IIT JAM 2024 provisional offer letter has been released on 12th July 2024. Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM) is conducted by IITs on rotational basis. The exam is conducted to provide admission in M.Sc., M.Tech, Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.Ph.D, etc. programs. It is a national level entrance exam conducted every year. JAM scores are also used in IIPE, JNCASR, IISc, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal to provide admission in postgraduate courses. The exam is conducted over 100 cities in India. This year, IIT JAM 2024 has been conduced by IIT, Madras. Here in this article, we have provided details about IIT JAM 2024 for various events starting from application form to counselling/ admission.
IIT JAM 2024 Notifications – Provisional Offer Letter Out
IIT JAM 2024 Provisional Offer letter has been released on 12th July 2024. Check here for counselling details.
IIT JAM 2024 Cut-off has been released on 22nd March 2024. Check here for cut off details.
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IIT JAM 2024 Overview
| Name of exam | IIT JAM 2024 |
| Full form | Joint Admission Test for Masters |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
| Courses offered | Postgraduate |
| Exam level | National Level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Online CBT |
IIT JAM 2024 Exam Dates
Check the official IIT JAM exam dates 2024 in the below given table:
| Events | Dates 2024 (Announced) |
| Online application from starts | 5th September 2023 |
| Last date to apply | 25th October 2023 |
| Last date for fee payment | 27th October 2023 |
| Correction facility | 24th – 30th November 2023 |
| Admit card releases | 8th January 2024 |
| Exam Date | 11th February 2024 |
| Responses release | 16th February 2024 |
| Release of provisional answer key | 20th February 2024 |
| Challenge against answer key | 26th – 28th February 2024 |
| Result declaration & final key release | 20th March 2024 |
| Cut off release | 22nd March 2024 |
| Availability of Score Card | 2nd April 2024 |
| Portal for admission opens | 10th April 2024 |
IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key
The IIT JAM answer key 2024 has been released from 20th February 2024 through online mode. It helps to calculate the scores in the exam. The IIT JAM 2024 Answer key is available in the PDF format. Answer key can be downloaded set-wise through the website.
After provisional answer key has been released candidates are able to raise the objection by paying processing charge. The applicants are able to raise the objection from 26th to 28th February 2024. The final answer key has been released after every candidate clear their objection.
IIT JAM 2024 Result
IIT JAM 2024 Result has been declared on 20th March 2024. An All India Rank (AIR) is given to the candidates on the basis of candidates performance in qualifying exam. It is available through online mode.
JAM result 2024 has been declared in the form of rank cum merit list carrying the qualifying status of candidates. The merit list will be published separately for each test papers. Those candidates who name will appear in merit list only they will be considered eligible for admission.
IIT JAM 2024 Cut Off
IIT JAM Cut Off 2024 has been released by the authority through online mode. Candidates are able to check the cut off by visiting the website. It has been released by the IITs/ IISc and other participating institutes separately for the qualified candidates.
On the basis of the cut off marks, admission will be given to the candidates into these institutions. For each admission rounds, it is released by the authority one by one. It consist category wise cut off marks for various subjects as per the subject codes. In case candidates score same aggregate marks then the tie criteria breaking scheme will be followed by the institutes.
IIT JAM 2024 Counselling
IIT JAM 2024 Counselling has commenced from 10th April 2024 through online mode. Candidates are selected on the basis of rank secured in the exam. JAM counselling process is conducted in multiple rounds based on the seat availability after each round.
The applicants can accept the allotted seat by paying the a required fee through online mode. Candidates must bring the original documents at allotted centre for verification procedure.
Documents Required for Counselling
- Class 10th marksheet/ certificate
- Class 12th marksheet/ certificate
- Marksheet for all semesters
- Qualifying degree certificate
- Medical certificate
- Category certificate
- Valid ID Proof
- Passport size photograph, etc.
IIT JAM Participating Institutes
Check the participating institute for IIT JAM 2024 below:
- IIT Bhilai
- IIT Bhubaneshwar
- IIT Mandi
- ISM Dhanbad
- IIT Bombay
- IIT BHU
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Palakkad
- IIT Ropar
- IISER Pune
- JNCASR
- CCMN
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
IIT JAM 2024 Application Form
Following are the details about IIT JAM 2024 Application Form with some instructions:
- The application form for IIT JAM 2024 is available through online mode.
- Candidates must fill the application form with details such as personal, educational qualification, contact, etc.
- IIT JAM 2024 Application Form has been released from 5th September 2023.
- After filling the form, applicants must upload the scanned photograph and signature.
- If in any case applicants fill the details incorrectly, they can correct it from 24th November 2023.
- The last date for submission of application form will be till 25th October 2023.
- Submit the application form and take the printout of the same for future reference.
Application Fee:
- IIT JAM 2024 Application Fee can be submitted through online mode.
- Candidates can pay through net banking, debit & credit card, UPI etc.
- Fee for Changing Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender is Rs.300 apart from the applicable difference in Application fee.
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Registration fee for different categories are as follows:
| Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Paper |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 900/- | Rs. 1250/- |
| All candidates | Rs. 1800/- | Rs. 2500/- |
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2024
- Step-1: Go to the website (link is given above).
- Step-2: Candidates first have to register on website, by entering details such as name, email id, contact number, password, etc.
- Step-3: After successful registration, applicants will be provided enrollment id and OTP will be sent.
- Step-4: Fill the application form by providing details such as personal, academic, address, etc.
- Step-5: Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and other documents.
- Step-6: Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Step-7: Take the printout of the application form for future reference.
IIT JAM Application Correction 2024
The IIT JAM application correction 2024 facility will be provided by the authority through online mode from 24th November 2023. Only those candidates will be able to make corrections in the form who submitted the application form before the deadline on the website. Only specific details in the application form will be edited by the candidates during the correction facility.
Details like gender, category, pwd status, and exam center will be changed by the applicants. The correction window will be open for two to three days only. Candidates are advised to make their possible changes in the application form before the last date.
IIT JAM 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The JAM eligibility criteria for 2024 session is provided below:
- Nationality: The candidates must be Indian as well as foreign nationals to be eligible for exam.
- Physical Fitness: Applicants must have physical fitness certificate at the time of admission.
- Foreign nationals with Indian degree are also eligible to apply.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for different courses mentioned below:
- M.Sc. in Chemistry: Candidates must have three year bachelor’s degree with Chemistry subject.
- M.Sc. in Economics (IIT, Delhi): Applicants must be graduated in BA, B.Sc., B.Com, B.Math, B.Stat., B.Tech., BE, or equivalent from any recognized university.
- M.Sc. Statistics (IIT, Tirupati): The candidates must have bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics or Statistics subjects for at least 2 years.
- Joint M.Sc. Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences: The applicants must be graduated in any discipline with Mathematics and Physics with any one of the subjects i.e., Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Computer Applications & Statistics.
IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card
IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card has been released from 8th January 2024. To download the admit card, candidates have to enter login credential such as enrolment ID and password. It is available through online mode only.
Candidates make sure to carry their admit cards in the examination hall. IIT JAM admit card contain details such as candidate name, code of test, address of test allotted, test paper applied, category, sub-category, etc. Along with the admit card candidates must carry photo identity proof as well.
IIT JAM 2024 Exam Pattern
Below we have mentioned complete IIT JAM exam pattern 2024:
- Mode of exam: The exam will be conducted through online mode.
- Duration: 3 hours will be allotted to candidates to solve the paper.
- Medium: The exam will be in English language only.
- Total Questions: There will be total 60 questions in the exam.
- Subjects: There will be 7 subjects referred to test paper.
- Type of Questions: Paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
- Marking Scheme: In MCQs paper will carry 1 mark questions, MSQs section will carry 2 marks per question and NAT section will have one or two marks per question.
- Negative Marking: For wrong answer to 1 mark question 1/3 mark will be deducted, and for wrong answer to 2-mark question 2/3 mark will be deducted. In MSQs & NAT section, no marks will be deducted.
Distribution of questions for various sections is discussed below:
| Sections | No. of questions | Type of questions | Total marks |
| Section 1 | 30 | Multiple choice questions | 50 |
| Section 2 | 10 | Multiple choice questions | 20 |
| Section 3 | 20 | Numerical answer type questions | 30 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | 100 |
JAM 2024 Syllabus
IIT JAM Syllabus 2024 contain 7 subjects to test the basic knowledge of candidates. Candidates are able to download the syllabus in PDF format.
Here we have provided various topics for candidates below:
- Chemistry: Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation, complex formation, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, resonance, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, mechanism of organic reactions, amino acids, etc.
- Biotechnology: General Biology, Basic biotechnology, Molecular Biology, biochemistry and Physiology, cell biology, microbiology, etc.
- Mathematics: Sets, Relations and Functions, logarithms, complex number, linear and quadratic equations, three-dimensional, Boolean algebra, straight lines and family, differentiation, application of derivatives, circles, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic series, etc.
- Physics: Mathematical Methods, Oscillation, Waves and Optics, Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, electricity and Magnetism, modern physics, kinetic theory, Thermodynamics, Solid state physics, devices and Electronics.
- Geology: Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Planet earth, paleontology, mineralogy, stratigraphy, petrology, applied geology, economic geology.
- Mathematical Statistics: Sequences and Series of real numbers, integral calculus, matrices and determinants, probability, univariate distributions, multivariate distribution, limit theorems, estimation, testing of hypotheses, sampling distribution.
IIT JAM 2024 Preparation Tips
Candidates must check the preparation tips for IIT JAM exam below:
- Prepare a practical timetable and follow it regularly.
- Solve previous year’s papers to analyse and increase your performance.
- Focus more on understanding the fundamentals as you will be able to handle further complex problems.
- Make short and simple notes for quick revision.
- Don’t take the stress. Practice yoga and meditation to ease your mind.
If you have any other query related to IIT JAM 2024, you can leave your comments below.
I have not uploaded my obc caste certificate. is this necessary or not..
& I have not verify my email id then how can i change my email id..
Yes, it is compulsory to upload all the required documents.
What is the weightage of the subjects each for iit jam physics 2024
You are advised to go through IIT JAM Exam Pattern to check weightage for each subject.
I belong to general category so should I need caste certificate in admission process
It might be mandatory for reserved category candidates.
caste certificate state domicile certificate income certificate kya y admission m lagte h, jam ke y banwane hai
Caste certificate will be required in case you are from reserved category.
I had completed my graduation (B.sc math) but result not come. result will come in December something. can I eligible for IIT jam 2024?
Candidates must have completed their Master’s Degree to be eligible for IIT JAM 2024.
I am pursuing bsc computer science (3rd year) so I am eligible for mathematics subject in IIT jam?
Yes, graduation final appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply.
Can I crack iit jam if i start now
Yes, you are advised to try your best.
I had complete my graduation ( bsc. Biotechnolog) but result not came I did complete graduation in August nd result will come in November something. Can I apply for IIT JAM ?
Yes, you are still eligible but you must satisfy all other eligibility norms also.
Can I crack if I start now???
Yes, you are advised to prepare on regular basis & keep practicing from previous year question paper & mock test.
I’m in my 3rd year of Bsc. Graduation.
The IIT JAM 2024 will be held in Feb 11 which when i will still be in my 3rd year of graduation.
Will i be able to appear IIT JAM 2024 exam although I still haven’t completed my graduation??
As the eligibility and documents required says – All marksheets of graduation and certificate of graduation.
Candidates must have three year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject in order to be eligible for IIT JAM 2024.
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I opted bi.p.c in class 12(only biology,physics,chemistry&maths not opted)..
afterwards i took bsc in cbz(chemistry,botany,zoology)
Am i eligible to iit jam?
IIT JAM subject eligibility varies according to your subject choice. You can check details in table mentioned in https://www.sarvgyan.com/articles/jam-eligibility.