IIT JAM
Joint Admission Test for Masters
IIT JAM is the joint entrance test for M.Sc (two-year), Joint M.Sc–Ph.D, and other post-bachelor's programmes at the IITs and IISc Bengaluru. Conducted by IITs on a rotating basis, it covers multiple science subject papers including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biotechnology, Geology, and Economics.
Frequency
Once a year
Duration
See the official notification
Format
Online
Score range
See the official notification
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or final year in a relevant science discipline — see the official brochure
Conducting body
IITs (organising institute rotates annually), jointly with IISc Bengaluru
Source: IITs (organising institute rotates annually), jointly with IISc Bengaluru. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: IIT JAM 2026 official website (IIT Bombay, organising institute).
Last verified: 2026-06-06.
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