IIT JAM 2019: Application Form (Started), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus
IIT JAM 2019 Registration has been started from 5th September 2018. IIT JAM 2019 (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) is a national level examination. This exam is conducted for providing admission to the M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree & other post-bachelor’s degree courses at IITs. Through this exam, candidates can also get admission into the Ph.D. programme at IISc. It is managed by IIT, Kharagpur. In this article, we are providing complete information about IIT JAM 2019.
Application Form Exam Dates Eligibility Criteria
IIT JAM 2019 Notification – Application Form Released
IIT JAM 2019 Application Form has been released. The registration process is started from 5th September 2018. Check here for application form details.
IIT JAM 2019 Full Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & other details have been released. The examination will be conducted on 10th February 2019. Check here for exam dates.
IIT JAM 2019 Exam Dates
Check here official JAM dates for the JAM examination.
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Availability of Online Application | 5th September 2018 |
| Last date to submit application | 10th October 2018 |
| Admit Card Release | 4th January 2019 |
| Mock Test Available | 10th January 2019 |
| IIT JAM Exam Date | 10th February 2019 |
| Candidates Response | 19th February 2019 |
| Answer Key Release | 25th February 2019 |
| Result Declaration | 20th March 2019 |
| Rank & Merit List | 5th April 2019 |
| Score Card Release | 5th April to 31st July 2019 |
| Admission Form Availability | 11th April to 24th April 2019 |
| Last Date for receipt of request for change of category | Till 7th May 2019 |
| Declaration of First Admission List | 3rd June 2019 |
IIT JAM 2019 Application Form
- Candidates are now able to fill & submit the application only through online mode.
- The IIT JAM Registration has been started from the 5th September 2018.
- Candidates can fill the IIT JAM 2019 application form till the 10th October 2018.
- Candidates should upload their scanned images of photograph, signature & SC/ST/PwD certificates (if applicable).
- The authority will be provide JAM Application Correction facility in the month of October 2018.
- Take a printout copy of the application for further references.
- No hard copy of application & documents will be sent through offline mode to the organizing Institution.
Application Fee:
The fee can be paid through Net-banking/debit card/credit card. The application fee details are given here:
| Category/Group | Fee | |
| One Test Paper | Two Test Papers | |
| Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1050 |
| All Others | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 2100 |
Note: Candidates can appear in either one or two Test Paper(s).
IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the examination, candidates should check the eligibility criteria:
Nationality:
- Indian/Foreign Nationals candidates are eligible to apply.
Age Criteria:
- There will be no age criteria/restrictions to apply.
Qualification Criteria:
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have a bachelor degree.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PwD category).
- Appearing candidates can also apply.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern complete details are mentioned here:
- Exam Mode: The examination will be held in computer-based mode.
- Session: The exam will be organized into two sessions, i.e. 9 AM to 12 Noon & 2 PM to 5 PM.
- Sections: In the examinations, the questions will be asked in three different patterns such as Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
- No. of Papers: Total seven papers will be organized for JAM exam.
- Duration: The exam duration will be three hours.
- Medium: The medium of the exam will be English only.
- Number of Questions: Total 60 questions will be asked in the examination.
- Marks: The question paper will be of 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: There will be negative marking only in Section A.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Section A | 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 50 |
| Section B | 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) | 20 |
| Section C | 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) | 30 |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
IIT JAM Syllabus 2019
The syllabus will be divided as per the subjects & sections. It will be comprised of following subject’s topics & chapters, i.e. Biotechnology (BT), Biological Sciences (BL), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GC), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS) & Physics (PH). The IIT JAM syllabus will be prepared by the Institution from 10+2+3 level.
Preparation Tips
- Analyze the syllabus & exam pattern before start JAM Exam preparation.
- Prepare from the previous year’s question papers & sample papers.
- Try to solve online mock test papers for practice.
- Make short notes for revision.
- Choose the best study material & JAM Preparation books for exam.
- Maintain your health and keep healthy physically & mentally.
FAQs (Most Asked Questions)
Click here to view IIT JAM 2019 FAQs.
IIT JAM Admit Card 2019
The admit card will be announced by the Institution on 4th January 2019 through online mode.
Candidates will get the admit card by entering their Enrolment ID/Email ID & Password. No. IIT JAM admit card will be sent by post/email.
Candidates must carry their admit card along with original valid Photo ID proof at the examination hall.
On the day of the exam, the biometric system for verification will be used. Candidate’s fingerprint will be captured before they take the exam.
IIT JAM Result 2019
Candidates will check their results only through online mode from the official website. The IIT JAM result will be declared on 20th March 2019.
For each test paper, the institutions will be made separate merit lists as per the categories.
Candidates should download their IIT JAM 2019 scorecard from 5th April to 31st July 2019. The organizing Institution will not send any hard copy of the score card through offline mode.
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IIT JAM Admission Procedure
Candidates, those qualify the examination (whose names appear in the merit list), they will be eligible to appear in the counselling procedure.
Candidates have to fill the admission form available from 11th April 2019 through online mode.
On the basis of qualified test papers, candidates should apply for one or more academic courses.
In the admission form, candidates have to fill a choice of courses in order of preference, educational qualifications, the percentage of marks/CGPA, category, PwD status, etc.
Candidates have to pay Rs. 600 as an admission fee. The first admission list will be released in the fourth week of May 2019.
If you have any queries about IIT JAM 2019, you can ask us by leaving your comments in the comment box below.
I want to pursue M.Sc with Chemistry honours…. Do I have to appear for other papers like physics and mathematics????
No, you have to appear in Chemistry paper only.
Sir, I completed B. Sc in Computer application and maths in 2013.. I want do M. Sc in Computer application.. Can I fill this form?
Yes, you can apply.
Sir,I m doing BSC third year in chemistry.can I apply IIT JAM exam for both chemistry as well as for microbiology at the same time??
Can apply for one at a time.
I am in Final year B.Sc pure life sciences (Botany, Zoology and Chemistry). Am I eligible to pursue M.Sc Chemistry from IIT with the help of JAM Exam?
Yes, can appear in the exam.
What is the cutoff mark for a general student to qualify jam?
You can check previous year cut off marks for the reference. For this year it will be released later on.
my bsc will be completed in march 2019, so can i apply for iit jam exam in feb 2019? or not!!
Yes, can apply.
Sir,i am pursuing bsc with physics from Alld univ. Our results are announced in the mid or the end of June. But that of IIT Jam is declared in March. What if one qualifies for Jam but could not manage for 55% aggregate in bsc.?
Then, there admission will be cancelled.
I pass out bsc Phy(hons) in 2018 with 56.69%(with taking all subjects in accounts language and sub) am i eligibile for jam 2019. . . . Is there any reduction of %(from 56.69%). . . For pass out students. . . Pls answer
Go through the eligibility criteria given in the article.
I’m pursuing bca last year from ignou … Is am eligible for mca iit jam ? Plz reply ….
Yes, you can apply.
I m 2014 admission batch student. I vl reappear for improvement in 2019 bsc mathematics exam
Am i eligible for jam 2019?
Yes, eligible.
I am b.sc microbiology student . I am eligible for m.sc
Yes, eligible.
I am studying bsc biochemistry.am I eligible for jam. Whether IIt offer the course MSC biochemistry
Yes, you are elgigible.
I m bsc 3rd year student and have maths, computer application n statistics…I wanna do msc maths through iit jam…just wanna know is there any practical use of maths other than teaching after doing msc ??
Yes, there is.
I passed B.tech in 2016 in Mechanical Engineering. Am I eligible?
Yes, eligible.
I’m doing my 3rd year maths.where can I get the correct syllabus of 2019 exam of jam??
Can you give me proper link??
We will update it when it will publish officially.
I am a bsc mathematics final year student and I am Indian ARMY man wife.Can I apply jam 2019 in ARMY quota?
Yes, of course you can apply.
I’m doing bsc 3rd year from chemistry and zoology for how many courses I’m eligible for applying 2019 jam exam?
Yes, eligible.
Now, I am studying Bsc Physics..2nd year..How do can prepare for JAM Exam?
You ca get the IIT JAM preparation tips from this link.
I’m doing B.tech in civil engineering. I want to know that whether I’m eligible for IIT JAM 2020.( THEY ASK FOR TWO YEARS STUDY OF PHYSICS)
No,you are eligible.
Hello,
I am a BE mechanical engineer and want to apply in JAM 2019, Am I eligible for that?
Yes, you can apply.
I pass out bscMLT in 2015,am I eligible for iit jam
Students having any bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.
What does mean of two paper ??
The exam will be conducted in two sessions.
sir how many maximum attempt i have…is there a limitation or not
Iam pursing bsc physics final year for Andhra University isn’t am eglible for msc geophysics in iit jam
Yes, eligible.
I m doing BSC hons microbiology and I want to know tht is dere is any iit which conduct msc microbiology?
I am currently doing third year in bsc in chemistry can I appear in IIT jam for 2019
Yes, you can appear.
Sir , I am studying bsc physics and I like to apply for geology. Is there any possibilities to apply physics as a 1st paper and geology as 2 paper?
It will be confirm to you at the time of registration only.
Hlo sir ..iam studing in bsc. Final year with biology and i am also doing open exam for 12th maths…bcoz i have passed 12th with pcb and i want to do pcm ….can i do iit jam after passing maths open exam for 12th
For JAM you can apply on the basis of bachelor’s degree.
Sir,
Please tell me ..where i will found last 10 year solved IIT jam questions paper of mathematics. ..
Section C (numerical) is optional or written ?
I am studying bsc final year now i can apply IIT jam 2019? But I am not studying the maths in 12 stand
But maths is necessary to study.
I am B.sc student. I prepare for JAM Exam
Yes, can prepare.
Please give details about syllabus for biotechnology.
Check it from the article.
What is the actual eligibility for IIT JAM 2019 ? Their webpage says 55% in aggregate for general bur their brochure says that it is 60% for general ?
It may change for 2019.
Sir my T.y.Bsc. Maths exam will be in Dec2018. Can i fill IIT JAM form for 2019 exam. (sep-oct2018)
Yes, you can fill.
Can i give IIT JAM test if i dont have mathemstics in 12 th
No, you cannot.
Respected sir,
I am studying B.Sc 1st year.can I able to apply for jam next year?plz rply
Not.
The minimum percentage criteria of 55%,do one need to score this much marks in all the subjects (PCM) or the subject with which one Will pursue his post graduation???
One more thing if the candidate has to score 55% in theory alone or collectively in (theory+practical)????
Minimum Marks: The qualifying examination must be passed with minimum 55% aggregate marks (in all subjects including Languages and Subsidiaries, all years combined) without rounding off.
IIT JAM coaching in Mumbai or Udaipur….Plzz tell me coaching classes in two states
Which institution is best for distance learning process chem academy or eduncle
Sir, i am a second year student.can i apply this exam?
No, you cannot apply.
Muje physics me m.sc. karna hai minimum kitne mark jam exam me hona chahiye
Check previous year cut off marks.
Is mock test necessary for iit jam ?
It is not compulsory.
In Assam where will be the exam center…plz can u inform me sir
I have finished bsc. Mathematics in may 2018…
Can i apply jam for msc. In this year?????
I have finished bsc. Mathematics in may 2018..
Can i apply jam for msc. In during year????
Reply plssssss
Yes, eligible.
Respected sir,
Iam studying bsc Biotechnology 3rd year of I can apply 2019 iit jam exam and to that iam a bipc student.
Sir,
Right now I am pursuing bsc physics honours
I have completed my 1st year
So plzzzzzzz tell some important book name so that I can do better preparation for jest and iit jam
Any one can tell me I you know better books
I m doing my b.sc with biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry …so now which paper I have to attempt in seven papers…biological sciences or chemical sciences….is that correct??
You have to select the paper code for which you want to apply and as per your code, the paper will be asked.
Hi,
I will be completing my final year in the year of 2019 can i also apply for this exams??
thanks
Yes, you can appear.
Respected Sir,
Can i apply for IIT JAM 2019 exam for m.sc in biotechnology although i did not have maths in class 12?
Yes, you can appear.
What is one test paper & two test paper?
Also,what is seven papers in no.of.papers
Sir i am pursuing bsc in physics from ignou , but i didnt choose mathmatics in my all years of bsc but acco. To iit jam eligibility criteria one should studied mathmatics also , so ami eligible for it or not .
No, you are not eligible.
I am a b.tech student electrical and Want to in jam iit 2019 exam plz reaply and iit jam syllbus
Yes, you are eligible.
At now I’m in bsc 3rd year…
Can I apply for jam 2019?
Reply
Yes, you are eligible to apply.
What is the curriculum for m.sc chemistry..??
what is the fee structure for msc after cracking iit jam
It is different in every institution.
I did +2in pcb(without maths)bsc in microbiology.. In which paper I m eligible for iit jam??? Plz reply
What is the minimum marks required to enter the rank list ?
what is the iit jam 2019 syllabus for mathematics
I am doing bsc in biotechnology. Should i have to apply only for Biotechnology or all 7 subjects?
Biotechnology.
Sir I am studying in chemistry bsc second year. I will join the iit madras. How many marks scored him.how to prepare for jam chemistry exam.
You are eligible to apply only in third year of your graduation.
respected sir,
i am passing my 12th with B GROUP(WITH BIOLOGY NOT WITH MATHS).SO SIR MY QUESTION IS THAT IF AM I ELIGIBLE TO GIVE JAM IN CHEMISTRY SUBJECT??
Yes, you can.
I am physics honours std then can I appear paper mathematical statistics as well as physics as mention above a std appear 2 paper please clarify me
Yes, you can apply.
Can I appear for the examination in 2nd year BSc (3- year course)?
Cannot apply in 2nd year.
At now I’m in bsc 3rd year…
Can I apply for jam 2019?
Yes.
How many times someone can appear in JAM?
Till you fill the JAM examination eligibility criteria.
Suppose I passed JAM exam but due to some problem I could not got admitted to counselling process, will i able to appear for 2nd time ???
plz reply
Yes, you can appear.
In chemistry ,, what is d minimum marks required for admission in IIT colleges for general categories…
Im studying BE in electronics am i eligible for jam-physics
I hv heard that if we fail in the first attempt, we are unable to get admission in iit’s. Is it true ?
And if we passed in the 2 attempt we have to choose other institutions like iisc, tifr, etc.
Plz reply
No such criteria.
hello,
I am a BE mechanical engineer and want to apply in JAM 2019, Am I eligible for that?
if yes then what will be syllabus for MA and MS papers.
Thanks!
Yes, you are eligible. The syllabus is mentioned above in the article.
Sir/mam
I am pursuing in bsc mlt last year.if I will complete iit jam exam which subject will be better for me in msc.please suggest me sir.
In same domain will be better.