IIT JAM 2024: Counselling (Ongoing), Admission Form Link, Dates, Cut-off, & Latest Updates

Updated By Lam Vijaykanth on 19 Apr, 2024 10:32

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IIT JAM 2024 Exam

IIT JAM 2024 Counselling Process has been in progress. Indian Institute of Technology Madras has initiated the counselling process. To take part in the counselling process, candidates must fill and submit the IIT JAM 2024 admission form, which is made available on the official website at jam.iitm.ac.in. Qualified candidates of the JAM 2024 examination are eligible to take part in the counselling process and fill IIT JAM 2024 admission form. According to the official schedule, the last date to fill and submit the IIT JAM 2024 admission form is April 24, 2024 (05:00 pm). Participants must note that the last date to edit the JAM admission form is also April 24, 2024.

Direct Link for IIT JAM 2024 Admission Form (Activated)

Candidates filling the JAM admission form 2024, must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 750. Candidates who have submitted the IIT JAM 2024 admission form can modify their programme choices till the last date of submission of the application. The IIT JAM 2024 counselling process is conducted to offer 3000 seats in 89 postgraduate programmes across 21 IITs for the academic year 2024-25.

IIT Madras will publish the JAM 2024 first admission list on May 31, 2024. The last date for paying the seat booking fee for the IIT JAM 2024 First Admission List is June 04, 2024. The direct link for the JAM 2024 admission form has been provided below. 

Check Also: IIT JAM 2024 Cutoff for IIT Delhi

IIT Madras started the IIT JAM counselling process 2024 on 10 April 2024 at 06:00 PM.Candidates who pass the IIT JAM 2024 exam can fill out the IIT JAM 2024 admission form. Candidates who qualify for the IIT JAM 2024 exam are eligible to apply for 3000 seats in various IITs in India. Based on the IIT JAM 2024 result, IIT Madras is conducting the IIT JAM counselling. Candidates must know all the details about the IIT JAM 2024 exam to get admission through IIT JAM 2024. Keep reading to know everything about the IIT JAM 2024 exam on this page. Find details about IIT JAM 2024 counselling, and other information!

Note: IIT Roorkee added a new program for admitting students to M.Sc.(Biosciences and Bioengineering) with IIT JAM Biotechnology Score for the academic year 2024-25 for the IIT JAM 2024 exam. IIT Delhi also added a new program for admitting Students to M.Sc.(Biological Sciences) with IIT JAM - Biotechnology and Chemistry Score.

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IIT JAM 2024 Important Dates

The IIT JAM 2024 important dates must be checked by the candidates to be aware of the IIT JAM 2024 exam events and stay updated. Check the important dates of IIT JAM 2024 exam here such as IIT JAM 2024 registration dates, admit card date, and IIT JAM 2024 exam date.  

Events

Dates 

IIT JAM 2024 exam Notification

August 07, 2023

Commencement of IIT JAM 2024 Registration and Application form

September 05, 2023

Last Date of Submission of Online IIT JAM 2024 exam Application Form and Documents Uploading 

October 25, 2023 (Extended)

October 13, 2023 (Old Date)

IIT JAM 2024 Application Form Correction

November 24, 2023 (New Date)

November 20, 2023 (Old Date)

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Application Form Correction Last Date

November 30, 2023

IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card Download Date

January 08, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Mock Test link

Released

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Date

February 11, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Response Sheet 

February 15, 2024
IIT JAM 2024 Exam Answer Key

February 19, 2024

Submission of Challenge for the IIT JAM Answer Key 2024

February 26 to 28, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Result Date

March 20, 2024
IIT JAM 2024 Score Card

April 02, 2024

Starting date of IIT JAM 2024 Application Form for Admission 

April 10, 2024 (06:00 PM)
Last day to apply for IIT JAM 2024 Exam Application Form

April 24, 2024 (05:00 PM)

Final date for rectification of defective documents/ receipt of requests
for Change of Category with valid documents

April 24, 2024

First Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2024 exam

May 31, 2024

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

June 04, 2024

Second Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2024 exam

June 12, 2024

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

June 16, 2024
Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option

June 15 to July 01, 2024

Third Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2024 exam

June 21, 2024

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

June 25, 2024

Fourth Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2024 exam

July 05, 2024

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

July 08, 2024

Downloading of Offer Letters

July 12, 2024

Colleges Accepting Exam IIT JAM :

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Highlights

Candidates who will be appearing for the entrance examination can check out the exam highlights of IIT JAM 2024 exam in the table given below:

Conducting Body (2024)

IIT Madras

Name of Exam

Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM 2024 Exam)

Exam Date

11 February, 2024
Duration of Exam

3 hours

Mode of Application

Online

Exam Type

National Level

Courses of Admission

M.Sc. (Two Years), M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D, M.Sc.-M.Tech, Other Post-Graduate Degree Programmes at IITs, Integrated Ph.D. Degree Programmes at IISc

Mode of Examination

Online

Total Number of Questions

60 Questions

IIT JAM 2024 Pointers  

  • IIT JAM 2024 admission is for both Indian and Foreign nationals. IIT JAM 2024 exam is open to anyone from any country.
  • There is no age restriction/ limit for IIT JAM exam 2024.
  • IIT JAM 2024 exam will be conducted in 7 subjects and in Computer Based Test.
  • The IIT JAM 2024 question paper will have three objective types of questions viz (1) Multiple Choice Questions, (2) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and (3) Numerical Answer Type (NATs) Questions
  • Aspirants may appear for ONE  paper or TWO Papers
  • Candidates who qualify IIT JAM 2024 exam are eligible to apply for over 3000 seats in IITs for the academic year 2024-25. There is no additional evaluation process, such as an entrance test or interview, required for admission to the programmes in Admitting Institutes under JAM 2024.
  • IIT JAM 2024 exam scores can also be used for admission to different programmes like MSc, MSc (Tech), MSc- MTech Dual Degree, MS (R), Joint MSc - PhD, MSc - PhD Dual Degree, and Integrated PhD in various institutes.
  • IIT JAM 2024 scores will be used for direct admission to around 3000 seats for counselling through CCMN in NITs and other CFTIs.
  • JNCASR, IIPE, IISc, IISER Bhopal, and IISER Pune also use JAM 2024 scores for admission to postgraduate programmes.
  • IIT JAM 2024 Examination will be conducted across 109 Cities in India.

IIT JAM 2024 Counselling

IIT JAM Counselling Process 2024 has started. IIT Madras is the conducting authority of JAM counselling. IIT JAM 2024 exam counselling process is conducted as a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The IIT JAM counselling process is conducted by IIT Madras. As the authority released the application for IIT JAM 2024 exam counselling, candidates can fill it out by visiting the website. Candidates can check their admission statuses by logging into the official website of IIT JAM 2024. The final selection of the candidates is done as per the merit secured in the IIT JAM 2024 exam. There are usually four rounds of IIT JAM admission counselling process but the same can be extended if the seats remain vacant for any course. 

List of Colleges for IIT JAM 2024 Exam

Given below is the list of colleges participating in IIT JAM 2024 exam and accepting IIT JAM 2024 exam scores are:

IIT Bombay (IITB)

IIT Bhilai (IITBH)

IITBHU Varanasi (IITBHU)

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISC)

IIT Tirupati (IITTP)

IIT Ropar (IITRPR)

IIT Roorkee (IITR)

IIT Patna (IITP)

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD)

IIT Mandi 

IIT Madras (IITM)

IIT Kharagpur (IITKGP)

IIT Kanpur (IITK)

IIT Jodhpur (IITJI)

IIT Indore (IITI)

IIT Jammu 

IIT Hyderabad (IITH)

IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN)

IIT Guwahati (IITG)

IIT Dhanbad (IIITISM)

IIT Delhi (IITD)

IIT Bhubaneswar (IITBBS)

IIT JAM 2024 Cut-off

IIT JAM 2024 exam cut-off has been released separately for all the categories and courses. IIT JAM 2024 cut-off varies subject to subject.  The candidates must keep a check on the IIT JAM cut-off and previous years to get an idea about the marks that they need to score to qualify the IIT JAM 2024 exam.  

Subject

General

EWS/OBC

ST/SC/PWD

Biotechnology (BT)

44.4640.0122.23

Chemistry (CY)

25.38   22.84   12.69

Economics (EN)

24.64   22.17    12.32

Mathematics (MA)

11.22   10.09    5.61

Mathematical Statistics (MS)

23.03   20.72   11.51

Geology (GG)

33.09      29.78 16.54

Physics (PH)

19.63   17.66    9.81

IIT JAM 2024 Topper List

IIT JAM 2024 Topper List has been released. IIT Madras has released the JAM 2024 topper list on the official website. Candidates can check the toppers list for each subject in the following table. 

Test Papers and Codes

Name of the Candidate

Raw Marks (out of 100)

Biotechnology (BT)

SIDDHANT BHARDWAJ

90

Chemistry (CY)

SAURABH KUMAR

91.67

Economics (EN)

MIHIR DEV CHOUDHARY

70

Geology (GG)

FARHEEN NAAZ

85.33

Mathematics (MA)

SARTHAK YASH SETHI

57.33

Mathematical Statistics (MS)

BISHWAYAN GHOSH

93.33

Physics (PH)

INDUREKHA KUNDU

84.33

What is the IIT JAM 2024 Exam?

IIT JAM 2024 exam is a national-level entrance test conducted every year by the different IITs to grant admission in different postgraduate courses at IITs and integrated Ph.D. courses at IISc Bangalore. The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) is an all-India examination conducted across the country by the IITs and IISc on a rotational basis. IIT JAM exam score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as MSc, MSc (Tech), MS (Research), MSc - M.Tech, Dual Degree, Joint MSc - PhD, and MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country. 

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Merit List

The IIT JAM 2024 exam merit list shows marks and a list of the candidates based on their performance in the Joint Admission Test for MSc. The IIT JAM 2024 exam merit list determines the order in which students will be granted admission to various MSc programs at IITs and IISc. Securing a high rank in the IIT JAM 2024 merit list is vital for aspirants as it directly impacts their chances of getting admission to their preferred course and institute. 

Options to Explore other than IIT JAM 2024 Exam?

IIT JAM or the Joint Admission Test is a national-level entrance examination that is a gateway for the aspirants seeking admission into courses such as M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree etc offered by various participating institutes of IIT JAM 2024 exam such as, IIT Indore, IIT Delhi, IIT Patna, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur etc.

Since IIT JAM 2024 exam is undoubtedly considered one of the toughest entrance exams to crack, there are various other sought-after entrance exams that are conducted on a national level such as NEST, JEST, GSAT, ICAR AIEEA, etc. Candidates may also consider registering for these examinations and pursue an M.Sc course to delve deep into their respective Science subject areas. Pursuing an M.Sc course will also help the candidates find a job in both the private and government sectors. One can take up jobs such as lab work, or teaching as a career after completing their M.Sc programme.

New Program for IIT JAM 2024 Exam: M.Sc in Biosciences and Bioengineering

IIT Roorkee has added a new program for admitting students to MSc (Biosciences and Bioengineering) with IIT JAM Biotechnology score for the academic year 2024-25 for IIT JAM 2024 exam. This program is open to students who have qualified for the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. The selection will be based on the JAM Biotechnology score. 

The program of IIT JAM 2024 exam will cover a wide range of topics in Biosciences and Bio-Engineering, including:

  • Molecular biology

  • Biochemistry

  • Cell Biology

  • Genetics

  • Immunology

  • Microbiology

  • Bioprocess engineering

  • Bioinformatics

  • Computational biology

The IIT JAM 2024 exam is designed to prepare students for careers in research, academia, and industry.

Best Books for IIT JAM 2024 Exam

Having the best books while preparing for IIT JAM 2024 exam is the most important thing. However, the candidate can find the best books for IIT JAM 2024 by using these tips. 

  • Go with the latest IIT JAM 2024 book edition. 
  • Get the books that have IIT JAM 2024 exam previous years' papers. 
  • Find the best publication books and the best author that contains all the syllabus and chapters. 

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Pattern

The aspirant should know more about the IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern before preparation. So, the candidates can plan a study strategy accordingly. The IIT JAM 2024 exam consists of 60 questions with 100 marks for every subject paper. The IIT JAM 2024 paper is divided into 2 sections. The 60 questions are divided into MCQ, MSQ, and NAT-type pattern questions. 

Section

Type of Questions

Number of questions

Number marking

Section A

MCQ

30

1 or 2 marks for each question

Section B

MSQ

10

2 marks for each question

Section C

NAT

20

2 marks for each question

IIT JAM 2024 Syllabus

Before starting preparing for the IIT JAM 2024 exam, the aspirant must know the IIT JAM syllabus 2024 for different subjects according to the marks and important topics. The IIT JAM 2024 exam is going to be conducted in 7 different subjects for the students. The subjects are Biotechnology (BL), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Economics (EN), and Physics (PH).

IIT JAM 2024 Exam Subjects and Codes

IIT JAM exam 2024 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and it is going to be conducted in seven different subjects. The IIT JAM 2024 exam subjects along with their codes are specified in the following table.

Name of the Subject

Subject Code

Biotechnology

BT

Chemistry

CY

Economics

EN

Geology

GG

Mathematical Statistics

MS

Mathematics

MA

Physics

PH

IIT JAM 2024 Exam: Type of Questions

The IIT JAM 2024 exam question paper consists of objective type of questions, which fall under three different sections

  • Type-1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Type-2: Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
  • Type-3: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) 

IIT JAM 2024 Exam: Total Seats

  • Through IIT JAM 2024 exam, candidates will be directly admitted to approximately 3000 seats in various postgraduate programmes at IITs.
  • There are 2300 seats approximately for which IIT JAM 2024 score can be utilized for the admissions.
  • IIT JAM exam 2024 Scores to be used for admissions provided by various CFTIs including NITs, IISc, DIAT, IIEST, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, and SLIET.

IIT JAM 2024 Mock Tests

IIT JAM 2024 mock tests are the best way to prepare for IIT JAM 2024 exam. The JAM mock test is for all 7 subjects and is made available by the conducting body for aspirants. We recommend all the aspirants take the IIT JAM exam 2024 mock tests as many times as possible for a better understanding of the questions and exam pattern. The mock tests for IIT JAM 2024 exam are easily available on the website to everyone as no login credentials are required for attempting mock tests. IIT JAM 2024 mock test helps the applicants to get familiar with the online IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern and prepare for the actual exam. 

  • With the help of IIT JAM Mock Tests 2024, candidates can assess their performance and knowledge about different parts of the IIT JAM 2024 exam syllabus 
  • Once they have analyzed their performance, they can work on their strengths and weaknesses and focus on areas that require improvement in terms of preparation and revision
  • The candidates can also check for the implementation of the tricks and shortcuts that they have learned during their preparation for IIT JAM 2024 exam

IIT JAM Previous Year’s Papers

IIT JAM 2024 exam previous year’s papers are valuable study materials for students preparing for the Joint Admission Test for MSc (IIT JAM) 2024. The IIT JAM question papers contain actual questions from previous years exams, giving aspirants a glimpse of the IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. By solving IIT JAM previous years papers, students can assess their strengths and weaknesses, and identify topics they need to focus on. It is an effective way to enhance preparation and increase the chances of achieving a good score in IIT JAM 2024 exam.

IIT JAM 2024 Paper Analysis

The IIT JAM paper analysis provides a detailed review of the exam, highlighting its difficulty level, question distribution, and subject-wise challenges. The IIT JAM 2024 exam analysis helps candidates understand their performance, identify strong and weak areas, and gauge their chances of qualifying. Candidates can prepare effective preparation strategies for the next exam cycle with the help of IIT JAM 2024 exam paper analysis from previous years.

IIT JAM 2024 Conducting Body

IITs conduct the popular IIT JAM 2024 exam on a rotational basis along with IISc Bangalore. IIT Madras is the conducting body of IIT JAM 2024. The institutes are quite popular in India for providing quality education in the fields of Engineering, Science & Technology, and Research. IITs as well as IISc's vibrant academic ambience and well-equipped research infrastructure, encourage students to pursue Research and Development careers in areas of basic sciences as well as interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology

Important Dates

IIT JAM 2024 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 05 Sep to 13 Oct, 2023
Exam Date 11 Feb, 2024
Admit Card Date 08 Jan, 2024
Result Date 22 Mar, 2024

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FAQs about IIT JAM

What is IIT JAM?

IIT JAM is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission in M.Sc, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other Post-Bachelor's Degree programmes in IITs and Integrated PhD programmes at IISc.

How many papers are there in the IIT JAM entrance exam?

IIT JAM is conducted for biotechnology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, mathematical statistics and physics.

Is a biological science subject included in IIT JAM?

The Biological Science paper has been discontinued from 2020 in IIT JAM.

What are the eligibility criteria for IIT JAM 2024?

To fulfil IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field as specified by the conducting body. There is no age limit for the exam.

What is the IIT JAM 2024 application process?

The application process for IIT JAM 2024 is online. Candidates need to register on the official website, fill in the IIT JAM application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Candidates can fill out the application fee through the available payment modes.  

What is the IIT JAM 2024 exam pattern?

According to the IIT JAM exam pattern, the exam is a computer-based test (CBT). The duration of the exam is 3 hours with multiple-choice questions (MCQ), multiple-select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. 

Is there any negative marking in the IIT JAM 2024 exam?

Yes, there is a provision for negative marking in the IIT JAM 2024 exam. For the multiple-choice questions (MCQs), an incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 1/3 mark, and for the multiple-select questions (MSQs), there will be no negative marking. However, there is no negative marking for the numerical answer type (NAT) questions.

What subjects are offered at IIT JAM?

IIT JAM offers a range of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Geology, and more for postgraduate admissions.

Is there a specific eligibility criteria for IIT JAM?

Yes, the eligibility criteria vary based on the chosen subject. Generally, candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a related discipline.

Can I apply for multiple subjects in IIT JAM?

Yes, you can apply for up to two test papers, but they must be in separate sessions.

I have submitted IIT JAM 2024 application form? Can I edit the application form of IIT JAM?

Yes, you can edit the IIT JAM 2024 Application Form. Applicants, who have already submitted the IIT JAM 2024 application form before the deadline, can edit only specific fields in the JAM application form 2024. 

 

Has IIT JAM 2024 Response Sheet released?

IIT JAM 2024 Response Sheet has been released by IIT Madras. JAM response sheet 2024 is released along with the question paper.  Candidates can download the response sheet from this page. 

 

Has IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key been released?

IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key has been released by IIT Madras. The Master Question Papers and IIT JAM 2024 provisional answer keys for all the subjects have been released on the official website at jam.iitm.ac.in.  Candidates can download them from this page as well. 

 

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