Yes u can go for iit (biotechnology) but as u know iit entrance exam needs mathematics as a strong side therefore if u can full fill that criteria u can definitely go ahead

Hi Aditi,

Yes, a pure PCB student can attempt IIT JAM Examination.

IIT-JAM is an entrance exam conducted by different IITs every year for admission of students in the M.Sc. program in any of the discipline in which you have pursued Bachelor's of Science.

For a GEN/OBC student 55%, or 5.55 out of 10 aggregate marks in their qualifying degree are required to attempt IIT JAM.

For a SC/ST/PWD student 50%, or 5.0 out of 10 aggregate marks in their qualifying degree  are required to attempt IIT JAM.

As mentioned above, if you have done your B.Sc through Biology subjects than also you can attempt IIT JAM and take admission for M.Sc. Biotechnology and Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences and many more.

Moreover, the more M.Sc. courses are available for a Mathematics student.

You may refer to this article for more information about IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2020.

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If you require to know colleges for which you are eligible then you should go to the link mentioned below.

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I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!

Hi,

The  IIT JAM exam is conducted every year for candidates to take admission in M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other Post-UG Degrees Programmes at the IITs of India and Integrated PhD Degree Programmes at IISc, Bangalore.

You need to possess bachelor's degree in science to apply for this exam. So if a pure PCB student met all the other eligiblity criteria then he can attempt for IIT JAM.

If you want you can get more details through the article - https://www.google.com/amp/s/university.careers360.com/articles/jam/amp

Hope this helps.