Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM 2011)

Courses Offered: The following are the full-time M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other post-bachelor degree programmes at different IITs to which admissions shall be made on the basis of JAM 2011.

IIT Bombay (IITB): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Geophysics (iii) Applied Statistics and Informatics, (iv) Biotechnology, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, and (vii) Physics.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programmes in (i) Applied Geology (ii) Applied Geophysics (iii) Biotechnology, (iv) Energy, (v) Environmental Science and Engineering (vi) Operations Research, and (vii) Physics. Both the degrees will be awarded together after the successful completion of the programmes.

IIT Delhi (IITD): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.
IIT Guwahati (IITG): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics and Computing, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Hyderabad (IITH): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Chemistry, and (ii) Physics.

IIT Kanpur (IITK): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, and (iv) Statistics.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programme in Physics (Transfer from M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programme to M.Sc. Physics programme is not permitted. However, for the students admitted to the M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programme, the M.Sc. degree will be given after successful completion of all academic requirements of the first six semesters while working towards Ph.D. degree).

IIT Kharagpur (IITKgp): Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Geology, (iii) Geophysics, (iv) Mathematics, and (v) Physics. The students will have the option to exit and receive the M.Sc. degree after the successful completion of all academic requirements for the first four semesters. (Due to unavoidable circumstances the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur is kept in abeyance for the academic year 2011-12.) Further information on this programme, if any, will be made available on the website of JAM 2011.

IIT Madras (IITM): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Roorkee (IITR): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes in (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Mathematics, (iii) Biotechnology, (iv) Chemistry, (v) Industrial Mathematics and Informatics and (vi) Physics.

Three-year Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programmes (Lateral entry at 3rd Year level in the Integrated M.Tech. programmes)in (i) Geological Technology and (ii) Geophysical Technology.

Three-year Interdisciplinary Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc. Applied Geology (IITB, IITR)/ Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology (IITKgp)/ M.Tech. Geological Technology (IITR)/ M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree programme in Applied Geology (IITB): Bachelor’s degree with Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. The candidate must have Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (IITB)/ M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree programme in Applied Geophysics (IITB): Bachelor’s degree with both Mathematics and Physics as subjects for two years and at least one of them as a subject for three years.

M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics (IITB)/ M.Sc. Statistics (IITK)/ Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics (IITKgp.)/ M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research (IITB): Bachelor’s degree with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at least two years or four semesters.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITB, IITR)/M.Sc.–Ph.D. Dual Degree in Biotechnology (IITB): Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS).

M.Sc. Chemistry (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITH, IITK, IITM, IITR)/ Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry (IITKgp): Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry as a subject for three years/six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Sc. Mathematics (IITB, IITD, IITK, IITM)/ M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing (IITG)/ M.Sc. Applied Mathematics (IITR)/ M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics and Informatics (IITR): Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Physics (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITH, IITK, IITM, IITR)/ Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics (IITKgp)/ M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics (IITB, IITK): Bachelor’s degree with Physics as a subject for at least two years/ four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/ two semesters.

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics (IITKgp): Bachelor’s degree with any two subjects among Physics, Mathematics and Geology for three years/ six semesters. The student should note that due to unavoidable circumstances, this programme at IIT Kharagpur is kept in abeyance for the academic year 2011-12. Further information on this programme, if any, will be made available on the website of JAM 2011.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy (IITB): Bachelor’s degree with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/ two semesters.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science & Engineering (IITB): Bachelor’s degree with any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four Semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two Semesters. The candidates should have Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Tech. Geophysical Technology (IITR): Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and Physics as subjects and anyone of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] (IITR): Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least one year for annual system candidates/ at least two papers of Mathematics for semester system candidates.

The candidates who qualify in JAM 2011 shall have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admissions in IITs.

At least 55% aggregatemarks (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).

Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with the minimum educational qualification as specified by the admitting institute should be submitted by 30th September 2011.

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 to be physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled.

Application Procedure

Details of application Fee

Category: General/OBC
Gender: Male
Fees for OFFLINE Application Form from Banks / IITR JAM Office: Rs.1000/-
Fees for ONLINE Application: Rs.900/-
Additional fees for 2nd test paper: Rs.300/-

Category: General/OBC
Gender: Female
Fees for OFFLINE Application Form from Banks / IITR JAM Office: Rs.900/-
Fees for ONLINE Application: Rs.800/-
Additional fees for 2nd test paper: Rs.300/-

Category: SC/ST/PD
Gender: Male / Female
Fees for OFFLINE Application Form from Banks / IITR JAM Office: Rs.500/-
Fees for ONLINE Application: Rs.400/-
Additional fees for 2nd test paper: Rs.150/-

Demand draft should be drawn in favour of “Chairman, JAM 2011, IIT Roorkee??, on any bank, payable at Roorkee.

Candidates can submit Application Form in two different modes : Online and Offline. The preferred mode of application process is Online

Offline Application Process:

Candidate can obtain a packet containing Offline Application Form, Information Brochure & Envelope from:

A. Designated Bank Branches of Punjab National Bankon cash payment.

B. from JAM Office, IIT Roorkee after handing over Demand Draft for appropriate amount.

Obtain SC/ST/PD Certificate (if applicable). OBC candidates NEED NOT SEND any certificate with the application form. It will be required only at the time of applying for admission.

Paste your recent photograph (3 cm X 4 cm) in the designated place of OMR sheet. Sign at the designated places of OMR sheet. Write the test city first choice code, paper code and your address on the envelope.

Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Speed Post (preferably) or by Registered Post to the below given address OR It can be handed over personally to JAM Office, IIT Roorkee.

Online Application Process:

Payment through Demand Draft only. Demand draft of appropriate amount should be drawn in favour of “Chairman, JAM 2011, IIT Roorkee??, on any bank, payable at Roorkee.

Apply Online. Candidates must follow all instructions strictly while applying online. At the end of this process, a PDF file will be generated with the following pages:

Page-1: Instructions
Page-2: JAM 2011 Application Form – Institute’s Copy
Page-3: JAM 2011 Application Form – Candidate’s Copy
Page-4: Address Slip

Take a print out of the entire file.

Paste your recent color photograph (3 cm X 4 cm) in the designated place of Page-2. Sign at the designated places of Page-2. Paste the Page-4 on top of a A4-size envelope.

The completed OFFLINE/ONLINE Application Form with necessary enclosures must reach the “Organizing Chairman, JAM 2011, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667??, latest by 31st January 2011.

Contact Details

Address: Organizing Chairman, JAM 2011, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667
Tel: (01332) – 284531
Fax: (01332) – 285707
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.iitr.ac.in/jam

Last date for receipt of form: 31 January 2011

Entrance Date: 08 May 2011

Test Centers

IIT Bombay Zone: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Hubli, Indore, Jabalpur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Panaji (Goa), Pune, Vadodara

IIT Delhi Zone: Chandigarh, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Shimla

IIT Guwahati Zone: Guwahati, Jorhat, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong, Silchar

IIT Kanpur Zone: Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi

IIT Kharagpur Zone: Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Siliguri, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam

IIT Madras Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli

IIT Roorkee Zone: Agra, Amritsar, Bareilly, Jaipur, Kurukshetra, Nainital, Noida, Roorkee

Schedule of Exam:

Date: 8th May 2011 (Sunday)

ISt Session: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Paper Code: CA/CY/GG/MS/PH

IInd Session: 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Paper Code: BT/GP/MA