Information Brochure JAM 2023
Information Brochure JAM 2023
Information Brochure JAM 2023
JAM 2023
Joint Admission test for Masters
Organizing Institute
IIT Guwahati
Result Sharing Institutes
© JAM 2023
The information contained in the document is for the public. All rights are reserved.
Addition, deletion or modification of the document in any form is not permitted.
TEST PAPERS
Biotechnology Geology
Chemistry Mathematics
Economics Physics
Mathematical Statistics
Highlights
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is the Organizing Institute for JAM 2023.
JAM 2023 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign) and there is no age restriction.
JAM 2023 is a Computer Based Test to be conducted in SEVEN Test Papers at the
undergraduate level.
Test Papers will have three objective type of questions: (i) Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs), (ii) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and (iii) Numerical Answer Type (NATs)
Questions.
Candidates qualifying in JAM 2023 are eligible to apply for admission to over 3000 seats
in IITs for the academic year 2023-24. No additional evaluation process, such as
suitability test or interview is required for admission to the programmes in Admitting
Institutes under JAM 2023.
JAM Scores are also used for admission to programmes such as M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech),
M.Sc.- M.Tech. Dual Degree, MS (R), Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree,
and Integrated Ph.D in various institutes.
JAM 2023 Scores will be used for direct admission to around 2000 seats for counselling
through CCMN in NITs and other CFTIs.
JAM 2023 scores are also used by JNCASR, IIPE, IISc, IISER Bhopal, IISER Pune for
admission to postgraduate programmes.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are institutions of national importance established
through an Act of Parliament in 1956. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier research and
teaching institute established in 1909. IISc and IITs are well-known, the world over, for high-quality
education in engineering, science, social science, management and research in frontier areas.
The aim of these institutes is to build a strong foundation of knowledge, pursue excellence and
enhance creativity in an intellectually stimulating environment. The current pace of advancement of
technology needs a coherent back-up of basic science education and research. The vibrant academic
ambience and research infrastructure at IISc and IITs motivate students to pursue Research and
Development careers in frontier areas of basic sciences, social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary
areas of science and technology. Further, IISc and IITs are well-equipped with modern laboratories,
efficient computer networks and state-of-the-art libraries. The teaching process is structured to
promote close and continuous interface between the faculty and the students. A number of financial
assistantships are available to SC, ST and other deserving/meritorious students at individual
institutes.
Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the
undergraduate level science education in the country since 2004 - 05. The objective of JAM is to
provide admissions to Post-Bachelor’s Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career
option for bright students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in their
respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are
designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging
and rewarding professional life. The curricula are regularly updated at the IISc and IITs.
The interdisciplinary content of the curricula equips the students with the ability to utilize scientific
knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective
of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the above mentioned programmes.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year
2023-24 must appear in JAM 2023 Examination. There is no age restriction.
b) JAM 2023 Examination will be held on February 12, 2023 (Sunday).
c) JAM 2023 Examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test in SEVEN Test Papers,
namely, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics,
and Physics. The syllabi are given in Annexure I.
d) To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to qualify in the relevant
Test Paper, satisfy the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications
(MEQs) of the respective Academic Programme and any other requirements of the Admitting
Institute.
e) The candidates who have either completed or will be appearing in the final examination of their
qualifying degree in 2023 are also eligible to appear in JAM 2023. By qualifying in JAM 2023,
candidates can apply for admission subject to the conditions that: (a) all parts of their
undergraduate programme shall be completed by the date of registration of the Admitting Institute,
and (b) proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the
Admitting Institute, should be submitted by September 1, 2023.
f) Admission shall be given as per All India Rank (AIR) in each Test Paper of JAM 2023, reservation
policy of Government of India, and the availability of seats.
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g) JAM 2023 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). For admission, foreign nationals are required
to satisfy the rules and regulations of the Admitting Institute pertaining to foreign students.
For further details, they are advised to contact the concerned Admitting Institute.
3. ADMISSION PROGRAMMES
JAM Score is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (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, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.
Admissions to various programmes using JAM 2023 Score can be divided into two categories:
3.1 Admitting Institutes
JAM 2023 scores will be used for admission to over 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at
21 IITs for the academic year 2023-24. For candidates satisfying the ERs, MEQs and other necessary
requirements, JAM 2023 Scores will be used to admit the candidates without any additional
interview or written test. Refer Annexure II and Annexure III for details on the number of seats,
MEQs and various programmes at the participating IITs. Annexure IV provides the same MEQs and
seat matrix in a consolidated format.
Seat Matrix and MEQs in Annexure – II, III & IV are tentative and are subject to change based on
the requirements of the Admitting Institutes. The Seat Matrix and MEQs as published in the
Admission Brochure would be final.
In addition, JAM 2023 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph. D. Programmes
and two M.Sc. Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). IIT Kharagpur will use JAM 2023
scores for Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D program in Chemical and Molecular Biology. IIT Kanpur will use
JAM 2023 scores for MS in Economic Sciences. Additional details can be directly obtained from the
respective institute.
JAM 2023 scores will also be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru Centre
for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the
respective institute.
JAM 2023 Organizing Institute will coordinate the admission process of only the Admitting
Institutes and the qualifying candidates can apply for Admission after the JAM 2023 examination
through https://jam.iitg.ac.in. For admissions to Result Sharing Institutes, candidates will have to
directly approach the respective Institute / admission body.
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JAM 2023 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT)
where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours. Eligible PwD candidates may be given one-
hour compensatory time and the assistance of scribe for the examination as per the guidelines of
Government of India (Refer Section 9). There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100
marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory.
Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:
Section - A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one
mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one
choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices.
A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark
will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each.
Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct
choice(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct
answer(s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the
choice(s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.
Section - C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of
one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real
number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor.
No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT.
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero mark. There is no provision for partial
marking.
The candidates are required to select the answer(s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using
the mouse.
The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard
of the computer will be disabled.
There is a provision for using online virtual calculator. Candidates are not allowed to bring their
own calculators.
A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates have to write their name and
registration number before using it. The scribble pad has to be returned at the end of the
examination.
The examination will end automatically after the stipulated time.
Candidates are required to adhere to the code of conduct specified in Annexure V.
Candidates will also be able to take a mock examination through a 'Mock Test' link that will be
made available on the JAM 2023 website. Question Papers of last three years are also
available on JAM 2023 website.
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Chemistry (CY)
Forenoon (FN)
Geology (GG)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Mathematics (MA)
A candidate can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper(s). However, a candidate can appear
in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session (see Table 1). The details of
the application fee are given in Table 2.
Table 2: Application Fee for JAM 2023
Fee Details
Group/Category
One Test Paper Two Test Papers
Candidates who have wrongly entered the Category or Gender will be allowed to change the
Category or Gender on the application portal available at https://jam.iitg.ac.in with an additional fee
as per Table 3. All such candidates are required to pay the additional fee online as applicable, on or
before October 31, 2022.
Table 3: Additional Fee for Changing Category or Gender
Existing Group/
Change Case Additional Fee
Category
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After submitting an application, if candidates decide to appear in other Test Paper or to change
Test Paper(s), they can ADD THE ADDITIONAL TEST PAPER or can CHANGE THE TEST
PAPER(S) in the earlier submitted application form by paying an additional fee online, as per
Table 4, on or before October 31, 2022.
Female
Any One Test
(All Categories) ₹ 300
Paper
/ SC / ST / PwD Two Test
Not Applicable
Papers
Both Papers ₹ 1250
Additional bank charges may apply for the transaction depending on the payment option selected.
This charge will be specified on the payment portal. All fees paid are non-refundable.
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6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates can apply for JAM 2023 only through JAM Online Application Processing System
(JOAPS) available through https://jam.iitg.ac.in from September 7, 2022 to October 11, 2022.
Candidates have to first register on JOAPS, by providing their name, a valid e-mail address, an
active mobile number and setting a password. Upon successful registration, candidate’s
Enrolment ID and OTP will be sent to the e-mail address and mobile number provided by the
candidate. The candidate needs to use this Enrolment ID or
e-mail address along with the password for submitting the application. Candidates are advised to
keep the Enrolment ID and the password safe and confidential.
JOAPS provides an online interface to the candidate for interacting with the JAM 2023
Administration. With this interface, a candidate can:
6.1 Choice of Examination Cities: JAM 2023 Examination will be conducted in eight zones.
The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities are listed in
Annexure VI. Candidates must specify their first, second and third choice of cities at the time of
applying for JAM 2023. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the
candidates will be able to choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone.
If a minimum required number of candidates have not applied at a listed city, then the city may be
dropped from the final list, and those candidates will be allotted a centre in the city of their second or
third choice. However, a new city may be added, or an existing city may be removed, or a city
that may not be any one of the choices stated by the candidate may be allotted for operational
reasons. Candidates are requested to regularly check JAM 2023 website for updates regarding
examination cities, if any. A city once allotted will not normally be changed. An examination city may
have one or more examination centres. A request for change of centre within the same city will NOT
be accepted.
6.2 Data Requirement for Filling the Application Form: The following data will be required while
filling the form at JOAPS portal:
Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s/guardian’s name,
parent’s/ guardian’s mobile number, etc.)
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Name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as per the
qualifying degree certificate. JAM 2023 Scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in
the application form. Prefix/title such as Mr/Shri/Dr/Ms/Mrs/Smt, etc. should NOT be used.
Address for communication including PIN code
Details of Eligibility degree
Name and address with PIN code of the College/Institute/University
Choice of JAM paper(s)
Choice of JAM Examination Cities
High-quality image of the candidate’s photograph and signature conforming to the specifications
given in Section 6.3 and Section 6.4, respectively
Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) as per guidelines given in
Section 6.5
Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable) or Unique Disability Identification
(UDID) certificate
Details of the Photo Identity Document (ID). This ID, in original, should be carried by the
candidate to the examination center. Candidate can specify any one of the following Photo ID:
Aadhaar ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID
Net-banking / debit card / credit card / UPI details for fee payment
JOAPS allows the candidate to enter the data, “Save” a partially filled form, “Logout”, and
“Resume Filling” by logging in again. The JOAPS portal is self-explanatory and user-friendly.
The application fee will be automatically determined based on the category, gender, and number
of Test Papers that have been opted by the candidate.
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After filling in the required fields in the application form and uploading the required documents,
the candidate must review the application form before final submission and payment.
Any application that is incomplete in any respect and does not have the required valid documents is
liable to be rejected. The candidates are advised to visit the ‘FAQs’ section on the website:
https://jam.iitg.ac.in for additional queries.
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If candidates have difficulty in making the fee payment (due to internet connection or power
failure, for example) or are not sure whether payment has been processed or not, then they should
login to JOAPS after about an hour and check the status of the payment. If the status is “Fee
Pending/Not Paid” then a fresh online payment through JOAPS may be initiated. If it is not done, the
application will be rejected due to non-payment of the application fee in time. In case, the fee amount
has been debited from the account of candidate, but JOAPS does not acknowledge any fee payment,
then the money will be credited back to the account within ten working days.
In exceptional circumstances, a change of examination city may be permitted. The request for
city change should be made after an online payment of ₹ 500 through JOAPS on or before November
12, 2022. Please note that payment of ₹ 500 does not necessarily guarantee the change of the city.
The decision of the Organizing Institute, JAM 2023, in this regard will be final.
In case of any queries/problems in filling application form and making the fee payment online,
contact the Organizing Institute with the details provided on the website.
6.7 Application Scrutiny and Rectification
Applications shall be scrutinized to verify the data entered by the candidate with the submitted
supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to be in order,
the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to
the candidate for rectification within a stipulated time. The status of the application and defects marked
in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of
an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application. The status of an
application can be checked at any point of time by logging in JOAPS.
Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline.
Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the application being
rejected and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.
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7. Admit Card
An Admit Card, bearing the Candidate’s Name, Registration Number, Photograph, Signature and
Name(s) and Code(s) of the Test Paper(s) applied, along with the Name and Address of the Test
Centre allotted, will be available for download from JOAPS from January 10, 2023 until the
Examination Date. Admit Cards will not be sent by post/e-mail. The candidate should carefully
examine the Admit Card for all the entries made therein. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate
should inform through email to [email protected].
A printout of the downloaded Admit Card must be brought to the Test Centre along with
the original and valid Photo ID. The candidate has to give the details of this ID proof while filling the
online application. No candidate will be permitted to appear in JAM 2023 examination without a valid
Admit Card, and a valid and original Photo ID. The Admit Card should be presented for verification.
A copy of the Admit Card of JAM 2023 must be carefully preserved by the Candidate and
produced at the time of Admission, if required by the Admitting Institute.
The Organizing Institute may withdraw the permission granted to a candidate to appear in
JAM 2023, if it is found later on that the candidate is not eligible to appear in the exam, even though
an Admit Card has been issued.
Tie-Breaking: The tie-breaking criterion for awarding the ranks to candidates scoring the same
aggregate marks in a Test Paper will be as follows:
Scores in the NAT section followed by the scores in the MSQ section will be used to break the
tie. Candidates with higher score will be given better rank. Final tie-breaker will be the date of birth of
the candidates. The older candidate gets a higher preference. If this criterion fails to break ties, the
concerned candidates will be awarded the same rank.
For each Test Paper, an All India Merit list will be prepared based on AIR. The number of
candidates included in the All India Merit List will depend on the total number of seats available in
each category (GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD) in a given subject. These candidates
(henceforth called Qualified Candidates) are eligible to apply for admission to any of the
corresponding academic programmes. The JAM 2023 Scorecard (indicating the AIR(s) and the
mark(s) obtained by the candidate) will be available for download from the JAM 2023 website from
April 01, 2023 to July 31, 2023 for qualified candidates.
Provisional Admission: A maximum of four rounds of admission will be made to fill the available
seats. Candidates who are offered a seat can either (i) accept the offered seat as final with no changes
in the subsequent round, or (ii) accept the offered seat in this round with an option to be considered
for being upgraded to other programmes, only for which they have given better preferences, in
subsequent round(s), if any, or (iii) reject the offer and quit the admission process.
Admission Fee: After the declaration of the Admission List in each round, intimation will be sent
by the Organizing Institute to the candidates concerned. Along with the submission of acceptance
form, these candidates will also have to pay an advance seat booking fee (₹ 10000 for General/OBC-
NCL/EWS category candidates and ₹ 5000 for SC / ST / PwD category candidates) online through
JOAPS, within the deadline mentioned in the offer letter. This amount will be transferred to the
Admitting Institute and it will be adjusted against the Institute Fee at the time of Registration.
Admission can be denied if a candidate does not upload valid requisite documents or does not pay
fee in the stipulated time.
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Molecular biology techniques: DNA cloning – plasmid vectors, and restriction enzymes;
Polymerase Chain Reaction; Expression of cloned eukaryotic genes in bacteria; Hybridization
techniques; DNA sequencing.
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Physical Chemistry
Atomic and Molecular Structure:
Planck’s black body radiation, Photoelectric effect, Bohr’s theory, de Broglie postulate, Heisenberg’s
Uncertainty Principle; Schrödinger’s wave equation (including mathematical treatment), postulates of
quantum mechanics, normalized and orthogonal wave functions, its complex conjugate (idea of
complex numbers) and significance of Ѱ2; Operators; Particle in one-dimension box, radial and
angular wave functions for hydrogen atom, radial probability distribution; Finding maxima of
distribution functions (idea of maxima and minima), energy spectrum of hydrogen atom; Shapes of s,
p, d and f orbitals; Pauli’s Exclusion Principle; Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity.
Gaseous State:
Kinetic molecular model of a gas: collision frequency; collision diameter; mean free path and viscosity
of gases; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution: molecular velocities, law of equipartition of energy,
molecular basis of heat capacities; Ideal gases, and deviations from ideal gas behaviour, van der
Waals equation of state; critical state, law of corresponding states.
Liquid State:
Physical properties of Liquid, vapour pressure, surface tension and co-efficient of viscosity and their
applications; effect of concentration of solutes on surface tension and viscosity; effect of temperature
on viscosity of liquids.
Solid State:
Unit Cells, Miller indices, crystal systems and Bravais Lattices, elementary applications of vectors to
crystal systems; X-ray diffraction, Bragg’s Law, Structure of NaCl, CsCl, and KCl, diamond, and
graphite; Close packing in metals and metal compounds, semiconductors, insulators; Defects in
crystals, lattice energy; isomorphism; heat capacity of solids.
Chemical Thermodynamics:
Mathematical treatment: Exact and in-exact differentials, partial derivatives, Euler’s reciprocity, cyclic
rule; Reversible and irreversible processes; Laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry,
thermodynamic functions, such as enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy, their properties and
applications; Partial molar quantities, dependence of thermodynamic parameters on composition,
Gibbs Duhem equation, chemical potential and its applications.
Chemical and Phase Equilibria:
Law of mass action; Kp, Kc, Kx and Kn; Effect of temperature on K; Le-Chatelier principle; Ionic
equilibria in solutions; pH and buffer solutions; Salt hydrolysis; Solubility and solubility product; Acid
– base titration curves; Indicators; Dilute solutions; Raoult’s and Henry’s Laws and their applications;
Colligative properties; Gibbs phase rule; Phase equilibria; single and two-component phase diagrams.
Electrochemistry:
Conductivity, equivalent and molar conductivity and their properties; Kohlrausch law; DebyeHückel-
Onsager equation; Ionic velocities, mobilities, transference numbers; Applications of conductance
measurement; Quantitative aspects of Faraday’s laws of electrolysis, applications of electrolysis in
metallurgy and industry; Electromotive force of a cell, Nernst equation; Standard electrode potential,
Electrochemical series; Concentration cells with and without transference; Applications of EMF
measurements including potentiometric titrations.
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Chemical Kinetics:
Order and molecularity of a reaction, differential and integrated form of rate expressions - basic ideas
of integration and differentiation; Kinetics of opposing, parallel, and consecutive reactions; Steady
state approximation in reaction mechanisms; Chain reactions; Uni-molecular reaction (Lindemann
mechanism); Temperature dependence of reaction rates, Arrhenius equation; activation energy;
Collision theory of reaction rates; Types of catalysts, specificity and selectivity, mechanisms of
catalyzed reactions at solid surfaces; Enzyme catalysis (Michaelis-Menten mechanism, Double
reciprocal plot), Acid-base catalysis.
Adsorption:
Gibbs adsorption equation; adsorption isotherm; types of adsorption; surface area of adsorbents;
surface films on liquids.
Spectroscopy:
Beer-Lambert’s law; fundamental concepts of rotational, vibrational, electronic and magnetic
resonance spectroscopy.
Organic Chemistry
Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry:
Electronic effects (resonance, inductive, hyperconjugation) and steric effects and its applications
(acid/base property); optical isomerism in compounds with and without any stereocenters (allenes,
biphenyls); conformation of acyclic systems (substituted ethane/n-propane/n-butane) and cyclic
systems, substituted cyclohexanes, and polycyclic (cis and trans decalins) systems.
Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications:
Chemistry of reactive intermediates (carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes, nitrenes,
benzynes); nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions and mechanisms; Hofmann-Curtius-
Lossen rearrangement, Wolff rearrangement, Simmons-Smith reaction, Reimer-Tiemann reaction,
Michael reaction, Darzens reaction, Wittig reaction and McMurry reaction; Pinacolpinacolone,
Favorskii, benzilic acid rearrangement, Baeyer-Villeger reaction; oxidation and reduction reactions in
organic chemistry; Organometallic reagents in organic synthesis (Grignard, organolithium ,
organocopper and organozinc (Reformatsky only); Diels-Alder, electrocyclic and sigmatropic
reactions; functional group inter-conversions and structural problems using chemical reactions.
Qualitative Organic Analysis:
Identification of functional groups by chemical tests; elementary UV, IR and 1H NMR spectroscopic
techniques as tools for structural elucidation of simple organic molecules.
Natural Products Chemistry:
Chemistry of alkaloids, steroids, terpenes, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides and nucleic acids.
Aromatic and Heterocyclic Chemistry:
Monocyclic, bicyclic and tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and monocyclic compounds with one hetero
atom: synthesis, reactivity and properties, aromaticity; Electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic
substitution reactions.
Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic Table:
Periodic classification of elements, Aufbau’s principle, periodicity; Variations of orbital energy,
effective nuclear charge, atomic, covalent, and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy,
and electronegativity with atomic number, electronic configuration of diatomic molecules (first and
second row elements).
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Extractions of Metals:
General methods of isolation and purification of elements; Principles and applications of Ellingham
diagram.
Chemical Bonding and shapes of molecules:
lonic bond: Packing of ions in crystals, radius ratio rule, Born-Landé equation, Kapustinskii
expression, Madelung constant, Born-Haber cycle, solvation energy, polarizing power and
polarizability; Fajan’s rules; Covalent bond: Lewis structure, valence bond theory. Hybridization,
molecular orbital theory, molecular orbital diagrams of diatomic and simple polyatomic molecules and
ions; Multiple bonding ( and bond approach) and bond lengths; van der Waals forces, ion-dipole
forces, dipole-dipole interactions, induced dipole interactions, instantaneous dipole-induced dipole
interactions, hydrogen bonding; Effect of intermolecular forces on melting and boiling points, solubility
energetics of dissolution process; Bond dipole, dipole moment, and molecular polarizabilities; VSEPR
theory and shapes of molecules; ionic solids.
Main Group Elements (s and p blocks):
Reactions of alkali and alkaline earth metals with oxygen, hydrogen and water; Alkali and alkaline
earth metals in liquid ammonia; Gradation in properties of main group element in a group; Inert pair
effect; Synthesis, structure and properties of diborane, ammonia, silane, phosphine and hydrogen
sulphide; Allotropes of carbon; Oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur; Oxoacids of phosphorus,
sulphur and chlorine; Halides of silicon and phosphorus; Synthesis and properties of borazine, silicone
and phosphazene; Synthesis and reactions of xenon fluorides.
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Mathematical statistics: Random sampling, types of sampling, point and interval estimation,
estimation of population parameters using methods of moments and maximum likelihood procedures,
properties of estimators, sampling distribution, confidence intervals, central limit theorem, law of large
number
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The Planet Earth: Origin of the Solar System and the Earth; Geosphere and the composition of the
Earth; Shape and size of the Earth; Earth-Moon system; Dating rocks and age of the Earth; Volcanism
and volcanic landforms; Interior of the Earth; Earthquakes; Earth’s magnetism and gravity, Isostasy;
Basic elements of Plate Tectonics; Orogenic cycles.
Geomorphology: Weathering and erosion; Soil formation; Transportation and deposition by wind,
ice, river, sea and resulting landforms.
Structural Geology: Orientation of planes and lines in space – concept of dip, strike, rake and
plunge. Contour lines; Rule of ‘V’s and outcrop patterns; Interpretation of geological maps and cross-
section construction; Classification and origin of folds, faults, joints, unconformities, foliations and
lineations; Stereographic and equal-area projections of planes and lines; Numerical problems related
to outcrop and bore-hole data.
Paleontology: Major steps in the evolution of life forms; Fossils, their mode of preservation and utility
in age determination and paleoenvironmental interpretations; Morphology, major evolutionary trends
and ages of important groups of animals – Brachiopoda, Mollusca, Trilobita, Graptolitoidea, Anthozoa,
Echinodermata; Gondwana plant fossils; Elementary idea of vertebrate fossils in India.
Stratigraphy: Principles of stratigraphy; Litho-, Chrono- and biostratigraphic classification;
Stratigraphic correlation techniques; Archaean cratons of Peninsular India (Dharwar, Singhbhum and
Aravalli); Proterozoic mobile belts; Stratigraphy of Cuddapah and Vindhyan basins; Stratigraphy of
Paleozoic – Mesozoic of Spiti and Kashmir, Gondwana Supergroup, Jurassic of Kutch, Cretaceous
of Trichinopoly, Tertiary and Quaternary sequences of Assam, Bengal and Siwaliks.
Mineralogy: Symmetry and forms in common crystal classes; Physical properties of minerals;
Isomorphism, polymorphism, solid solution and exsolution; Classification of minerals; Structure of
silicates; Mineralogy of common rock-forming minerals; Elements of Optical Mineralogy, Optical
properties of common rock-forming minerals.
Petrology: Definition and classification of rocks; Igneous rocks – forms of igneous bodies; Processes
of evolution and diversification of magma; Classification, association, and genesis of common igneous
rocks. Sedimentary rocks – classification, texture, and structure; Petrology of sandstone and
limestone; Elements of sedimentary environments and facies. Metamorphic rocks – classification and
texture; Types of metamorphism; Controls on metamorphism – pressure, temperature and fluids;
Concept of projections – ACF, AKF and AFM diagrams; Phase Rule and its applications; Concepts
of zones and facies, Characteristic mineral assemblages of pelites in the Barrovian zones and mafic
rocks in common facies.
Economic Geology: Physical properties of common economic minerals; General processes of
formation of mineral deposits; Mode of occurrence and distribution of metallic and non-metallic
mineral deposits in India; Fundamentals of reserve calculation; Elements of coal and hydrocarbon
geology, Coal and hydrocarbon occurrences in India.
Applied Geology: Groundwater and hydrological cycle, Types of aquifers, porosity and permeability;
Principles of engineering geology; Geological considerations in construction of dams and tunnels.
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Sequences and Series of Real Numbers: convergence of sequences, bounded and monotone
sequences, Cauchy sequences, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, absolute convergence, tests of
convergence for series – comparison test, ratio test, root test; Power series (of one real variable),
radius and interval of convergence, term-wise differentiation and integration of power series.
Functions of One Real Variable: limit, continuity, intermediate value property, differentiation, Rolle’s
Theorem, mean value theorem, L'Hospital rule, Taylor's theorem, Taylor’s series, maxima and
minima, Riemann integration (definite integrals and their properties), fundamental theorem of calculus.
Functions of Two or Three Real Variables: limit, continuity, partial derivatives, total derivative,
maxima and minima.
Integral Calculus: double and triple integrals, change of order of integration, calculating surface
areas and volumes using double integrals, calculating volumes using triple integrals.
Matrices: systems of linear equations, rank, nullity, rank-nullity theorem, inverse, determinant,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors.
Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces: linear independence of vectors, basis, dimension, linear
transformations, matrix representation, range space, null space, rank-nullity theorem.
Groups: cyclic groups, abelian groups, non-abelian groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups,
quotient groups, Lagrange's theorem for finite groups, group homomorphisms.
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The Mathematical Statistics (MS) Test Paper comprises following topics of Mathematics (about 30%
weight) and Statistics (about 70% weight).
Mathematics
Sequences and Series of real numbers: Sequences of real numbers, their convergence, and limits.
Cauchy sequences and their convergence. Monotonic sequences and their limits. Limits of standard
sequences. Infinite series and its convergence, and divergence. Convergence of series with non-
negative terms. Tests for convergence and divergence of a series. Comparison test, limit comparison
test, D’Alembert’s ratio test, Cauchy’s root test, Cauchy’s condensation test and integral test.
Absolute convergence of series. Leibnitz’s test for the convergence of alternating series. Conditional
convergence. Convergence of power series and radius of convergence.
Differential Calculus of one and two real variables: Limits of functions of one real variable.
Continuity and differentiability of functions of one real variable. Properties of continuous and
differentiable functions of one real variable. Rolle's theorem and Lagrange's mean value theorems.
Higher order derivatives, Lebnitz's rule and its applications. Taylor's theorem with Lagrange's and
Cauchy's form of remainders. Taylor's and Maclaurin's series of standard functions. Indeterminate
forms and L' Hospital's rule. Maxima and minima of functions of one real variable, critical points, local
maxima and minima, global maxima and minima, and point of inflection. Limits of functions of two real
variables. Continuity and differentiability of functions of two real variables. Properties of continuous
and differentiable functions of two real variables. Partial differentiation and total differentiation.
Lebnitz's rule for successive differentiation. Maxima and minima of functions of two real variables.
Critical points, Hessian matrix, and saddle points. Constrained optimization techniques (with
Lagrange multiplier).
Integral Calculus: Fundamental theorems of integral calculus (single integral). Lebnitz's rule and its
applications. Differentiation under integral sign. Improper integrals. Beta and Gamma integrals:
properties and relationship between them. Double integrals. Change of order of integration.
Transformation of variables. Applications of definite integrals. Arc lengths, areas and volumes.
Matrices and Determinants: Vector spaces with real field. Subspaces and sum of subspaces. Span
of a set. Linear dependence and independence. Dimension and basis. Algebra of matrices. Standard
matrices (Symmetric and Skew Symmetric matrices, Hermitian and Skew Hermitian matrices,
Orthogonal and Unitary matrices, Idempotent and Nilpotent matrices). Definition, properties and
applications of determinants. Evaluation of determinants using transformations. Determinant of
product of matrices. Singular and non-singular matrices and their properties. Trace of a matrix. Adjoint
and inverse of a matrix and related properties. Rank of a matrix, row-rank, column-rank, standard
theorems on ranks, rank of the sum and the product of two matrices. Row reduction and echelon
forms. Partitioning of matrices and simple properties. Consistent and inconsistent system of linear
equations. Properties of solutions of system of linear equations. Use of determinants in solution to the
system of linear equations. Cramer’s rule. Characteristic roots and Characteristic vectors. Properties
of characteristic roots and vectors. Cayley Hamilton theorem.
Statistics
Probability: Random Experiments. Sample Space and Algebra of Events (Event space). Relative
frequency and Axiomatic definitions of probability. Properties of probability function. Addition theorem
of probability function (inclusion exclusion principle). Geometric probability. Boole's and Bonferroni's
inequalities. Conditional probability and Multiplication rule. Theorem of total probability and Bayes’
theorem. Pairwise and mutual independence of events.
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distribution. Moment generating function (m.g.f.), its properties and uniqueness. Markov and
Chebyshev inequalities and their applications.
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Mathematical Methods: Calculus of single and multiple variables, partial derivatives, Jacobian,
imperfect and perfect differentials, Taylor expansion, Fourier series. Vector algebra, Vector Calculus,
Multiple integrals, Divergence theorem, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem. First order equations and
linear second order differential equations with constant coefficients. Matrices and determinants,
Algebra of complex numbers.
Mechanics and General Properties of Matter: Newton’s laws of motion and applications, Velocity
and acceleration in Cartesian, polar and cylindrical coordinate systems, uniformly rotating frame,
centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Motion under a central force, Kepler’s laws, Gravitational Law and
field, Conservative and non-conservative forces. System of particles, Center of mass, equation of
motion of the CM, conservation of linear and angular momentum, conservation of energy, variable
mass systems. Elastic and inelastic collisions. Rigid body motion, fixed axis rotations, rotation and
translation, moments of Inertia and products of Inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorem.
Principal moments and axes. Kinematics of moving fluids, equation of continuity, Euler’s equation,
Bernoulli’s theorem.
Oscillations, Waves and Optics: Differential equation for simple harmonic oscillator and its general
solution. Superposition of two or more simple harmonic oscillators. Lissajous figures. Damped and
forced oscillators, resonance. Wave equation, traveling and standing waves in one-dimension. Energy
density and energy transmission in waves. Group velocity and phase velocity. Sound waves in media.
Doppler Effect. Fermat’s Principle. General theory of image formation. Thick lens, thin lens and lens
combinations. Interference of light, optical path retardation. Fraunhofer diffraction. Rayleigh criterion
and resolving power. Diffraction gratings. Polarization: linear, circular and elliptic polarization. Double
refraction and optical rotation.
Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law. Electric field and potential. Electrostatic
boundary conditions, Solution of Laplace’s equation for simple cases. Conductors, capacitors,
dielectrics, dielectric polarization, volume and surface charges, electrostatic energy. Biot-Savart law,
Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, Self and mutual inductance. Alternating
currents. Simple DC and AC circuits with R, L and C components. Displacement current, Maxwell’s
equations and plane electromagnetic waves, Poynting’s theorem, reflection and refraction at a
dielectric interface, transmission and reflection coefficients (normal incidence only). Lorentz Force
and motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields.
Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics: Elements of Kinetic theory of gases. Velocity distribution and
Equipartition of energy. Specific heat of Mono-, di- and tri-atomic gases. Ideal gas, van-der-Waals
gas and equation of state. Mean free path. Laws of thermodynamics. Zeroth law and concept of
thermal equilibrium. First law and its consequences. Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Reversible,
irreversible and quasi-static processes. Second law and entropy. Carnot cycle. Maxwell’s
thermodynamic relations and simple applications. Thermodynamic potentials and their applications.
Phase transitions and Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Ideas of ensembles, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-
Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions.
Modern Physics: Inertial frames and Galilean invariance. Postulates of special relativity. Lorentz
transformations. Length contraction, time dilation. Relativistic velocity addition theorem, mass energy
equivalence. Blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohr’s atomic model, X-rays.
Wave-particle duality, Uncertainty principle, the superposition principle, calculation of expectation
values, Schrödinger equation and its solution for one, two and three dimensional boxes. Solution of
Schrödinger equation for the one dimensional harmonic oscillator. Reflection and transmission at a
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step potential, Pauli exclusion principle. Structure of atomic nucleus, mass and binding energy.
Radioactivity and its applications. Laws of radioactive decay.
Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics: Crystal structure, Bravais lattices and basis. Miller
indices. X-ray diffraction and Bragg's law; Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, variation of resistivity
with temperature. Fermi level. p-n junction diode, I-V characteristics, Zener diode and its applications,
BJT: characteristics in CB, CE, CC modes. Single stage amplifier, two stage R-C coupled amplifiers.
Simple Oscillators: Barkhausen condition, sinusoidal oscillators. OPAMP and applications: Inverting
and non-inverting amplifier. Boolean algebra: Binary number systems; conversion from one system
to another system; binary addition and subtraction. Logic Gates AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR
exclusive OR; Truth tables; combination of gates; de Morgan’s theorem.
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Test
OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
NCL
Code
Chemistry (2801) CY 5 + 1* 1 3 1 1 12
IIT Bhilai
Mathematics (1902) MA 9 + 1* 2 + 1* 6 3 2 24
Joint
‡ Physics (1903) PH 10 3 7 + 1* 4 2 27
M.Sc. ‐ Ph.D.
Geology (1904) GG 9 + 1* 2 7 4 2 25
Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences GG/PH/MA
9 + 1* 2 6 4 2 24
(1905)$ /MS/CY
Applied Geology (1201) GG 14 + 1* 4 9 + 1* 6 3 38
Applied Geophysics (1202) PH 8 2 4 + 1* 3 2 20
Applied Statistics & Informatics
MS 19 4 + 1* 13 6 + 1* 4 48
(1203)
M.Sc.
Biotechnology (1204) BT 13 + 1* 3 + 1* 9 5 3 35
Chemistry (1205) CY 22 + 1* 5 + 1* 14 + 1* 9 4 57
Mathematics (1206) MA 15 4 9 + 1* 5 + 1* 3 38
IIT Bombay
Physics (1207) PH 23 + 1* 6 16 8 + 1* 4 + 1* 60
CY 4 1 2 1 1 9
Energy (1212) MA 1 0 2 0 + 1* 0 4
PH 4 1 2 1 1 9
BT 1 1 1 0 0 3
M.Sc. ‐ Ph.D.
Environmental Science and CY 2 0 1 1 0 + 1* 5
Dual Degree
Engineering (1213) PH 1 0 1 0 0 2
MA 1 0 0 1 0 2
MA 3 1 2 1 0 7
Operations Research (1214)
MS 3 0 + 1* 2 1 1 8
Chemistry (1301) CY 27 + 1* 7 17 + 1* 10 4 + 1* 68
IIT Delhi
Mathematics (1302) MA 26 + 2* 6 + 1* 17 + 1* 10 5 68
M.Sc.
Physics (1303) PH 26 + 2* 7 18 9 + 1* 5 68
Economics (1304) EN 10 2 6 + 1* 4 2 25
Chemistry (2801) CY 26 + 1* 6 17 + 1* 10 5 66
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
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Institute
Test
OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
NCL
Code
Gandhinagar
Chemistry (2001) CY 12 2 7 + 1* 5 2 29
IIT
Physics (2003) PH 14 + 1* 4 10 + 1* 5 3 38
Chemistry (1401) CY 24 + 1* 5 + 1* 15 + 1* 9 4 60
IIT Guwahati
Physics (1403) PH 23 + 1* 6 15 + 1* 8 + 1* 5 60
Chemistry (2101) CY 16 4 10 + 1* 6 2 + 1* 40
Hyderabad
M.Sc. MA 11 1 + 1* 6 4 2 25
Computing (2102)
Physics (2103) PH 15 + 1* 4 11 5 + 1* 3 40
Chemistry (2201) CY 12 3 8 + 1* 4 2 30
IIT Indore
Physics (2202) PH 12 2 + 1* 8 + 1* 4 2 30
M.Sc. Mathematics (2203) MA 8 + 1* 2 4 2 + 1* 2 20
Biotechnology (2204) BT 6 + 1* 1 4 2 1 15
Astronomy (2205) PH 6 1 4 3 1 15
§
Jammu
Chemistry (2401) CY 8 2 5 3 2 20
M.Sc. Mathematics (2402) MA 9 2 4 + 1* 1 + 1* 2 20
IIT Jodhpur
Physics (2403) PH 8 2 5 3 2 20
Mathematics-Data &
Computational Sciences MA 4 1 3 1 1 10
M.Sc. - M.Tech. (2404)
Dual Degree
Physics and Materials
PH 4 2 4 2 1 13
Engineering (2405)
Chemistry (1501) CY 19 + 1* 5 12 + 1* 7 4 49
Mathematics (1502) MA 19 + 1* 5 12 + 1* 7 3 + 1* 49
IIT Kanpur
M.Sc.
Physics (1503) PH 14 + 1* 3 + 1* 10 6 3 38
Statistics (1504) MS 24 + 1* 6 16 + 1* 8 + 1* 5 62
M.Sc. - Ph.D.
Physics (1505) PH 8 2 5 2 + 1* 2 20
Dual Degree
Chemistry (1601) CY 22 + 1* 6 14 + 1* 8 + 1* 4 57
Geology (1602) GG 14 + 1* 4 9 + 1* 6 3 38
Mathematics (1603) MA 15 4 9 + 1* 5 + 1* 3 38
IIT Kharagpur
Physics (1604) PH 23 + 1* 6 15 + 1* 9 3 + 1* 59
Joint
GG 6 2 4 2 0 + 1* 15
M.Sc. ‐ Ph.D. Geophysics (1605)
PH 6 2 4 1 + 1* 1 15
Medical Physics (1606) PH 2 + 1* 0 1 1 1 6
Nuclear Medicine (1607) CY 2 1 2 1 0 6
Molecular Medical
BT 2 1 1 1 0 5
Microbiology (1608)
§sMS (R) will be an option for up to 5 students of the class of M.Sc. students.
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Test
OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
NCL
Code
Chemistry (1701) CY 26 + 1* 7 17 + 1* 9 + 1* 4 + 1* 67
IIT Madras
Physics (1703) PH 21 + 1* 5 14 + 1* 7 + 1* 4 54
Chemistry (3101) CY 19 + 1* 4 + 1* 14 7 4 50
IIT Mandi
Physics (3103) PH 16 4 11 5 + 1* 2 + 1* 40
IIT Palakkad
Chemistry (2901) CY 7 3 5 3 2 + 1* 21
Physics (2903) PH 5 4 6 3 2 + 1* 21
Chemistry (2501) CY 11 + 1* 3 8 5 2 30
IIT Patna
Physics (2503) PH 12 + 1* 3 8 4 2 30
Applied Geology (1801) GG 8 2 4 + 1* 3 1 19
IIT Roorkee
Chemistry (1802) CY 18 4 11 + 1* 7 2 + 1* 44
M.Sc. Economics (1803) EN 13 2 + 1* 9 4 + 1* 3 33
Mathematics (1804) MA 15 3 + 1* 10 5 + 1* 3 38
Physics (1805) PH 12 3 8 + 1* 4 1 + 1* 30
Chemistry (2302) CY 10 3 7 3 1 + 1* 25
IIT Ropar
Physics (2303) PH 9 + 1* 2 6 + 1* 4 2 25
Mathematics & Statistics MA 6 1 5 1 + 1* 1 15
IIT Tirupati
(3001) MS 2 1 1 1 0 5
M.Sc.
Chemistry (3002) CY 7 2 6 2 + 1* 2 20
Physics (3003) PH 7 2 5 + 1* 3 2 20
IIT (BHU)
Varanasi
Chemistry (2701) CY 9 + 1* 2 6 + 1* 4 2 25
M.Sc.
Physics (2702) PH 10 3 7 3 1 + 1* 25
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Annexure III - Test Papers and MEQs for various Academic Programmes
Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission
Test
Academic Essential
Paper Institute Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree
Programme subjects at
code
along with minimum duration (10+2) level
M.Sc. IITB, IITI Any Branch/Subject No Restrictions
Biotechnology
Biotechnology (BT)
IITD No Restrictions
years of education after completing higher
M.Sc. in secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Economics B.Tech./B.E./ B.Sc. (Economics)
/B.A.(Economics) / B.Sc.(Statistics)/BCA
IITR No Restrictions
and B.Sc./B.A./ B.Com. with Mathematics
as one of the subjects.
Statistics
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics or Statistics for at least two
Statistics and IITB No Restrictions
years/four semesters
Informatics
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual
Degree in Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at
IITB No Restrictions
Operations least two years/four semesters
Research
Mathematics and Physics with any one of
Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D.
these subjects among Chemistry, Computer
in Atmosphere and IITBBS‡ No Restrictions
Ocean Sciences Science, Computer Application, Geology,
and Statistics
‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth semester
or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester clearing the
prescribed credit requirements.
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‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth
semester or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester
clearing the prescribed credit requirements.
§sMS (R) will be an option for up to 5 students of the class of M.Sc. students.
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‡
IITBBS semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Joint M.Sc.-
Ph.D. in Mathematics and Physics with any one of these
Atmosphere IITBBS‡ subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, No Restrictions
and Ocean Computer Application, Geology and Statistics
Sciences
B.Sc. degree (3-year) with Geology as a subject
M.Sc.(Tech.) in for 03 years/ six semesters and any two
IITISM Mathematics
Applied Geology@ subjects among Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth semester
or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester clearing the
prescribed credit requirements.
@ Medical criteria: a) Applicants with color blindness and/or Uni-ocularity are not eligible. b) To do fieldwork, PwD
category candidates should be able to walk in the field without assistance/escort (on-road and/or off-road conditions).
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Mathematics and
Computing Mathematics for at least two years/four
IITISM Mathematics
semesters
M.Sc. Mathematics for at least two years/four
Mathematics and IITTP Mathematics
semesters
Statistics
Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at
IITBBS‡ No Restrictions
Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. least two years/four semesters
in Mathematics Mathematics/Statistics subjects for six
IITKgp Mathematics
semesters / three years
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual
Degree in Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at
IITB No Restrictions
Operations least two years/four semesters.
Research
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics for at least two years/four
IITMandi Mathematics
Mathematics semesters
Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc. or
equivalent) of minimum three years’ duration,
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and
IITB No Restrictions
Degree in Energy Physics for two years/four semesters and any
one of the remaining two subjects for at least
one year/two semesters
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Any one of Biology, Biotechnology,
Degree in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two
Environmental IITB years/four semesters, and any one of the Mathematics
Science and other four subjects for at least one year/two
Engineering semesters.
Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Mathematics and Physics with any one of
in Atmosphere these subjects among Chemistry, Computer
IITBBS‡ No Restrictions
and Ocean Science, Computer Application, Geology, and
Sciences Statistics
‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth semester
or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester clearing the
prescribed credit requirements.
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Bachelor’s degree
‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth semester
or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester clearing the
prescribed credit requirements.
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Test Essential
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
Chemistry (2801) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters No Restrictions 5 + 1* 1 3 1 1 12
Mathematics &
IIT Bhilai
‡ Students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme can either leave with the M.Sc. degree after the fourth semester or join the Ph.D. programme if they have secured a minimum
CGPA of 8 at the end of the third semester clearing the prescribed credit requirements.
$ The order of JAM paper preference for seat allocation in programme 1905 is GG, PH, MA, MS, CY.
Institute
Test Essential
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
M.Sc.‐Ph.D. BT 1 1 1 0 0 3
Environmental CY Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and 2 0 1 1 0 + 1* 5
Dual Degree Science and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four Mathematics
Engineering (1213) PH subjects for at least one year/two semesters 1 0 1 0 0 2
MA 1 0 0 1 0 2
Operations Research MA Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four 3 1 2 1 0 7
No Restrictions
(1214) MS semesters. 3 0 + 1* 2 1 1 8
Chemistry (1301) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters Mathematics 27 + 1* 7 17 + 1* 10 4 + 1* 68
No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degrees,
Mathematics (1302) MA No Restrictions 26 + 2* 6 + 1* 17 + 1* 10 5 68
Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Delhi
@ Medical criteria: (i) Applicants with color blindness and/or Uni-ocularity are not eligible. (ii) To do fieldwork, PwD candidates should be able to walk in the field without assistance/escort (on-road
and/or off-road conditions).
Mathematics &
MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters No Restrictions 22 + 2* 6 16 9 4 + 1* 60
M.Sc. Computing (1402)
No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree,
Physics (1403) PH Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at No Restrictions 23 + 1* 6 15 + 1* 8 + 1* 5 60
least one year/two semesters.
Chemistry (2101) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters No Restrictions 16 4 10 + 1* 6 2 + 1* 40
IIT Hyderabad
Mathematics/
No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degrees,
Mathematics & MA No Restrictions 11 1 + 1* 6 4 2 25
M.Sc. Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
Computing (2102)
No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree,
Physics (2103) PH Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at No Restrictions 15 + 1* 4 11 5 + 1* 3 40
least one year/two semesters.
Institute
Test Essential
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
M.Sc.
§ Chemistry (3201) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters. Mathematics 8 2 5 3 1 + 1* 20
& MS (R)
IIT Jammu
Physics (2403) PH Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at No Restrictions 8 2 5 3 2 20
least one year/two semesters.
Mathematics-Data &
Computational MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters No Restrictions 4 1 3 1 1 10
M.Sc.- Sciences (2404)
M.Tech. Dual
Degree No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree,
Physics and Materials
PH Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at No Restrictions 4 2 4 2 1 13
Engineering (2405)
least one year/two semesters.
§sMS (R) will be an option for up to 5 students of the class of M.Sc. students.
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Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
In B.Sc./BS, at least six Chemistry subjects for six semesters / three
Chemistry (1601) CY years. In addition, one Mathematics and one Physics subject during Mathematics 22 + 1* 6 14 + 1* 8 + 1* 4 57
bachelors programme.
Bachelor’s degree including Geology subjects for 6 semesters or 3
years, and any one of the following combinations, with minimum number
of subjects in respective domains as specified below:
a) 2 Physics (or equivalent) subjects + 2 Mathematics (or equivalent)
Geology (1602) GG subjects Mathematics 14 + 1* 4 9 + 1* 6 3 38
b) 2 Physics (or equivalent) subjects + 2 Chemistry (or equivalent)
subjects
c) 2 Chemistry (or equivalent) subjects + 2 Mathematics (or equivalent)
subjects.
Mathematics (1603) MA Mathematics/Statistics subjects for six semesters / three years. Mathematics 15 4 9 + 1* 5 + 1* 3 38
At least 4 Physics or equivalent subjects and 2 Mathematics or
IIT Kharagpur
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Test Essential
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
Chemistry (1701) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters Mathematics 26 + 1* 7 17 + 1* 9 + 1* 4 + 1* 67
IIT Madras
Institute
Test Essential
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree subjects at OBC-
Programme Discipline (Code) Paper GEN EWS SC ST Total
along with minimum duration NCL
Code (10+2) level
Chemistry (2302) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters Mathematics 10 3 7 3 1 + 1* 25
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All candidates appearing for the JAM 2023 must strictly comply with the following Rules and
Regulations:
Candidates appearing for the examination must carry their Admit Card and Original Valid Photo-
Identity Proof to the examination hall.
The candidate’s fingerprint and/or photograph may be captured before the examination. This
captured data will be used for verification during admission. Hence, candidates should avoid
any coating (e.g., ink, mehendi, henna, or tattoo) on their fingertips and have clean fingers on
the examination day.
Carrying mobile phones (even in the switched-off mode), smart watches, calculators, and other
electronic gadgets inside the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
Carrying any other electronic devices that can be used for communication or for any other
purpose, and printed, scanned or hand-written materials, inside the examination hall is strictly
prohibited.
All means of communication (verbal or otherwise) among the candidates inside the examination
hall are strictly prohibited.
Candidates should not tamper the computer and the related hardware provided in the
examination hall. Candidates found to have tampered these willfully, will have their candidature
cancelled.
Use of unfair means by a candidate in JAM 2023, whether detected at the time of examination,
or at any other stage, will lead to the cancellation of candidature as well as disqualification of
the candidate from appearing in JAM in future. In addition, appropriate legal action will be
initiated against such candidates.
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IIT Delhi
Faridabad, Greater NOIDA, Gurugram, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur,
[email protected]
Jammu, Jodhpur, Mathura, New Delhi, Srinagar
+91 11 2659 1749
IIT Kanpur
Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Kanpur,
[email protected]
Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi
+91 512 259 7412
IIT Kharagpur
Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Brahmapur (Odisha), Kolaghat, Kolkata,
[email protected]
Midnapore, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
+91 3222 282 091
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https://upload.indiacode.nic.in/showfile?actid=AC_CEN_25_54_00002_201649_151780732829
9&type=rule&filename=Rules_notified_15.06.pdf
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* The authority issuing the certificate may have to mention the details of Resolution (Number and
Date) of Government of India, in which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
NOTE:
(a) The term "Ordinarily" used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
iv. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his/her family resides
The date of issue of OBC (NCL) certificate should be after March 31, 2022
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Government of …………………..
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
Recent
Passport size
attested
photograph of
Signature with seal of office………………………
the applicant
Name …………………………………………..…..
Designation ………………………………….……
*Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term 'Family" for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18
years.
***Note 3: The property held by a "Family' in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
(i) District Magistrate/ Additional Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy
Commissioner/ Deputy Collector/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/
Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of
1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate)
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his/her family resides.
The date of issue of EWS certificate should be after March 31, 2022
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For updates, online application and
admission process, visit
Contact Us
Organizing Chairman, JAM 2023
GATE-JAM Office
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, India
Phone No.: (0361) 258 6500
E-mail: [email protected]