IIT JAM, is a Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. which is conducted by IITs and IIsc for Integrated PhD Degree Programs at IISc Bangalore and M.Sc. (2 years), Joint M.Sc. -PhD, M.Sc.-PhD Dual Degree, M.Sc. -M.Tech., M.Sc. -M.S. (Research)/PhD Dual Degree and other Post-Bachelor Degree Programs at IITs.
Candidates who are qualified or in a qualifying year can apply for this exam.
The JAM 2018 Exam was held on 11th February 2018 and the application process will be started from 5th September 2017.
IIT JAM Exam is conducted only in seven subjects which are-
1. Biological Sciences(BL)
2. Biotechnology(BT)
3. Chemistry(CY)
4. Geology(GG)
5. Mathematics(MA)
6. Mathematical Statistics(MS)
7. Physics(PH)
Candidates from any nation can apply for this exam.
There is no age limit.
Candidates should have bachelor’s degree as a qualifying examination degree, must be passed with minimum 55% aggregate marks if they are from General and OBC-NCL category or minimum 50% if they are from SC/ST/PwD category.