IIT JAM 2024 Registration Started Live: How to Fill up Forms & Last Date to Apply

IIT JAM 2024 Registration Started Live: How to Fill up Forms & Last Date to Apply

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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 5, 2023 20:15 IST

IIT JAM 2024 application form registartion process has been started by IIT Madras today. Earlier, IIT Madras (the examination conducting body) for JAM 2024 for the academic cycle 2024-2025 has released the online poster for the IIT JAM 2024 examination. The online application form are available for the candidates to fill out from September 5, 2023. IIT Madras has also released the other important examination dates, eligibility criteria, documents required, participating institutes for this year's academic session and many more. Read the Shiksha article to get all the latest updates about the IIT JAM 2024 registartion process.

IIT JAM 2024 Online Registrations for the academic session 2024-2025 started today

IIT JAM 2024 Application Form Updates: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras will conduct the Joint admission test for Masters (JAM) 2024. IIT JAM 2024 will be conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in participating institutes on February 11, 2024. Aspirants who had already completed an undergraduate degree (BSc) or are currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programmes are eligible to apply for the exam.

 Also Read: IIT JAM 2024 Application Form out @ jam.iitm.ac.in; Check steps to apply

JAM 2024 application form are available on the official website i.e., https://jam.iitm.ac.in/ from September 5, 2023. The online registration forms are available on JOAPS portal for around a month or so. The IIT JAM 2023 last date of application form is October 13, 2023. IIT JAM 2024 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign) and there is no age restriction. Test takers who are interested in pursuing their master's degree from renowned institutions like IITs and NIT's can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 and fill up the IIT JAM 2024 Application form. 

IIT JAM 2024 Important Dates

The table below brings the list of events and important dates for IIT JAM 2024. 

Events

Dates

IIT JAM 2024 Application Form Start Date

September 5, 2023

Last Date to Fill and Submit IIT JAM 2024 Application Form

October 13, 2023

IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card

January 8, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Exam

February 11, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Result

March 22, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Admission Application Process

April 11 to April 25, 2024

IIT JAM Application Form 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Prior to filling the IIT JAM 2024 application form, aspirants must ensure that they fulfil the IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria.

  • In order to fulfil the IIT JAM 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Candidates who had appeared or will appear for their graduation exams in 2024 are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the proof by September 2024.
  • For the admission process, candidates who would pass the IIT JAM 2024 exam will be eligible to apply for the admission process.

Till the year 2021, the eligibility criteria for IIT JAM stated that candidates should secure a minimum 55 per cent aggregate or 5.5 CGPA/CPI out of 10 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates and 50 per cent aggregate or 5.0 CGPA/CPI for the reserved category candidates. However, from 2022 onwards, this criterion was relaxed. Now, applicants will have to get a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, and no eligibility cutoff is there. 

IIT JAM Application Form 2024: Photograph And Signature Specifications

While filling the application form for IIT JAM 2024, candidates needs to upload their photograph and signature. The specifications for uploading these documents along with the JAM application form are as mentioned below.

Size Dimension Important Specifications
3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height
  • Maximum Size: 480×640 pixels (0.3 megapixels)
  • Minimum Size: 240×320 pixels
  • The photograph must be in JPEG format and taken after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. Photographs that are taken using a mobile phone and other self-composed portraits may result in the rejection of the application
  • The photograph should be in colour and taken against a white or very light coloured background
  • The file size of the image uploaded for photograph should be within the range of 5 KB to 200 KB
2 cm Height × 7 cm in Width
  • Maximum Size: 160×560 pixels
  • Minimum Size: 80×280 pixels
  • The signature must be in JPEG format and done on white paper with a black or dark blue ink pen
  • The signature must fit in the box
  • The signature must be done horizontally
  • Any signature with all capital letters, initials, or in any other colour (other than black and blue) will not be accepted
  • File size of the image uploaded for signature should be within the range of 5 KB to 100 KB

Get all the latest updates about when will the JAM 2024 online registration process starts, eligibility criteria (Course specific), participating institutes, seat matrix and many more here on this Shiksha article.

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IIT JAM 2024 Online Registration Updates

  • 8:15 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Registration form: Signature Format Acceptance

    Below is the image mentioning the type of signatures which are being accepted by the exam conducting authority:

    IIT JAM Application Form 2021: Wrong Signature Upload Options

     

  • 7:33 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Registration form: Image Format Acceptance

    Below is the image mentioning the type of images which are being accepted by the exam conducting authority:

    IIT JAM 2021 Application Form: Correct Photo Upload Options
    IIT JAM 2021 Application Form: Wrong Photo Upload Options
  • 7:19 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Online Registartion official link

     The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has released the Joint Admission Test (JAM) 2024 application form. Eligible and interested candidates can fill the IIT JAM 2024 application form on the official website, i.e. jam.iitm.ac.in. The last date to fill and submit IIT JAM form 2024 is October 13.

  • 6:31 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    Is there any age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024?

    According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2024 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2024 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

  • 6:19 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    What is the objective of IIT JAM 2024 Examination?

    Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
    their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

  • 5:58 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Registration form: Signature size

    The signature must be in JPEG format and done on white paper with a black or dark blue ink pen. The signature must fit in the box. The signature must be done horizontally. Any signature with all capital letters, initials, or in any other colour (other than black and blue) will not be accepted. File size of the image uploaded for signature should be within the range of 5 KB to 100 KB

  • 5:30 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Registration form: Signature size

    The photograph must be in JPEG format and taken after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. Photographs that are taken using a mobile phone and other self-composed portraits may result in the rejection of the application. The photograph should be in colour and taken against a white or very light coloured background. The file size of the image uploaded for photograph should be within the range of 5 KB to 200 KB

  • 4:55 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 registration form: last date

    The information brochure mentioned the start of the online registration for MSc courses in reputed IITs and NITs from September 5, 2023. The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. If the number of applicants for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is less, they might extend the last date of filling up IIT JAM 2024 registration form.

  • 4:09 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024: Registration form Correction window

    The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. Candidates will get the opportunity to make changes in the registration form, if they have committed any mistakes. IIT Madras will open the web portal for the same.The dates for IIT JAM 2024 registration correction form will be announced later by the examination conducting body.

  • 4:02 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    When will IIT JAM 2024 examination will be conducted?

    IIT JAM 2024 examination for the academic session 2024-2025 will be conducted by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body. Aspirants who had earlier filled the JAM 2024 application form with the required eligibility will be able to give the JAM 2024 examination. IIT JAM 2024 examination is scheduled to be held on February 11, 2024. JAM 2024 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN Test Papers at the undergraduate level.

  • 3:41 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    Will the JAM 2024 registration form undergo scrutiny and rectification?

    IIT JAM 2024 registration shall be scrutinized to verify the data entered by the candidate with the submitted supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to be in order, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification within a stipulated time. The status of the application and defects marked in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application.

    The status of an application can be checked at any point of time by logging in JOAPS. Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection
    of the application.

  • 3:19 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    Important Documents for IIT JAM 2024 Registartion Form

    Candidates needed to possess the below-mentioned data/ documents to successfully fill the application form for IIT JAM 2024.

    • Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent's name, parent's mobile number, etc.)
    • Address for communication (including PIN code)
    • Eligibility degree details
    • College name and address with PIN code
    • JAM Paper(s) Code
    • Choice of JAM examination cities
    • High-quality passport-size photograph 
    • A high-quality image of the candidate’s signature 
    • Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
    • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
    • Details of the valid Identity Document (ID). Candidates should carry this original ID proof to the exam centre.
    • Net-banking/ debit card/credit card details for fee payment
  • 3:02 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    Details to be filled in IIT JAM 2024 registration form

    Candidates needed to log in to their accounts using their respective enrollment IDs and passwords. Thereafter, candidates had to start filling the information in their IIT JAM 2024 application form. Details that candidates have to fill in the application form are:

    • Exam details: Here, candidates have to select one or two test papers for which they want to write the exam. However, in the case of two papers, candidates has to ensure that both exams are conducted in different sessions.

    • Exam centre details: Here, candidates need to select cities where they want to take the test. They can select a maximum of three cities.

    • Personal details: This section requires candidates to mention their name, date of birth, gender, category, parents’ names, etc.

    • Correspondence address: Here, candidates have to mention the address where they would like to receive any future communication. The address is needed to mention with the pin code.

    • Educational details: Here, candidates has to mention their educational qualification details such as the name of the qualifying degree, year of passing, college/ university name, marks obtained, etc.

    • Photograph: Candidates have to upload (in JPEG format) their passport-size coloured photograph with a white/ very light colour background after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. The file size should be between 5 KB and 200 KB. Selfie or informal photographs with sunglasses, hats or caps will not be accepted.

    • Signature: Candidates have to upload the digital image of their signature made on A4 white paper in a rectangular box with a black or dark blue ink pen. The file size should be between 5 KB and 100 KB.

    Once all details are filled in, candidates can submit the form and proceed to the next step of the application process.

  • 2:41 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    How to register at JOAPS?

    First, candidates have to register themselves at the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) by filling and submitting details such as name, email address, mobile number, and password. Once candidates registered for the exam successfully, they were sent an email and SMS containing their enrollment ID. Candidates need to save the enrollment ID and thereafter proceed towards filling JAM 2024 application form.

     Direct link- https://joaps.iitm.ac.in/ 

  • 2:29 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Registration Fee

    Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST,) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories and female candidates is INR 900. Whereas, all other applicants will be required to pay INR 1,800.

  • 2:06 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    How to do JAM 2024 registartions?

    Candidates can view the below steps in order to register for IIT JAM 2024 application form:

    • Go to the official website, jam2024.iitm.ac.in
    • On the homepage, navigate and click on the IIT JAM 2024 link to register
    • Candidates will be redirected to JOAPS portal.
    • Enter the basic details to register yourselves
    • Fill the application form and upload the documents
    • Choose the test papers and pay the application fee
    • Save the form and take a print out for future reference
  • 1:30 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Online Registartion official link

     The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has released the Joint Admission Test (JAM) 2024 application form. Eligible and interested candidates can fill the IIT JAM 2024 application form on the official website, i.e. jam.iitm.ac.in. The last date to fill and submit IIT JAM form 2024 is October 13.

  • 12:44 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    Is there any age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024?

    According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2024 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2024 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

  • 12:29 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024: What is the IIT JAM 2024 Exam Schedule

    The Test Paper schedule of JAM 2024 is given below:

    Examination Date  Session Test Papers and Codes
    February 11, 2024
    (Sunday)
    Forenoon (FN)
    9.30 am to 12.30 pm
    • Chemistry (CY)
    • Geology (GG)
    • Mathematics (MA)
      Afternoon (AN)
    2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
    • Biotechnology (BT)
    • Economics (EN)
    • Mathematical Statistics (MS)
    • Physics (PH)

    A candidate can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper (s). However, a candidate can appear in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session.      

  • 12:11 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: What is the eligibility requirements to get enrolled for MSc Biotechnology course via IIT JAM 2024?

    Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for MSc Biotechnology IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

    Test Paper (Code)

    Course

    Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

    Biotechnology (BT)

     

    MSc Biotechnology

    Any branch/ subject

    MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

    Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/ four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/ two semesters

    Joint MSc- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

    BSc/ BS degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Physiology/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/ Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/two semesters

  • 12:04 PM IST5 Sep 2023

    What is the objective of IIT JAM 2024 Examination?

    Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
    their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

  • 11:59 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Signature size

    The signature must be in JPEG format and done on white paper with a black or dark blue ink pen. The signature must fit in the box. The signature must be done horizontally. Any signature with all capital letters, initials, or in any other colour (other than black and blue) will not be accepted. File size of the image uploaded for signature should be within the range of 5 KB to 100 KB

  • 11:46 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Photo size

    The photograph must be in JPEG format and taken after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. Photographs that are taken using a mobile phone and other self-composed portraits may result in the rejection of the application. The photograph should be in colour and taken against a white or very light coloured background. The file size of the image uploaded for photograph should be within the range of 5 KB to 200 KB

  • 11:38 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    What is the objective of IIT JAM 2024 Examination?

    Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
    their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

  • 11:28 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form: last date

    The information brochure mentioned the start of the online registration for MSc courses in reputed IITs and NITs from September 5, 2023. The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. If the number of applicants for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is less, they might extend the last date of filling up IIT JAM 2024 application form.

  • 11:23 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Age Limit

    According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2024 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2024 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

  • 11:21 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Online registrations started

    IIT Madras, the examination conducting body has opened the JOAPS portal for IIT JAM 2024 online registrations. Interested applicanst can now visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 and register themselves for the MSc courses offered by the participating institutes (IIT'sand NIT's)

  • 11:05 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form: What is JOAPS Portal

    JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. Now that IIT JAM 2024 application process is going to start from September 5, 2023, interested applicants of JAM 2024 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2024 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

    The JAM 2024 login link is given below on this page of Shiksha. The IIT JAM 2024 registartion provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) login is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2024 result.

  • 10:52 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Online registrations: Latest update

    So far the examination conducting body, IIT Madras has not opened the JOAPS portal for the candidates to register online for IIT JAM 2024 application form. However, candidates are requested to regularly keep visiting the official website for the latest updates on IIT JAM 2024 application form.

  • 9:12 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form: last date

    The information brochure mentioned the start of the online registration for MSc courses in reputed IITs and NITs from September 5, 2023. The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. If the number of applicants for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is less, they might extend the last date of filling up IIT JAM 2024 application form.

  • 9:00 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    Has IIT JAM 2024 Online registration started?

    The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras has scheduled to commence the registration process for the Joint Admission test for Masters (IIT JAM) on September 5, 2023. As of now the examination conducting body has not opened the application portal for JAM 2024 online registrations.

    Candidates are requested to keep visisting the official website for the latest information about the start of online registration process.

  • 8:17 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Admission Programmes

    JAM Score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (i) MSc, (ii) MSc (Tech), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) MSc - MTech Dual Degree, (v) Joint MSc - PhD,
    and (vi) MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.

  • 7:25 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024: Number of Seats

    Candidates qualifying in JAM 2024 are eligible to apply for admission to around 3000 seats in IITs for the academic year 2024-25. No additional evaluation process, such as suitability test or interview is required for admission to the programmes in Admitting Institutes under JAM 2024.

  • 7:07 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    Are IIT JAM 2024 Exam dates confirmed?

    As per the official information, it is confirmed that JAM 2024 examination is scheduled to be held on February 11, 2024. Depeneding upon any technical issue and crisis from the examaintion conducting body, the examination might schedule to other dates, but the probability of that is very negligible. 

    IIT Madras, the examination conductung body for the academic session 2024-2025 has announced the IIT JAM 2024 exam date through an official notification. Hence, it can be said that the JAM 2024 exam date is confirmed. Now that the application process is going to be commenced from September 5, 2023, it is all the more evident that the IIT JAM 2024 exam date is confirmed.

  • 6:45 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    When will IIT JAM 2024 examination will be conducted?

    IIT JAM 2024 examination for the academic session 2024-2025 will be conducted by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body. Aspirants who had earlier filled the JAM 2024 application form with the required eligibility will be able to give the JAM 2024 examination. IIT JAM 2024 examination is scheduled to be held on February 11, 2024. JAM 2024 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) to be conducted in SEVEN Test Papers at the undergraduate level.

  • 6:01 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application from: What is JOAPS 2024 portal?

    JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. Now that IIT JAM 2024 application process is going to start from September 5, 2023, interested applicants of JAM 2024 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2024 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

    The JAM 2024 login link is given below on this page of Shiksha. The IIT JAM 2024 registartion provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) login is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2024 result.

  • 5:16 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024: Application form Correction window

    The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. Candidates will get the opportunity to make changes in the application form, if they have committed any mistakes. IIT Madras will open the web portal for the same.The dates for IIT JAM 2024 Application correction form will be announced later by the examination conducting body.

  • 4:02 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    Will the JAM 2024 application form undergo scrutiny and rectification?

    IIT JAM 2024 applications shall be scrutinized to verify the data entered by the candidate with the submitted supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to be in order, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification within a stipulated time. The status of the application and defects marked in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application.

    The status of an application can be checked at any point of time by logging in JOAPS. Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection
    of the application.

  • 2:38 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    Important Documents for IIT JAM 2024 Application Form

    Candidates needed to possess the below-mentioned data/ documents to successfully fill the application form for IIT JAM 2024.

    • Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent's name, parent's mobile number, etc.)
    • Address for communication (including PIN code)
    • Eligibility degree details
    • College name and address with PIN code
    • JAM Paper(s) Code
    • Choice of JAM examination cities
    • High-quality passport-size photograph 
    • A high-quality image of the candidate’s signature 
    • Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
    • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
    • Details of the valid Identity Document (ID). Candidates should carry this original ID proof to the exam centre.
    • Net-banking/ debit card/credit card details for fee payment
  • 1:14 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    Details to be filled in IIT JAM 2024 application form

    Candidates needed to log in to their accounts using their respective enrollment IDs and passwords. Thereafter, candidates had to start filling the information in their IIT JAM 2024 application form. Details that candidates have to fill in the application form are:

    • Exam details: Here, candidates have to select one or two test papers for which they want to write the exam. However, in the case of two papers, candidates has to ensure that both exams are conducted in different sessions.

    • Exam centre details: Here, candidates need to select cities where they want to take the test. They can select a maximum of three cities.

    • Personal details: This section requires candidates to mention their name, date of birth, gender, category, parents’ names, etc.

    • Correspondence address: Here, candidates have to mention the address where they would like to receive any future communication. The address is needed to mention with the pin code.

    • Educational details: Here, candidates has to mention their educational qualification details such as the name of the qualifying degree, year of passing, college/ university name, marks obtained, etc.

    • Photograph: Candidates have to upload (in JPEG format) their passport-size coloured photograph with a white/ very light colour background after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. The file size should be between 5 KB and 200 KB. Selfie or informal photographs with sunglasses, hats or caps will not be accepted.

    • Signature: Candidates have to upload the digital image of their signature made on A4 white paper in a rectangular box with a black or dark blue ink pen. The file size should be between 5 KB and 100 KB.

    Once all details are filled in, candidates can submit the form and proceed to the next step of the application process.

  • 12:37 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: How to register at JOAPS?

    First, candidates have to register themselves at the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) by filling and submitting details such as name, email address, mobile number, and password. Once candidates registered for the exam successfully, they were sent an email and SMS containing their enrollment ID. Candidates need to save the enrollment ID and thereafter proceed towards filling JAM 2024 application form.

    Direct link for IIT JAM 2024 registration - https://jam.iitm.ac.in/notification.php# 

  • 12:09 AM IST5 Sep 2023

    How to pay IIT JAM 2024 application fee?

    Candidates will be able to make the payment using net-banking, debit or credit card or UPI until October 13, 2023. Before proceeding for making any payment, applicants should view their application by clicking the "Save and View" button. Once a candidate clicks “Proceed for Payment” button, NO FURTHER CHANGES in the application form can be made and the candidate will be directed to the payment portal.

    On the fee payment portal, the fee amount and bank charges will be shown and the candidate has to confirm that the payment is for JAM 2024. Once confirmed and payment is successful, the candidate will be redirected back to the JOAPS Website, where it shows confirmation of the fee payment. If the candidate had selected only ONE Test Paper, there will be an option to choose a second Test Paper. If candidates desire to do so, they can proceed by paying the additional amount for second Test Paper.

  • 11:29 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Processing charges fee

    Aspirants can go through the applicable processing charges that they need to pay in addition to the IIT JAM 2024 application fee in the table below:

    Mode Of Payment

    Transaction Processing Fee*

    SBI Net Banking

    Nil

    Other Bank's Net Banking

    INR 2

    Credit Cards

    0.70% of Transaction Value 

    Foreign Cards

    3.50% of Transaction Value 

    Debit Cards

    Nil

    UPI

    Nil

    * Service Tax and other tax/taxes, if applicable, will be charged.

  • 11:11 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Additional fee for subject change

    Existing Group/Category

    Change

    Case

    Additional Fee (in INR)

    Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD (Group-1)

    Within Group 1

    One or Two Test Papers

    Nil

    To Group 2

    One Test Paper

    750

    Both Papers

    1,050

    All Others (Group 2)

    To Group 1

    One or Two Test Papers

    Nil

    Candidates can also go through the additional fee that they would need to pay if they add any JAM test paper

  • 10:55 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Additional subject fee

    Candidates can also go through the additional fee that they would need to pay if they change any JAM test paper.

    Group/Category

    Existing

    Wishes to Change

    Wishes to Add

    Case

    Additional Fee (in INR)

    Case

    Additional Fee (in INR)

    Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD)

    One Test Paper

    One Test Paper

    750

    One Test Paper

    300

    Two Test Papers

    Any One Test Paper

    300

    Not Applicable

    Both Papers

    1,050

    All Others

    One Test Paper

    One Test Paper

    1,500

    One Test Paper

    600

    Two Test Papers

    Any One Test Paper

    600

    Not Applicable

    Both Papers

    2,100

  • 10:36 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form fee

    Mentioned below in the table is the application fee that candidates needed to pay for IIT JAM 2024. 

    Category

    IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper (in INR)

    IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers (in INR)

    Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD

    900

    INR 1,250

    All Others

    1,800

    INR 2,500

  • 10:21 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Signature Format Acceptance

    Below is the image mentioning the type of signatures which are being accepted by the exam conducting authority:

    IIT JAM Application Form 2021: Wrong Signature Upload Options

     

  • 10:09 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Image Format Acceptance

    Below is the image mentioning the type of images which are being accepted by the exam conducting authority:

    IIT JAM 2021 Application Form: Correct Photo Upload Options
    IIT JAM 2021 Application Form: Wrong Photo Upload Options
  • 9:34 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application process: How to select examination centres upon filling IIT JAM application form?

    JAM 2024 Examination will be conducted in eight zones. The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities are listen on JAM 2024 exam centres (Probable Examination cities of JAM 2024). Candidates must specify their first, second and third choice of cities at the time of applying for JAM 2024. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the candidates will be able to choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone.

    In case, any city in the choices is not allotted due to operational reasons, alternate city will be allotted. Candidates are requested to regularly check JAM 2024 website for updates regarding examination cities, if any.

  • 9:17 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    Is IIT JAM difficult?

    Experts share that the IIT JAM exam is moderate to difficult. This is not because the difficulty level of the questions asked is very high but because the selection ratio through the IIT JAM exam is low. However, this does not mean that the questions asked in the exam are moderately difficult.

  • 9:05 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application Form: For how many MSc Courses IIT JAM 2024 Exam is being conducted?

    JAM 2024 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA),  Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
    JAM 2024 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test  (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours.

  • 8:45 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    Is there any age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024?

    According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2024 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2024 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

  • 8:22 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024: What is the IIT JAM 2024 Exam Schedule

    The Test Paper schedule of JAM 2024 is given below:

    Examination Date  Session Test Papers and Codes
    February 11, 2024
    (Sunday)
    Forenoon (FN)
    9.30 am to 12.30 pm
    • Chemistry (CY)
    • Geology (GG)
    • Mathematics (MA)
      Afternoon (AN)
    2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
    • Biotechnology (BT)
    • Economics (EN)
    • Mathematical Statistics (MS)
    • Physics (PH)

    A candidate can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper (s). However, a candidate can appear in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session.         

  • 8:03 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Signature size

    The signature must be in JPEG format and done on white paper with a black or dark blue ink pen. The signature must fit in the box. The signature must be done horizontally. Any signature with all capital letters, initials, or in any other colour (other than black and blue) will not be accepted. File size of the image uploaded for signature should be within the range of 5 KB to 100 KB

  • 7:21 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Photo size

    The photograph must be in JPEG format and taken after August 1, 2023, in a professional studio. Photographs that are taken using a mobile phone and other self-composed portraits may result in the rejection of the application. The photograph should be in colour and taken against a white or very light coloured background. The file size of the image uploaded for photograph should be within the range of 5 KB to 200 KB

  • 7:10 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    What is the educational requirement for MSc Mathematics course of IIT JAM 2024?

    Here are the list of MSc Mathematics courses offered by participating institutes like IITs & NITs :

    Course

    Educational Qualifications

    MSc in Economics

    Mathematics as one of the core subjects

    MSc Mathematics

    Mathematics for at least two years/ four semesters

    MSc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and Computing

    MSc Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing

    MSc Mathematics and Computing

    Joint MSc- PhD in Mathematics

    Mathematics/Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters

    MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research

    MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

    Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters.

    Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

    Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics

  • 6:49 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: What is the eligibility requirements to get enrolled for MSc Biotechnology course via IIT JAM 2024?

    Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for MSc Biotechnology IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

    Test Paper (Code)

    Course

    Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

    Biotechnology (BT)

     

    MSc Biotechnology

    Any branch/ subject

    MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

    Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/ four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/ two semesters

    Joint MSc- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

    BSc/ BS degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Physiology/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/ Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/two semesters

  • 6:31 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: When will IIT JAM 2024 online registration process starting?

    Instrested applicants of IIT JAM 2024 examination can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 and fill up the IIT JAM 2024 application form. The online application portal will be opening from September 5, 2023 and can be applied for a period of around a month. The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses will be October 13, 2023.

  • 6:17 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application Process: What are the admission programmes offered by IIT JAM 2024?

    JAM Score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (i) MSc,   (ii) MSc (Tech), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) MSc - M.Tech Dual Degree, (v) Joint MSc - PhD. and (vi) MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.
    Admissions to various programmes using JAM 2024 Score can be divided into two categories:
    I. Admitting Institutes:
    There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year2024-25. JAM 2024 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs and MEQs and any other necessary requirements, without any additional interview or written test.
    II. Result Sharing Institutes:
    JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITsIIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special eligibility requirements through CCMN

  • 6:01 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    What is the objective of IIT JAM 2024 Examination?

    Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
    their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

  • 5:41 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application form: Age Limit

    According to the infomation mentioned in the IIT JAM 2024 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Madras, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2024. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2024 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

  • 5:17 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    What is IIT JAM 2024?

    Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is conducted to provide admission to candidates in MSc and other postgraduate courses offered at IITs and integrated PhD courses offered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Several National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) also accept JAM scores for MSc admissions.

  • 5:03 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form: What is JOAPS Portal

    JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. Now that IIT JAM 2024 application process is going to start from September 5, 2023, interested applicants of JAM 2024 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2024 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

    The JAM 2024 login link is given below on this page of Shiksha. The IIT JAM 2024 registartion provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras) login is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2024 result.

  • 5:01 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 Application Form: Latest Update

    The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras has scheduled to commence the registration process for the Joint Admission test for Masters (IIT JAM) on September 5, 2023. Candidates interested in appearing for the exam can apply for IIT JAM 2024 registrtaions through the official website.

  • 5:01 PM IST4 Sep 2023

    IIT JAM 2024 application form: last date

    The information brochure mentioned the start of the online registration for MSc courses in reputed IITs and NITs from September 5, 2023. The last date for enrolling oneself for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is October 13, 2023. If the number of applicants for the IIT JAM 2024 examination is less, they might extend the last date of filling up IIT JAM 2024 application form.

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