JAM 2022 ADMISSION Eligibility Application Form
If you wish to pursue MSc, MSc-PhD dual degrees, etc at the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science, then check out this blog and know more about JAM Exam.
May 24, 2022
JAM Started in 2004, the exam assesses candidates’ knowledge on various topics based on the subject of their choice [Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics]. Through this test, candidates can enrol in Integrated PhD programs at IISc and Master of Science, MSc-PhD, etc, at IITs.
IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality |
Indian and well as Non-Indian students can apply. |
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Age Criteria |
There is no age bar |
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Educational Qualification |
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree under one of the |
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Minimum Marks |
Candidates must have secured at least 55% or 5.5 CGPA out of |
IIT JAM 2022 Exam Pattern
Although the exam pattern can differ depending on the candidate’s chosen course, here is a general overview of the IIT JAM 2022 exam:
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Details |
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Mode of Examination |
Online |
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Language of Question Paper |
English |
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Duration of Exam |
3 Hours |
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Number of Sections |
3 Sections: Section A, Section B, Section C |
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Total Number of Questions |
60 Questions |
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Total Marks |
100 Marks |
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Number of Questions |
-Section A: 30 |
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Type of Question |
-Section A: MCQs |
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Marking Scheme |
For Every Correct Answer |
IIT JAM will consist of 60 questions carrying 100 marks and has to be completed in 3 hours.
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Name of the Examination |
Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (IIT JAM) |
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Organizing Institute |
IIT Roorkee |
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Mode of Examination |
CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
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Examination Type |
National Level |
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Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
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Courses to offer |
M.ScM.Sc.+ PhDM.Sc.+ PhD Dual DegreeM.Sc.+ M.Tech and various other integrated post-graduate programs |
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Examination Duration |
3 Hours |
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Total Questions |
60 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Negative Marking |
In section A only |
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Mode of Application |
Online Based |
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No. of Test Cities |
71 cities across 8 zones |
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Medium of Paper |
English Only |
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Official Website |
IIT JAM Syllabus 2022
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Subject Name |
Main Topics |
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Biotechnology [Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics] |
Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Physiology, Instrumental Techniques, Chemistry of Functional Groups, Chemical thermodynamics, Sets, Relations and Functions, Oscillations, Waves, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, etc. |
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Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, etc. |
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Geology |
Planet Earth, Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Palaeontology, Stratigraphy, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology, Applied Geology, etc. |
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Mathematics |
Sequences and Series of Real Numbers, Functions of Two Real Variables, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Group Theory, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis |
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Mathematical Statistics |
Sequences and Series, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Matrices, Differential Equations, Statistics, Probability, Random Variables, Standard Distributions, Joint Distributions, Sampling distributions, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses |
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Physics |
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, Simple Oscillators |
Preparation Tips
- A better time table will help in studying well and managing the time of the applicant.
- Short notes made by the applicants can help them in quick revision.
- Hard formulas can be remembered by noting it down.
- The applicant who will have the best knowledge about the entrance exam pattern and syllabus will be able to prepare well for the entrance exam.
- To evaluate the performance of the applicants, they must solve past question papers.
- Many mock tests are also available on the official website which can be solved by the applicants
Application Form
Here are the steps following which you can fill up the application form of IIT JAM:
- Visit the official website and open the link for the application form
- Candidates must confirm their eligibility before applying for the exam
- Once you have checked it, start filling the application form
- Do submit the application form with correct and valid details only though authority will provide the correction facility later.
- Do cross check all the documents while uploading them on the form
- After checking all the details in the application form, submit it by completing the fee payment
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Fee for One Test Paper |
Fee for Two Test Paper |
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Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD |
Rs.750/- |
Rs.1050/- |
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All Others |
Rs.1500/- |
Rs.2100/ |