IIT JAM 2024: The application deadline for the Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) 2024 has been extended to October 25, 2023. Earlier, the application deadline was October 20. Eligible candidates can apply through the official IIT JAM 2024 website, https://jam.iitm.ac.in.
The Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) is conducted to select candidates for admission to (I) M.Sc., (ii) M.Sc. (Tech.), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) M.Sc. – M.Tech. Dual Degree, (v) Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D., and (vi) M.Sc. – Ph.D. Dual Degree, at the IITs for taking up science as a career option for the students.
The JAM exam is a computer-based test. There are seven test papers, each consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
Candidates may choose to take one or two test papers. In case, a candidate is appearing for two papers, they must carefully select the second paper to avoid a session clash. Candidates who rank high on the merit list are eligible for admission to around 3000 seats in various postgraduate programs at IITs.
Candidates can check the entire schedule for IIT JAM 2024 as given below:
| Event | Date |
| IIT JAM 2024 Registration Starts | September 5, 2023 |
| IIT JAM 2024 Application Deadline | October 25, 2023 (Re-extended) |
| IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card Release | January 8, 2024 |
| IIT JAM 2024 Examination | February 11, 2024 |
| IIT JAM 2024 Result Declaration | March 22, 2024 |
| Application for IIT JAM 2024 Admission | April 10, 2024 |
IIT Madras is the conducting body for the IIT JAM 2024 examination.
