IIT JAM Latest Updates
The initial list of admissions for IIT JAM 2023 has been published on the official website jam.iitg.ac.in. Aspiring candidates can secure their positions by paying the required fee before June 7, 2023. The second admission list will be made available on June 15. The registration process for IIT JAM 2023 CCMN Counselling has commenced on June 5 at ccmn.admissions.nic.in. Candidates who have successfully cleared IIT JAM 2023 are eligible to participate in the counselling procedure until June 22. The outcome of seat allotment for the first round will be announced on June 29.
What is IIT JAM : Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test IIT JAM exam is conducted every year in Feb for admissions in various Postgraduate programmes like M.sc, Integrated M.sc+P.hd in IIT's and Indian Institute of science (ISC), Bangalore. IIT Guwahati is conducting IIT JAM 2023 on 12 Feb 2023. It will be an online examination (computer based paper). The eligibility criteria for writing IIT JAM is a candidate should be a graduate in any stream with 55% marks in aggregate for students belonging to General Category and there is the relaxation of 5% i.e 50% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates with foreign nationality can also apply to this exam. Final year students can also apply for IIT JAM (Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test 2023) provided they submit the required documents at the time of admission and there is no upper age limit for applying to this exam.
Candidates would be appearing for IIT JAM exam on 12 Feb 2023. The exam pattern details include examination type, duration of exam, no. of questions, mode of exam etc. IIT JAM 2023 will be a Computer Based Test conducted in an online mode. There are 3 sections in the exam consist of total 60 questions carrying 100 marks. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. There will be no negative marking in Section B and Section C.
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IIT JAM 2023 Highlights
Exam Name |
IIT JAM 2023 |
Conducting Body |
|
Level of Exam |
National Level Exam |
Admission Level |
PG courses |
Courses Offered |
M.Sc (2 year), Masters in Economics (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree & other Post-Bachelor's Degree & Integrated Ph.D |
No of Session per year |
Once in a year |
Application Mode |
Online mode |
Exam mode |
Online CBT mode |
IIT JAM 2023 Dates
Events |
Dates |
IIT JAM 2023 Release of online application |
September 7, 2022 |
Deadline for submission of application form |
October 14, 2022 |
IIT JAM Exam date 2023 |
February 12, 2023 |
IIT JAM Response Sheet |
Feb 20, 2023 |
IIT JAM Provisonal Answer Key |
Feb 22, 2023 |
IIT JAM Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window |
Feb 24 to 26, 2023 |
IIT JAM Final Answer Key |
March 16, 2023 |
Announcement of IIT JAM 2023 Result |
March 21, 2023 |
Availability of IIT JAM Scorecard |
April 3, 2023 |
IIT JAM Counselling Registration 2023 |
April 11 to 25, 2023 |
Release of 1st admission list |
June 1, 2023 |
Last date for paying seat booking fee for 1st admission list |
June 7, 2023 |
Release of 2nd admission list |
June 15, 2023 |
Last date for paying seat booking fee for 2nd admission list |
June 21, 2023 |
Release of 3rd admission list |
June 26, 2023 |
Last date for paying seat booking fee for 3rd admission list |
June 29, 2023 |
Release of 4th admission list |
July 7, 2023 |
Last date for paying seat booking fee for 4th admission list |
July 10, 2023 |
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IIT JAM 2023 Application Form
- IIT JAM 2023 application form will be made available online.
- Starting on September 7, 2022, applicants can complete the application.
- Registration will be accepted till October 14, 2022.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting an application because only those who are eligible will have their forms accepted.
- Candidates must upload a passport-size photo and their signature in the required format during registration.
- Candidates will also have a limited window of time to make changes to their application.
- Candidates must print the completed form once all the necessary information has been entered and store it safely for further use.
IIT JAM 2023 Application Fee
- You can pay the application fee for IIT JAM 2023 online.
- Credit cards, debit cards, and online banking are all acceptable forms of payment.
- Anyhow, the application money will not be refunded.
The application fee will be as follows for each category:
Group |
One Test |
Two Test |
Female (SC/ ST/ PWD) |
Rs. 900/- |
Rs. 1250/- |
All others |
Rs. 1800/- |
Rs. 2500/- |
Following are the steps below to fill out an application of IIT JAM 2023
- Go to the official website
- On the home page of the official IIT JAM JOAP website, select "Register Link".
- Complete the application form by entering the candidate's name, phone number, email address, etc.
- After obtaining the OTP, complete the form with further personal and academic information.
- Once the details have been fully filled out, double-check the information provided.
- Now upload your photo, signature, mark sheet, and other required papers in the format.
- Next, pay the application fee according to the number of courses and category.
- Once the payment has been received successfully, a confirmation page will show up on your screen.
- The confirmation document is now available for download and printing.
- Keep it safe until you need it.
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How to Make Corrections in IIT JAM Application Form Form?
To make adjustments or edits to the IIT JAM 2023 application form, candidates must follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official IIT JAM 2023 website at jam.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on 'JOAPS 2023: Candidate Portal' or go straight to joaps.iitg.ac.in.
- Enter your email ID/Enrollment ID and Password to log in.
- Enter the Arithmetic Expression and hit the Submit button.
- Examine the application form and decide which field has to be changed.
- Edit the changes by clicking on the field.
- After reviewing the information, click Save.
- Complete the final submission.
IIT JAM 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- Before applying for IIT JAM 2023, candidates must make sure they meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Indian nationals and foreigners with degrees from Indian universities are both eligible to apply.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a university or board that is recognised.
- No minimum % will be required to be eligible for the exam. A qualifying degree examination must be passed.
- Candidates who will be taking the qualifying exam in 2023 are also eligible to apply for the IIT JAM 2023.
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IIT JAM 2023 Syllabus
IIT JAM 2023 syllabus has been released by the conducting body. There are seven papers of JAM i.e:
- Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Physics
Check More About: IIT JAM Syllabus
IIT JAM 2023 Exam Pattern
The table below shows the IIT JAM 2023 Exam Pattern.
Section A
- Total Question: Total 30 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Marking scheme: Question will carry one or two marks.
- Each question will contain four optional answers; students have to choose the right answer only. Candidates can answer by clicking the given choices.
Section B
- Total Question: Total 10 MSQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Marking scheme: Question carries two marks.
- Each question will contain four given choices out of which more than one choice(s) can be correct. Candidates will get full marks if all the correct answers are selected. Two marks will be given for each correct answer.
Section C
- Total Question: Total 20 NAT (Numerical Answer Type).
- Marking scheme: Question carries two marks.
- No options will be displayed for these types of questions. Candidates have to answer by pressing the number through the virtual numeric keypad.
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IIT JAM 2023 Admit Card
- IIT JAM 2023 admit card can be downloaded by candidates through the internet website.
- In the third week of January 2023, a link to the admission card download will be made available.
- Students should be aware that they can contact the authority to fix any errors in their application details up until the exam date.
- No applicant will be permitted to enter the examination room without presenting their admission card and identification.
- The name of the candidate who will be taking the exam, its title, date, time, location, instructions, etc., will all be listed on the admit card.
- No admissions cards will be distributed offline.
Check More About: IIT JAM 2023 Admit Card
Below are the steps to download of IIT JAM Admit Card:
-
Visit the link to the official website.
- You will be taken to the IIT JAM login page after clicking the link.
- Log in with your password and enrollment ID (or email ID).
- Click the submit button when you have solved the provided mathematical expression.
- In the event that you forget your login information, you can also click on "Forget Enrolment ID and Password."
- Your admission card will appear in PDF format after you have submitted the required information.
- It is advisable that candidates print an extra copy of their admit card for future reference.
Check More About: IIT JAM 2023 Syllabus
IIT JAM 2023 - Exam Centres
Mentioned below is the complete list of exam centers for JAM exam:
Institute |
Cities |
Bengaluru, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Palakkad, Thrissur |
|
Ahmedabad, Goa, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Vadodara |
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Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, New Delhi |
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Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Siliguri |
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Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bhopal, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi |
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Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Warangal |
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Dehradun, Jalandhar, Mohali, Moradabad, Roorkee, Kurukshetra, Noida |
IIT JAM 2023 Preaparation Tips
Check out some steps to prepare for JAM 2023:
- Check IIT JAM Syllabus & Exam pattern
- Go through the marking scheme and negative marking
- Diligent study
- Prioritize syllabus and study accordingly
- Solve mock test paper & previous papers.
- Check reference books carefully.
- Sleep for at least 6-7 hours
IIT JAM 2023 Preparation Books
Below are the subject-wise table for preparation books of IIT JAM 2023.
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
RPH Editorial Board |
IIT-JAM MSc (Physics) Previous Papers & Practice Test Papers (Solved) |
Samvedna Publication |
IIT-Jam Physics (Solved Previous Year Test Paper & Mock Tests for all M.Sc. Entrance Examination) |
Pearson |
Elementary Solid-State Physics |
Pearson |
Classical Mechanics |
S. Chand |
Nuclear Physics |
David J. Griffiths |
Introduction to Electrodynamics |
F.W. Sears, G.L. Salinger |
Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Statistical Thermodynamics |
Arihant |
Solved Papers and Practice Sets IIT-JAM Physics |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
OXFORD |
Atomic & Molecular Structure: Physical chemistry |
McGraw Hill |
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
Wiley |
Analytical Chemistry |
New Age |
Basic Concept in Organic Chemistry & Stereochemistry |
IFAS |
Inorganic Chemistry |
New Age International Publishers |
Heterocyclic Chemistry |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
Dr Gorakh Prasad |
Integral Calculus |
Pearson |
Real Analysis |
Krishna's |
Modern Algebra |
New Age International Publishers |
Principal of Real Analysis |
S. Chand |
Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations |
New Age International Publishers |
University Algebra Through 600 Solved Problems |
Schum's Outlines |
Vector Analysis |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
Apurva S Sastry & Sandhya Bhatt |
Microbiology |
Satyanarayana |
Biochemistry |
Pearson |
Molecular Biology |
Bruce Alberts / Lodish |
Cell Biology |
OXFORD |
Development Biology |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
S. Chand |
Principles Microeconomics |
S. Chand |
Macroeconomics |
B.C. Mehta, G.M.K. Madani |
Mathematics for Economists |
Mishra and Puri |
Indian Economy |
B.L. Agarwal |
Programmed Statistics |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
New Age International Publishers |
Fundamentals of Historical Geology, Stratigraphy of India |
Mead L. Jensen & A.M. Bateman |
Economic Mineral Deposits |
G.S. Roonwal |
Iron Ore Deposits and Banded Iron Formations of India |
John D. Winter |
Principles of Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology |
Wiley |
Groundwater Hydrogeology |
K.S. Vaidya |
Geodynamic Evolution of India |
Arthur Morley Davies |
Introduction to Palaeontology |
P.K. Verma |
Optical Mineralogy |
Professor Haakon Fossen |
Structural Geology |
Kale, V.S. Gupta, Ravi P. Gupta |
Introduction to Geomorphology Remote Sensing Geology |
Author/ Publication |
Book's Name |
S.C. Gupta, V.K. Kapoor |
Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics |
Wiley |
An Introduction to Probability & Statistics |
McGraw Hill |
Introduction to the Theory of Statistics |
JBC Press |
IIT-JAM Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. Mathematical Statistics 15 Years Solved Papers |
Robert V. Hogg and Craig McKean Hogg |
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
IIT JAM 2023 Result
- On March 22, 2023, IIT JAM 2023 results will be made public.
- Candidates can access the website to check their results online.
- The candidates can access the results by providing their login information.
- From the first week of April to the last week of July 2023, the scorecard will be made accessible for applicants to download after a short while.
- The candidates will not receive scorecards or results information by mail or offline means.
Following are the steps to check the results of IIT JAM 2023:
- Use the official website link to navigate
- Type your login information, such as your enrollment ID or email address, and your password.
- Click the submit button after entering the captcha.
- The outcome will show up on the screen.
- Save a copy of it as a download till the admissions process.
IIT JAM 2023 Cut Off
- The authority will publish the IIT JAM 2023 cut off on their website.
- The cut off will be made public one by one for each round of admittance.
- The list will provide category-specific cutoff scores for various subjects listed according to their subject codes.
- Admission to these colleges will only be granted to applicants who match the cutoff criteria set individually by IITs, IISC, and other participating institutes.
- If applicants receive the same overall exam score, the tie-breaking rules shall be applied.
The IIT JAM 2022 cutoff is presented in the table below for each subject and each category. The qualifying cutoff is determined by the scores shown below.
Subject |
GEN |
EWS/ OBC (NCL) |
SC/ST/PwD |
Mathematical Statistics |
16.39 |
14.75 |
8.20 |
Economics |
- |
- |
- |
Physics |
26.05 |
23.45 |
13.03 |
Geology |
- |
- |
- |
Chemistry |
27.81 |
25.03 |
13.50 |
Biotechnology |
35.25 |
31.73 |
17.62 |
Mathematics |
- |
- |
- |
Top colleges accepting IIT JAM Score
Below is the list of top colleges accepting IIT JAM Score.
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, West Bengal |
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Also Read: Top Colleges Accepting IIT JAM Score
IIT JAM 2023 Counselling
Depending on the number of seats available in each round, the counseling procedure will be divided into several rounds.
Students will be offered admission based on their candidate rank.
For the purpose of document verification, students must bring all of their required documentation.
FAQs related to IIT JAM
What is IIT JAM?
IIT JAM is a national exam that is given to select candidates for enrollment in MSc and integrated MSc programmes offered by universities that recognise IIT JAM marks for admission. The IITs and Indian Institute of Science together host IIT JAM (IISC). Colleges that take part in the exam alternately administer IIT JAM.
When will the application procedure for IIT JAM 2023 take place?
The application period for IIT JAM 2023 will be open from September 7 to August 19.
Is IIT JAM difficult?
According to experts, passing the IIT JAM exam is challenging. This isn’t due to the extremely difficult questions being presented, but rather to the poor selection rate for the IIT JAM exam. This does not, however, imply that the exam’s questions are simple.
How many exams are there in IIT JAM?
IIT JAM 2023 is being conducted for seven subjects which are listed below: Mathematical Statistics (MS) Mathematics (MA) Physics (PH) Economics (EN) Chemistry (CY) Geology (GG) Biotechnology (BT)
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