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#Admission2024
IIT JAM

IIT JAM Exam 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Preparation, Result and Cutoff Check at @jam.iitm.ac.in

Indian Institute Of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc

IIT JAM test is the preliminary test of understating, analytical skills and problem-solving competence of  candidate in his area of expertise. Main core of JAM-IIT are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Economics, Geology et cetera. Exam pattern involves the types of questions as Multiple Choice Questions as well as Number Answer Type. Rankings in IIT JAM do not just award with fame and status but they bear the keys of postgraduate research positions offering tremendous career prospects.

According to the schedule, the said examination IIT JAM 2024 will be taken by candidates on February 12, 2024 and the results are expected to be announced on March 22, 2024. The application process for the university usually starts from September and is usually concluded in the month of October. As a prestigious PG entrance exam with admissions and research opportunities up for grabs, IIT JAM is indeed one of the most highly competitive exams across the country.

IIT JAM 2024 Important Dates

Event Date
Application form release September 5, 2023
Last date to apply October 13, 2023
Admit card release January 8, 2024
Exam date February 11, 2024
Result announcement March 22, 2024
Scorecard download April 2, 2024
Counselling April 10, 2024 to May 31, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Highlights

Highlights Details
Exam Name Joint Admission Test for Master of Science (IIT JAM)
Organizing Body Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis
Exam Year 2024
Exam Date February 11, 2024
Exam Timings 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Session I) and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Session II)
Exam Pattern Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with 4 options each
Duration 3 hours
Negative Marking No negative marking for incorrect answers
Test Papers Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH), and Mathematical Statistics (MS)
Admit Card Release Date January 8, 2024
Result Announcement Date March 22, 2024
Scorecard Download Date April 2, 2024
Counselling Dates April 10, 2024 to May 31, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/OBC INR 1200
SC/ST/PwD INR 600

IIT JAM 2024 Additional Application fee for Changing Gender

Gender Change Additional Application Fee
Male to Female INR 300
Female to Male INR 300
Other INR 600

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern Details
Exam Mode Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with 4 options each
Duration 3 hours
Negative Marking No negative marking for incorrect answers
Test Papers Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH), and Mathematical Statistics (MS)
Question Difficulty Level Easy, Medium, and Difficult
Topics Covered The topics covered in the IIT JAM 2024 exam are based on the syllabus of the 12th class examination. The specific topics covered in each test paper are as follows:

IIT JAM Cut off 2024

Test Paper General OBC SC/ST
Chemistry (CY) 76 69 62
Geology (GG) 69 62 55
Mathematics (MA) 77 70 63
Economics (EN) 72 65 58
Biotechnology (BT) 75 68 61
Physics (PH) 76 69 62
Mathematical Statistics (MS) 73 66 59

IIT JAM Previous Year Exam Analysis

Test Paper Year No. of Candidates Appeared No. of Candidates Qualified Cut Off (General)
Chemistry (CY) 2023 1,10,882 20,408 76
Geology (GG) 2023 24,412 4,921 69
Mathematics (MA) 2023 1,35,857 26,421 77
Economics (EN) 2023 69,784 13,086 72
Biotechnology (BT) 2023 64,308 12,194 75
Physics (PH) 2023 90,721 17,009 76
Mathematical Statistics (MS) 2023 44,411 7,854 73

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Centers

City State
Ahmedabad Gujarat
Bangalore Karnataka
Bhubaneswar Odisha
Chandigarh Punjab
Chennai Tamil Nadu
Delhi Delhi
Hyderabad Telangana
Indore Madhya Pradesh
Jaipur Rajasthan
Kolkata West Bengal
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
Mumbai Maharashtra
Patna Bihar
Pune Maharashtra
Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir
Surat Gujarat
Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
Vishakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh

IIT JAM Overview 2024 FAQs

To be eligible for IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.), candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with specific subject combinations. The eligibility criteria vary for each subject.

Yes, final-year students are eligible to apply, but they must complete their qualifying degree by the specified deadline mentioned in the official notification.

No, there is no age limit for the IIT JAM exam.

Yes, foreign nationals can apply. They are required to satisfy the eligibility criteria as specified in the admission brochure.

Yes, candidates can appear for two test papers, but they must ensure that the exam sessions do not overlap.

There is no specific minimum percentage requirement for general category candidates. However, certain institutes may have their own criteria.

Yes, candidates with a Bachelor's degree from an open university are eligible, provided it is recognized by the government.

Yes, engineering graduates can apply for IIT JAM in Physics or Chemistry, provided they meet the subject-specific eligibility criteria.
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