IIT JAM Joint Entrance Test Details, Eligibility Criteria, Previous Year Question Papers Download



IIT JAM is an online entrance exam conducted jointly by IISc (Indian Institute of Science) & (IITs) Indian Institute of technology for admission to M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other Post-Bachelor Degree Programmes. This exam is conducted in all the eight zones of India. To apply for JAM Joint Admission Test, the candidate must be a holder of Bachelors’ Degree in Science stream with minimum 55% aggregate marks for general and 50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates. This pen and the paper-based test are divided into seven subjects. There is no age limit for this exam. There is a total of 60 questions of 100 marks. These 60 questions are divided into three sections A, B, & C. Section A consists of 30 MCQs (multiple choice question). There is a negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for the unattempted question. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. The medium for test instruction is English. Section B carries 10 questions of 20 marks, each answer has awarded two marks. There is no negative marking in section B. Section C is a numerically based question.



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मुख्य हाइलाइट
Iit Jam Joint Admission Test का
Application Fee:
General/OBC- 1500/- (One Test Paper) 2100/- (Two Test Paper) Female/SC/ST/PwD- 750/- (One test paper) 1050/-(Two test paper)
Educational Qualification
For General, Bachelors Degree in Science Stream with minimum 55% aggregate and 50% for SC/ST/OBC
Total Marks
100
Exam Duration
180 minutes
Registration Period
8 September to 9th October 2020
Closure of Admission
3rd July 2020

IIT JAM: Important Dates

Submission of Application Form for Admission: March 20,2020

Declaration of First Admission List: June 01,2020

Last Date for Receipt for Change of Catogory in Proper Format: May 04,2020

Declaration of Second Admission List: June 16, 2020

Last Date for Payment of Seat Booking Fee through Online Process for Second Admission List: June 29, 2020

Declaration of Third/ Final Admission List: June 29, 2020

Closure of Admissions through JAM: July 03, 2020

IIT JAM: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

General- Bachelor's degree in Science stream with minimum 55% in aggregate.
SC/ST/OBC- Bachelor's degree in Science stream with minimum 50% in aggregate.

IIT JAM: Exam Pattern

Type: Computer Based test (Online Mode)

Duration: The duration of the IIT JAM exam will be of 180 minutes.

No. of Questions: 60 Objective type questions.

Syllabus Covered: The Syllabus includes:

Biochemistry
Geology
Biotechnology
Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Physics

Marking Scheme:  1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

IIT JAM: Syllabus

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: General Biology, Basics of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology, Mathematical Sciences

BIOTECHNOLOGY (BT): General Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology, Basic Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology.

CHEMISTRY: Atomic Structure: Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation; Periodicity in properties; Chemical bonding; Properties of s, p, d and f block elements; Complex formation; Coordination compounds; Chemical equilibria; Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third order reactions); Photochemistry; Electrochemistry; Acid-base concepts; Stereochemistry of carbon compounds; Inductive, electromeric, conjugative effects and resonance; Chemistry of Functional Groups: Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives; Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids; Mechanism of organic reactions; Soaps and detergents; Synthetic polymers; Biomolecules – amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides); Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry.

MATHEMATICS (10+2 level): Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations.

PHYSICS (10+2 level): Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation.

IIT JAM: Tips and Tricks

  • Solve last years’ question papers in order to know what to expect and it will test your swiftness as well as exactness.

  • The paper will have 1 as the negative markings while 3 will be given for the right answers.

  • Prepare yourself for time management in the exam so that you will able to finish well in time.

  • Don’t be worried and before going to examination hall eat appropriately, have a proper sleep.

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