IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025: Subject wise structure, marking scheme & important topics

IIT JAM exam pattern 2025 is available on jam2025.iitd.ac.in. Candidates can look at the exam pattern and begin their preparation accordingly.

Lakshima SareenUpdated on : Aug 29 2024 16:32 IST

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025: JAM, or Joint Admission Test for Masters is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology every year. The upcoming exam is all set to be conducted in February, 2025. Candidates can check the IIT JAM exam dates 2025 on the official website jam2025.iitd.ac.in.

IIT JAM 2025 is a computer based test (CBT). The questions asked in the test are supposed to be designed in three formats: multiple choice questions, multiple select questions, and numerical answer type questions. The test will be of 100 total marks.

To be able to prepare for the exam, candidates must be aware of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and other details about the test paper. Given below is the detailed exam pattern for IIT JAM 2025.

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025

The table below shows the exam pattern for IIT JAM 2025. This contains the number of questions, types of questions, and the marking value.

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks Weightage
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions	30	1 markers= 10 questions 2 markers= 20 questions
Section B: Multiple Select Questions	10	2 marks for each question
Section C: Numerical Answer Type Questions	20	1 markers= 10 questions 2 markers= 10 questions
Total	60	100

IIT JAM Marking Scheme 2025

The IIT JAM question paper 2025 will carry 60 questions, combining all three sections. Negative marking will be applicable in section A. Have a look at the marking scheme below for a detailed idea:

Sections	Number of questions with marks	Negative marking
Section A	10 questions will carry 1 mark each	Deduction of ⅓ mark for each wrong answer
Section A	20 questions will carry 2 marks each	Deduction of ⅔ mark for each wrong answer
Section B	10 questions will carry 2 marks each	No negative marking
Section C	10 questions will carry 1 mark each	No negative marking
Section C	10 questions will carry 2 marks each	No negative marking

IIT JAM Test Papers 2025

IIT JAM 2025 consists of 7 different test papers. Candidates can appear for a maximum of 2 test papers. Here are the seven subjects offered in the exam:

Biotechnology
Chemistry
Economics
Geology
Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Physics

IIT JAM Syllabus 2025

IIT JAM exam 2025 has 7 different test papers. Biotechnology is the newest addition to the list of exams in IIT JAM. Each test paper follows a set of syllabus set for IIT JAM. Candidates can download the syllabus from the official website. They can also download it from the link provided below:

Download: IIT JAM Syllabus 2025

Have a look at some of the most important subject-wise topics in the IIT JAM exam 2025.

Subjects	Topics
Biotechnology	Biology Mathematics Physics Chemistry
Chemistry	Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
Economics	Microeconomics Macroeconomics Indian economy Statistics Mathematics
Mathematics	Numbers Calculus Functions Algebra Equations Group Theory
Physics	Heat and Thermodynamics Oscillations, Waves, and Optics Electricity and Magnetism Laws of Motion Kinematics Physical world and Measurement Gravitation Mechanics of solids and liquids Electromagnetic induction Energy and power

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many subjects are available in the IIT JAM 2024 test?

IIT JAM consists of 7 different test papers including chemistry, biotechnology, mathematics, economics, geology, physics, and mathematical statistics.

How many questions will be there in IIT JAM 2024?

The upcoming IIT JAM test paper will contain a total of 60 questions.

How many sections will be there in the IIT JAM test paper?

The IIT JAM test paper will be divided into three sections: section A (multiple choice questions), section B (multiple select questions), and section C (numerical answer type questions).

Are there any MCQs in IIT JAM?

Yes, section A in the IIT JAM test paper will contain 30 MCQs. These will further be divided into 1 marker and 2 markers.

Will there be negative marking in IIT JAM 2024?

Yes, negative marking is applicable in the section A of IIT JAM 2024. Section B and C do not have negative marking applicable to them.

Will IIT JAM mock test papers help me in any way?

Yes, attempting mock exams for IIT JAM will help the aspiring students to gain an insight into the exam pattern. This will boost their confidence for the upcoming exams.