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Indian Institutes of Technology conducts a Joint Admission test to M.Sc. (JAM) for admission to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programmes at the IITs. The main objective of JAM is to provide admissions to various M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programmes based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country. In due course, JAM is also expected to become a benchmark for normalising undergraduate level science education in the country.

Issue of application forms and information brochures at Canara Bank counters or by post only from IIT Bombay : 22 September 2011 Commencement of Online Registration : 22 September 2011 Last date for receipt of requests at IIT Bombay for the issue of application material by post : 18 October 2011 Last date for issue of application forms and information brochures at Bank counters : 22 October 2011 Last date for Online Registration on the website / website closure : 25 October 2011 Last date for receipt of completed OMR application form along with Pay-in-slip and Demand Draft (if any) at IIT Bombay : 1 November 2011 Last date for receipt of completed Online Registration Form along with Demand Draft at IIT Bombay : 1 November 2011 Test Schedule Session Time Test Papers I 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon CA - Computer Applications ; CY – Chemistry; GG – Geology; MS - Mathematical Statistics; PH - Physics II 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. BT – Biotechnology; GP - Geophysics; MA - Mathematics Date of JAM 2012 Test : 12 February 2012 Announcement of the result of JAM 2012 : 10 April 2012

The M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programmes at the IITs offer high quality post-B.Sc. education in respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The curricula are regularly updated at each IIT. Interdisciplinary content of the curricula equips the students to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. The medium of instruction in all the programmes is English. Eligibility :  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 30 September 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. Information Brochure And Application Form : Candidates can submit Application Form in two different modes : Online and Offline. The preferred mode of application process is Online Offline Procedure: The Application Form along with the Information Brochure and Acknowledgement Card will be available on cash payment of application fee of Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC Category Male candidates, Rs. 900/- for General/OBC Category Female candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST and PD candidates from the Designated Branches of Canara Bank or from GATE JAM office, IIT Bombay. To get the list of branches refer the website http://www.iitb.ac.in/~pge/2k12/jam/. IIT , however, does not take any responsibility for the late delivery of application material, due to postal delay or loss of documents in transit. Once an Application Form has been purchased either from the Bank or by post from the GATE JAM office, IIT Bombay, any claim for refund of the fee, for any reason whatsoever, will not be entertained nor can this fee be held in reserve for future. The Application Form enclosed in the envelope provided with the Information Brochure is to be completed by the candidate in all respects. After reading the instructions given in the brochure carefully fill in all the items of the form. Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Speed Post (preferably) or by Registered Post to The Organizing Chairman, JAM 2012, IIT Bomaby, Powai, MUMBAI 400 076 so as to reach there on or before 1st November , 2011 OR It can be handed over personally to GATE-JAM Office, IIT Bombay. Online Registration : ONLINE Registration facility shall be available from September 22, 2011 at http://www.iitb.ac.in/~pge/2k12/jam/

Address	:	Organizing Chairman, GATE - JAM Office Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, P.O. IIT Powai, Mumbai - 400 076
Phone	:	022-25767022, 25767068
Fax	:	022-25722674
E-mail	:	Contact I
Website	:	www.iitb.ac.in/jam