Indian Institute of Technology carries out a Joint Admission Test (JAM) so as to admit the eligible candidates to the B.Sc and M.Sc programmes in the IITs. The main objective of the JAM is to offer admission to various M.Sc and B.Sc programmes through a single window and to consolidate “Science’ as the career alternative to the bright students across the country. The JAM exam is expected to be the standard exam to be followed across the country so as to normalize the undergraduate level science education in the country.

The various programmes in IITs portray high quality education when compared with other institutes of the country. These programmes enhance the student to develop academic talent which leads to a rewarding and challenging professional life.

The question papers for both Biotechnology and Computer applications are designed in an objective manner. For the other subjects the question papers consists of objective and subjective questions. If 30% of the questions are objective questions, then 70% questions will be of subjective type. There are negative markings for all the wrong choice of answers made in the objective type questions. For every wrong answer 1/3 marks are reduced.

Syllabus for Biotechnology

• General Biology
• Atomic Structure
• Mathematics (10+2 level)
• Physics (10+2 level)

Syllabus for Computer Applications

• Algebra
• Matrices
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Vector Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
• Probability
• Linear Programming
• Elements of computers
• Number systems
• Basic electronic gates
• Boolean algebra
• Flip-Flops
• Algorithmic approach to solve problems
• Fundamentals of C language

Syllabus for Chemistry (CY)

• Basic Mathematical Concepts
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry
• Heterocyclic Chemistry
• Qualitative Organic Analysis
• Periodic Table
• Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds
• Main Group Elements
• Transition Metals
• Analytical Chemistry

Syllabus for Geology (GG)

• The Planet Earth
• Geomorphology
• Structural Geology
• Palaeontology
• Stratigraphy
• Mineralogy
• Petrology Economic Geology
• Applied Geology

Syllabus for Geophysics (GP)

• Planet Earth
• Geomorphology
• Mineralogy
• Stratigraphy
• Petrology
• Economic Geology
• Sequences, Series and Differential Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Linear Algebra
• Real Analysis
• Probability
• Statistics
• Complex Analysis
• Physics section
• Mechanics
• General Properties of Matter
• Oscillations, Waves and Optics
• Polarization
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Modern Physics

Syllabus for Mathematics

• Sequences, Series and Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Vector Calculus
• Algebra
• Linear Algebra
• Real Analysis

Syllabus for Mathematical Statistics

• Sequences and Series
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Matrices
• Differential Equations
• Statistics
• Probability
• Random Variables
• Standard Distributions
• Joint Distributions
• Sampling distributions
• Limit Theorems
• Estimation

Syllabus for Physics

• Mathematical Methods
• Mechanics and General Properties of Matter
• Oscillations, Waves and Optics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics
• Modern Physics

The candidate should possess an aggregate of 55% marks for all the subjects including the languages for their qualifying degree examination. The candidates those who fall under SC/ST category need to posses only 50% marks for their qualifying degree examination. The degree certificate has to be submitted by the candidate as a proof against the qualifying degree. All the candidates those who have obtained the admission to the various courses have to submit a fitness certificate from a medical practitioner. The selected candidates usually have to undergo a medical test that is conducted by the institute. If the candidate is not found to be fit to pursue this course, then the admission of the candidate gets cancelled.

The candidates can obtain the application forms from the various banks across the country as well as from the IITR JAM office. It can be procured by paying an amount of Rs 1000/- against the application fees. The female aspirants need to pay only an amount of Rs 500/- for the same. Candidates can also apply online. The candidates those who are applying online have to draw a demand draft in favor  of the “Chairman JAM, IIT Bombay” and it should be payable at Bombay. Male candidates have to obtain a demand draft of Rs 900/- and the female candidates have to pay Rs 800/- as the application fees. The completed application forms have to be sent by speed post to the Chairman, JAM 2012, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai and it has to reach on or before the first of November.

Date of Issue of Application Forms: Third Week of September 2011

Date of commencement of Online Registration: Third Week of September 2011

Last Date for the receipt of request for the Application form: Second week of October 2011

Last Date of the Issue of Application Forms: Third Week of October 2011

Last Date for Online Registration: Third week of October 2011

Last Date for the receipt of completed Application Form: First week of November 2011

Date of Commencement of JAM Examination: Second week of February 2012

Date of Announcement of the JAM Results: First week of April 2012

• Address : Chairman, JAM 2012, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Roorkee
• IIT Madras

• Delhi Central
• Delhi East
• Delhi North
• Delhi South
• Delhi West
• Faridabad
• Gurgaon
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Jammu
• Jodhpur
• Dhanbad
• Durgapur
• Guwahati
• Itanagar
• Jorhat
• Patna
• Silchar
• Siliguri
• Agra
• Allahabad
• Bareilly
• Bhopal
• Gorakhpur
• Jabalpur
• Jhansi
• Kanpur
• Lucknow
• Varanas
• Bengaluru
• Hubli
• Hyderabad
• Mangalore
• Ahmedabad
• Goa
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Pune
• Vadodara
• Bhubaneswar
• Jamshedpur
• Kakinada
• Kharagpur
• Kolkata
• Raipur
• Ranchi
• Rourkela
• Vijayawada
• Visakhapatnam
• Chennai North
• Chennai South
• Coimbatore
• Ernakulam
• Kadapa
• Madurai
• Nellore
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Tiruchirapalli
• Amritsar
• Chandigarh
• Haldwani
• Kurukshetra
• Noida
• Roorkee
• Shimla

• Problems of Physics: IE Resnick and Haliday
• Organic Chemistry: MORRISON AND BYOD
• Organic Chemistry: I L FINAR
• Mechanics in Organic Chemistry: PETER SYKEES
• Inorganic Chemistry: J.D LEE
• Physical Chemistry: ATKINS
• Trignometry: S.L LONEY
• Coordinate Geometry: S.L LONEY
• Calculus: J.EDWARD
• Vectors: SHANTI NARAYAN
• IIT Mathematics: DASGUPTA
• IIT Mathematics: TATA MACGRAW HILL PUBLICATIONS
• Algebra: HALL & KNIGHT
• Calculus in One Variable: I.A MARON

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The most essential thing in preparation for entrance exam is the wise utilization of the available time

• Plan and create an effective study plan
• Prepare key notes while you study.
• Candidates should revise these notes every day.
• Priority should be given to difficult portions first and then study the easy portions
• Regular studies will help you to prepare the subject like Physics and Chemistry better.
• Take breaks in between because it helps you in increasing the concentration.
• Refer the previous question papers and keep yourself updated.
• Cover more portions during weekends and on public holidays

The candidates have to make sure that they study at least for three to four hours a day.

The results can be obtained from the official website of Joint Admission Test on the specified date of publication of the results. The official website of the JAM examination is www.iitb.ac.in/jam. Candidates can login to this website to retrieve any information regarding Joint Admission Test.

The score obtained through Joint Admission Test conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology is valid for one year. The candidate has to reappear for the entrance examination in the next year if he/she has failed to obtain the admission against the allotted seat.