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The purpose of conducting the IIT-JAM exam is to facilitate admissions for candidates into MSc and other postgraduate programs offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and integrated Ph.D. courses offered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. It serves as a platform for students to pursue advanced studies in various fields of science and technology. Read more career blogs at college49.

Preparation Tips and Tricks to Crack The Exam

Here are some preparation tips for the IIT-JAM exam:

1. Create a Realistic Study Schedule: Make a practical schedule that allocates specific times for studying and stick to it consistently. This will help you stay organized and cover all the necessary topics.
2. Solve Previous Year’s Question Papers: Practice solving previous year’s exam papers to assess your performance and identify areas where you need improvement. It will also give you an idea about the exam pattern and help you manage time effectively.
3. Focus on Understanding the Basics: Emphasize understanding the fundamental concepts of each subject. Strong foundational knowledge will enable you to tackle more complex problems with ease.
4. Take Concise Notes: Create concise and easily readable notes while studying. These notes can serve as quick references for revision before the exam.
5. Manage Stress: Don’t let stress overwhelm you. Engage in activities like yoga, meditation, or any other form of relaxation to calm your mind and improve your overall well-being.

Introduction

The Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM) is an annual national-level entrance exam conducted by the IITs on a rotational basis. The purpose of this exam is to facilitate admissions into various programs such as M.Sc., MTech, Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.Ph.D, and others. Additionally, JAM scores are also accepted by institutions like IIPE, JNCASR, IISc, IISER Pune, and IISER Bhopal for their postgraduate courses. The exam is conducted in over 100 cities across India. This article provides comprehensive information about IIT JAM 2024, covering various events ranging from the application form to the counseling/admission process.

IIT-JAM Exam Date 2024

Below are the tentative IIT-JAM exam dates for 2024:

Events	Dates
Online application starts	1st-2nd week of September 2023
Last date to apply	2nd week of October 2023
Last date to pay the fee	2nd week of October 2023
Correction facility opens	2nd week of November to 4th week of November 2023
Admit card release	2nd week of January 2024
Exam date	2nd week of February 2024
Release of provisional answer key	4th week of February 2024
Challenge against answer key	4th week of February 2024
Result declaration	3rd week of March 2024
Availability of Score Card	1st week of April 2024

IIT-JAM Exam Registration

To apply for IIT-JAM exam 2024, please follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website (link will be provided).

Step 2: Register on the website by entering your name, email id, contact number, password, and other required details.

Step 3: Upon successful registration, you will receive an enrollment ID, and an OTP will be sent to your registered contact number or email.

Step 4: Fill out the application form with personal information, academic details, address, and other required information.

Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as specified in the guidelines.

Step 6: Make the payment of the application fee through the online mode.

Step 7: After successful submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

The registration fee for different categories is as follows:

Category	One Test Paper	Two Test Paper
Female/ SC/ ST/ PWD	Rs. 900/-	Rs. 1250/-
All candidates	Rs. 1800/-	Rs. 2500/-

IIT-JAM Exam Syllabus

Candidates appearing for JAM 2024 should thoroughly review the syllabus to prepare well for the examination. The exam will consist of 7 papers covering various M.Sc., Dual Degree, and Ph.D. programs in Science. The syllabus for each paper is as follows:

1. Geology (GG): Applied Geology, Economic Geology, Petrology, Mineralogy, Stratigraphy, Palaeontology, Structural Geology, Geomorphology, The Planet Earth.
2. Biological Sciences (BL): Mathematical Sciences, General Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology, Basics of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology.
3. Mathematics (MA): Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Group Theory, Vector Calculus, Differential Equations, Functions of Two Real Variables, Sequences and Series of Real Numbers.
4. Biotechnology (BT): This paper consists of Physics (18% weightage), Mathematics (18% weightage), Chemistry (20% weightage), and Biology (44% weightage). The syllabus for BT will be at the 10+2+3 level.
5. Mathematical Statistics (MS): This paper consists of Statistics (60% weightage) and Mathematics (40% weightage). Topics include Statistics – Testing of Hypotheses, Estimation, Sampling distribution, Joint distribution, Standard distributions, Random variables, and Probability; Mathematics – Differential Equations, Matrices, Integral Calculus, Differential Calculus, Sequences, and Series.
6. Chemistry (CY): Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry.
7. Physics (PH): Simple Oscillators, Solid-state physics, devices, and electronics, Modern physics, Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Oscillations, Waves, and Optics, Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, Mathematical Methods.

IIT-JAM Exam Eligibility Criteria

The following points of the eligibility criteria for the IIT-JAM exam are:

1. Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals or foreign nationals to be eligible for the exam.
2. Physical Fitness: Applicants must possess a physical fitness certificate at the time of admission.
3. Age Criteria: There is no age bar or age restriction for appearing in the IIT-JAM exam.
4. Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects: Geology, Biotechnology, Mathematics, or Mathematical Statistics. Final-year candidates can also apply.
5. Minimum Marks: There is no minimum mark requirement specified to apply for IIT JAM 2023.

Please note that these eligibility criteria are based on the information available and are subject to change. It is recommended to check the official IIT JAM exam website or the official notification for the most accurate and updated eligibility criteria for the specific year you are interested in.

IIT-JAM Exam Cut Off

The IIT JAM Cut Off marks will be determined by the exam conducting authority in May for the candidates. The Cut Off marks represent the minimum marks that candidates must score in the examination. The Cut Off marks for IIT JAM are determined based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing in the exam, the marking scheme, and the availability of seats in different institutions.

Here are the previous year’s Cut Off marks for different program codes:

Program Code	General	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	PwD
BL	33.99	30.59	17	17	17
BT	26.67	24	13.34	13.34	13.34
CY	23.35	21.02	11.68	11.68	11.68
GG	33.29	29.96	16.6	16.64	16.64
MA	19.52	17.56	9.76	9.76	9.76
MS	19.04	17.14	9.52	9.52	9.52
PH	14.79	13.31	7.3	7.3	7.3

IIT-JAM Exam Pattern and Test Structure

Here is the complete IIT JAM exam pattern for 2024:

Particular	Details
Mode of Exam	The exam will be conducted online.
Duration	Candidates will be given 3 hours to complete the exam.
Medium	The exam will be conducted in the English language only.
Total Questions	The exam will consist of a total of 60 questions.
Subjects	There will be 7 subjects for the test papers.
Types of Questions	The paper will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Marking Scheme	For MCQs, there will be 1 mark questions and 2 mark questions.
Negative Marking	For each wrong answer to a 1-mark question, 1/3 mark will be deducted, and for each wrong answer to a 2-mark question, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Distribution of Questions	Section 1: 30 Multiple Choice Questions – 50 marks section 2: 10 Multiple Choice Questions – 20 marks section 3: 20 Numerical Answer Type Questions – 30 marks total: 60 questions – 100 marks

IIT-JAM Exam Books

Here are some recommended books for preparing for the IIT-JAM MSc (Physics) exam:

1. “Solved Papers & Practice Sets IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for MSc from IITs) – Physics” by R Gupta
2. “Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications” by Nouredine Zettili
3. “Quantum Mechanics (Schaum’s Outline Series)” by Yoav Peleg, Reuven Pnini, Elyahu Zaarur, Eugene Hecht
4. “Introduction to Solid State Physics” by Charles Kittel
5. “Quantitative Analysis” by R.A. Day Jr. and A.L. Underwood
6. “Elementary Organic Spectroscopy: Principles and Chemical Applications” by Sharma Y.R.
7. “Instrumental Approach to Chemical Analysis” by AK Srivastava and PC Jain
8. “Biochemical Calculations” by Irwin H Segel
9. “Bioinformatics” by David W. Mount

For the IIT-JAM MSc (Geology) exam, the following book is recommended:

1. “IT-JAM: M.Sc. (Geology) Previous Years Papers (Solved)” by Ajhar Hussain

For the IIT-JAM MSc (Mathematics) exam, the following books are recommended:

1. “Vector Analysis: Schaum’s Outlines Series” by Murray Spiegel, Seymour Lipschutz, Dennis Spellman
2. “Topics in Abstract Algebra” by M. Parthasarathi
3. “Problems and Solutions in Mathematical Statistics” by S.C Gupta, Vikas Gupta, and Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
4. “Statistics and Econometrics” by B.L Agarwal

IIT-JAM Exam Admit Card

The admit card for the IIT JAM exam 2024 is expected to be released in the second week of January 2024. To download the admit card, candidates will need to log in using their enrolment ID and password on the official website. The admit card will only be available in online mode.

Candidates must remember to carry their admit cards to the examination hall as it is a mandatory document for entry. The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, test code, assigned test center address, applied test paper, category, sub-category, and more. Additionally, candidates should also bring a valid photo identity proof for verification purposes.

It is advised to regularly check the official IIT JAM website or related sources for the precise release date of the admit card and any additional instructions or updates regarding the examination.

IIT-JAM Exam Result

The results for the IIT JAM exam 2024 are expected to be announced in the third week of March 2024. The candidate’s performance in the qualifying exam will determine their All India Rank (AIR). The result will be made available online for candidates to access.

The result will be in the form of a rank cum merit list, indicating the qualifying status of the candidates. Separate merit lists will be published for each test paper. Only those candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be considered eligible for admission.

It is important for candidates to regularly check the official IIT JAM website or other official sources for the exact date of the result declaration and any further updates or instructions regarding the admission process.

IIT-JAM Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	The exam will be conducted in an online, computer-based test (CBT) format.
Exam Duration	The duration of the exam will be three hours.
Test Language	The exam will be conducted in the English language.
Type of Questions	The exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Subjects	The exam will cover the following subjects Biotechnology (BL), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Economics (EN), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).
Total Questions	The exam will have a total of 60 questions.
Total Marks	The exam will be of 100 marks.