JAM Exam Pattern 2020
IIT JAM 2020 first admission list has be released on June 29.
JAM Exam Pattern 2020 - IIT Kanpur has released JAM 2020 exam pattern on July 12, 2019 in online mode. JAM exam pattern 2020 mentions the number of questions, marking scheme, types of questions and the mode of exam. Candidates who were willing to appear in Joint Admission Test 2020 could check JAM 2020 exam pattern to prepare better and score good marks in the entrance examination. According to the JAM exam pattern 2020, the exam paper is divided into three sections containing 30, 10 and 20 questions respectively. The question paper of JAM consist of 60 questions carrying total 100 marks. IIT Kanpur conducted the JAM 2020 on February 9, 2020 in the online mode. Read the article below to know more details on JAM 2020 exam pattern including the format of the question paper, duration of exam, mode of examination and more.
LATEST: IIT JAM admission list for the first round has been released on June 29.
JAM Score Card 2020 has been released by IIT Kanpur at the JOAPS portal
JAM Final Answer Key released on March 16
JAM Exam Pattern 2020
Aspirants can check the exam pattern of IIT JAM 2020 to get an understanding of the structure and format of the question paper so that the things do not come up as a surprise to them on the day of examination. Candidates are advised to check the important aspects of JAM 2020 exam pattern including section-wise division, papers, session and timings of the entrance test given below.
JAM Exam Pattern 2020 – Section-Wise Division
Sections/Types | Section A | Section B | Section C |
Number of Questions | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Duration | Three hours | ||
Marks | 10 questions - 1 mark 20 questions - 2 marks | 2 marks for each question | 10 questions - 1 marks 10 questions - 2 marks |
Negative Marking | 1/3 rd marks will be deducted for each questions carrying one mark 2/ 3 rd marks will be deducted for each questions carrying two marks | No negative marking | No negative marking |
Types of Question | Multiple Choice | Multiple Choice | No options will be displayed |
Mode of Exam | Online | Online | Online |
Total number of Question | 60 | ||
Total Marks | 100 | ||
JAM Exam Pattern 2020 - Papers, Session and Timings
JAM examination is divided into two sessions. The first session started at 9:30 am while the second session begun at 2: 30 pm. Candidates could check here the list of papers under which falls under these two sessions and their respective timings.
JAM 2020 Exam Pattern - Subject Sessions and Timings
Papers | Session | Timings | ||
Biotechnology (BT) | Session I |
| ||
Chemistry (CY) | Session II | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm | ||
Geology (GG) | Session II | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm | ||
Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Session II |
| ||
Mathematics (MA) |
| 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm | ||
Physics (PH) | Session I | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
JAM Exam Pattern 2020 - Important Points
Candidates were given the provision of online calculator during the entrance examination of JAM 2020.
The medium of JAM 2020 was English only.
IIT Kanpur opened the JAM 2020 mock test on November 21, 2019. To get a better idea of JAM exam pattern, candidates can appear in the mock test.
Candidates appearing for JAM 2020 must carry the admit card in the examination centre.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - JAM Exam Pattern 2020
Question: How many questions are there in IIT JAM 2020?
Answer:
The JAM 2020 exam carries 60 questions carrying 100 marks in total.
Question: Is there any negative marking in IIT JAM?
Answer:
For section A, 1/3rd marks are deducted for every wrong answer. However, for section B and C, there are no negative markings.
Question: What are the types of questions asked in IIT JAM 2020?
Answer:
The IIT JAM 2020 contains all objective type questions.
Question: What is the total marks of IIT JAM?
Answer:
The JAM 2020 exam consists of 100 marks in total.
Question: What is the mode of IIT JAM exam?
Answer:
The JAM exam was held in a computer-based mode.
Question: Who is the conducting body of IIT JAM 2020?
Answer:
For the academic year 2020-2021, IIT Kanpur is conducting IIT JAM examination.
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Questions related to JAM
For IIT JAM examination percentage of only final year is considered or percentage of 3 years of graduation?
Hey aspirant
For IIT JAM examination, the minimum eligibility for general and OBC candidates is to have a minimum of 55% aggregate and for others it is 50%. The score is the final percentage of all three years of the graduation. You can visit https://university.careers360.com/articles/jam/amp
Answer latercan we alter the options in the second round of iit jam counselling in the place of existing options filled in the first round?
Hello,
No you can't change options after counseling form is submitted once. Due to this, it is important to be cautious and choose college options which will be more suitable as per the merit and entrance score.
In 2ns round, they will consider college options as per 2nd phase cutoff. If any of the given options satisfies the cutoff then a college option will be assigned.
There can't be any change now.
Hope it helps!
round 1 for m.sc in iit, through iit jam exam date notifications 2020
Hello,
IIT JAM 2020 first round seat allotment is released today and you can check the allotment details in JOAPS portal online and the link is here https://joaps.iitk.ac.in/
You need to login with your credentials to know the seat allotment details and the necessary action must be taken July 3, 2020 until 5pm.
Sir I am pursuing bsc program from IGNOU am I eligable to apply iit jam in math department.
Hey aspirant
IIT JAM test is conducted for admission to PG and Joint PG degree courses in various disciplines in various IITs.
For M.Sc. in Mathematics, the eligibility is to have a minimum of 55% aggregate scored in the last qualifying degree or 5.5 CGPA scored out of 10 and the candidate must have studied mathematics for at least two years/four semesters during the Bachelor’s degree.
Yes, you'll be able to apply if you score above the minimum eligibility criteria.
Check other details at https://www.google.com/amp/s/university.careers360.com/articles/jam-eligibility-criteria/amp
as we know that iit bombay requires maths in 12th compulsory to get admission for Msc biotechnology even if your iit jam rank is eligible ..so my question is i have cleared my 12th with PCB ..so if i clear 12th maths exam after that then will i be able to get admission in iit bombay???
Hello,
The eligibility to get admission in IIT, Bombay in M.Sc Biotechnology through IIT JAM is that you must have passed bachelor's degree in any discipline and there is no essential subject requirement for M.Sc Biotechnology. Mathematics is essential subject to get admission in M.Sc-P.hD integrated degree in environmental Science and Engineering in IIT, Bombay. I request you to go through the JAM brochure and check the minimum education qualification requirement https://jam.iitk.ac.in/doc/JAM-2020_Admission_Brochure.pdf
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