The Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT JAM) is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to various postgraduate science programs, including M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and Dual Degree programs, across IITs and other participating institutions. Since there will be huge competition among the participants across the country, candidates need to prepare with Sustained material and practice papers.
IIT JAM Structure of Question Paper
Section-A: 30 MCQs | ||||
Question No. | Mark(s) | Number | Total Marks | Negative Marks |
Q.1 – Q.10 | 1 | 10 | 10 | Section-A has negative marking for wrong answer. 1/3 of a mark is deducted for 1 mark question. 2/3 of a mark is deducted for 2 marks question. |
Q.11 – Q.30 | 2 | 20 | 40 | |
Section-B: 10 MSQs | ||||
Q.31 – Q.40 | 2 | 10 | 20 | |
Section-C: 20 NAT Questions | ||||
Q.41 – Q.50 | 1 mark | 10 | 10 | No Negative marking |
Q.51 – Q.60 | 2 marks | 10 | 20 |