Test Pattern of IIT-JAM
- JAM (Joint Admission Test) will be held in February every year.
- The exam conducting authority (IIT) is chosen on a rotational basis, this year IIT Kanpur or Madras might conduct the exam.
- If you are willing to pursue career in Pure Sciences and Research, then IIT JAM is the perfect M.Sc. Entrance Test for you. It offers 1000+ seats in pioneer IITs and IISC for Masters in Science and Ph.D. Courses.
- The applicants should at least score 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD category candidates.
IIT-JAM Paper Pattern
| S.No. | Sections | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part A | 30 MCQ | 1 or 2 marks each | 3 Hours |
| 2 | Part B | 10 MSQ | 2 marks each | 3 Hours |
| 3 | Part C | 20 NAT | 1 or 2 marks each | 3 Hours |
IIT-JAM Eligibility
- Candidates can find below JAM eligibility criteria which are common for each programmes across institutes for appearing in the postgraduate science admission test.
- The candidates should have secured at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate of subjects including languages and subsidiaries of all the years combined. Those however belonging to SC/ST and PwD categories need to secure at least 50 per cent marks.