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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero marks. There is no provision for partial marking. The candidates are required to select the answer (s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using the mouse. The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard of the computer will be disabled.
There is a provision for using an online virtual calculator. Candidates are not allowed to bring their own calculators.
A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number before using it. The scribble pad has to be returned at the end of the
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
In IIT JAM 2026 exam pattern there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
A. IIT JAM is of three hours duration. The national-level Science entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, which are as follows:
- Session-I (9 AM to 12 noon) for the following JAM Test Papers- Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA)
- Session-II (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) for the following JAM Test Papers- Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates seeking admission in MSc Biotechnology courses offered at IITs should consider taking IIT JAM 2025. One of the most sought after courses, Biotechnology, is an extremely technical field and it requires aspirants to be thorough with all the topics at hand.
IIT JAM exam pattern for Biotechnology course admissions is such that aspirants need to attempt Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
The weightage of questions asked in the IIT JAM Biotechnology paper is as mentioned below:
Subject | Weightage (In percent) |
|---|---|
Biology | 44 |
Chemistry | 20 |
Mathematics | 18 |
Physics | 18 |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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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