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 Introduction
The IIT JAM is the national level entrance exam. Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs) and
Indian Institutes of Science(IISc) jointly conducts the IIT JAM exam to check the eligibility
of the candidate for masters degree courses at IITs and IISc.
The IIT JAM conducted in 7 subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematics stats
Biological Science
Biotechnology
Geology
Q1. What is the difference between IIT JAM, GATE & CAT?

GATE & IIT JAM is almost resemble exams but conducted for the different courses
GATE is conducted to pursue the master degree courses such as M.E./ MTech. / Direct
Ph.D. and IIT JAM is conducted for the courses such as M.Sc., M.Sc.-PhD. dual degree,
Joint M.Sc. - PhD., Integrated PhD.

CAT is another big exam conducted for the management degree courses at IITs.
Previously the exam conducted for the management course at IIT is JMET. The exam is
discontinued and the CAT score card is valid for the management course at IITs.
 Q2. What is IIT JAM 2018 Eligibility?
A2. IIT JAM eligibility for the candidate are:

1. The student from any nationality can appear for the IIT JAM exam.
2. There is no age restriction to appear for the IIT JAM exam.
3. The minimum 55% marks are compulsory for the general & OBC category candidate in the
bachelors degree as the eligibility for the exam.
4. Minimum 50% marks are compulsory for the SC/ST/PwD Candidates to appear in the exam.

Check out the IIT JAM best career scopes after M.Sc.
PhD. here: IIT JAM career scope
Q3. What are IIT courses offered after JAM Exam?

A3. The IIT offers the list of course given below:

M.Sc.
M.Sc.-PhD. dual degree
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D
M.Tech.
Integrated PhD. at IISc.
Q4. What is the exam pattern of the IIT JAM exam 2018?
Duration of exam 3 hours

Total No. of Question 60 Questions

Maximum marks 100 marks

No. of Sections A, B & C
Negative marking for each question 1/3 marks for 2/3 marks for No marks are
each 1-mark each 2-marks deducted for
question question the question
not
attempted.

Types of Question MCQ, MSQ & NAT

No negative marking section Section B, C

 Q5. How to prepare for IIT JAM exam?
The IIT JAM can be prepared by the following steps:
1. Very first step is to analyses the complete syllabus for IIT JAM exam.
2. Find out the weak strong and important topics and mark them with the distinct color
markers.
3. Prioritize the topic as per the weightage you find for the particular topic in the exam.
4. Focus more on the topics which are relatively weak and important which need time to
clear the concepts.
5. Preferer some good books and study material for the IIT JAM exam.
6. Practice lots of the question from the previous year question papers and sample papers.
7. Revision is must, revision should be done on the regular basis.
8. Check your preparation by taking mock test papers.
 Q6. What are the reference books for IIT JAM exam?

A6. Get the best IIT JAM reference books for all the 7 IIT
JAM subjects visit: IIT JAM reference books for all
subjects
 Q7. How to Apply for IIT JAM exam?
A7. The IIT JAM application procedure for the IIT JAM exam are:

1. Go to the IIT JAM official website separately provided for the JAM exam called JOAPS.
2. Do registration on the official website JOAPS.
3. You can start with the new user, register here button.
4. Enter correct information asked for the registration and fill the correct email id for
the further communication.
5. The next it will ask to enter the password, enter the password you can remember as
it will be use in future at the time of admit card download process.
6. You will be sent a confirmation message and enrollment id via email and SMS.
 Q7. How to Apply for IIT JAM exam?
7. Now fill the IIT JAM application form.
8. Enter all the details ask for the exam like no. of test paper, examination city etc.
9. Fill personal details, communication details, qualifying degree details etc.
10. Upload your picture, signature & thumb impression.
11. The SC/ST/PwD candidate should upload the high-quality image of the certificate as per the
prescribed format.
12.After successfully submission make the payment online as per the option given in the form.

Know the IIT JAM Admission procedure in IITs and

IISc. Here: IIT JAM admission Procedure
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