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IIT JAM 2017 : Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Dates

What is IIT JAM ?

IIT JAM 2017
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT JAM) is an admission test for the Engineering aspirants to Master of Science (M.Sc.) and other post-graduate science programs. 

IIT JAM 2017 aspirants can either opt for M.Sc.or Phd or M.Sc. Phd Dual degree professional courses from any of the IIT's in India or IISc in Bangalore. 

IITs started conducting the JAM in the 2004 - 2005 academic session.

IIT JAM 2017 registration will start from the month of September as every year and examination will be conducted in the month of February.

IIT JAM 2017 will be organised by IIT Delhi

Notification for IIT JAM 2017 :

If you are waiting for the IIT JAM this year, you can get ready. Because, JAM 2017 application form will be available from 5th September 2016 on the official website. Then you may applyfor the Exam on the website.

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Eligibility for IIT JAM 2017 :

IIT JAM 2017 has some eligibility criteria. 

A General or OBC category candidates should have at least 55% aggregate marks in Bsc from a reputed university.

SC, ST and PD category candidates should have at least 50% aggregate marks in Bsc from a well known university.

Candidates graduating via distance education can also apply for IIT JAM 2017.

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Exam Pattern for IIT JAM 2017 :

In this year, JAM 2017 will be conducted on online mode. Candidates should answer their questions on a computer. Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted for all the seven (07) test papers.

These test papers of JAM 2017 will be objective type in three different patterns -

Pattern I - 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Pattern II - 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
Pattern III -  20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Syllabus for IIT JAM 2017 :

As we mentioned above, IIT JAM is generally conducted for seven test papers. You can prepare the following subjects for this exam-
  1. Biological Sciences (BL)
  2. Biotechnology (BT)
  3. Chemistry (CY)
  4. Geology (GG)
  5. Mathematics (MA) Books
  6. Mathematical Statistics (MS)
  7. Physics (PH)
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Important Dates for IIT JAM 2017 :

The beginning of online registration date for IIT JAM 2017 is 5th September 2016

JAM Closing date for online application is 6th October 2016

Exam Date of JAM 2017 is 12th February 2017

Announcement of Result of JAM 2017 is March 2017


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Best Books for IIT JAM 2017 :

As this exam is held in all India basis, Exam will be tough enough. To get the Cut-Off marks you should study hard with the proper knowledge of syllabus.

You should study the best books for IIT JAM 2017. Buy the books from the best books stores. Studying previous years papers will also help you to challenge the exam pattern. Check the below books -
  1. IIT-JAM: M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Previous Papers (Solved)
  2. Jam Chemistry (solved previous Year Test Paper)
  3. Geology (GG) Books 
  4. Mathematics - A Complete Guide: M.Sc Entrance Examination 
  5. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
  6. A Comprehensive Book In IIT JAM M.Sc. Physics

    Conclusion :

    If you are dreaming for IIT JAM 2017, your time starts now. You should crack the Exam with the best effort and proper knowledge of exam process and syllabus. 

    Don't wait for the proper time to start your preparation. Buy the best books, download previous years question papers, study the test papers.

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