IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025: IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) is an entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to various M.Sc., M.Sc.-M.Tech., M.Sc.-Ph.D., and other post-bachelor's degree programs in science disciplines. The conducting body for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) released the IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 on its official website.
The IIT JAM Examination will consist of seven subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. The medium for all subjects will be English only. The examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Aspiring candidates should study the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Pattern thoroughly, which includes details on the marking scheme, exam duration, question types, and total marks, among others. Familiarizing yourself with these aspects will help better prepare and understand the exam.IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 Overview | |
Exam Name | IIT JAM |
Full-Form | Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Admission Test |
Post Category | IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 |
Exam Types | Post-Graduate Degree Level |
Exam Level | National |
Courses Offered | Post-Bachelor’s Degree Courses |
Eligibility | Candidates admitted through JAM should have a Bachelor’s degree. Foreign nationals with Indian degrees are eligible to apply. |
Exam Mode | Online |
IIT JAM Exam Date 2025 | 2 February 2025 |
IIT JAM Subjects | Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Total Questions | 60 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Paper Pattern |
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Negative Marks |
Yes, but no negative marking in Section-C (NAT) |
IIT JAM Section Wise Division 2025 | |||
Aspects | Section A | Section B | Section C |
Number of Questions | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours | ||
Marks |
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2 marks for each question |
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Negative Marking |
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No negative marking | No negative marking |
Types of Question | MCQs | MCQs | Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
Exam Mode | Online |
IIT JAM Marking Scheme 2025 | |
Particulars | Details |
Correct Answer | +1 mark for each 1 mark question |
+2 marks for each 2 marks question | |
Negative Markings | -1/3 mark for each 1 mark question |
-2/3 marks for each 2 marks question | |
Unanswered Question | 0 marks |