IIT JAM Notification 2025: Admission Form (Out), Scorecard, Result, Final Answer Key, Latest Updates

Updated By Ankita Jha on 27 Mar, 2025 17:22

IIT JAM 2025 admission form has been published on March 26, 2025. The last date to submit forms on JOAPS portal is April 09, 2025. Get complete details here about JAM 2025!

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IIT JAM Notification 2025

IIT JAM Notification 2025: IIT JAM 2025 admission form has been released on March 26, 2025. The last date to submit JAM admission form 2025 on JOAPS portal is set for April 09, 2025, as stated in JAM Notification 2025The counselling process for JAM 2025 has begun with the release of IIT JAM 2025 admission forms. IIT JAM Scorecard 2025 is also available for download. It has been released & the last date to download IIT JAM 2025 scorecard is July 31, 2025. IIT JAM 2025 results were released on March 18, 2025.

IIT JAM 2025 Notification includes JAM 2025 important dates, fees, documents required, test schedule, admit card, scorecards, and merit list.

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IIT JAM Notification 2025: Important Dates

According to the official schedule, the important dates for IIT JAM 2025 exam are tabulated below:

Events

Dates

JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) Website Opens

September 3, 2024

Last Date for Online Registration/ Application Submission

October 18, 2024 (New Date)

October 11, 2024 (Old Date)

Last date to change the Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /GenderNovember 18, 2024

Availability of JAM 2025 Admit Cards for download

January 06, 2025 

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Date

February 02, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Response SheetFebruary 14, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Answer KeyFebruary 14, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key Challenge DatesFebruary 14 - 20, 2025

Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 Results

March 18, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 ScorecardMarch 24, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Admission FormMarch 26 - April 09, 2025
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IIT JAM Notification 2025: Scorecard and Merit Lists

IIT JAM 2025 results have been announced on March 18, 2025, on the IIT JAM 2025 official website. Given below is the structure of the scorecard and release of merit lists:

  • All India Rank: Each student will receive an All India Rank or AIR based on their performance in the respective test paper.
  • Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case two or more students have the same total marks in a test paper, the tie will be resolved by applying the following criteria, in order:
    • Lower negative marks.
    • Higher NAT marks.
    • Higher MSQ marks.
    • Better score in 2-mark questions.
    • Higher score in 2-mark NAT questions.
    • If a tie persists, the older candidate (based on Date of Birth) will be ranked higher.
  • All-India Merit List: A merit list will be prepared for each test paper based on the AIR. The number of students on this list will correspond to the available seats for each category (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) in the respective subject. Students who make it to the IIT JAM 2025 merit list will be eligible to apply for admission to relevant academic programs.
  • Scorecard Availability: Qualified ones can download their scorecards from the JAM 2025 website starting from March 24, 2025, until July 31, 2025. The scorecard will display both the AIR and the student’s obtained marks. The scorecards will not be sent by post.

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IIT JAM Notification 2025: Admit Card

As mentioned on the IIT JAM Notification 2025,IIT JAM 2025 Admit Cardwas available for download via the JOAPS portal on January 06, 2025. IIT JAM Admit Card 2025 contains important details such as:

  • Name of the student
  • Registration Number
  • Photograph and Signature
  • Name and Code of the Test Paper
  • Allotted Test Centre Name and Address

It is important to note that admit cards will not be sent by post or email. One must download and print the Admit Card (preferably in color) and bring it to the exam center along with a valid, original photo ID.

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Exam Pattern

According to the official IIT JAM 2025 notification, the exam will be conducted for seven subjects, also known as Test Papers. These subjects include:

  • Biotechnology (BT)
  • Chemistry (CY)
  • Economics (EN)
  • Geology (GG)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Mathematical Statistics (MS)
  • Physics (PH)

IIT JAM 2025 exam will be conducted in English language only and will follow a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The questions will appear on the screen in random order. The duration of the exam is three hours. Eligible PwD students may receive one-hour compensatory time and assistance from a scribe, as per Government of India guidelines.

IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern consists of a total of 60 questions, carrying 100 marks overall. It will be divided into three sections: A, B, and C, all of which are compulsory. Each section features different types of questions:

  1. Section A
    • Contains 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
    • 10 questions carry 1 mark each, and 20 questions carry 2 marks each.
    • Each question has four answer choices, with only one correct option.
    • Negative marking applies: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong 1-mark question and 2/3 mark deduction for each wrong 2-mark question.
  2. Section B
    • It includes 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), each carrying 2 marks.
    • MSQs can have one or more correct answers.
    • Full marks are awarded only when all correct options are selected, and no wrong options are chosen.
    • There is no negative or partial marking for MSQs.
  3. Section C
    • Contains 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
    • 10 questions carry 1 mark each, and 10 questions carry 2 marks each.
    • The answer must be a signed real number entered using the virtual numeric keypad.
    • No answer choices are provided, and there is no negative marking for NAT questions.

This pattern ensures a mix of multiple-choice, multiple-select, and numerical answer questions across all sections.

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IIT JAM Notification 2025: Application Procedure

As per IIT JAM notification 2025, students had to apply for IIT JAM 2025 through the official portal https://jam2025.iitd.ac.in from September 3, 2024 to October 18, 2024. IIT JAM 2025 application correction window was opened and students had access till November 18, 2024. IIT JAM 2025 application process involves registering on JOAPS.

  • Registration on JOAPS: Provide your name, e-mail address, an active mobile number, and set a password. After registration, you will receive an Enrollment ID and OTP on your email and mobile number. Use this Enrollment ID or your email, along with the password, to login and submit your application.
  • Application Submission: Through the JOAPS interface, you can:
    • Submit your application online.
    • Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category certificates, etc.).
    • Pay the application fee using electronic payment methods.
    • Track your application status, such as Submitted, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, or any Defect Status.
    • Download your admit card once it’s released.

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Details Required for Filling the Application Form

Make sure to have the following details ready before filling out the IIT JAM 2025 application form:

  • Personal information (name, e-mail, date of birth, mobile number, etc.).
  • Communication address, including PIN code.
  • Details of your qualifying degree.
  • College/Institute/University name and address.
  • Choice of JAM paper(s) and examination cities.
  • Scanned copies of necessary documents:
    • 10th standard mark sheet.
    • Photograph and signature as per specifications.
    • Category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST) if applicable.
    • Physical Disability Certificate or Unique Disability Identification (UDID) certificate, if applicable.
  • Details of a Photo ID (Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID).
  • Payment details (Net banking/Debit card/Credit card/UPI).

The JOAPS portal is designed to be user-friendly, allowing candidates to save a partially filled form and resume later. Make sure to review the details carefully before submission.

Check Out: List of Documents Required for IIT JAM Application Form 2025

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Application Fee for JAM 2025

The application fee for IIT JAM 2025 must be paid online only. Students need to complete the payment through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The deadline for payment was October 18, 2024 (Friday). Before making the payment, students are advised to review their application by clicking the “Save and View” button. The application fee structure is as follows:

Gender/Category

One Test Paper

Two Test Papers

Female/ SC / ST / PwD

₹ 900 

₹ 1250

All Others

₹ 1800 

₹ 2500

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Choice of Examination Cities

IIT JAM 2025 exam will be held in eight zones across the country. You will need to select your preferred cities while filling out the form. The examination cities along with the zones are discussed below:

Zones

Probable Examination Cities

IISc Bengaluru

Belagavi, Bengaluru, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Hubbali/Dharwad, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Palakkad, Port Blair, Shivamogga, Thrissur, Vatakara

IIT Bombay

Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Ahmedabad, Akola, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Goa, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai‐ Navi Mumbai‐ Thane, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Surat, Vadodara

IIT Delhi

Alwar, Bhilwara, Dausa, Faridabad, Greater NOIDA, Gurugram, Hanumangarh, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu-Samba, Jodhpur, Mathura, New Delhi, Srinagar

IIT Guwahati

Agartala, Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Dimapur-Kohima, Guwahati, Imphal, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Shillong, Siliguri

IIT Kanpur(Revised)

Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (dropped), Varanasi

IIT Kharagpur

Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Brahmapur (Odisha), Kolaghat, Kolkata, Kharagpur-Midnapore, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

IIT Madras

Alappuzha, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Guntur, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kollam, Kottayam, Madurai, Ongole, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Warangal

IIT Roorkee

Ambala, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Haldwani, Jalandhar, Kangra, Kurukshetra, Meerut, Mohali‐Chandigarh, Moradabad, Noida, Patiala, Roorkee, Shimla‐Solan

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FAQs about IIT JAM

Are there any changes in the syllabus or exam pattern of JAM 2025 that is mentioned on the IIT JAM 2025 notification?

As per the IIT JAM 2025 Notification, there are no changes in the exam pattern and syllabus of JAM 2025.

What all information is there on the IIT JAM 2025 Notification?

IIT JAM 2025 Notification includes all details related to exam such as important dates, changes in the exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

Where can I check the JAM 2025 notification?

IIT JAM 2025 notification can be checked on the official portal of JAM 2025, i.e jam2025.iitd.ac.in

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