JAM 2020 – IIT Kanpur has released JAM 2020 application form, on joaps.iitk.ac.in.Bachelor’s degree holders fulfilling the eligibility criteria can only apply online, until October 28, 2019. Joint Admission Test (JAM) is conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IISc on rotational basis. It is held for admission in M.Sc. (Four Semesters), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, etc. courses. The score of JAM is accepted by 21 IITs and IISc and 25 other institutes. JAM 2020 exam date is February 09, 2020, and you can check application process, syllabus, eligibility, and more details from this page.
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JAM 2020
JAM 2020 is a national level examination. Earlier, it was held for 7 subjects. However, now Biological Science (BL) has been removed from it. Now, JAM is only for Biotechnology (BT), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics(PH), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA). Check all dates for JAM 2020 from the table below.
| IIT JAM 2020 Important Events | Important Dates |
| Notification for JAM 2020 released on | 24 Aug 2019 |
| Online registration at JOAPS starts on | 05 Sep 2019 |
| Last date to submit application form and upload documents | 08 Oct 2019 |
| Last date for payment of application fees through online mode | 2nd week Oct 2019 |
| Admit card for JAM released on | 07 Jan 2020 |
| JAM 2020 exam date | 09 Feb 2020 |
| Announcement of results | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission of application form for admission in online mode on JAM website | 9 to 22 Apr 2020 |
| Last Date for Receipt of – Request for Change of Category – Rectification of Defective Documents | 04 May 2019 |
| 1st admission list released on | 01 Jun 2019 |
| 2nd admission list released on | 16 Jun 2019 |
| 3rd and final list released on | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Admission via JAM 2020 closes on | 03 Jul 2019 |
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JAM 2020 Application Form
The application form for JAM opens at JAM Online Application Process System (JOAPS). It is an online portal, where candidates need to register and create an account. Once the account is created, candidates can fill form, download admit card, check result, an do more from JOAPS only.
How to Register for JOAPS? – To do so, go to the link above or joaps.iitk.ac.in and enter following details:
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Last Name
- E-mail Address
- Confirm E-mail Address
- Mobile Number
- Confirm Mobile Address
- Password (should have 1 upper case, 1 lower case, numbers, and special character (^&%$*))
How to Fill JAM 2020 Application Form – After entering all the details, JOAPS will open and application form will appear in the screen. In the application form of JOAPS, candidates will have to fill following details:
- Personal Details
- Address with PIN
- Eligibility Degree Details
- College Address with PIN
- Upload Images
- Pay Fee
JAM 2020 Application Fee – The amount of application fee is as follows:
| Category | Fee for 1 Paper | Fee for 2 Paper |
| Females / SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1050 |
| Other Category | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 2100 |
Mode of payment of the application fee: The candidates can pay the application fee in online mode only. You can use either of the below-given forms of online payments:
- Net -banking account
- Debit
- Credit card
JAM 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying JAM 2020 must ensure the eligibility criteria. The basic eligibility for JAM 2020 is as follows:
- Candidates must possess Bachelors degree.
- In qualifying degree course, the aggregate marks of the candidates should be more than 55% (without round off). (5.5 CGPA / CPI)
- For SC / ST / PwD candidates minimum marks needed are 50%. (5.0 CGPA / CPI)
Minimum Educational Qualifications for JAM 2020:
The candidtaes while applying for any paper in JAM 2020, have to take care of the subject combination that is needed in 10+2 and UG, The same is shown in the table below for all the 6 papers of JAM.
#1 Geology (GG)
| Academic Course – Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects at (10+2) level |
| M.Sc. Applied Geology – IITB, IITR | Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics – IITKGP | Geology as a subject for three years/ six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D.Geology – IITBBS, IITKGP | Geology as a subject for three years/ six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences – IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geology – IITISM | B.Sc. degree (3 year) with Geology as Honours/ Major/ Main/Equivalent subject and any two subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Mathematics |
#2 Mathematics (MA)
| Academic Course and Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects in 10+2 |
| M.Sc. in Economics – IITR | Mathematics as one of the core subjects | Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Mathematics – IITB, IITD, IITGN, IITI, IITJ,IITK, IITM, IITPKD, IITP, IITR, IITRPR | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing – IITISM, IITH | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | Mathematics |
| M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Mathematics-Data and Computational Sciences – IITJ | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing – IIT Bhilai, IITG | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics – IITTP | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Mathematics – IITBBS, IITKGP | Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four M semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research – IITB | Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four M semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Applied Mathematics | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | Mathematics |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering – IITB | 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. | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences – IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
#3 Mathematical Statistics (MS)
| Academic Course and Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects in 10+2 |
| M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics – IITB | Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research – IITB | Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Statistics – IITK | Statistics for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences – IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
#4 Physics (PH)
| Academic Course and Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects in 10+2 |
| M.Sc. Physics – IITBhilai, IITB, IITD, IITISM, IITGN, IITG, IITH, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITPKD, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITTP, IITBHU | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Physics – IITBBS, IITKGP | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics – IITK | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Applied Geophysics – IITKGP | Physics and Mathematics/ Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semesters | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Medical Physics | B.Sc./B.S. degree (3yrs/6 semesters) with physics as Honours/Major/Main Subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject and Chemistry/Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Astronomy – IITI | Physics/ Mathematics /Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences – IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics – IITKGP | Geology/Physics as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Chemistry | Mathematics |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering – IITB | 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 | Mathematics |
| M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geophysics – IITISM | B.Sc. Degree (3 yrs.) with Physics as Honours/ Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject for two years/four semesters and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science for one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
#5 Biotechnology
| Academic Course and Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects in 10+2 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology – IITB, IITI, IITR | Any Branch/Subjec | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Molecular Medical Microbiology – IITKGP | B.Sc./B.S. 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 | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering – IITB | 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 | Mathematics |
#6 Chemistry
| Academic Course and Institute | Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects in 10+2 |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine – IITKGP | B.Sc./B.S. degree (three years/six semesters) with Chemistry as Honours/Major/Main Subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject and Physics/ Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years/four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering – IITB | 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 | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences – IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics with any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions |
JAM 2020 Syllabus
The syllabus is a very important component while preparing for the examination. Therefore it is advised to all the appearing candidates that they should go through the syllabus properly before preparing for the examination. The JAM Syllabus 2020 for each of the paper is different and the major content of the syllbus is given below:
- Biotechnology (BT)– Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
- Chemistry (CY)- Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry
- Geology (GG)– Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Palaeontology, Stratigraphy, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology and Applied Geology
- Mathematics (MA)-Sequences and Series of Real Numbers, Functions of Two Real Variables, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Group Theory, Linear Algebra and Real Analysis
- Mathematical Statistics (MS)- Sequences and Series, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Matrices, Differential Equations, Statistics, Probability, Random Variables, Standard Distributions, Joint Distributions, Sampling distributions, Estimation and Testing of Hypotheses.
- Physics (PH)-, Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics and Simple Oscillators.
For the detailed syllabus of JAM 2020 – Click here
JAM 2020 Books for Preparation
The candidates can refer to few of the undermentioned books as provided. To know more regarding the books the candidates can refer to the schedule as mentioned below.
JAM 2020 Exam Pattern
JAM 2020 exam pattern is mentioned below.
- Examination Type: Objective type test
- Number of questions: 60
- Time Duration: 3:00 hours
- Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test
Each of the 6 papers in JAM 2020 has the same marking scheme that is shown in the table below:
| Section | Type of questions | Number of Questions |
| Section -A | Multiple Choice Questions | 10 ques of 1 marks 20 ques of 2 marks |
| Section -B | Multiple Select Questions | 10 ques of 2 marks |
| Section -C | Numerical Answer Type* | 10 ques of 1 marks 10 ques of 2 marks |
| Total | – | 60 questions of 100 marks |
*The NAT type questions have to be answered using the virtual keyboard.
Marking scheme of the exam: There is negative marking only in section A and not is section B & C.
- For 1 marks questions, negative marking is 1/3 marks
- For 2 marks questions, negative marking is 2/3 marks
Advantage! The candidates can use an online virtual calculator for calculations in JAM 2020. Also, the candidates get a scribble pad for rough work and this has to be returned back at the end of the examination.
JAM 2020 Preparation Tips
The candidates need good preparation tips so as to make it through the JAM 2020. To prepare well and get some good preparation tips the candidates can scroll down further.
- Refer one to two good reference books.
- Understand the theory properly.
- Increase speed so as to complete your examination on time.
- Prepare from previous JAM papers as well to score better.
- Candidates can also give some mock tests, online tests etc to prepare well for the examination.
JAM 2020 Admit Card
To get the admit card the candidates need to login at JOAPS. The admit cards are not sent by post/email or any other methods to the candidates. On the exam day, the candidates need to carry admit card as a print copy. Along with it, candidates have to carry on photo id proof. Valid photo id proofs can be Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport (front page), School / College ID, etc.
The admit card of JAM 2020 is needed even after the exam. It carries details, such as name, registration number, subject code, photograph, signature, etc. Hence, is treated as a proof of identity as well. So, it is advised that the candidates keep their JAM admit card safe until the end of the admission process.
JAM 2020 Exam Schedule
The six papers of JAM 2020 are being held in 2 days and each day there are 3 papers. Also, there is one session each day. Check the session time and dates below:
| JAM 2020 Subjects | Exam Date | Session and Time |
| Biotechnology (BT) Physics (PH) Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 09 Feb 2020 | Session I – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Mathematics (MA) Chemistry (CY) Geology (GG) | 09 Feb 2020 | Session II – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
JAM 2020 Exam Centres
The exam centers of JAM are divided under 8 zones. Candidates have to submit center choice while submitting the application form. In all, candidates can submit 3 center choices. However, 1st and 2nd choice of center should from the from the same zone. In 3rd center choice candidates are allowed to choose center from other zones. Complete list of JAM 2020 exam centers is as follows:
A centre once allocated is not changed. However, in exceptional cases, change of exam city / town might be allowed. For this, candidates need to submit a valid request via JOAPS by October 28, 2019, and pay Rs. 500. Provision to change centers in same city is not provided under any circumstances.
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Exam Centre |
States |
| IISc Bangalore | – Bengaluru – Hubli – Hyderabad – Kannur – Kozhikode – Mangaluru (Mangalore) – Palakkad – Thrissur |
| IIT Bombay | – Ahmedabad – Goa – Mumbai – Nagpur – Nanded – Nashik – Pune – Vadodara |
| IIT Delhi Zone | – Faridabad – Ghaziabad – Greater Noida – Gurugram – Hisar – Indore – Jaipur – Jammu – Jind – Jodhpur – New Delhi |
| IIT Guwahati | – Agartala – Asansol – Durgapur – Dhanbad – Dibrugarh – Guwahati – Jorhat – Kalyani – Patna – Shillong – Siliguri |
| IIT Kanpur | – Agra – Bareilly – Bhopal – Kanpur – Lucknow – Prayagraj (Allahabad) – Varanasi |
| IIT Kharaghpur | – Bhubaneswar – Kharagpur – Kolkata – Raipur – Ranchi – Vijayawada – Visakhapatnam |
| IIT Madras | – Chennai – Coimbatore – Ernakulam – Kollam – Kottayam – Madurai – Thiruvananthapuram – Tiruchirapalli – Tirunelveli – Tirupati – Warangal |
| IIT Roorkee | – Dehradun – Jalandhar – Kurukshetra – Mohali – Moradabad – Noida – Roorkee |
JAM 2020 Answer Key
After the exam is over, the conducting IIT releases the JAM Answer Key on the official website. The answer key is made available inside the login of the candidates. Via the answer key, the candidates can check the number of correct and wrong answers that they have marked in the examination.
To calculate the score using the answer key the candidates need to use the marking scheme of the exam, that is explained in the exam pattern section of this page. The initial release of the answer key is the provisional one. This answer key is made available for the candidates and is open for challenge. Once the challenges are considered and accepted, a final and changed answer key is released. Based on which the JAM result is calculated.
JAM 2020 Rank and Merit List
Candidates can check the JAM 2020 Rank and Merit list from the official website. The candidates appearing for the examination are allocated, an All India Rank (AIR) according to their performances and the scores scored by them in the examination.
If any two candidates end up in having a tie due to their same aggregate mark, then a tie-breaking policy is used. The tie-breaking process is as follows:
- A candidate having a higher ratio of positive marks ends up higher in the list.
- If the tie still persists then both the candidates are awarded the same rank.
On the basis of the candidate’s AIR, an All India merit list is prepared. The call for admission is based on the rank of the candidates in the merit list and also the availability of seats in the course and IIT.
JAM 2020 Counselling
After the JAM 2020 Result is announced the candidates need to participate in the onoine counselling process. The counselling process is hosted on JOAPS. The brief steps of counselling process are as follows:
Step 1: First, check your name in the JAM 2020 merit list.
Step 2: If your name is included in it, then apply online only using the prescribed Admission Form available at JOAPS website, irrespective of IITs where the admission is sought.
Step 3: To access the admission form login at JOAPS, using the login credential received at the time of JAM registration.
Step 4: In the admission form the candidtaes have to enter all the programmes at IITs, in order of preferences, where the candidate is seeking admission.
Step 5: To submit the form the candidates are then needs to make the payment of the admission fee, which is Rs. 600/-.
Step 6: Check the Admission Lists for each programme under JAM 2020 which are prepared by the Organizing Institute and are announced on the JAM 2020 website.
Step 7: The admission lists are announced until the seats are filled in the respective courses in the IITs. Usually, there are 3 admission lists released
Step 8: If a candidate’s name appears in any of the admission list then the candidate is intimated of the same via an offer letter.
To accept the seat: The candidates intimated about the allotment have to submit the acceptance form online at JOAPS with an online payment of the following amounts:
- Rs. 10000/- for General/OBC-NCL/EWS category candidates
- Rs. 5000/- for SC/ST/PwD category candidates
JAM 2020 Participating Institutes
The participating institutes of JAM 2020 are divided into “Admitting Institutes” and “Result Sharing Institutes”. The admitting institutes are IIT, IISc Bangalore being an exception, which are 21 in number. Whereas, result sharing institutes are those which uses the result of JAM but are not IITs.
You can check the list of JAM 2020 Admitting Institutes and Result Sharing Institutes from below:
JAM 2020 Admitting Institutes – Indian Institutes of Technology
- IISc Bangalore
- IIT Bhilai
- IIT Bhubaneswar
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- IIT Gandhinagar
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- IIT Indore
- IIT Jodhpur
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Madras
- IIT Mandi
- IIT Palakkad
- IIT Patna
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Ropar
- IIT Tirupati
- IIT (BHU) Varanasi
JAM 2020 Result Sharing Institutes – Non-IITs
- IIEST Shibpur
- IISER Bhopal
- IISER Pune
- IISER Tirupati
- MNIT Jaipur
- MNNIT Allahabad
- NIT Agartala
- NIT Arunachal Pradesh
- NIT Calicut
- NIT Durgapur
- NIT Hamirpur
- NIT Jalandar
- NIT Jamshedpur
- NIT Manipur
- NIT Meghalaya
- NIT Nagaland
- NIT Rourkela
- NIT Sikkim
- NIT Silchar
- NIT Srinagar
- NIT Surathkal
- NIT Tiruchirappali
- NIT Warangal
- SLIET Punjab
- VNIT Nagpur
About IIT
Indian Institute of Technology is the most prestigious colleges in India. These institutes provide opportunities to those students those who want to build their future in the sector of technology. They also help the students to work in a competitive environment and prepare themselves for the future.
About IISC
Indian Institute of sciences is the institute which provides the opportunity to all the Indian candidates and to the foreign nationals as well. This institute provides its candidates such an environment so that they are able to work comfortably in the field of science and technology.
JAM 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Candidates have to carry a valid Id proof such as Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card etc. to the exam centre.
Ans : You can take a print out of the JAM 2020 Admit Card by connecting the printer to the system.
Ans : In case of any discrepancy, candidates can inform the Organizing Chairman, JAM 2020, IIT Kanpur immediately.
Ans : No, candidates have to only carry the Hard copy (printout) of the JAM 2020 Admit Card to the exam centre.
Ans : Candidates must reach the Exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam starts.
Ans : No, mobile phones or any other electronic devices are not allowed to carry to the exam hall.
Ans : No, there is no dress code for the JAM 2020 Exam.
Ans : Candidates can calculate the Rough Score of JAM 2020 with the help of the Answer key and allotting yourself marks as per the Marking Scheme.
Ans : There are a total number of 60 questions divided among the three sections - A, B and C.
Ans : Candidates can use the JAM 2020 Answer key for calculating the rough scores obtained in the exam. Answer key can also be used as a resource after the exam ends for all those candidates who want to appear for the next exam session.
Ans : Candidates can challenge the JAM 2020 Answer Key by login at the JOAPS portal with their Enrollment number and Password.
Ans : The fee to challenge the JAM 2020 Answer key is Rs. 500 which is to be paid via Online mode only.
Ans : Candidates can download the JAM 2020 Answer key by login on the JOAPS portal with the enrollment number and Password.
Ans : A response sheet is the answer sheet of the candidate. Since, JAM 2020 is an Online test, the institute releases the Response Sheet of the candidates along with the Answer key so that candidates can calculate the raw marks.
Ans : Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (JAM) is an Online Test of 3 hours. There will a total number of 60 questions carrying 100 marks. Wrong answers in each section will carry a negative marking.
Ans : IIT Kanpur will conduct JAM 2020.
Ans : All the candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of minimum 55 % marks.
Ans : You can refer to the syllabus for each subject from the above page.
Ans : The cut off for JAM 2020 will be released after the declaration of the Result.
Ans : All the IITs will accept the score of JAM 2020 for admission. There are other NITs (Result sharing institutes) which will accept the score.
Ans : The mode of JAM 2020 is Online mode.
Ans : The difficulty level of JAM is high as per last year’s exam sessions.
Ans : Candidates are selected on the basis of their Rank in the Merit list.
Ans : Candidates can apply for JAM through JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). The link for JOAPS is provided on this page. Candidates have to register first on JOAPS portal by entering their Name, a valid email address, a mobile number and a password.
Ans : The mode of the JAM 2020 Application Form is Online mode only.
Ans : Application fee for JAM 2020 is Rs. 1500 (for one Test paper) and Rs. 2100 (For Two Test papers). The Application fee for Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD is Rs. 750 (for one Test Paper) and Rs. 1050 (For two test papers).
Ans : You can edit your Application form as soon as the JAM 2020 Application form corrections starts on the official website.
Ans : You can login to JOAPS website one hour later to check the Application fee status. If you have paid the fees and it is not showing then you have to pay the Application Fee once again. In case the Application fee has been debited from your Bank account but the Payment Status is showing Fee Pending/ Not Paid, then the amount paid will be credited to your account within 7 working days.
Ans : The maximum size of the scanned passport size photograph should be 480 x 640 in pixels and the minimum size of the photo should be 240 x 320 in pixels. The file size of the image should be between 5Kb to 200 Kb. The maximum size of image of the signature should be 160 x 560 pixels. The minimum size should be 80 x 280 pixels. The file size of the image should be between 5Kb to 100Kb. The format of the image and signature file should be JPEG only.
Ans : All the candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of minimum 55 % marks.
Ans : You can take a print out of the Application Form by connecting the printer to the system.
Ans : After the fee payment, you will be redirected to the JOAPS website where a confirmation page will open up of the fee payment. This way you can know whether your Application fee has been submitted or not.
Ans : The result is prepared on the basis of the Marking Scheme. A merit list for each subject will be released on the official website afterwards. All the candidates in the Merit list will depend upon the total number of seats available in each category.
Ans : The cut off releases after the declaration of the result. If you secure the minimum qualifying cut off then you have passed the JAM 2020.
Ans : The cut off for JAM 2020 will be released after the declaration of the Result.
Ans : The validity of the JAM 2020 scorecard is 1 year.
Ans : Candidates can apply for the JAM 2020 admission via JOAPS as per the schedule. After the declaration of the Result, Joint Counselling is held online.
Ans : Candidates can check their Result by login with your Enrollment Number and Password.
Ans : After you qualify the JAM exam, you can apply for the admission procedure on the official website as per the schedule.
Ans : The First set of offers will be made in the 1st week of June 2020 will be sent by Email/ SMS. It will also be uploaded on the official website.
For more details regarding JAM 2020, Download Information Brochure | Notification 1 | Notification 2
This year JAM will be conducted in 6 subjects only biological sciences have been discontinued. Check the official notification.
Why biological Sciences discontinued? Give reason please
Hi Megha, the reason has not been specified by the IITs.
Did the minimum educational qualification criteria change this year?
Because last for physics in bsc course
4 sem physics and 2 sem maths were essential to be eligible
But this year it’s just physics or maths
What does this mean?