Exam Pattern and Syllabus
IIT JAM Syllabus for All Seven Papers
JAM has seven test papers, each at the undergraduate (B.Sc.) level. Below are the main syllabus headings from the JAM 2027 Information Brochure — download the brochure for the full topic list.
Syllabus Headings by Paper
Paper | Main syllabus areas |
|---|---|
Biotechnology (BT) | General Biology; Microbial, Plant and Animal Biotechnology; Biotechniques; Chemistry (10+2+3 level); Mathematics and Physics (10+2 level) |
Chemistry (CY) | Basic Mathematical Concepts; Physical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry |
Economics (EN) | Mathematics for Economics; Statistics for Economics; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Indian Economy |
Geology (GG) | Planet Earth; Geomorphology; Structural Geology; Palaeontology; Stratigraphy; Mineralogy; Petrology; Economic Geology; Applied Geology |
Mathematics (MA) | Real Analysis; Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations; Linear Algebra and Algebra |
Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Mathematics (sequences and series, calculus, matrices and determinants) and Statistics (probability, distributions, limit theorems, sampling distributions, estimation, testing of hypotheses, nonparametric methods, stochastic processes) |
Physics (PH) | Mathematical Methods; Mechanics and General Properties of Matter; Oscillations, Waves and Optics; Electricity and Magnetism; Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics; Modern Physics; Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
Key Takeaways
Seven papers at the B.Sc. level.
Each paper has a defined syllabus in the brochure.
Pick the paper matching your degree and target programmes.
Pro Tip: Print the official syllabus for your paper and tick off topics as you finish them — JAM questions stay within this list.
Source: JAM 2027 Information Brochure (Syllabus), IIT Kharagpur
Frequently Asked Questions
How many papers are there in IIT JAM?
Seven: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics.
What is the level of the JAM syllabus?
Undergraduate (B.Sc.) level, as described in the brochure.
Where can I download the IIT JAM syllabus?
From the JAM 2027 Information Brochure on jam.iitkgp.ac.in.