Hello Satyaranjan,

Joint Admission Test has been conducted since the year 2004 for admissions in M. Sc. (4 semesters), integrated Ph. D. or dual M. Sc .- Ph. D., from the IITs and IISc in one of the following subjects Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Statistics. Several NITs and CFTIs also accept JAM scores for postgraduate admissions.

JAM is a very important exam for students aiming for postgraduate programmes at IITs and IISc offering a top-class education in their subject of interest. Through these programmes, the aspirants can reward themselves with a fabulous professional life ahead.

JAM exam is conducted in two sessions and you can choose a maximum of two subjects for JAM exam provided that schedule of the two subjects is not in the same session.

For Application -

Official website - jam.iitkgp.ac.in

Application Fee - INR 1500 for 1 paper and INR 2100 for 2 papers (General/OBC)

INR 750 for 1 paper and INR 1050 for 2 papers (SC/ST/PWD)

Online Form release date - September 1 to October 12, 2019

JAM Exam Date - February 10, 2020

Eligibility Details -

You must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline and secured minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA in it.

Exam Pattern -

Mode - Online

Duration - 180 minutes

Medium - English

Total no. of Questions - 60

Total Marks - 100

The question paper is divided into 3 sections A, B, and C.

Section A -

No. of Questions – 30 questions (10, 1 mark questions and 20, 2 marks questions).

Type of question -  Objective

Marking – 1/3 mark deducted for each 1 mark question and, 2/3 mark deducted for each 2 marks question answered wrong.

Section B -

No. of Questions – 10 questions

Type of questions – Multiple Select Questions (MSQs).

Marking - No negative and no partial marking.

Section C -

No. of Questions – 20 questions (10, 1 mark questions and 10, 2 marks questions).

Type of question -  Numerical (number entered as the answer)

Marking – No negative and no partial marking.

Now coming to the career prospects and benefits after you complete M.Sc. program through IIT JAM.

After qualifying JAM you will be getting admission to top institutes of India like IITs and IISc so there is an innumerable number of possibilities.

After completing your post graduation you will be presenting yourself with a wide number of career possibilities.

Though it is the best option for students willing to gain knowledge and aspiring to pursue a career in research and development. You can also go abroad for research purposes or for completing your Ph. D from foreign countries.

After qualifying IIT JAM you can apply for jobs at various sectors, like Government, Civil or Defense sector services.

If you wish to work for private companies, you have a wide number of options there too. Many private companies are willing to bring in talented and skillful professionals who can contribute to the growth of the institution.

There is a consistent record of 100% placement of MSc students for many years with an average salary of approximately 11-20 LPA.

Focus on the upgrading of your career and the possibilities are endless.

Good luck dear!

Dear Mishra, JAM is a joint admission test for admission into post graduate science courses offered in 18 IITs and IISc Bangalore. If you study in IIT or IISc, you are considered among the top notch talent. The exposure you receive and the knowledge you gain is immense. Any alumni of IITs will tell you about the importance of studying in these colleges. The placements are in the top companies of the Industry with the best packages. So, people usually consider that your career will take a big course if studied in IITs or IISc.