM prep tips mentioned below in order to formulate a strategy to crack the JAM exam paper for Physics.

Know the exam pattern

The first and foremost thing that candidates need to be well acquainted with is to know the IIT JAM exam pattern. IIT JAM 2023 for Physics will consist of three sections wherein candidates need to attempt – MCQs, MSQs and NAT questions.

Section

Type of Questions

No of Question

A

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

30

B

Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)

10

C

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

20

Total

60

Know the marking scheme

The next step for exam prep is to know the marking scheme for IIT JAM 2022. This is important as by knowing the marking scheme, aspirants can have a plan of action in place to avoid negative marking wherever possible in the exam.

Section

No of Questions

Marks

A

10 MCQs

1 mark each

20 MCQs

2 marks each

B

10 MSQs

2 marks each

C

10 NAT Questions

1 mark each

10 NAT Questions

2 marks each

In IIT JAM for Physics, there is a negative marking in Section A only. There is no negative marking in Section B and Section C of the exam.

Know the syllabus

Next, aspirants need to be thorough with IIT JAM syllabus. Here, candidates need to be well acquainted with the topics that they need to ace to score well in the science entrance exam. The topics that form a part of IIT JAM syllabus include:

Mathematical Methods

Mechanics and General Properties of Matter

Oscillations, Waves and Optics

Electricity and Magnetism

Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics

Modern Physics

Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics

Prepare a timetable

Candidates should prepare a timetable for how they want to complete and revise the syllabus for the Physics paper in the IIT JAM exam. Also, while preparing the timetable candidates need to include adequate time to solve practice papers and thereafter revise important topics for IIT JAM preparation.

Know important formulas

While preparing different topics for the IIT JAM Physics paper, candidates should ensure that they keep jotting down the important formulae for each topic. This will prove extremely helpful at the time of revision as students would have a consolidated list of all the important formulae for IIT JAM Physics preparation which they can easily refer to before taking the exam.

Read important books

Aspirants should make a list of important books to read for IIT JAM physics exam preparation. Here, candidates should go through one or two important books and thereafter prepare well for each section of this Science exam.

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Q:   Which are the best books for IIT JAM Biotechnology preparation 2025?

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Aspirants can go through important books that they should consider studying from when they are preparing for the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam.

Books for IIT JAM Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Donald Voet & Judith G Voet

Biochemistry

AL Lehninger

Analytical Biochemistry 

Holme

Biochemistry

Zubay

Principles of Biochemistry 

Lehninger

Cell and Molecular Biology -Concepts and Experiments

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

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Q:   I have three subjects in my graduation (B.Sc. ) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, which subject should I prepare for in IIT JAM?

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If you have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, all three in your Bachelor's degree then you can all for anyone of them. Choosing the correct subject wisely is important because then you cannot go back. No one can tell you which subject will be good for you expect you yourself. First see which subject you like the most for which devote 2 years in M.Sc. see scope and then select.
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IIT JAM Previous Year Question Paper

The exam authorities released the IIT JAM 2024 question papers a few days after the exam, along with the provisional answer keys. The IIT JAM question papers are released for each paper/subject in PDF format. Candidates can download the question paper of IIT JAM as per their preferred subject from the official website. Aspirants planning to take the test next year must solve the IIT JAM question papers of previous years to prepare well for the exam. 

Download IIT JAM question papers here.

Candidates can go through the JAM 2024 question paper from here:

IIT JAM 2024 Master Question Paper IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key
Biotechnology Question Paper Biotechnology Answer Key
Economics Question Paper Economics Answer Key
Mathematics Question Paper Mathematics Answer Key
Chemistry Question Paper Chemistry Answer Key
Mathematical Statistics Question Paper Mathematical Statistics Answer Key
Geology Question Paper Geology Answer Key
Physics Question Paper Physics Answer Key

Also Read: IIT JAM Previous Years Question Papers: Download Last 5 Years JAM Subject Wise Question Paper PDF 

Q:   What is the official website for downloading IIT JAM question paper?

A:

Every year on the rotational basis, IIT JAM exam organising institute changes. For the academic session 2025-2026 the exam conducting body is IIT Delhi. IIT JAM 2025 exam will be conducted on February 2, 2025 at 115 exam centres across the nation. Test takers will be able to download the IIT JAM 2025 question paper in the month of March 2025, tentatively.

The officail website link to downlaod the IIT JAM previous year question is mentioned below:

  • jam2025.iitd.ac.in/qp.php 
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Q:   What is the study plan for the preparation of IIT JAM Physics exam?

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Physics is one of the most sought course of choice among students who want to take admission in IITs, IISc, etc. It is for this reason alone that IIT JAM Physics paper is extremely competitive. Thus, when preparing for the Physics paper in JAM exam, candidates are suggested to pay less attention to the number of books from which they are studying and more emphasis on finding the topics that will help them score more.

To have an effective prep plan for the IIT JAM Physics paper students should have a time-table in place and make notes of important formulas that will make their last-minute preparation easy.

IIT JAM Physics Study Plan for First Month

Week of Study

Topic to Study

Sub-topic to Study

1

Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-I

Newton’s Laws of Motion and Applications

Kepler’s Laws

Polar and Cylindrical Coordinate Systems,

Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces

Centrifugal and Coriolis Forces

Motion Under a Central Force

Uniformly Rotating Frame

Gravitational Law and Field

Velocity and Acceleration in Cartesian

2

Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-II

System of Particles

Conservation of Linear and Angular Momentum

Conservation of Energy

Center of Mass

Equation of Motion of the Center of Mass

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Fixed Axis Rotations

Rigid Body Motion

Rotation and Translation

Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorem

Moments of Inertia and Products of Inertia

Principal Moments and Axes

Equation of Continuity

Kinematics of Moving Fluids

Euler’s Equation

Bernoulli’s Theorem

3

Mathematical Methods-I

Stokes’ Theorem

Green’s Theorem

Divergence Theorem

Multiple Integrals

Vector Calculus

Vector Algebra

Fourier Series

Taylor Expansion

Imperfect and Perfect Differentials

Jacobian Matrix

Partial Derivatives

Calculus of Single and Multiple Variables

4

Mathematical Methods-II

 First Order Equations

Linear Second Order Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients

Algebra of Complex Numbers

Matrices and Determinants

IIT JAM Physics Study Plan for Second Month

Week of Study

Topic to Study

Sub-topic to Study

5

Electricity and Magnetism-I

Coulomb’s Law

Gauss’s Law

Electric Field and Potential

Electrostatic Boundary Conditions

Solution of Laplace’s Equation for Simple Cases

Capacitors

Conductors

Dielectric Polarization

Electrostatic Energy

Volume and Surface Charges

6

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-I

Differential Equation for Simple Harmonic Oscillator and Its General Solution

Superposition of Two or More Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Damped and Forced Oscillators

Resonance

7

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-II

Energy Density and Energy Transmission in Waves

Wave Equation

Group Velocity and Phase Velocity

Sound Waves in Media

Doppler Effect

Wave Equation

Fermat’s Principle

8

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-III

General Theory of Image Formation

Thick Lens, Thin Lens and Lens Combinations

Fraunhofer Diffraction

Rayleigh Criterion and Resolving Power

Diffraction Gratings

Polarization

Double Refraction and Optical Rotation

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of IIT JAM examination?

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The difficulty level of IIT JAM is moderate to tough. The difficulty level for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is tougher as compared to the IIT JAM subjects of Economics, Biotechnology and Geology.

If we compare the difficulty level of IIT JAM 2024 examination with CUET PG exam, ISI Admission test, NEST exam, IISER Entrance examination, then it will be found that IIT JAM 2024 examination is comparetively tougher than the other top colleges/ universities entrance examination.

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Q:   How is solving previous year question paper is helpful in JAM preparation?

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Solving previous year question papers is an invaluable tool for IIT JAM preparation. Here's why:

  1. Understanding Exam Pattern:

    • Structure: Familiarizes you with the exam's format, number of questions, and time allotted.
    • Difficulty level: Gives you an idea of the expected difficulty level and types of questions.
  2. Identifying Important Topics:

    • Weightage: Helps you gauge the importance of different topics and allocate your study time accordingly.
    • Recurring concepts: Highlights the concepts that frequently appear in the exam.
  3. Improving Problem-Solving Skills:

    • Practice: Provides ample practice in solving problems similar to those encountered in the actual exam.
    • Time management: Helps you develop effective time management strategies for the exam.
  4. Building Confidence:

    • Success: Boosts your confidence by familiarizing you with the exam environment and increasing your chances of success.
    • Error analysis: Allows you to identify your weaknesses and work on improving them.
  5. Assessing Preparation Level:

    • Benchmark: Serves as a benchmark to measure your progress and identify areas that need more attention.
    • Feedback: Provides valuable feedback on your understanding of concepts and problem-solving abilities.
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IIT JAM 2025 Mock Test

IIT JAM 2025 mock test will be released by IIT Delhi on its official website in the month of January 2025, tentatively.

Candidates should take the mock test of IIT JAM 2024 for better preparation and get accustomed to the exam format and navigation scheme. To take the mock test, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024
  • Click on the tab indicating Mock Test
  • Click on the subject
  • Click on Sign in
  • Read the instructions and click on 'Next'
  • Click on the checkbox indicating the candidate has read and understood the instructions followed by clicking on the tab 'I am ready to begin'
  • Take the mock test

Candidates can click on the links mentioned below to solve the official IIT JAM mock tests for the paper/subject of their choice. The IIT JAM mock test is a valuable tool for candidates to assess their knowledge of the subject matter and identify areas where they need to improve.

IIT JAM Official Mock Test Links

IIT JAM Biotechnology Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Chemistry Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Geology Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Physics Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Mathematics Mock Test- Soon

IIT JAM Economics Mock Test- Soon

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Q:   What is the official website for downloading the IIT JAM Mock Test?

A:

IIT JAM mock test is a simulated version of the actual Joint Admission Test for MSc JAM exam. It is designed to replicate the exam pattern, difficulty level, and question types to help aspirants prepare effectively.

For the academic session 2025-2026, IIT Delhi will be conducting the JAM 2025 exam on February 2, 2025. Before the conduct of the examination, the exam officials will be releasing the JAM 2025 mock test for the test takers. Candidates who would apply for the JAM 2025 regsitration will be able to visit the IIT JAM 2025 official website and can get access to the subjet wise IIT JAM 2025 mock test link.

IIT JAM 2025 mock test link- jam2025.iitd.ac.in/about.php 

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Q:   What are the advantages of attempting JAM Mock Test?

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Candidates can check out some of the advantages of attempting IIT JAM mock Test from here:

  • Assess preparation level: By attempting mock tests, candidates can gauge their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Improve time management: Practicing under exam-like conditions helps in developing effective time management strategies.
  • Familiarize with exam pattern: Mock tests expose candidates to the structure and format of the JAM exam.
  • Boost confidence: Regular practice through mock tests can significantly enhance confidence.
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Q:   Steps to access IIT JAM Mock Test?

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Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps to gain access to the official IIT JAM mock test:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT JAM

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘'Examination’ tab

Step 3: Look for ‘Mock Test Links’ in the drop-down menu

Step 4: Click on the IIT JAM paper/subject

Step 5: Click on the 'Sign In' button (The login details are already filled in)

Step 6: Read the instructions and click on 'Next'

Step 7: Check the box for 'agree to the terms and conditions'

Step 8: Click on 'I am ready to begin'

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Q:   What are the general instructions for IIT JAM mock test?

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Candidates can check the important points from here before attempting the IIT JAM mock test:

  1. Total duration of examination is 180 minutes.
  2. The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of screen will display the remaining time available for you to complete the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself. You will not be required to end or submit your examination.
  3. To answer a question, do the following:
    1. Click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of your screen to go to that numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current question.
    2. Click on  Save & Next to save your answer for the current question and then go to the next question.
    3. Click on  Mark for Review & Next to save your answer for the current question, mark it for review, and then go to the next question.
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IIT JAM 2025: List of Courses and Colleges Accepting Scores

Courses in which aspirants can secure admission, along with the list of colleges accepting IIT JAM 2025 scores/ ranks are mentioned in the table below:

Chemistry (CY) Test Paper: List of Courses and Colleges accepting JAM scores 2025

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 KanpurIIT MadrasIIT Patna, IIT Roorkee, IIT RoparIIT (ISM) DhanbadIIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Bhilai, IIT Palakkad, IIT Delhi

Joint MSc- PhD in Chemistry

IIT BhubaneswarIIT 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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

Course

List of IITs Accepting JAM Scores

MSc Economics

 IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee

Admission to each course is provided on the basis of merit in the corresponding test paper of JAM 2025.

Q:   What are the list of IITs participating in IIT JAM 2025 examination?

A:

Candidates can check out the list of IITs which are participating in IIT JAM 2025 examination form here:

IIT Bhilai
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT Guwahati
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Madras
IIT Roorkee
IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Indore
IIT Ropar
IIT Patna
IIT Jodhpur
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
IIT Palakkad
IIT Mandi
IIT Tirupati

IIT Dharwad

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Q:   What are the list of NITs participating in IIT JAM 2025 examination?

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Candidates can check out the lsit of NITs which are participating in IIT JAM 2025 examination:

NIT Agartala
Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
NIT Arunachal Pradesh       
NIT Calicut
NIT Durgapur          
Malaviya NIT Jaipur
NIT Jalandhar
NIT Jamshedpur
NIT Manipur           
NIT Hamirpur          
Visvesvaraya NIT Nagpur   
NIT Rourkela           
NIT Silchar
NIT Srinagar            
NIT Warangal
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab
NIT Sikkim
NIT Meghalaya
NIT Tiruchirappalli 
NIT Surathkal
NIT Nagaland

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Q:   What are the IIT JAM 2025 List of Result Sharing Institutes for PhD Courses?

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The institutes which offer admission to aspirants in PhD courses through IIT JAM are as mentioned in the table below. 

Programme

Admitting Institute

JAM Test Paper

Integrated PhD in Biological Sciences

IISc Bangalore

BT

Integrated PhD in Chemical Sciences

IISc Bangalore

CY, PH

Integrated PhD in Mathematical Sciences

IISc Bangalore

MA, MS

Integrated PhD in Physical Sciences

IISc Bangalore

PH

MSc-PhD Dual Degree in Energy

IIT Bombay

CY, MA, PH

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Q:   What is the IIT JAM Biotechnology course wise seat matrix?

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Candidates can check the table below, mentioning the number of seats available for the Biotechnology (BT) subject code

Institute NameCourse NameNumber of Seats Available
  GENEWSSCSTOBCTotal
IIT BombayMSc Biotechnology13 + 1* 3+1*95335
MSc in Environmental
Science and
Engineering 
11003
IIT IndoreMSc Biotechnology6 + 1* 142115 
IIT RoorkeeMSc in Biosciences and Bio
Engineering 
Will be released Shortly
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IIT JAM 2025 Seat Intake

There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year 2025-25. JAM 2025 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs and MEQs and any other requirements, without any additional interview or written test. Result Sharing Institutes: JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2300 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). 

Candidates can check the table below, mentioning the number of seats available for Chemistry (CY) subject code

Institute Name Course Name Number of Seats Available
    GEN EWS SC ST OBC Total
IIT Bombay MSc Chemistry 22 + 1* 5+1* 14+1* 9 4 57
Energy Science and
Engineering
4 1 1 2 1 9
  Environmental Science & Engineering 2 0 1 1 0+1* 5
IIT Delhi MSc in Chemistry 27 + 1*  6 + 1* 17 + 1* 10 5 68
IIT Dhanbad MSc Chemistry 26 + 1* 6 17+1* 10 5 66
IIT Gandhinagar MSc Chemistry 15 + 1* 3 + 1* 11 5+1* 3 40
IIT Guwahati MSc Chemistry 23 + 2*  6 16 9 3+1* 60
IIT Hyderabad MSc Chemistry 16  3+1* 11 5+1* 3 40
IIT Indore MSc Chemistry 12  3 8+1* 4 2 30
IIT Jammu MSc Chemistry 2 6 2+1* 1 20
IIT Jodhpur MSc Chemistry 2 6 3 1 20
Chemistry and
Materials
Engineering 
1 4 2 1 13
IIT Kanpur MSc Chemistry 19 + 1*  5 12+1* 7 4 49
IIT Kharagpur MSc Chemistry 22 + 1*  6 14+1* 8*+1 4 57
IIT Madras MSc Chemistry 25 + 2*  6+1* 17+1* 10 5 67
IIT Mandi MSc Chemistry 12 + 1*  3 7+1* 5 2 31
IIT Palakkad MSc Chemistry 8 + 1* 3 5 3 1 21
IIT Patna MSc Chemistry 12 + 1* 3 8 4 2 30
IIT Roorkee MSc Chemistry 18 4 11+1* 7 2+1* 44
IIT Ropar MSc Chemistry 9 + 1* 3 7 3 2 25
IIT Tirupati MSc Chemistry 8 3 5 2+1* 1 20
IIT Varanasi MSc Chemistry 9 + 1*  2 6+1 4 2 25
IIT Bhillai MSc Chemistry 2 5 3 2 20

Candidates can check out the course-wise JAM 2025 seat intake from here: IIT JAM 2025 Seat Matrix; Course Wise Seats at IITs and NITs 

Q:   What is the IIT JAM seat intake in IIT Bombay?

A:

Candidates can check out the courses wise seat intake in IIT Bombay from here:

Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs)
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
GENGEN-PwDEWSEWS-PwDOBCOBC-PwDSCSC-PwDSTST-PwDTotal 
GGGeology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science.1414091603038
PHPhysics and Mathematics/ Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semesters.712050302020
MSNo Restrictions.18150121704048
BTAny Branch/Subject.1314081503035
CYChemistry for three years/six semesters and Mathematics for one year/two semesters.22160141814057
MANo Restrictions.1414091603038
PHB.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
23151151905060
MANo Restrictions.30102010018
MSNo Restrictions.30102010007
CYB.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.40102010109
MAB.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.10002010004
PHB.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.40012010109
BTAny one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.10001010003
CYAny one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.20001010105
PHAny one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.10001000002
MAAny one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.10010000002
Total:1317333856511271345

 

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Q:   What is the IIT JAM seat intake in IIT Delhi?

A:
Academic Programme [Code]Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs)
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
GENGEN-PwDEWSEWS-PwDOBCOBC-PwDSCSC-PwDSTST-PwDTotal
M.Sc. in Chemistry [1301]Chemistry for three years/six semesters.271611711005068
M.Sc. in Mathematics [1302]B.Sc./B.S. degrees, Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
27170171915068
M.Sc. in Physics [1303]B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
262701711004168
M.Sc. in Economics [1304]B.A. /B.Sc. /B.Com. / B.Stat. /B.Math. /B.Tech /B.E. or equivalent with minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.912070312025
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305]A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM411020201011
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305]A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM30102110109
Total:966241624352181249
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Q:   What is the IIT JAM seat intake in IIT Hyderabad?

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Academic Programme [Code]Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs)
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
GENGEN-PwDEWSEWS-PwDOBCOBC-PwDSCSC-PwDSTST-PwDTotal
M.Sc. in Chemistry [1701]B.Sc./B.S. degree with Chemistry for at least six semesters/three years, along with mathematics for two semesters/one year.26170171915067
M.Sc. in Mathematics [1702]Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.19141130614049
M.Sc. in Physics [1703]B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
21150141803154
Total:663161442232121170
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Q:   What is the IIT JAM Seat intake in IIT Roorkee?

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Academic Programme [Code]JAM Test Paper CodeMinimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs)
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
GENGEN-PwDEWSEWS-PwDOBCOBC-PwDSCSC-PwDSTST-PwDTotal
M.Sc. in Applied Geology [1801]GGGeology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
802050211019
M.Sc. in Chemistry [1802]CYChemistry for three years/six semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
17140120613044
M.Sc. in Economics [1803]ENB.Sc. (Economics)/B.A. (Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/ BCA and B.Sc./B.A/B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
1303081502133
M.Sc. in Mathematics [1804]MAMathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
1504091602138
M.Sc. in Physics [1805]PHB.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
No restrictions for engineering degrees.
1203090312030
M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioengineering [1806]BTBachelors degree in any branch/subject who qualified JAM paper Code BT1313190503035
Total:782191522273132199
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CCMN Counselling Through IIT JAM 2025 Score

IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard is also helpful for the candidates who wish to take admissions in the MSc and MSc (Tech) courses offered at  NITs, IIEST Shibpur and some CFTI institutes through the CCMN process 2025. (Centralized Common Counselling).

The organising institute will notify the CCMN 2025 counselling schedule dates in the third week of May 2025, tentatively on the official website. CCMN application form 2025 will be released in the fourth week of May 2025, tentatively on the CCMN official web portal. CCMN Merit List 2025 for seat allotment will be prepared based on the ″Common Percentile″ (calculated from the JAM Rank of the year 2024) obtained by the candidate. The CCMN 2025 counselling is for full-time seats carrying scholarships. It is NOT for candidates seeking admission to Sponsored Seats or part-time programmes.

Q:   When will CCMN 2025 notification release?

A:

CCMN 2025 notification for the acadmeic session 2025-2026 will be releasing in the second week of May 2025, temtatively on the official website. CCMN will be announcing the notification that will comprise the counselling process 2025 schedule and information brochure for the same.

Important features of the admission procedure, admission schedule, process flow chart and contact details of CCMN-2024 headquarter are given in this brochure. The list of PIs and their Seat Distribution, Eligibility Matrix, Date of commencement of classes, Fee Structure, Contact Addresses, etc. are given on the CCMN official website.

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Q:   What are the various stages in CCMN 2025 regular counselling round?

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The Counselling process of Regular Rounds consists of following stages excluding preregistration:
? Online Registration, Payment of Registration Fee, Choice Filling and Locking of Choices.
? Three Rounds of Counselling: Seat Allotment, Depositing Seat Acceptance Fee, Submitting Willingness, Uploading Documents, and Online Document Verification.
? Payment of Partial Admission Fee.
? Physical Reporting at the Finally Allotted Institute.

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Q:   What is the best strategy of choice filling for CCMN 2025?

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Applicants while filling the CCMN counselling application form, should fill the choice of instititute or programme only those in which they are certainly interested. One must refrain from casual or take-a-chance approach. 

Once a seat is allotted, students must follow the due procedure to take admission in the respective institutes. 

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Q:   What to do if I have lost my JAM scorecard for CCMN counselling?

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Applicants are advised to contact the IIT JAM exam conducting authority to obtain a score card as it is a compulsorily document required to be uploaded for document verification after allotment of a seat.

In case of missing of IIT JAM score the candidature of applicants can be rejected at any stage of admission process. 

 

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IIT JAM 2025 Examination Centres

The JAM 2025 entrance exam is expected to be conducted across 103 cities that are divided into eight zones. There can be more than one IIT JAM exam centre in one city. The exact IIT JAM exam centre details were mentioned on the admit cards issued to candidates. Last year, the exam authorities announced two more exam cities, Port Blair and Haldwani.

Candidates need to select up to three exam cities in order of preference at the time of filling out the IIT JAM application form. However, it may be noted that the first two exam cities should be from the same zone. Candidates may select the third exam city anywhere within India. The zone-wise list of IIT JAM exam centres 2024 will be released by IIT Delhi along with the exam notification. 

Q:   How to select IIT JAM exam city?

A:

Candidates will have to select the IIT JAM exam centre city while filling out the application form. They will have to enter as many as two exam cities in preferential order. NTA will try to allot the exam centre according to candidates preferences. However, the final decision will be made by the exam authorities.

Candidates has to follow the steps given below to select the exam city of JAM 2025:

 1. Visit the JAM 2025 website.

2. In the Exam City Preference section of the JAM 2024 application form, select three cities in preferential order.

3. Complete the application process by paying the requisite application fee. The exam city preference can be changed during the application correction window.

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Q:   Will IIT Delhi release the IIT JAM 2025 Advance City Intimation Slip?

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The advance intimation of exam city slip is the precursor to the admit card. In this document, candidates will only be intimated about the city where their exam centre has been allotted. The objective of this document is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute.

No, for IIT JAM 2025 exam the exam officails doesn't release any JAM 2025 city intimation slip.

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Q:   What are the permissible items at IIT JAM exam centre?

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The following items will be allowed to be carried inside the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres:

  • IIT JAM 2025 admit card
  • Valid photo identity card
  • Few copies of passport-size photographs
  • Transparent water bottle
  • 50 ml sanitiser bottle
  • Fruits or medicines (only for diabetic candidates)
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Q:   What are the non permissible items at IIT JAM exam centres?

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The following items or objects will not be allowed to be carried to the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres.

  • Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
  • Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
  • Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
  • Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pager, etc.
  • Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.
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IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card

The admit card for IIT JAM 2025 will be released by IIT Delhi in the first week of January 2025, tentatively. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the application process by paying the application fee will be eligible to download the IIT JAM 2025 admit card. The steps to download the IIT JAM admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025
  • Click on the tab indicating IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card download
  • Log in by entering the registration credentials such as email address and password
  • Enter the solution to the arithmetic expression
  • Click on the agreement checkbox and enter virtual signature
  • Download the IIT JAM 2025 admit card in PDF format

The admit card for IIT JAM 2025 is a mandatory document to be carried at the exam centre as well as during the counselling process. Hence, it must be preserved properly till the admission process is complete. The IIT JAM admit card carried candidates' personal information, exam day venue, address, instructions and related details. 

Q:   When will IIT JAM 2025 admit cards releasing?

A:

IIT JAM Admit Card 2025 will be released in the first week of January, 2025, tentatively. Candidates who have successfully filled out and submitted the IIT JAM 2025 application form can download the JAM 2025 admit card by visiting the IIT JAM official website.

IIT JAM 2025 admit card will be available in online mode on the JAM Online Application Processing System  (JOAPS) portal. Candidates who had filled out the IIT JAM 2025 Application Form can download the IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card by using their enrolment ID or email ID and password on the portal to see their respective exam centres. 

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Q:   What is the procedure to download IIT JAM Admit Card?

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Test takers who had successfully filled out the IIT JAM 2025 application form will be able to downlaod IIT JAM 2025 admit cards from the official website of JAM 2025. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below in order to download the JAM 2025 admit card.

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to download IIT JAM Admit Card 2025:

  • Go to the official site of IIT JAM; i.e. jam.iitg.ac.in
  • Click on IIT JAM Admit Card 2025 link available on the home page
  • Enter the login details and click on submit
  • Your admit card will be displayed on the screen
  • Check the admit card and download the page
  • Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

JAM 2025 Scores to be used for admissions to over 3,000 seats by various CFTIs including NITs, IISc, DIAT, IIEST, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET. For more related details candidates can check the official site of IIT JAM 2025. 

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Q:   Will IIT Madras send the IIT JAM admit card via post?

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No, IIT Madras, the examination authority will not send the JAM 2025 admit card by post and candidates had to download it online from the official website. Students who appeared for IIT JAM 2025 must have download the admit card in an online mode as soon as it will be released and not delay it till last moment.

Candidates were advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the IIT JAM 2025 admit card carefully. In case a candidate lacks a proper internet connection, then he or she can visit a nearby Common Service Centre or CSC or take the help of teachers or peers to download and print the admit card of IIT JAM 2025.

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Q:   What if there is a discrepancy in IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card?

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In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the IIT JAM 2025 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the IIT JAM Help Line between 10.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. 

Hence, candidates need not worry about the possibility of not getting allowed inside the IIT JAM 2025 exam centre. However, they must follow up with the examination conducting body before the commencement of the admission process.  

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IIT JAM 2025 Exam Analysis and Student Reactions

As the JAM 2025 exam is yet to commence, test takers can go through the previous year's exam analysis from here:

The majority of the students appeared for Mathematics and Chemistry papers in the morning shift. There were a few takers of the Geology paper. The Mathematics section was difficult compared to the previous year. The Chemistry section has been rated as easy to moderate. IIT JAM 2024 exam shift 1 was found to be moderately easy by the maximum number of candidates who appeared for Mathematics, Chemistry, and Geology subjects. Questions were designed in such a manner to test their analytical and practical approach of the concerned subject.

According to the students the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper was comparatively lengthy. The exam can be categorised as Moderate to Difficult.  

According to the students who appeared in the exam, the good attempts for the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper can be considered as 25-30 questions with 90% accuracy. The IIT JAM Chemistry expected cutoff this year might be in between 25 to 30 marks according to some coaching institutes.

Candidates can go through the IIT JAM 2024 Shift 1 exam analysis and student reactions video from below:

IIT JAM 2024 Shift 2 Student reactions and Exam Analysis

 

Q:   How was the IIT JAM 2024 exam difficulty level of Mathematics Subject?

A:

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Analysis

  1. Paper was found to be moderately tough.
  2. Numerical Answer Type (NAT) found to be very difficult by most of the IIT JAM 2024 Mathematics candidates.
  3. MCQ questions that were asked in the section A and section B were also found to be very difficult to answer. More tricky types questions were asked.
  4. MSQ section was doable.

IIT JAM Mathematics detailed exam analysis: Section wise

Section A: 5-6 questions were asked as straightforward MCQ questions.

Geometry and Topology (GT):

  1. Order> or equal to 6.

Ordinary Differential Equation:

  1. Group of order 39 has exactly one sub group of order 3 and 13. G cannot be boolean as 13 has element of order.
  2. Bernoulli Theorem.
  3. U (8)= U (12)- isomorphisim

Section A: Moderate

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2024 Economics Exam Difficulty level?

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The exam difficulty level as compared from previous year was easu, however, the questions came this year were quite lengthy. NAT type questions took longer time to solve. In macroeconomics, ISLM had the maximum weightage and many questions were there on matrices. The IIT JAM 2024 Economics cut off will be higher than last year cut off.

Memory Based Questions: Two questions were on producer and consumer surplus graph (standard supply demand graph). Candidates were need to find the value of the surplus and change in the surplus.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2024 Biotechnology Exam difficulty level?

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The Biotechnology paper was also of moderate to tough difficulty level. A few questions were direct and easy to answer. Molecular Biology and Cell Biology had the maximum number of questions. A few questions were really easy to answer while some required theoretical knowledge. Molecular Biology and Cell Biology had the maximum number of questions.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2024 Shift 2 exam difficulty level?

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Khushi: IIT JAM 2024 Biotechnology exam difficulty level was moderate. In Biology questions from Immunology, Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology topics were asked. In sections, i.e., NAT, both from physics and mathematics questions were asked. Section A and B was comparatively easy than Section C.

Sudarshan: IIT JAM Economics subject exam difficulty level was easier than last year. Some direct questions were asked from liquidity preference money supply and few were asked from consumer and supplier chain product.

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IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key

IIT Delhi will release the IIT JAM 2025 answer key in the second week of February 2025, tentatively. Candidates can download the IIT JAM 2025 answer key by using their login credentials. In case of any discrepancy, candidates will be able to submit challenges within the time issued by the authority by logging into the IIT JAM 2025 candidate portal.

Candidates will also given the option to file objections against the provisional IIT JAM 2025 answer keys by paying a fee of INR 500 per question. Candidates' OMR sheets will be released along with the answer keys. With the help of the answer keys of IIT JAM 2025, candidates will be able to calculate their estimated scores in the exam and assume which college and branch they are likely to get admission to. The final answer keys will be released along with the result. 

Q:   When is IIT JAM 2024 provisional answer key releasing?

A:

IIT Madras has released the IIT JAM 2024 answer key on February 19, 2024. JAM 2024 test takers can visit the official website to download the JAM 2024 master question paper and JAM answer key 2024. 

The examination authority will also open the Answer key challenge IIT JAM 2024 portal. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the answer provided by the authority at the official website. Candidates will be able to submit challenges against the provisional answer keys within the stipulated deadline by paying a fee of INR 500 per question.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM Provisional answer key?

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IIT JAM Provisional answer key is the tentative answer key which is released by the exam authority. These answers are based on the responses of the JAM exam question paper which is made by the exam authority experts. Provisional answer key is not final answey key. At times there are high possibilities where the students who had given the examination are not statisfied by the answers given in the provisional answer key.

Test takers are given the chance to object against the provisional answer key and the exam authority will provode a window for the candidates to raise objection against the provisional answer key. With the proper supporting material for the questions they are raising objections and if found valid by the exam authority experts, a new and final JAM answer key will be prepared.

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Q:   How to pay for IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key challenge?

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The payment of the processing fee of the IIT JAM 2025 answer key challenge will have to be made through,  Debit card/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee. The Answer Key challenges will not be accepted through any other medium ie: fax, email or hard copy. The IIT JAM 2025 answer key will help candidates cross-check their answers marked on the answer sheet of the entrance exams and calculate their estimated scores.

The answer key challenge fee of INR 500 will only be refunded if the claim is found to be valid.

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Q:   What if the IIT JAM answer key objections are valid?

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In case the IIT JAM answer key objections are found to be valid, then marks will be awarded to candidates based on the nature of challenge. In case there are multiple correct answer keys to a question, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks. In case a question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks will be given to all candidates irrespective of whether they had attempted it or not.  

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IIT JAM 2025 Result

The result of IIT JAM 2025 will be released on March 16, 2025. Candidates will able to download their scorecards by logging in using their enrolment ID or email ID along with the password. The scorecard will be released within a few days of declaring the result. The last date to download the IIT JAM scorecard is likely to be in July 2025. The IIT JAM result 2025 would declare candidates' scores as well as the All India Rank (AIR). Qualified candidates will be called for the final admission process or the counselling rounds.

 

Q:   What are the IIT JAM 2025 Result Sharing Institutes?

A:

IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special
eligibility requirements through CCMN. 
In addition, JAM 2025 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.

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Q:   What is the IIT JAM 2024 Tie-breaking criteria post results?

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The results will be declared on March 21, 2025 on the JAM 2024 website. For each Test Paper, an All India Rank (AIR) will be assigned to all candidates based on their performance.
Tie-Breaking: The tie-breaking criteria for awarding the ranks to candidates scoring the same aggregate marks in a Test Paper will be as follows:
Positive-to-negative marks ratio, followed by NAT marks, and then MSQ marks. Subsequently, if there is a tie, then DOB would be used, where, the older candidate gets better rank.

For each Test Paper, an All India Merit list will be prepared based on AIR. The number of candidates included in the All India Merit List will depend on the total number of seats available in each category (GEN/ OBC-NCL/ EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD) in a given subject.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2024 Scorecard?

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IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard is basically a rankcard which consist of the number of marks which the aspirant has achieved in the IIT JAM 2025 examination. The Score Card will contain separate scores for Section A, B and C. The University will draw the merit list based on the total score achieved by the candidates.

The IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard will be valid for admission to the academic year 2025-26 only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with the University where he/she has applied. Evaluation of MCQ, MSQ and NA of all the Test Papers will be carried out using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of IIT JAM 2025. 

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Q:   What should we do after IIT JAM 2025 Results?

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Candidates must first determine whether they have qualified for the exam by comparing their earned score to the qualifying or cutoff marks once the IIT JAM result has been announced. If they do, they will need to get ready for the IIT JAM counselling procedure, which is the following step.

They must have the relevant paperwork on hand, including the printout of the IIT JAM scorecard, for this. To ensure they don't miss any crucial announcements, they should also frequently monitor the websites for state and national counseling programs. If students fall short of the IIT JAM cutoff, they will need to look into other programs that accept JAM scores for admission and make future plans accordingly. If they a few marks shy of the cutoff,

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IIT JAM 2025 Topper's List

Upon the declaration of the result, the exam authorities will release the list of toppers in the order of their AIR. As the IIT JAM 2025 is yet to commence, candidates can go through the JAM 2024 Topper's list.

The subject-wise topper names for IIT JAM 2024 are given in the table below:

Test Papers and Codes Name of the Candidate Raw Marks (out of 100)
Biotechnology (BT) SIDDHANT BHARDWAJ 90
Chemistry (CY) SAURABH KUMAR 91.67
Economics (EN) MIHIR DEV CHOUDHARY 70
Geology (GG) FARHEEN NAAZ 85.33
Mathematics (MA) SARTHAK YASH SETHI 57.33
Mathematical Statistics (MS) BISHWAYAN GHOSH 93.33
Physics (PH) INDUREKHA KUNDU 84.33

Also Read: IIT JAM 2024 Marks VS Rank; Check Cut off (Released) and Opening- Closing Ranks 

IIT JAM 2025 Cutoff

The exam officials will publish the IIT JAM 2025 cut-off for a particular subject in the scorecard of the candidate who appeared for that subject. As the JAM 2025 exam is yet to commence candidates can go through IIT JAM 2024 cut off.

The exam officials published the IIT JAM 2024 cut-off for a particular subject in the scorecard of the candidate who appeared for that subject. Candidates can go through the JAM 2024 subject wise cut off from here:

Subject Cut-Off Marks
GEN OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwD
Biotechnology (BT) 44.46 40.01 22.23
Chemistry (CY) 25.38 22.84 12.69
Economics (EN) 24.64 22.17 12.32
Mathematics (MA) 11.22 10.09 5.61
Mathematical Statistics (MS) 23.03 20.72 11.51
Geology (GG) 33.09 29.78 16.54
Physics (PH) 19.63 17.66 9.81

Q:   What is IIT JAM 2024 cut off?

A:

The exam officials published the IIT JAM 2024 cut off for a particular subject in the scorecard of the candidate who appeared for that subject. Caniddates can go through the JAM 2024 subject wise cut off from here:

SubjectCut-Off Marks
GENOBC-NCL / EWSSC / ST / PwD
Biotechnology (BT)44.4640.0122.23
Chemistry (CY)25.3822.8412.69
Economics (EN)24.6422.1712.32
Mathematics (MA)11.2210.095.61
Mathematical Statistics (MS)23.0320.7211.51
Geology (GG)33.0929.7816.54
Physics (PH)19.6317.669.81
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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2023 cut off?

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The following table brings the IIT JAM previous-year cutoff for each subject for each category. The below-mentioned scores serve as the qualifying cutoff.

Subject

GEN

EWS/ OBC (NCL)

SC/ST/PwD

Mathematical Statistics

16.39

14.75

8.20

Economics23.0620.7511.53

Physics

26.05

23.45

13.03

Geology31.0428.5822.45

Chemistry

27.81

25.03

13.50

Biotechnology

35.25

31.73

17.62

Mathematics

24.56

22.10

12.38

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2022 Cut off marks?

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Candidates can now check the qualifying cutoff of IIT JAM 2022 in the below table. 

SubjectGeneral CategoryEWS/OBC (NCL) CategorySC/ST/PwD Category
Mathematical Statistics22.0819.8711.04
Physics 19.9117.929.96
Chemistry19.5217.579.76
Biotechnology34.1330.7217.07
Mathematics24.6922.2212.35
EconomicsN/AN/AN/A
GeologyN/AN/AN/A
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Q:   IIT JAM 2024 Marks vs Rank?

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JAM 2024 candidates' ranks will be based on their combined scores from the three sections (A, B, and C). The exam comprises 60 questions with a total score of 100 marks. Below is a table for the expected IIT JAM 2024 ranks corresponding to different score ranges.

IIT JAM 2024 Score (Out of 100)Expected IIT JAM 2024 Rank
70-85Rank 1 to 80
60-70Rank 81- 170
59-50Rank 171 to 600
49-40Rank 600 to 1200
39-30Rank 1200- 2400
< 30Above 2400
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IIT JAM 2025 Counselling

IIT JAM 2025 online application process for counselling will start from April 2, 2025 onwards. Test takers who have qualified for the JAM 2025 examination will be eligible to sit in the JAM 2025 admission counselling process. The last date for filling out the JAM 2025 counselling application form will be notified soon.

Selection of the candidates is done as per the merit secured in IIT JAM 2025. Four rounds of admissions are planned but the number of rounds of admission or counselling rounds may increase in case seats remain vacant. IIT JAM 2025 counselling is being conducted as a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). 

Q:   How to check IIT JAM admission list?

A:

Test takers can check the IIT JAM 2024 Admission List in the following manner:

  • Candidates have to visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 or directly visit- 
  • Enter Enrolment ID or Email ID
  • Enter Password
  • Enter the correct Mathematical Expression
  • Click on 'Submit'
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Q:   What is IIT JAM centralize admission process?

A:

The admission process of IIT JAM CAP for all the IITs will be as under: 

IIT JAM 2024 CAP Application Form

Candidates first needed to fill and submit the application form for IIT JAM 2024 admissions on the official website. The application form for CAP had to be filled in online mode only and, candidates have to upload the required documents as well. Moreover, the candidates need to pay the application fee of INR 750 using the online methods. Candidates could select as many courses as they want through the common application form. 

Publishing of IIT JAM Admission List 

Next, after the exam authority receives all the applications, it published the admission lists on the basis of choices made by the candidates and the rank list. After this, the candidates who are allotted the seats can secure their admission as under: 

Accept and Freeze: Candidates can use this option to book their seats. They need to pay a "Seat Booking Fee" of INR 10,000 if belonging to the General/OBC-NCL/EWS category and INR 5,000 if belonging to SC/ST/PwD category. The admission fee can be paid in online mode using credit card/debit card/net banking. The admission fee will be transferred to the bank account of the allotted college. 

Accept with Upgrade: If candidates are okay with the seat allotted but they want to participate in the next round of counselling to see a better option then they select this option. In this option, candidates will have to pay the fee same as above to secure the seat. The candidates will be given a high preference for college in the next round. 

Reject and Quit: If candidates do not want the allotted seat, then they can choose this option. The candidates will receive an OTP on their mobile number on selecting this option. Candidates need to enter the same and confirm the decision. 

Securing the allotted seat 

To finally secure the seat and conclude the admission process, candidates need to pay the remaining admission fee at the allotted institute. Moreover, they need to report to the colleges and carry the required documents to complete the admission formalities.  

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Q:   What is IIT JAM counselling admission fee?

A:

Candidates need to pay the following fees at the time of the admission process: 

Category Fee in INR (Expected)
IIT JAM 2024 admission application fee for all categories750
Seat booking fee after allotment for General/ /OBC-NCL/EWS category candidates 10,000
Seat booking fee after allotment for SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates5,000
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Q:   What are the factors affecting IIT JAM AIR ranks?

A:

There are several factors that can affect the relationship between marks and rank in IIT JAM:

  • Individual Score: This is the most crucial factor. Your overall score, combining marks from all three sections (A, B, and C) of the exam, is what directly determines your rank.
  • Number of Applicants: If there are more applicants in a particular year, the competition for seats increases. Even with a good score, you might end up with a lower rank compared to a year with fewer applicants.
  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: The overall difficulty of the IIT JAM exam can affect marks vs rank. A tougher exam might lead to lower overall scores, potentially inflating your rank even with a moderate score compared to an easier exam year.
  • Seat Availability: The number of seats available in the M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. programs you're interested in also plays a role. Fewer seats in a coveted program will lead to stiffer competition and potentially lower ranks for similar scores compared to programs with more seats.
  • Category Reservation: IIT JAM follows reservation policies for various categories. This means separate cutoffs and ranks might be determined for categories like Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), etc.
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IIT JAM 2024 Contact Information

Address:

Location:

The Chairperson, JAM 2024
GATE - JAM Office, IIT Madras,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600036.

Email: jam@iitm.ac.in 

Contact Number: (044) 2257 8200

Note: Candidates can contact the organising institute on all working days (Monday to Friday) from 10:00 AM to 1 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM/

Contact Details of IIT JAM 2023 Participating Institutes

Institute

Website & Email ID

Phone Number

IISc Bangalore

Website: http://jam.iisc.ac.in/

Email: jam@iisc.ac.in

Phone No.: (080) 22932392

Fax: (080) 23601227

IIT Bhilai

Website: https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in

Email: academics@iitbhilai.ac.in

Phone No.: 7712973624

IIT Bhubaneswar

Website: http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/jam.php

Email: chairman.jam@iitbbs.ac.in

Phone No.: 7064419604

IIT Bombay

Website: http://jam.iitb.ac.in

Email: jam@iitb.ac.in

Phone No.: (022) 25767022

Fax: (022) 25722674

IIT Delhi

Website: http://jam.iitd.ac.in

Email: jam@admin.iitd.ac.in

Phone No.: (011) 26591749

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Website: http://www.iitism.ac.in

Email: chairman_gatejam@iitism.ac.in

Phone No.: (0326) 2235213,
(0326) 2235482

Fax: (0326) 2210028

IIT Gandhinagar

Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/jam/index.htm

Email: academics@iitgn.ac.in

Phone No.: (079) 23952483

IIT Guwahati

Website: http://www.iitg.ac.in/gate-jam

Email: jam@iitg.ac.in

Phone No.: (0361) 2582751

Fax: (0361) 2582755

IIT Hyderabad

Website: http://www.iith.ac.in 

Email: dean_academics@iith.ac.in

Phone No.: (040) 23016026

Fax: (040) 23016147

IIT Indore

Website: http://www.iiti.ac.in

Email: gatechairman@iiti.ac.in

Phone No.: (0731) 24387700 Ext 901

IIT Jodhpur

Website: http://www.iitj.ac.in

Email: chair_admissions@iitj.ac.in

Phone No.: (0291) 2449099

IIT Kanpur

Website: http://jam.iitk.ac.in

Email: jam@iitk.ac.in

Phone No.: (0512) 2597412
(0512) 2597304

Fax: (0512) 2590932

IIT Kharagpur

Website: http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in

Email: jam@adm.iitkgp.ac.in

Phone No.: (03222) 282091

Fax: (03222) 282095

IIT Madras

Website: http://jam.iitm.ac.in

Email: jam@iitm.ac.in

Phone No.: (044) 22578200

Fax: (044) 22578204

IIT Mandi

Website: https://www.iitmandi.ac.in

Email: adcourses@iitmandi.ac.in, aracad@iitmandi.ac.in

Phone No.: (01905) 267066,
(01905) 267058

IIT Palakkad

Website: https://iitpkd.ac.in

Email: deanadmn@iitpkd.ac.in

Phone No.: (04923) 226577

IIT Patna

Website: https://www.iitp.ac.in

Email: pic_jam@iitp.ac.in

Phone No.: (0612) 3028103

Fax: (0612) 3028303

IIT Roorkee

Website: http://www.iitr.ac.in/jam

Email: jam@iitr.ac.in

Phone No.: (01332) 284531

Fax: (01332) 285707

IIT Ropar

Website: http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/jam

Email: jamchair@iitrpr.ac.in

Phone No.: (01881) 242186

Fax: (01881) 223395

IIT Tirupati

Website: https://iittp.ac.in

Email: academics@iittp.ac.in

Phone No.: (0877) 2503530

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Website: http://www.iitbhu.ac.in

Email: doaa@iitbhu.ac.in, associate.doaa@iitbhu.ac.in

Phone No.: (0542) 2368428

FAQs on IIT JAM 2025

Candidates can go through the IIT JAM 2025 FAQs from here:

 

Q:   What type of question does Section C of IIT JAM exam has?

A:

There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:

Section - C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT.

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Q:   What is IIT JAM JOAPS portal?

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JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. Now that IIT JAM 2025 application process is going to start from September 3, 2024, interested applicants of JAM 2025 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2025 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

The JAM 2025 login link is given below on this page of Shiksha. The IIT JAM 2025 registartion provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Delhi (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi) login is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2025 result.

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Q:   Will the JAM 2024 application form undergo scrutiny and rectification?

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IIT JAM 2024 applications shall be scrutinized to verify the data entered by the candidate with the submitted supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to be in order, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification within a stipulated time. The status of the application and defects marked in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application.

The status of an application can be checked at any point of time by logging in JOAPS. Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection
of the application.

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Q:   Are their any scribes arranged by the examination authority for IIT JAM 2025 examination?

A:

Scribes will be arranged for those PwD candidates who have requested to be provided with a scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of the scribe arranged by test center will NOT be more than the minimum eligibility criteria of JAM 2025. However, the qualification of the scribe will be matriculation (10th) or above. If there are Y candidates who require scribe, it will be ensured that a panel of (Y+1) scribes is available at the exam centre so that every candidate can have an alternative scribe to choose for the services.
Each eligible PwD candidate will be presented with TWO scribes on the day before examination. The candidate has to choose one from these two scribes. Candidates will NOT be permitted to bring their own scribe, if they have already requested to be provided with scribes. PwD Candidates are permitted to visit the Exam Centre a day before the examination to get familiarized with the arrangements.

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