Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM 2020) is an all-India online entrance exam conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IISc each year on a rotational basis on behalf of Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. This national level entrance test is open for both Indian and Foreign nationals. Also, there is no age restriction to appear for the JAM exam. The candidates are offered admission in courses such as M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other Post-Bachelor Degree Programmes on the basis of their JAM 2020 score.
This exam came into existence from the year 2014. Top reputed colleges & institutions like IITs & IISc offer admissions into these courses on the basis of IIT JAM 2018 exam. You can check more details related to the admission procedure, registration and application process, eligibility and other procedures related to the exam from this page.
JAM 2020
Candidates interested for JAM 2020 will need to register themselves through online method. Also, the candidates are requested to check all the details that will be furnished by them. Any untrue or false information will land them in the issue of losing their candidature. To know more about the important events and dates, the candidates can refer to the table as provided below.
| IIT JAM 2020 Important Events | Important Dates |
| Online registration and JAM application on official website | 1st week Sep 2019 |
| The closing of online application submission & uploading of documents | 2nd week Oct 2019 |
| Last date for payment of application fees through online mode | 2nd week Oct 2019 |
| Downloading of admit cards | 1st week Jan 2020 |
| Date of JAM 2020 entrance examination | 2nd week 2020 |
| Results declaration | 3rd week Mar 2020 |
| Submission of application form for admission in online mode on JAM website |
Apr 2020 |
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 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who will be able to qualify in the JAM 2020, will also need to qualify their eligibility criteria. The candidates will need to be as per the eligibility criteria if not then the candidate’s candidature might get canceled due to the same reason. Candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the same. If any of the candidates are not up to the eligibility criteria then that candidates candidature might get canceled. The interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria as mentioned beneath.
- The candidate must be having an aggregate of 55% in their bachelor’s degree and throughout all the subjects as well for all the General/ OBC categories.
- Candidates belonging to the SC/ ST and PWD categories will be needing at least 50% aggregate including all the subjects.
Minimum Educational Qualifications for JAM 2020
The candidates will be requiring to cover up the minimum educational qualifications
| Test Paper and Code | Academic Programmes (Institutes) | Mandatory Subjects in Degree Program | Mandatory Subjects in 10+2 |
| Biotechnology (BT) | M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITI) | Any | None |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITB, IITR) | Any | Mathematics | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (IITB) | Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics | Mathematics | |
| Chemistry (CY) | M.Sc. Chemistry (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR) | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D. in Chemistry (IITBBS, IITKGP) | Chemistry | Mathematics | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (IITB) | Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics |
Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences (IITBBS) | Mathematics and Physics, with Chemistry / Computer Science / Computer Application / Geology / Statistics |
None | |
| Geology (GG) | M.Sc. Applied Geology (IITB, IITR) | Geology, with any two among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Sciences |
Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Geophysics (IITKGP) | Geology, with any two among Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc – Ph.D in Geology (IITKGP, IITBBS) | Geology, with any two among Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Atmosphere and Ocean (IITBBS) | Mathematics and Physics, with one of the following subjects – Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics |
None | |
| Mathematics (MA) | M.Sc. in Economics (IITR) | Mathematics | None |
| M.Sc. Mathematics (IITB, IIITD, IITGN, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR) | Mathematics | None | |
| M.Sc. Mathematics/Mathematics and Computing (IITH) | Mathematics | None | |
| M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing (IITG) | Mathematics | None | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Mathematics (IITBBS, IITKGP) | Mathematics / Statistics | None | |
| M.Sc. -Ph.D Dual Degree in Operations Research (IITB) | Mathematics / Statistics | None | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (IITB) | Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics |
Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Atmosphere and Ocean Science (IITBBS) | Mathematics and Physics, with any one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, Statistics | None | |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | M.Sc. in Economics (IITR) | Mathematics | None |
| M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics (IITB) | Mathematics / Statistics | None | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Operations Research (IITB) | Mathematics / Statistics | None | |
| M.Sc. Statistics (IITK) | Statistics | None | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Science (IITBBS) | Mathematics and Physics, with any one of the subjects Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | None | |
| Physics (PH) | M.Sc. Physics (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR) | Physics / Mathematics | None |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Physics (IITBBS, IITKGP) | Physics / Mathematics | None | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Physics (IITK) | Physics / Mathematics | None | |
| M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (IITB) | Physics and Mathematics / Mathematical Physics | None | |
| M.Sc. Astronomy (IITI) | Physics and Mathematics / Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering | None | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Atmosphere and Ocean (IITBBS) | Mathematics and Physics, with any one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | None | |
| Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D in Geophysics (IITKGP) | Geology and any two among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics | |
| M.Sc. – Ph.D Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (IITB) | Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics | Mathematics |
JAM 2020 Application Form
The interested candidates who are going to apply for the JAM 2020 will be required to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the same. The Application process will be an online process and will be possible by visiting the Official website of the JAM 2020. So as to apply for the same the candidates will have to register themselves first and then furnish the important details for the same as their email id, Name, Password etc. Once the candidates will be able to register themselves successfully then they will be receiving their enrollment numbers through the help of their registered email ids. Candidates will be able to complete all the formalities regarding the admission and the application form by entering their User ID and passwords on the login page portal.
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Amity University Admission - Apply Now!!Once the candidate will be able to log in the JOAPS portal the candidates will need to furnish their details, also details like the gender, category and pwd status of the candidate will decide their final fee. Candidates can use any ID card for personal information such as:
- Passport
- Aadhar ID
- College ID
- Driving License
- Employee ID
- Voter ID
- PAN ID
The candidates will need to furnish some of their important details through the help the JOAPS also known as the JAM Online Application Processing System so as to register their Application form and to submit the same before the last date strikes. The candidates can follow the instructions that are mentioned below so as to fill in the form that has been provided at the JOAPS:
- Candidates will need to furnish their personal details such as their name, date of birth, etc.
- Candidates Address of communication
- College name and address of the candidate
- JAM paper/s to be attempted by the candidates
- Choice of JAM examination cities by the candidate
- Candidates scanned photograph
- Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature
- Copy of Category Certificate SC/ST (pdf format)
- Scanned copy of PwD certificate (pdf format)
- Candidates valid ID proof
- Details for fee payment
- Net banking
- Debit card
- Credit card
Application Fee
The candidates those who will be applying will require to make their fee payments on time so that they could proceed with the further procedure. So as to complete the application procedure the candidates will need to make payment through any of the following methods:
- Online method
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- Offline method
- E-Challan via SBI
The candidates will need to make the payment carefully as once the fee will be paid then it won’t be refunded. To know the fee amount according to the candidate’s category the candidates can scroll down further and refer to the schedule as provided below.
| Candidates Group/Category | Fee Details | |
| One Test Paper | Two Test Papers | |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female (all categories) | Rs.750/- | Rs.1050/- |
| All others | Rs.1500/- | Rs.2100/- |
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 will be containing the contents which are described below.
- Biological Sciences (BL)– General Biology, Basics of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology and Mathematical Sciences
- 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.
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 important for all the candidates those who are participating in it, Candidates will need to refer the same before giving the examination so that it will get easy for the candidates so as to prepare for the examination and will also get an idea regarding the marking scheme, Important Topics, time duration etc. The candidates should also know that the Part B and C might not have negative marking criteria. To know more regarding the examination, the candidates can scroll down further.
- Examination Type: Objective type test
- Number of questions: 60
- Time Duration: 3:00 hours
- Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test
| Section | Type of questions | Number of Questions | Time allotted |
| Section -A | Multiple Choice Questions | 30 | 3 hours |
| Section -B | Multiple Select Questions | 10 | |
| Section -C | Numerical Answer Type | 20 | |
| Total | – | 60 | – |
JAM 2020 Preparation Tips
The candidates will be requiring 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.
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- Candidates will need to understand the theory properly.
- Candidates will need to increase their speed so as to complete their examination on time.
- The candidates will need to 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 will need to login JOAPS. It is also being intimated to all the applicants that the admit cards will not be sent by post/email or any other methods to the candidates. On the exam day, candidates need to carry admit card as a print copy. Along with it, candidates will also 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 will be needed even after the exam. It will carry details, such as name, registration number, subject code, photograph, signature, etc. Hence, will be 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 Centres
JAM 2020 will be conducted city wise and according to the zone wise to know more regarding the same, the candidates can scroll down further.
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Exam Centre |
States |
| IISc Bangalore |
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IIT Roorkee |
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| IIT Bombay |
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| IIT Delhi |
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| IIT Madras |
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IIT Guwahati |
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IIT Kharagpur |
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| IIT Kanpur |
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JAM 2020 RANK AND MERIT LISTS
Candidates will be able to find all of their JAM 2020 Rank and Merit list from the official website. The candidates appearing for the examination will be 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 aggregate marks. Then the candidates will be judged by the help of tie-breaking criteria. The candidates who will be having a higher ratio of positive marks will end up in getting the privilege of the tie-breaking criteria. If the issue still persists then both the candidates will be awarded with the same rank. On the basis of the candidate’s AIR, an All India merit list will be prepared. The candidate’s number will be totally based on the basis of the, the number of seats that will be available in all of the categories and their respective subjects.
JAM 2020 Counselling
The JAM 2020 counseling will be organized once the result will be declared successfully by the concerned official authorities. The counseling process will be based totally on the basis of the merit list. Thee candidates will be able to participate for the various colleges according to their ranks scored in the merit list that will be declared after the announcement of the result.
JAM 2020 Participating Institutes
Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. 2020 will be having 15 Institutes in total and the candidates will be able to select any one out of them. To know more regarding the participating institutes the candidates can scroll down further and can refer to the schedule as provided below.
| Participating Institute | Courses Offered |
| IIT Ropar | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Roorkee | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Patna | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Madras | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Kharagpur | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programmes in:
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| IIT Kanpur | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Jodhpur | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Indore | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Hyderabad | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Guwahati | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Gandhinagar | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Dhanbad | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| IIT Delhi | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
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| IIT Bombay | Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in:
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree Programmes in:
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| IIT Bhubaneswar | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programmes in:
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At 12th maths is mandatory for jam chemistry if not then they are not eligible please reply I’m from bipc applied for jam chemistry 12th class with biology,physics,chemistry and degree with botany zoology chemistry am i not eligible for jam chemistry
Hi gayathri,
yes, Maths should be compulsory in 12th for JAM 2020.
how many marks in need to enter iit jam chemistry?
i am completed bsc in maths,chemistry,computer science.am i eligible for msc astronomy
Hi,
Yes, you can apply.
Is there any interview for admission into NIT,IIT Intutuions
if i write exam in biological science can i do master’s in applied zoology? but no institutes had provided applied zoology courses in the list.