JAM Syllabus 2027
Joint Admission Test for MSc
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 9 | 14 |
| 2 | Physics | 9 | 14 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 9 | 14 |
| 4 | Geology | 9 | 14 |
| 5 | Statistics | 9 | 14 |
| 6 | Biotechnology | 9 | 14 |
| 7 | Economics | 9 | 14 |
| Total | 60 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics.
View Mathematics Syllabus →Physics
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Physics.
View Physics Syllabus →Chemistry
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Chemistry.
View Chemistry Syllabus →Geology
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Geology.
View Geology Syllabus →Statistics
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Statistics.
View Statistics Syllabus →Biotechnology
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Biotechnology.
View Biotechnology Syllabus →Economics
Key topics covered as per the official JAM syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Economics.
View Economics Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on BSc-level subject matter — JAM tests deep understanding
- 2MSQ questions carry 2 marks each but have negative marking — attempt carefully
- 3Practice NAT questions as they require numerical precision without options
- 4Previous year papers from last 10 years are essential preparation
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