What is Difference between IIT JAM & GATE exam?

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What is a Difference between IIT JAM GATE exam?
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Introduction
The IIT JAM is a national level entrance exam
conducted by the IITs for admission of students
for the Master degree courses in science such as
M.Sc. (Two Year), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D.
Dual Degree at various IITs and IISc. The IIT JAM
is conducted in the month of February. More than
10 thousand students appear in the IIT JAM exam
every year. The GATE is again a national level
entrance exam conducted by various IITs and IISc
to admit the students for the masters degree in
technology. Every year around 10 lakh students
appear for the exam.
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IIT JAM Subjects and GATE Subjects

• IIT JAM Subjects
• The IIT JAM is conducted in 7 main subjects they
  are
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Stats
• Biological Science
• Biotechnology
• Geology

Check out the IIT JAM admission procedure here
IIT JAM admission Procedure
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IIT JAM Subjects and GATE Subjects

• The GATE exam is conducted for the subjects given
  below
• Aerospace Engg (AE)                               
              
• Geology and Geophysics (GG)
• Agricultural Engg (AG)                            
               
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Architecture Planning (AR)                     
            
• Mathematics (MA)
• Biotechnology (BT)                                
                 
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Civil Engineering (CE)                            
                

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IIT JAM Subjects and GATE Subjects

• Mining Engineering (MN)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)                         
            
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Com. Sci Information Tech (CS)            
          
• Physics (PH)
• Chemistry (CY)                                    
                  
• Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
• Electronics Communication Engg (EC)
                 
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)                       
              
•  Engineering Sciences (XE)
• Ecology and Evolution (EY)                        
              
• Life Sciences (XL)

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Facts
There are some facts about IIT JAM is that the
student can give IIT JAM exam in two subjects by
filling the form separately whereas in GATE exam
the candidate can give exam in only one
subject. IIT JAM official website
http//js2.iitd.ac.in/html/index.php GATE
official website http//www.gate.iitg.ac.in/
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IIT JAM Eligibility and GATE Eligibility

• IIT JAM Eligibility
• There is no age limit to appear in the exam.
• IIT JAM is open to all nation candidates.
• The JAM 2017 appearing candidates should have
  secured at least 55 marks in aggregate in all
  the subjects and language of bachelors all the
  year combined.
• Note Those however belonging to SC/ST and PwD
  categories need to secure at least 50 marks in
  aggregate of the subjects.
• The candidate need to submit the proof of their
  qualifying the degree examination by the month of
  September the admitting institute.
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IIT JAM Eligibility and GATE Eligibility
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IIT JAM Paper Pattern and GATE paper Pattern
IIT JAM paper pattern
Sections No. of Questions Types of questions
Section-A 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Section-B 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
Section-C 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
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Marking Scheme of the IIT JAM Exam Paper

• The examination is conducted ONLINE Computer
  Based Test (CBT)
• The examination is the Objective type test.
• The number of question asked in the exam is 60
  divided in the three sections.
• The 60 questions consist of total 100 marks.
• Unanswered or not attempted question are given
  zero marks.

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Negative marking for each section is as follows
Section Marks Negative Marks
Section A 1 Mark 1/3 Marks deducted
Section A 2 Marks 2/3 Marks deducted
Section B   No negative marking
Section C   No negative marking
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GATE Paper Pattern
Section No. of Questions No. of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks
General Aptitude 5 5 1 5
General Aptitude
Technical Engineering Mathematics 25 25 1 25
Technical Engineering Mathematics 30 30 2 60
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Negative marking scheme
Question Type Marks Negative Marks
  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1 mark 0.33
  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 2 marks 0.66
Numerical Answer Questions 1 mark Nil
Numerical Answer Questions 2 marks Nil
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IIT JAM exam Fee GATE exam Fee
IIT JAM exam Fee
Category Fee Details Fee Details
Category One Test Paper Two Test Papers
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD Rs. 750/- Rs. 1050/-
General and OBC Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2100/-
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IIT JAM exam Fee GATE exam Fee
 GATE exam Fee
Category Fee Details
Category One Test Paper
Female (All Categories)/ SC/ST/PwD Rs. 750/-
General and OBC Rs. 1500/-
Check out the IIT JAM career scope after M.Sc.
PhD. visit career scope after IIT JAM
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