What is IIT JAM?

IIT JAM stands for Joint Admission Test for Masters, which is conducted by one of the IITs alternatively every year for admission in various PG courses in IITs, IISc, and NITs.

The test is computer-based, with English being the only language provided with a strict time limit of three hours.

What are the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) for Admissions to IITs through JAM?

1. All candidates admitted through JAM must possess a Bachelor’s degree.
2. The candidates must PASS the qualifying degree examination. In case a candidate is promoted without a mark sheet, the promotion certificate or a document accompanying the promotion certificate duly signed by the Head of the Institute must mention the subjects taken in that semester/year to evaluate the MEQ requirements for admission to a specific program.
3. Foreign nationals with Indian degrees are eligible to apply, subject to the admitting institute’s policy.

If CGPA/CPI is on a different scale, it would be linearly mapped to a scale of 10.

For Candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalence in percentage of marks will be decided by the Admitting Institute(s).

Proof of having passed the Qualifying Degree with the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQ) as specified by the Admitting Institute should be submitted.

At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.

At the time of admission, the admitted candidates may also have to undergo a Physical Fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission is liable to be canceled.

What is the pattern of the IIT JAM examination?

The paper includes a total of 60 questions in which;

1. 30 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
2. 10 are Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
3. 20 are Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATs)

What are the different subjects in the IIT JAM examination?

The seven subjects for which the exam is conducted are:

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. Economics
5. Geology
6. Biotechnology
7. Mathematical Statistics

Besides proper planning, a positive attitude, and rigorous hard work, the most influential component of this whole phase is Books.

With proper reference and knowledge about them, acing the exam can be easier to many extents. Below is the compilation of the best books to prepare for IIT JAM 2023  to help you get through this smoothly and save your time from the hustle and bustle to search for your preferences.

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Physics Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Chemistry Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Mathematics Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Biotechnology Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Economics Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Geology Examination

IIT JAM 2023: Best Books for Mathematical Statistics Examination