IIT JAM Notification 2025: Important Dates, Admit Card, Exam Schedule & Latest Updates

IIT JAM Notification 2025

IIT JAM Notification 2025 has been published on September 3, 2024 on the official website jam2025.iitd.ac.in. The IIT JAM 2025 application form was released alongside the JAM 2025 notification. IIT JAM scores are required for admission to a variety of postgraduate programs, including M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research), M.Sc. - M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., and M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree, offered by top universities across India. For the academic year 2025-26, there are approximately 3000 seats available in these programs at 22 IITs.

Latest: IIT JAM 2025 Application Form Correction window has closed. After that, certification of compensatory time/scribe assistance will be granted on December 30, 2024. Similarly, the IIT JAM 2025 admit card will be announced in the first week of January 2025. 

Per the official IIT JAM 2025 notification, the exam will be held on February 02, 2025 (Sunday). IIT JAM 2025 will be a computer-based test with seven test papers: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). Students can check here all the information related to the IIT JAM 2025 exam, including important dates, fees, documents required, test schedule, admit card, scorecards, and merit list. They can also download IIT JAM notification 2025 PDF from the link given below:

IIT JAM 2025 Notification: Important Dates

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

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Exam Pattern

According to the official IIT JAM 2025 notification, the exam will be conducted in 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)

The IIT JAM 2025 exam will be conducted in English 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 candidates may receive one-hour compensatory time and assistance from a scribe, as per Government of India guidelines.

The IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern will consist 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
   • Contains 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 2025 Notification: Application Procedure

Per the IIT JAM notification 2025, candidates could apply for IIT JAM 2025 through the official portal https://jam2025.iitd.ac.in from September 3, 2024 to October 18, 2024. Following this, the IIT JAM 2025 application correction window has been opened, and students can access it till November 18, 2024. The application process involves registering on JOAPS.

• Registration on JOAPS: Provide your name, a valid 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. Candidates can 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, applicants are advised to review their application by clicking the “Save and View” button. The application fee structure is as follows:

IIT JAM 2025 Notification: Choice of Examination Cities

The 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:

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Admit Card

The IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card will be available for download from January 6, 2025, until the examination date via the JOAPS portal. The Admit Card will contain important details such as:

• Candidate’s Name
• 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. Candidates 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 2025 Notification: Test Schedule

Candidates can choose to appear for either one or two test papers for IIT JAM 2025. However, if a candidate opts for two test papers, they must ensure that the exams are not scheduled in the same session. The IIT JAM 2025 notification details the test schedule as follows:

IIT JAM Notification 2025: Scorecard and Merit Lists

The IIT JAM 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025, on the IIT JAM 2025 official website. Given below is the structure of scorecard and release of merit lists:

• All India Rank: Each candidate 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 candidates 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 candidates on this list will correspond to the available seats for each category (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) in the respective subject. Candidates who make it to the IIT JAM 2025 merit list will be eligible to apply for admission to relevant academic programs.
• Scorecard Availability: Qualified candidates can download their scorecards from the JAM 2025 website starting from March 25, 2025, until July 31, 2025 (tentative). The scorecard will display both the AIR and the candidate’s obtained marks. The scorecards will not be sent by post.

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