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Number of tests | Once in a year |
Subject included | Biotechnology, Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Mathematical Statistics |
Organizing authority | IIT Madras is the Organizing Institute for JAM 2024 |
Exam conducted by | IITs |
JAM Score Card Validity |
M.Sc programmes in IITs Admissions in IISc, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, JNCASR, NITs |
Medium of examination | English only |
Mode of examination | Computer based test (CBT) |
Question pattern |
The paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Section A 30 MCQs (Total marks 50) 10 MCQs of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Section B 10 MCQs (Total marks 20) Each question carries two marks Section C 20 NAT questions (Total marks 30) 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. |
Negative Marking |
Section A For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted. Section B The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers are selected. There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.
Section C There is no negative marking for numerical answer type (NAT). |
Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in any Branch/Subject |
Age limit | NO age limit |
Syllabus | Click here |
Relevant website | https://jam.iitm.ac.in/ |