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Hello friends,
Is the B.Sc degree awarded by IGNOU recognized by the IIT?
If one completes his Bachelor in Science from IGNOU, can he appear for the JAM entrance test conducted by the IIT for admission to the M.Sc course?
Looking forward to your replies. Thanks.

IIT-JAM test is conducted by IIT for the admission in M.Sc various stream in IIT college.

Minimum qualification to take admission:

M.Sc Applied Geology, Joint M.SC-Ph.. in Geology

Bachelor degree from a recognized university in Geology as a subject for three years

OR

Any two subjects among Math, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science

M.Sc Applied Geophysics

Bachelor degree with both Physics and Mathematics

M.Sc Statistics

Bachelor degree with either math os statistics at least two years

M.SC Chemistry

Bachelor degree with chemistry as the subject for three years

M.Sc Physics

Bachelor degree with Physics as the subject for three years

There are various Eligibility to take admission in IIT college.

For IISc Bangalore, First class bachelor degree for General category from a recognized university

50% marks with Reserved category students

Other IIT, at least 55% marks in bachelor degree

IIT JAM Eligibility :

1.You should have completed graduation with minimum 55% of marks from the recognized university.

2.There is a Percentage relaxation for the SC/ST candidates about 5% of marks.

3.But you have a chance to get into the particular course in M.Sc only.

Various IIT's allows the candidates who have secured the required score in IIT JAM.

List of IIT's allows the IIT JAM candidates :

IITBBS, IITB , IITG, IITH, IITI , IITGN, IITR,IITM , IITPR etc.,

Date of IIT JAM Examination : 08/02/2015

IIT JAM Examination consists of 7 papers. One candidates should allowed to give the exam on maximum one or two papers.

Yes IGNOU is a recognized University and you will be able to appear for the JAM Entrance Test conducted for the admission to the M.Sc course of IIT.
You will be eligible for admission only if you are able to secure 60% marks in you B.Sc Course and if you are having a lower score then you will not be able to get admission into the course of M.Sc.
So just make sure that you are eligible to sit for the Examination and then you will be able to appear for the Entrance Test and if you are able to crack the Entrance Test you will be able to get admission into the course of M.Sc in IIT.

IGNOU is a govt university. Degree from IGNOU is valid throughout the world for higher education and Indian central or state govt jobs.
You can apply for IIT JAM with your B.Sc Degree without any hassle.Concentrate on your exam and relax about these validity doubts.
Although every IIT has different marks of eligibility criteria but if you have over 60% marks then you are eligible for all.