JAM
The Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is a national-level qualifying examination for admission to Integrated PhD degree programmes at IISc Bangalore and MSc (two years), Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD dual degree, MSc MTech, and other post-bachelor degree programmes at IITs. It is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras on the behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Exam pattern
The exam will be conducted online only as a computer based test for all the test papers.
Eligibility
For General/OBC-NCl candidates, a bachelor's degree with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks, without rounding off, (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries) is required. Whereas for SC/ST and PWD candidates, at least 50 per cent aggregate marks, without rounding off, (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) is required to qualify for the exam.
Important dates
The exam is scheduled to be held on February 7, 2016 and the result will be out on March 23, 2016. The online registration is open from September 2, 2015 and the admit cards will be available from December 31 2015 to February 6, 2016. The last date to change exam centres is October 31, 2015.
How to apply
Candidates can apply for JAM only through JOAPS (JAM Online Application Process System) interface provided on official JAM website. The candidates will be asked to submit application forms via online application website.