Eligibility
Choosing One or Two Papers
Each JAM candidate can appear in one or two papers. If you choose two, they must be in different sessions.
Valid Paper Combinations
Forenoon paper | Afternoon paper |
|---|---|
Chemistry (CY) | Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS) or Physics (PH) |
Geology (GG) | BT, EN, MS or PH |
Mathematics (MA) | BT, EN, MS or PH |
Popular Combinations
Mathematics + Physics: Common for students with a Physics and Maths background.
Mathematics + Mathematical Statistics: Common for Maths and Statistics graduates.
Chemistry + Biotechnology: Common for life science and chemistry students.
Mathematics + Economics: For students interested in economics programmes.
Fee for Two Papers
Two papers cost ₹2,700 for General/OBC/EWS (male) candidates and ₹1,350 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Key Takeaways
Maximum two papers per candidate.
Two papers must be from different sessions.
A second paper widens your programme options.
Pro Tip: Choose a second paper only if you can prepare it seriously — a weak score does not help, while a strong one opens more programmes.
Source: JAM 2027 Test Schedule and Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur
Frequently Asked Questions
How many papers can I take in IIT JAM?
One or two papers.
Can I take Mathematics and Chemistry together?
No. Both are in the forenoon session; two papers must be from different sessions.
Can I take Mathematics and Physics together?
Yes. Mathematics is in the forenoon and Physics in the afternoon.