JAM Eligibility
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6 months agoNew answer posted
11 months agoBeginner-Level 5
According to information found on the official IIT JAM 2025 website, the tie-breaking criteria are as follows, in this order:
- Lower negative marks.
- NAT (Numerical Answer Type) marks.
- MSQ (Multiple Select Question) marks.
- score in 2 marks questions.
- then score in 2 marks NAT.
- If the tie still persists, the candidate's Date of Birth (DOB) is considered, with the older candidate receiving the higher rank.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pursuing paramedical programs is eligible to apply for the IIT Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. in Biotechnology (IIT JAM);
However, you need to meet the eligibility requirements as stated by the participating IITs so that you will be able to get admission. There are, however, some basic criteria laid down by these institutes, by which, invariably, the candidate possesses an undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline and has certain minimum percentage marks that vary institution to institution.
About specific eligibility for IIT JAM Biotechnology, check across the official IIT JAM site or the sites of participating IITs to assur
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The eligibility requirements for IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) did not involve a minimum percentage or marks in Class 12 for the majority of participating institutes. The eligibility criteria for IIT JAM are largely concerned with the bachelor's degree and the minimum marks or CGPA necessary to secure in that degree.
Candidates for the IIT JAM must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55 per cent aggregate or 5.5 CGPA/CPI. Apart from it, candidates also need to submit a physical fitness certificate at the time of admissions. Candidates found unfit to pursue his/her science course can be deni
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you are eligible to go for Biotechnology at IIT JAM. This is because maths is not a compulsary subject for Biotechnology. Thus, prepare well to get into IIT JAM. All the best.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The eligibility requirements for IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) did not involve a minimum percentage or marks in Class 12 for the majority of participating institutes. The eligibility criteria for IIT JAM are largely concerned with the bachelor's degree and the minimum marks or CGPA necessary to secure in that degree.
Candidates for the IIT JAM must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55 per cent aggregate or 5.5 CGPA/CPI. Apart from it, candidates also need to submit a physical fitness certificate at the time of admissions. Candidates found unfit to pursue his/her s
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3 years agoGuide-Level 15
Exam Mode: Online, CBT
Exam Duration: 3 hours
Test Language: English only
Type of Questions: MCQs, Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and NAT
Subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry Geology, Economics, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics. Total number of Questions: 60
Total Marks: 100 mark
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3 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics IITB
Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semesters No Restrictions
M.Sc. Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research IITB
Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semesters
M.Sc. Statistics IITK
Bachelors degree in Statistics or at least 30 percent of total courses in Bachelors degree should be in Statistics
Joint M.Sc. Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences IITBBS
Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics.
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3 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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