IIT JAM 2023 Exam
a) Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2023-24 must appear in JAM 2023 Examination. There is no age restriction.
b) JAM 2023 Examination will be held on February 12, 2023 (Sunday).
c) JAM 2023 Examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test in SEVEN Test Papers, namely, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. The syllabi are given in Annexure I.
d) To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to qualify in the relevant Test Paper, satisfy the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) of the respective Academic Programme and any other requirements of the Admitting Institute.
e) The candidates who have either completed or will be appearing in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2023 are also eligible to appear in JAM 2023. By qualifying in JAM 2023, candidates can apply for admission subject to the conditions that: (a) all parts of their undergraduate programme shall be completed by the date of registration of the Admitting Institute, and (b) proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute, should be submitted by September 1, 2023.
f) Admission shall be given as per All India Rank (AIR) in each Test Paper of JAM 2023, reservation policy of Government of India, and the availability of seats.
g) JAM 2023 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). For admission, foreign nationals are required to satisfy the rules and regulations of the Admitting Institute pertaining to foreign students.
For further details, they are advised to contact the concerned Admitting Institute.
ADMISSION PROGRAMMES
JAM Score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as
- (i) M.Sc.,
- (ii) M.Sc. (Tech.),
- (iii) MS (Research)
- (iv) M.Sc. - M.Tech. Dual Degree
- (v) Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., and
- (vi) M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree
across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.
Admissions to various programmes using JAM 2023 Score can be divided into two categories:
3.1 Admitting Institutes
JAM 2023 scores will be used for admission to over 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year 2023-24. For candidates satisfying the ERs, MEQs and other necessary requirements, JAM 2023 Scores will be used to admit the candidates without any additional interview or written test. Refer Annexure II and Annexure III for details on the number of seats,
MEQs and various programmes at the participating IITs. Annexure IV provides the same MEQs and seat matrix in a consolidated format.
Seat Matrix and MEQs in Annexure – II, III & IV are tentative and are subject to change based on the requirements of the Admitting Institutes. The Seat Matrix and MEQs as published in the Admission Brochure would be final.
3.2 Result Sharing Institutes
JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as M.Sc. and M.A. at various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc / M.Sc. (Tech.) Admissions (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special eligibility requirements. Refer to https://ccmn.admissions.nic.in/ for additional details.
In addition, JAM 2023 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph. D. Programmes and two M.Sc. Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). IIT Kharagpur will use JAM 2023 scores for Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D program in Chemical and Molecular Biology. IIT Kanpur will use JAM 2023 scores for MS in Economic Sciences. Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.
JAM 2023 scores will also be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.
JAM 2023 Organizing Institute will coordinate the admission process of only the Admitting Institutes and the qualifying candidates can apply for Admission after the JAM 2023 examination through https://jam.iitg.ac.in. For admissions to Result Sharing Institutes, candidates will have to directly approach the respective Institute / admission body.
JAM 2023 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers;
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics.
The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
JAM 2023 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours. Eligible PwD candidates may be given one-
hour compensatory time and the assistance of scribe for the examination as per the guidelines of Government of India (Refer Section 9). There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory.
Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:
Section - A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices.
A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each.
Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the choice(s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.
Section - C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor.No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT.
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero mark. There is no provision for partial marking.
The candidates are required to select the answer(s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using the mouse.
The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard of the computer will be disabled.
There is a provision for using online virtual calculator. Candidates are not allowed to bring their own calculators.
A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number before using it. The scribble pad has to be returned at the end of the examination.
The examination will end automatically after the stipulated time.
Candidates are required to adhere to the code of conduct specified in Annexure V.
Candidates will also be able to take a mock examination through a 'Mock Test' link that will be made available on the JAM 2023 website. Question Papers of last three years are also available on JAM 2023 website.
