IIT JAM 2023 is going to be conducted tomorrow. Before stepping into the exam know the exam timings, shift details, marking scheme and other information about the IIT JAM 2023 here.
IIT JAM 2023 Exam Day Guidelines
IIT JAM 2023 exam will be conducted on Sunday, February 12, in 100 cities across India. This year the examination conducting body IIT Guwahati will be conducting the test in a computer-based mode for a duration of three hours. IIT JAM is the gateway of Msc and Integrated Msc-PhD programmes offered at IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs and CFTIs. With less than few hours left to go for the exam, here we bring the important guidelines for the exam day.
IIT JAM 2023 Exam Timing And Shift Details
The schedule for IIT JAM 2023 is as mentioned in the table below:
| Exam Date |
Session & Time |
Test Papers & Codes |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2023 (Sunday) |
Session-I 9:30 to 12:30 PM |
Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA) |
| Session-II 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM |
Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS) |
IIT JAM 2023 Marking Scheme
The number of questions and the corresponding marks allotted to them is as listed in the table below:
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks for Each Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| A |
10 MCQs |
1 mark each |
| 20 MCQs |
2 marks each |
|
| B |
10 MSQs |
2 marks each |
| C |
10 NAT Questions |
1 mark each |
| 10 NAT Questions |
2 marks each |
IIT JAM 2023 Negative Markings
Candidates are informed that there will be a negative marking in IIT JAM 2023. Marks in each section of the exam would be deducted as per the scheme mentioned below.
- Section A: For each wrong answer to one mark question, 1/3 mark will be deducted. On the other hand, for each wrong answer to two marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for any questions left unanswered.
- Section B: There is no negative marking in this section. Also, there is no partial marking provision in this section.
- Section C: There is no negative marking in this section, as well.
Things to be Carried at the IIT JAM 2023 Exam Centre
You must carry the following documents and items to the exam centre:
- A coloured or laser printout of the IIT JAM 2023 admit card in A4 size paper.
- A valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India such as PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
- Pen and pencil.
- Transparent water bottle.
- Pocket-sized hand sanitiser.
- Face mask which has to be worn by the candidate throughout the time spent at the exam centre.
Important Tips For IIT JAM 2023
Here are some important exam tips for IIT JAM 2023 candidates:
- First and foremost try to attempt the available mock tests and practice as many previous years’ questions as you can.
- Before going to the exam, once again go through the exam marking scheme and do attempt all the questions which carry no negative marking.
- While starting the exam do not invest more time in tricky questions, marked them as “Mark for the Review” and do it later after attempting all the questions in the paper. This will help you in managing your time during the exam
- Make sure to save the question and then proceed to the next one, so that you don't lose your session in case of any technical glitch.
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