IIT JAM 2021: IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) is a national level entrance test through which aspirants can take admission in M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. and other Degree courses at IITs. After qualifying this exam, Ph.D. aspirants can take admission in IISc. This test is administered by IITs and IISc on the rotational basis. The candidates who are willing to take this exam should apply before the last date of registration. In this article, interested candidates can check relevant information with regard to IIT JAM 2021 exam such as registration process, eligibility norms, exam pattern, syllabus and other details.
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IIT JAM 2021 Exam: An Overview
| Name of the Exam | IIT JAM 2021 (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc) |
| Organizing Authority | IITs on the rotational basis |
| Official Website | Will be updated soon. |
| Type of Exam | National level entrance for PG Science programmes. |
| Courses Offered | M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D, M.Sc.-Ph.D Dual Degree, M.Sc.-M.Tech Other PG Degree Programs at IITs, and IISc |
| Test Mode | Online Mode i.e. a computer-based test |
| No. of Questions | 60 questions. |
| Sections | Section-A (30 MCQs), Section-B(10 MSQs), and Section-C (20 NATs). |
| Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Nature of Questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) & NAT (Numerical Answer Type) |
| Test Duration | 3 Hours |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks. |
| Date of Exam | February 2021 |
IIT JAM 2021 Exam Dates
The notification for IIT JAM 2021 exam will be released through online mode. Aspirants can check here tentative dates for upcoming IIT JAM exam in the table below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Availability of JAM online application form | 1st week of September 2020 |
| Last date for submission of application form | 1st week of October 2020 |
| Release of admit card | 1st week of January 2021 |
| Availability of Mock Test | 2nd week of January 2021 |
| Date of IIT JAM exam | 2nd week of February 2021 |
| Candidates’ response | 3rd week of February 2021 |
| Answer key issue date | last week of February 2021 |
| Announcement of result | 3rd week of March 2021 |
| Merit list and rank of candidates | 1st week of April 2021 |
| Release of score card | 1st week of April 2021 |
| Availability of admission form | 3rd week of April 2021 |
| Due date for receipt of change of category | 1st week of May 2021 |
| Release of 1st Admission List | 1st week of June 2021 |
IIT JAM Application Form 2021
The applicants can check the following guidelines with regard to IIT JAM 2021 application form:
- The applicants can fill IIT JAM application form 2021 through online mode.
- IIT JAM 2021 registration will start from 1st week of September 2021.
- The application form can be filled till 1st week of October 2021.
- Fill all the details asked in the application form and ensure each and every information should be correct in all respect.
- You need to upload the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay necessary application fee through online mode to complete the registration.
- Submit the application form and take the printout of the same for future reference.
- No requirement to send hard copy of the application form and other documents to the concerned authority.
Application Fee
The candidates are required to make payment of application fee. Payment can be done through credit/debit card and net banking. Check the fee structure in the table below:
| Category | Prescribed Fee | |
| One Test Paper | Two Test Paper | |
| Women/SC/ST/Pwd candidates | Rs.750/- | Rs.1050/- |
| All other candidates | Rs.1000/- | Rs.2100/- |
IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must fulfill the eligibility requirements for appearing in the IIT JAM 2021 exam. Check the following information and ensure your eligibility to appear in the JAM 2021 exam:
- Candidates must be an Indian citizen. Foreign nationals can also apply.
- There will be no age restrictions for this exam.
- Applicants should possess a bachelor degree.
- Candidates must score minimum 55% marks (50% marks for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying exam.
- Those who are appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply.
IIT JAM 2021 Exam Pattern
The applicants can check here exam pattern details which will be helpful in the preparation of the exam:
| Test Mode | It will be an online (computer-based) test. |
| No. of Papers | There will be total 7 papers in the JAM test. |
| Sections | Section-A (Multiple Choice Questions), Section-B (Multiple Select Questions) and Section-C (Numerical Answer Type) |
| Test duration | The exam will be of three hours. |
| Total Questions | 60 questions will be there in the test. |
| Type of Questions | All the questions will be multiple choice questions. |
| Max Marks | Question paper will be of 100 Marks. |
| Language | The test paper will be in English only. |
| Negative Marking | Negative marking will be applicable in Section A. |
IIT JAM 2021 Syllabus
The JAM syllabus will consist of the subject of the respective course. The syllabus will include subject like Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics, Biotechnology, Biological Science, Chemistry, and Geology. The JAM syllabus 2021 will be prepared on the basis on degree level courses. Check the following information with regard to IIT JAM Syllabus:
Biological Sciences (BL)
- Basics of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology
- Mathematical Sciences
- General Biology
- Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology
Biotechnology (BT):
- Mathematics (18% weightage)
- Physics (18% weightage).
- Biology (44% weightage),
- Chemistry (20% weightage),
Chemistry (CY):
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
Geology (GG):
- Structural Geology
- The Planet Earth
- Geomorphology
- Stratigraphy
- Palaeontology
- Applied Geology
- Mineralogy
- Economic Geology
- Petrology
Mathematics (MA):
- Linear Algebra
- Vector Calculus
- Real Analysis
- Differential Equations
- Group Theory
- Functions of Two Real Variables
- Sequences and Series of Real Numbers
Mathematical Statistics (MS):
The Mathematical Statistics (MS) test paper will consist of questions on both Mathematics (40% weightage) and Statistics (60% weightage). Some of the important topics are:
- Probability
- Sequences and Series
- Random Variables
- Integral Calculus
- Matrices
- Differential Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Testing of Hypotheses
- Estimation
- Statistics
- Sampling distributions
- Standard Distributions
- Joint Distributions
Physics (PH):
- Modern Physics
- Simple Oscillators
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Oscillations, Waves and Optics
- Mathematical Methods
- Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics
- Mechanics and General Properties of Matter
- Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics
IIT JAM Admit Card 2021
- The applicant can access their IIT JAM 2021 admit card through online mode.
- The admit card is likely to be available in the month of January 2021.
- Candidates have to enter registration ID and password for obtaining admit card from the website.
- After downloading the admit card, take the printout of the same and keep it safe for future reference.
- Candidate must bring admit card on the day exam otherwise authority will not allow to enter in the exam.
- Also carry photo identity proof such as aadhar card, voter card, PAN card etc.
- Candidates will go through biometric verification system and fingerprint of the candidates will be taken before the start of the test.
IIT JAM 2021 Result
The candidates can check the IIT JAM 2021 result on the official website. There will be no other way to get the result. Candidates may expect their result in the last week of March 2021.
The competent authority will prepare a separate merit list for each course considering the category of the candidates, subjects and marks obtain in the test etc.
Download your result from the website and take the printout of the IIT JAM 2021 score card. On the basis of IIT JAM score, candidates will be offered admissions in the desired course.
IIT JAM 2021 Admission Process
The candidates, who will qualify the IIT JAM as per the merit list, can appear in counselling process. The applicants have to fill admission form in the month of April 2021 via online mode.
Candidates should apply for one or more subjects based on preferences. Be careful while filling up admission form. Fill personal details, educational details, marks obtained/CGPA, category and other important information asked in the form.
The applicants have to pay the requisite admission fee of Rs.600/-. The declaration of first admission list is expected to be released in the last week of May 2021.
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