What is the IIT JAM exam pattern?

IIT JAM has 60 questions in 3 sections — MCQ (1 or 2 marks), MSQ (2 marks, multiple correct), and NAT (1 or 2 marks, numerical). Total marks: 100, duration: 3 hours.

Which subjects are offered in IIT JAM?

IIT JAM offers 7 subjects: Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Chemistry (CY), Statistics (MS), Biotechnology (BT), Geology (GG), and Economics (EN).

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JAM 2026 — April Session — Shift 2

60 questions · 180 minutes · MCQ: +1/-0.33; MSQ: +2/-2 (partial credit); NAT: +1/0

Difficulty: moderateApril 2026

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Test Overview

Total Questions

180

Duration (min)

100

Total Marks

moderate

Difficulty

Sections

MathematicsPhysicsChemistryGeologyStatisticsBiotechnologyEconomics

Topics Covered

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