Joint Admission Test For MSc (JAM 2012)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION The candidates who qualify in JAM 2012 shall have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admissions in IITs. (i) At least 55% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC, ST and PD category candidates in the qualifying degree. For candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalence in percentage of marks will be decided by the Admitting Institute(s). (ii) Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with the minimum educational qualification as specified by the admitting institute should be submitted by 30September 2012. At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. At the time of registration, the admitted candidates may also have to undergo a physical fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled. Note: (a) It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to prove that he/she satisfies the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility requirements for admissions. (b) The admitting institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a candidate who is found to have been admitted to a course to which he/she is not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.

What is New in JAM 2012? JAM 2012 will be held on Sunday, 12 February, 2012. This is approximately 3 months earlier than the past years and has resulted in changes in application dates and other deadlines. Two new Academic programmes have been introduced/commenced in IIT Bombay namely: M.Sc.- Ph.D Dual Degree Programme in Chemistry and M.Sc.(Physics) - M.Tech (Materials Sciences with specialization in Nano-Science & Tech.). GENERAL INFORMATION (i) The JAM 2012 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking admission to academic programmes covered under JAM 2012 need to appear in JAM 2012. There is no age restriction. (ii) Note that JAM 2012 will be held on 12 February 2012. The date for the JAM 2012 examination is earlier than previous years. (iii) For admission, foreign nationals are required to satisfy the rules and regulations of the admitting Institute(s) pertaining to foreign students. For further details, they are advised to contact the Admitting Institute(s) concerned. (iv) To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to qualify in the corresponding test paper and also satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility criteria of the respective academic programme. (v) The candidates who have either appeared or are due to appear in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2012 are also eligible to appear in the test. By qualifying in JAM 2012, candidates can apply for provisional admission subject to the condition that: (i) all parts of their final examination shall be completed by the date of registration of the Admitting Institute, and (ii) proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the admitting institute will be submitted by 30 September 2012. (vi) Admissions to various academic programmes at different institutes will be made on the basis of merit in JAM 2012. On the basis of performance in the test, for each test paper, separate merit lists will be prepared for General, OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PD) category candidates. (vii) Request for the change of category, if any, with proper documentation, should reach the Organizing Institute by 13 December 2011. Requests received after this date will not be accepted under any circumstances. (viii) Candidates should note that mere appearance in JAM 2012 or being in the merit list of any test paper neither guarantees nor provides any automatic entitlement to admission. Qualified candidates will have to apply for admission as per the prescribed procedure. Admissions shall be made in order of merit and depending on the number of seats available at the Admitting Institute(s). (ix) With regard to the interpretation of the provisions of any matter not covered in this Information Brochure, the decision of the Organizing Institute shall be final and binding on all the parties concerned. Apply Online Click Here For  Brochure Click Here For Old Question Papers Click Here For More About JAM 2012  Click Here