Higher Education & Research IIT JAM VERIFIED General Info

Joint Admission test for Masters

Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Technology
Scope: All India
Frequency: Annual (Conducted in February)
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Overview & Description

National entrance examination for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other post-bachelor programs at IITs, IISc Bangalore, and NITs.

Exam Type Entrance
Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Science / Mathematics / Economics
Eligible Streams Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics
Age Criteria No age restriction
Specific Criteria Undergraduate degree in relevant science/mathematics discipline. Proof of passing by cutoff date.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
60 Questions (100 Marks) divided into Section A (MCQs), Section B (Multiple Select Questions), and Section C (Numerical Answer Type).
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics.

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: M.Sc education at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras followed by careers in industrial R&D, data analytics, geosciences, or doctoral research.

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: IIT JAM
  • Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Technology
  • Category: Higher Education & Research
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹1800 for One Test Paper (₹900 for Female/SC/ST/PwD)
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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