Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) - Tips on Study Strategies and Preparation

IIT JAM is a national-level exam that is conducted to shortlist students for admission to MSc and integrated MSc courses offered by colleges accepting IIT JAM scores for admission. IIT JAM is jointly conducted by the IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISC).

Introduction

The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) is a national-level exam that is conducted to shortlist students for admission to MSc and integrated MSc courses offered by colleges accepting IIT JAM scores for admission. IIT JAM is jointly conducted by the IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISC). Exam Structure Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the JAM paper with 75 multiple choice questions. It consists of 4 sections- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with each section carrying 50 questions. IIT JAM 2018: Paper pattern Mathematics: Questions will be based on area and number system.

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Tips for Study Strategies

Here are the 5 steps IIT JAM aspirants must take to ensure best scores in JAM: 1. Make sure your study routine remains the same: JAM is a 12 hour exam and if your schedule remains the same as a regular semester, you can never secure a good score. To make sure you stick to the schedule, make it a point to do at least two mock tests leading up to the exam. Ensure you have the time to revise the questions thoroughly and take accurate notes. 2. Study the concepts thoroughly: JAM is all about understanding the concepts and how they relate to one another. The most important step here is to ensure you understand the concept at a high level. 3. Check your question paper before you start: This may sound silly but it is one of the most important practices you can undertake.

Tips for Preparation

Try to minimize sleep Take a break between 2 hours and 2.5 hours of study Chew gum to stay focused on a subject How to stay motivated? Participate in some extracurricular activities to keep you occupied Make and listen to study guides and learn an important concept Read articles related to your subject Learn about your profesior More than 70 lakhs students appear for JAM every year. In 2017, 1.3 lakh students appeared for IIT JAM. Some of the top rankers in JAM in the past were Saahil Desai with 709 rank, Nithya Venkatesh with 705 rank and Himanshu Sekhar Ganeri with 696 rank.The JAM score is calculated on the basis of aggregate of the questions in JAM section and the accumulated weightage of the following 4 subjects (math, physics, chemistry, and biology).

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Conclusion

IIT JAM is a popular entrance exam and is often referred to as the "O" test in India. The admissions process is highly competitive. Also, it is conducted by the best and most reputed institutes, which results in low competition. But, this doesn't mean that the exam is easy. In fact, the current batch of students is the most sophisticated and competitive group in the history of IITs. It is more than worth the effort to prepare for and attempt the exam.