IIT JAM Application Form 2023: Check Dates, Process, Fees, Form Correction
IIT JAM Application Form 2023 will tentatively be released in September 2022. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for IIT JAM exam, i.e. a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can fill IIT JAM Application Form. Check IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria
- IIT JAM application forms will be available till October 2022 on the official website.
- Every year about 60,000+ candidates register for IIT JAM exam. As per past trends, IIT JAM 2023 exam date will be in the 2nd week of February 2023. Check IIT JAM Exam Dates
- IIT JAM Application fee for each paper is INR 750 for female/SC/ST candidates and INR 1500 for other category candidates. To apply for 2 papers, the fee is INR 1050 and INR 2100 respectively.
- IIT JAM 2023 form correction window will be activated for a week after the registration ends. Candidates will be allowed to edit only a few details like exam city, gender, category, test papers, etc., by paying the additional fee. Check IIT JAM Form Correction
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IIT JAM 2023 Application Form Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | jam.iitr.ac.in |
| Minimum qualification Requirement | Bachelor’s degree with 55% aggregate marks |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Documents to be uploaded | Passport size photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression |
| IIT JAM Application Fee | INR 1500 for 1 paper; INR 2100 for 2 papers (General/OBC) INR 750 for 1 paper; INR 1050 for 2 papers (SC/ST/PWD) |
IIT JAM 2023 Application Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of IIT JAM Application Form | First week of September 2022 |
| Last date of IIT JAM Application Form | October 2022 |
| IIT JAM 2022 Form Correction | Last week of October 2022 |
| IIT JAM Exam Date 2022 | Second week of February 2023 |
Check: IIT JAM 2023 Exam Dates
How to fill IIT JAM Application Form 2023?
Candidates have to follow these steps to fill IIT JAM application form 2023:
Step 1: Register Online
- Visit the official website of IIT JAM i.e. jam.iitkgp.ac.in
- Click on ‘Application Login (JOAPS )’ link.
- A registration window will appear on the screen.
Step 2: Make Registration
- Enter all the required details in the form such as Candidates Name, Email ID, Mobile Number and other details.
- Click on “Submit” button
- After successful registration, students will receive an Enrollment ID sent to the registered email ID and Contact Number.
Step 3: Fill Details in the Application Form
- Candidates are required to use their Enrollment ID and Password to login to the website.
- After login, candidates are needed to click on “Edit Application Form” & fill the following details.
Step 4: JAM 2023 Exam Details
- Enter JAM 2023 exam details like no. of paper, paper subject and exam city preferences.
Step 5: Applicant Personal Details
- Parent/guardian’s name & mobile number, city preferences, number and choice of test paper(s), date of birth, gender, address for communication, category & PwD status and other required details.
- In this step, candidates will have to verify their email id and mobile number by entering the OTPs given to them through their mail and contact sms.
Step 6: Communication Details
- Enter the proper address with details of valid personal ID information (give ID proof number).
Step 7: Qualification Details
- Qualifying degree, percentage of marks/CGPA, year of passing, college name and address, etc.
Step 8: Upload Scanned Images
- Go through the upload images option.
- Choose the scanned images of photograph, signature and SC/ST/PwD certificate (if applicable) one by one and upload them.
- Candidates are suggested to prepare the scanned images of photograph, signature and SC/ST/PwD certificate as per the specification given below:
Photograph Specification:
Candidates must upload only good quality color photograph. JAM Score Card will be printed with the photograph you submit. The photograph must match with your appearance on the day of the examination.
- Background Color: White or a very light color.
- Format: JPEG/ JPG format
- Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm dimensions (Width × Height).
- Maximum Size: 480×640 in pixels.
- File size: 5 KB to 200 KB.
Other Facts:
- Image should not be more than 6 months old.
- The face should occupy about 50% of the area.
- The main features of the face must not be covered by hair, any cloth or any shadow.
- Forehead, eyes, nose and chin should be clearly visible.
- Mobile phone & other self-composed portraits are not accepted.
Signature Specification:
- Background Color: A4 White paper
- Format: JPEG/ JPG format
- Dimension: 2 cm × 7 cm (Height × Width).
- Maximum Size: 160×560 in pixels.
- File size: 5 KB to 100 KB.
Other Facts:
- Signature must be done with black or dark blue ink.
- Signature with all CAPITAL LETTERS, Initials or in any other color (other than black and blue) shall NOT be accepted.
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Get the digital image of the rectangular box (with your signature inside) scanned by using a professional scanner. Crop it to the border of the box.
Step 9: Fee Payment
- After uploading the images, candidates can proceed to make the fee payment. The application fee can be paid through online and offline mode.
- In online mode, the fee payment can be done through debit/credit card or net banking account. Candidates are required to enter the payment details and pay the application fee.
- In offline mode, students are required to take printout of the e-challan form and submit the application fee to the nearest branch of SBI Bank.
Step 10: Print Application Form
- After completing all steps of the application form, students can take the printout of the filled application form.
- Students are suggested to keep safe the printed application form for further use.
- There is no need to send the printed application form to the authority.
Also Check: IIT JAM Subject-wise Prepration Tips
Application Fee
The fee can be paid through Net-banking/debit card/credit card. The application fee details are given here:
| Category/Group | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| One Test Paper | Two Test Papers | |
| Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD | INR 750/- | INR 1050/- |
| All Others | INR 1500/- | INR 2100/- |
Details Required For IIT JAM 2023 Application Form
IIT JAM 2023 Application Form requires important details of the applicant which should be filled accurately. The information provided will be used in the future admission proceedings. The documents that should be kept ready before applying for IIT JAM 2023 are:
- Class 10 Mark sheet and certificate.
- Class 12 Mark sheet and passing certificate. If only CGPA is mentioned in class 10 and class 12 mark sheets, enter the CGPA in aggregate marks field after converting in the percentile form.
- Qualifying degree Mark-Sheets and certificate (Graduation).
- Nationality Certificate.
- Caste or Category certificate.
- PWD Certificate.
- After paying the JAM 2022 Application fee, scan the Institute's copy of E-Challan and upload the same before the last date of application form submission on the official website.
IIT JAM 2023 Eligibility
To apply for IIT JAM 2023, candidates will have to satisfy the basic requirements as per the program one chooses. The basic requirements are:
- Candidates must have a degree in any one of the following subjects – Geology, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics. Final year candidates are also eligible to apply.
- The minimum aggregate marks required for graduation is 55% for general category candidates.
- 5% relaxation is given to reserved category candidates in the marks required in the qualifying exam.
- For candidates acquiring letter grades/CGPA, the equivalent marks will be decided by the admitting institute.
- There will be no age criteria/restrictions to apply.
- Final year studying candidates are eligible to apply.
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How to Retrieve Lost Enrolment ID/Password?
Candidates can retrieve their IIT JAM enrollment ID or password if they happen to lose/forget it by following the simple steps mentioned below:
- Go to the official website of IIT JAM.
- In the Home page, click on candidate portal.
- You will find a tab ‘Forgot Enrolment ID’ or ‘Password’.
- If you remember the Enrolment ID and have forgotten the password "Request for an OTP" to get One Time Password.
- If you already have an OTP, click on "Already have an OTP?" to reset the password.
- If you do not remember the Enrolment ID, click on "Forgot Enrolment ID" to get Enrolment ID via SMS.
IIT JAM 2023 Form Correction
Applicants will be able to use one-time facility to make changes or correct errors in their online forms a few days after the application window closes. The corrections in the Application form are permitted for the following details only:
- Add/change Test Paper(s)
- Change of data related to Exam City
- Gender
- Category
- PwD/Dyslexic status
- Candidate’s Name
- DOB
- Parent’s/Guardian’s Name
- University/College Name
- Year of Graduation
- Marks/CGPA.
IIT JAM 2022 Form Correction Fees
Candidates must note that no additional form correction fees will be charged for making changes in Candidate’s Name, DOB, Parent’s/Guardian’s Name, University/College Name, Year of Graduation, and Marks/CGPA.
Additional Fee for Addition or Change of Test Paper(s):
| Group/ Category | Existing | Wishes to Change | Wishes to Add | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case | Additional Fee(₹) | Case | Additional Fee (₹) | ||
| Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD | One Test Paper | One Test Paper | ₹ 750/- | One Test Paper | ₹ 300/- |
| Two Test Papers | Any One Test Paper | ₹ 300/- | Not Applicable | ||
| Both Papers | ₹ 1050/- | ||||
| All Others | One Test Paper | One Test Paper | ₹ 1500/- | One Test Paper | ₹ 600/- |
| Two Test Papers | Any One Test Paper | ₹ 600/- | Not Applicable | ||
| Both Papers | ₹ 2100/- | ||||
Additional Fee for Changing Category or Gender Information:
| Existing Group/ Category | Change | Case | Additional Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD (Group - 1) | Within Group-1 | One or Two Test Paper(s) | NIL |
| To Group-2 | One Test Paper | ₹ 750/- | |
| Both Papers | ₹ 1050/- | ||
| All Others (Group - 2) | To Group-1 | One or Two Test Paper(s) | NIL (No fee will be refunded) |
Additional Fee for Change in Choice of Examination Cities:
| Group/ Category | Case | Additional Fees |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | Change in choice of examination cities | ₹ 300 |
Candidates can check the status of their application form by logging in to the official site. Any discrepancy in the application will not be entertained after the issue of Admit Card. When a form is successfully submitted, one can view their application form status and check for errors. Any mistake can be corrected by contacting the authority immediately.
IIT JAM 2023 Application Form FAQs
Ques: When will IIT JAM 2023 Application process be started?
Ans: IIT JAM 2023 Application Forms are expected to be out by the first week of September 2022, by the exam conducting IIT. Candidates who wish to appear for IIT JAM 2023 will be able to fill the online application forms till October 2022.
Ques: Who will be conducting IIT JAM 2023 and when?
Ans: One of the participating IITs will be the organizing body for IIT JAM 2023. The official portal will be activated by the authority for candidates to fill the application forms on time. The exam will tentatively be held in February 2023.
Ques: What are the documents required to fill IIT JAM 2023 Application form?
Ans: You need the following documents while filling the form:
- Class 10 Mark sheet
- Class 12 Mark sheet
- Qualifying degree Mark-Sheets
- Nationality Certificate
- Caste or Category certificate
- PWD Certificate
- Copy of E-Challan
Ques: What is the application fee for IIT JAM 2023?
Ans: The application fees is INR 1500/- for the general category (males) if they are planning to opt for one paper and if they are planning to opt for two paper then the fees will be INR 2100/-. For SC/ ST/ Female candidates, the application fee is INR 750 for 1 paper and INR 1050 for 2 papers.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
Comments
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Hi Vishal, if the form was incomplete, it would not have been submitted. Thus, no need to worry, there will not be any consequences of the same at first place.
Hi Nitesh, even if you are from reserved category, then too you will not be eligible to appear in this exam as for reserved categories, minimum percentage to be scored is 50%. You can check other Eligibility Criteria in detail from here.