Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the IIT JAM exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
60 questions worth 100 marks in 3 hours, split into three sections: Section A (30 MCQs, 50 marks), Section B (10 MSQs — Multiple Select Questions, 20 marks), and Section C (20 NAT — Numerical Answer Type, 30 marks).
Only in Section A — 1/3rd mark is deducted for a wrong answer on 1-mark questions, and 2/3rd mark on 2-mark questions. Sections B (MSQ) and C (NAT) have no negative marking and no partial marking.
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics. You choose one subject paper, and it determines which M.Sc./PG programmes you're eligible for.
No, there is no upper age limit. You need a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate (5.5 CGPA/10) for General/OBC, or 50% (5.0 CGPA/10) for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year students can also apply.
It's used for admission to M.Sc. and other postgraduate science programmes at IITs, NITs and other leading institutes across India, through a centralised counselling and seat allotment process after the result.
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