Examination related FAQs

You can apply with the existing certificate. However, for any minor defects (such as photo/signature scan quality, uploaded document validity/clarity etc.) the candidates will be contacted via email/phone/SMS for rectifying the defects, within a specific period ( tentatively before November 20, 2024). Until you upload a valid certificate, you will be considered under "General" Category.
The format for OBC-NCL Certificate is given in Annexure VI.

You can apply with the existing certificate. However, for any minor defects (such as photo/signature scan quality, uploaded document validity/clarity etc.) the candidates will be contacted via email/phone/SMS for rectifying the defects, within a specific period( tentatively before November 20, 2024). Until you upload a valid certificate, you will be considered under "General" Category.
The format for EWS Certificate is given in Annexure VII.

YES. JAM 2025 is open to foreign nationals.

NO. Please refer the Eligibility Requirements.

YES. You are eligible to apply for JAM 2025 Examination.

There is NO age limit to appear for JAM 2025.

NO. One can appear for the JAM examination any number of times.

JAM 2025 application portal will allow the corrections in the data entered by the candidate after the scrutiny. Incorporation of these corrections may require you to pay additional fees. Refer Application Fees

There is NO fee for fixing the defects identified during scrutiny.

YES. Candidates need to fill a 10-digit mobile number while filling the application form. If you don’t have an Indian mobile number, fill an Indian number of a friend or relative. All information and updates will be sent by SMS to this number and also to the registered e-mail.

YES. But you must verify the mobile number after submitting the application. However, you will have to verify the registered email id with the OTP. Verification of either mobile number or email id is mandatory to submit the application. Note that no communication would be sent to unverified email or unverified mobile number.

For Indian candidates, the following valid photo identification documents/cards will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License. For foreign nationals, documents like valid Passport, any other valid photo ID issued by their government, Driving License is acceptable.

The payment option will appear after filling the online application form in JAM 2025 website. The mode of Payment is only Online (Net banking / Debit card / Credit card / UPI). The application fee will be automatically determined based on the category, gender, and number of Test Paper(s) that have been opted by the candidate. Refer Application Fees

Please logout of the JAM 2025 application portal and login after some time to check if the payment is reflected. If not, send an email to jam@admin.iitd.ac.in

Please follow the below procedure
1. Please login JOAPS Portal with your Credentials.
2. Click the "Proceed to Payment" button. It will direct you to payment page and please proceed to pay the application fee once again.
3. In case, your previous payment is Success, it will automatically update and redirect you to the JAM 2025 Application page.
4. If your payment is unsuccessful, click the "Proceed to Payment" button till success. The unsuccessful payment will be credited back to your account as early as possible.

The candidates will most likely be allotted a centre in the examination city of their first choice. Only in cases, where there are too many candidates opting for a certain city as their first choice, the other two choices become relevant. The candidates are required to fill their choices of cities to appear in the examination, but should remember that because of operational constraints, the JAM committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a candidate.

NO. The two papers option may be selected based on the given set of combinations in a SINGLE form only.

Login to JAM 2025 application portal and click on "Add Paper" and choose from the list and pay the applicable fee. A candidate can appear for a maximum of two papers in JAM 2025.

JAM 2025 Applicants should upload the following documents in JOAPS portal.

1. Upload your recent Passport Size Photograph and Signature.
2. Scanned copy of 10^th standard (SSC) Marksheet.
3. if applicable, PwD Certificate in the case of PwD candidates. Refer PwD Guidelines
4. if applicable, SC/ ST Certificate in the case of SC/ ST Candidates.
5. if applicable, OBC-NCL Certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2024) in the case of OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer) Candidates.
The format for OBC-NCL Certificate is given in Annexure VI.
6. if applicable, EWS Certificate (issued on or after 01 April 2024) in the case of EWS Candidates.
The format for EWS Certificate is given in Annexure VII.

Note:The photograph, signature, 10th standard (SSC) Marksheet, Category (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST) Certificate and Physical Disability Certificate uploaded during the application process for JAM 2025 Examination will be used for the admission process.

NO. Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE after Scrutiny. You will be intimated by email or SMS from JAM 2025 Admin to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new photograph). You will be given chances for rectification up to the deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.

NO. Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE after Scrutiny. You will be intimated by email or SMS from JAM 2025 Admin to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new signature image). You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.

YES. You have to upload the category and/or PwD certificate if applicable during the submission of application for JAM examination

A “person with benchmark disability” means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authorities (section 2(r), RPwD act 2016). Refer PwD Guidelines

YES. The candidates with less than 40% disabilities AND having difficulty in writing are eligible for the services of a SCRIBE and/or compensatory time as per office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (F.No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10th August, 2022).
Candidates who need the services of a SCRIBE and/or compensatory time are required to send an email ​to jam@admin.iitd.ac.in mentioning their enrollment id and mobile number.
The subject of the email should be "Compensatory Time/Scribe Assistance". The email has to be sent on or before December 11, 2024.
The email should contain a certificate as specified in Appendix - I of the office order (F. No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10^th August, 2022).

You can check the status of your application by logging into JAM 2025 website from time to time.

You need not worry. Wait till the scrutiny team process your application. Only those candidates whose applications need to be rectified in photo/signature/category certificate/PwD certificate, will be contacted by email and SMS. The scrutiny process will continue even after the application portal is closed.

NO. The print-out of the application form is not required to be sent to the Organizing Institute or any other JAM zonal Institute.

Admit Card can ONLY be downloaded from JAM 2025 website in the first week of January 2025. Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post or as an e-mail attachment.

NO. Candidates MUST also bring original and valid photo Identity Document (NO photocopy/scanned copy/NOT an expired document), which was specified during filling up of the online application.For Indian candidates, only following identification documents will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (front side must), Passport, PAN card, Voter ID and Driving License. For foreign nationals, documents like valid Passport, any other valid photo ID issued by their government, Driving License is acceptable.

NO. Hard copy (preferably printed in colour) of the Admit Card is required to gain entry to the examination centre.

NO. The candidate with permitted delayed entry will NOT get any extra time.

NO. Fee is non-refundable.