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New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The following items or objects were not be allowed to be carried to the IIT JAM 2026 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.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
These items are allowed to be carried inside the IIT JAM 2026 exam centres:
- IIT JAM 2026 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)
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
| Academic Programme [Code] | JAM Test Paper Code | Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration | GEN | GEN-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | OBC | OBC-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Applied Geology [1801] | GG | Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. No restrictions for engineering degrees. | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry [1802] | CY | Chemistry for three years/six semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees. | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 44 |
| M.Sc. in Economics [1803] | EN | B.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. | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics [1804] | MA | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees. | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| M.Sc. in Physics [1805] | PH | 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. | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioengineering [1806] | BT | Bachelors degree in any branch/subject who qualified JAM paper Code BT | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| Total: | 78 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 52 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 199 | ||
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
| Academic Programme [Code] | Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration | GEN | GEN-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | OBC | OBC-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 26 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 67 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics [1702] | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| 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. | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 54 |
| Total: | 66 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 170 | |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
| Academic Programme [Code] | Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration | GEN | GEN-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | OBC | OBC-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry [1301] | Chemistry for three years/six semesters. | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics [1302] | B.Sc./B.S. degrees, Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees. | 27 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| 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. | 26 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 68 |
| 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. | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 25 |
| M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305] | A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [1305] | A 3- or 4- year Bachelor Degree in any branch of STEM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Total: | 96 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 62 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 249 | |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the table below, mentioning the number of seats available for the Biotechnology (BT) subject code
| Institute Name | Course Name | Number of Seats Available | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total | ||
| IIT Bombay | MSc Biotechnology | 13 + 1* | 3+1* | 9 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| IIT Indore | MSc Biotechnology | 6 + 1* | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| IIT Roorkee | MSc in Biosciences and Bio Engineering | Will be released Shortly | |||||
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the important points from here before attempting the IIT JAM mock test:
- The total duration of the examination is 180 minutes.
- The clock will be set on 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.
- To answer a question, do the following
- 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 y
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Indore JAM Cutoff 2024 was concluded after 5 rounds of seat allotment results. The Cutoff was released for admission to MSc courses. Candidates can check the Cutoff for the latest and the previous year below:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 363 | 383 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 474 | 476 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 407 | 371 |
| M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 39 | 82 |
| M.Sc. in Astronomy | 495 | 654 |
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