IIT JAM 2019 Question Papers: Know what to expect
IIT JAM 2019
IIT JAM 2019 is all set to be conducted by IIT Kharagpur on February 10. The all-India level entrance exam is a gateway for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of technology (IITs) in MSc and other post-bachelor courses.
With just less than six months remaining for the exam it is imperative for aspirants to pace up their IIT JAM preparation. One of the best ways to speed up JAM preparation is by giving as many mock tests as possible and solving sample as well as past year question papers. Attempting different papers is important in many aspects. One, it gives candidates look and feel of the actual paper. Two, candidates get an idea of the important topics that usually come in the exam. Three, candidates get an understanding of how they need to manage time, speed and accuracy together.
IIT JAM 2019 question paper is expected to be similar like previous year papers with no change in the exam pattern or syllabus. Let’s look at IIT JAM 2019 exam pattern to get an understanding of what will JAM 2019 paper be like.
First of all, candidates should be aware that IIT JAM is conducted in a total of seven Science subjects mentioned below:
| Biotechnology |
Chemistry |
| Physics |
Geology |
| Mathematics |
Mathematical Sciences |
| Biological Sciences |
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IIT JAM question paper pattern is such that there are a total of 60 questions in the exam that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours. Maximum marks that candidates can score in the exam are 100. The exam is conducted in online mode and in English medium only.
The question paper is divided into three sections – A (MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions), B (MSQs - Multiple Select Questions) and C (NAT - Numerical Answer Type). Description of each section is as mentioned below:
- MCQs: Each question has four choices with one correct answer.
- MSQs: Each question has four choices with one or more correct answers.
- NAT: The answer for each question is a signed real number. No choices are shown for these questions.
To understand the pattern of questions in each section, candidates can refer the table below:
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
| A (MCQ) |
30 |
50 |
| B (MSQ) |
10 |
20 |
| C (NAT) |
20 |
30 |
| Total |
60 |
100 |
Check complete IIT JAM 2019 exam pattern here.
Broad topics/ subjects (paper-wise) from which questions can be expected in JAM 2019 exam are mentioned below:
| Biological Sciences |
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| General Biology |
Basics of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics |
| Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology |
Mathematical Sciences |
| Biotechnology |
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| General Biology |
Biochemistry and Physiology |
| Basic Biotechnology |
Molecular Biology |
| Cell Biology |
Microbiology |
| Atomic Structure: Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation |
Periodicity in properties |
| Chemical bonding |
Properties of s, p, d and f block elements |
| Complex formation |
Sets, Relations and Functions |
| Mathematical Induction |
Logarithms |
| Complex numbers |
Linear and Quadratic equations |
| Physical World and Measurement |
Elementary Statics and Dynamics |
| Kinematics |
Laws of Motion |
| Chemistry |
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| Basic Mathematical Concepts |
Atomic and Molecular Structure |
| Theory of Gases |
Solid state |
| Chemical Thermodynamics |
Chemical and Phase Equilibria |
| Electrochemistry |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Adsorption |
Spectroscopy |
| Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry |
Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications |
| Qualitative Organic Analysis |
Natural Products Chemistry |
| Aromatic and Heterocyclic Chemistry |
Periodic Table |
| Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds |
Main Group Elements (s and p blocks) |
| Transition Metals (d block) |
Bioinorganic Chemistry |
| Instrumental Methods of Analysis |
Analytical Chemistry |
| Geology |
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| The Planet Earth |
Geomorphology |
| Structural Geology |
Palaeontology |
| Stratigraphy |
Mineralogy |
| Petrology |
Economic Geology |
| Applied Geology |
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| Mathematics |
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| Sequences and Series of Real Numbers |
Functions of One Real Variable |
| Functions of Two or Three Real Variables |
Integral Calculus |
| Differential Equations |
Vector Calculus |
| Group Theory |
Linear Algebra |
| Real Analysis |
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| Mathematical Statistics |
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| Sequences and Series |
Differential Calculus |
| Integral Calculus |
Matrices |
| Probability |
Random Variables |
| Standard Distributions |
Joint Distributions |
| Sampling distributions |
Limit Theorems |
| Estimation |
Testing of Hypotheses |
| Mathematical Methods |
Mechanics and General Properties of Matter |
| Oscillations, Waves and Optics |
Electricity and Magnetism |
| Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics |
Modern Physics |
| Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
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| Physics |
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| Mathematical Methods |
Mechanics and General Properties of Matter |
| Mechanics and General Properties of Matter |
Electricity and Magnetism |
| Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics |
Modern Physics |
| Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
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Check complete IIT JAM 2019 syllabus.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can get admission to IIT Kharagpur with a rank of 200 in the IIT JAM exam if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 100 to 894. Students can take a look below to know which courses can be availed in the last round with the attained rank.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The needed rank would differ based on the category, course and branch. For the General AI category, the overall IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 ranged from 509 (BTech CSE) in the first round to 24582 (Bachelor of Architecture (BArch Hons) in the last round. Hence, overall, a rank below 24582 could help yo
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Answered 3 weeks ago
As per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category, the closing ranks ranged from 241 (CSE) in the first round to 7973 (BArch Hons) in the last round. Students can check the table below to see the round 1 and last round closing ranks for various branches.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2347 | 2423 |
| B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering | 4467 | 4671 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 3842 | 3928 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 3102 | 3271 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2442 | 2501 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 241 | 258 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 703 | 735 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 941 | 946 |
| B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering | 1259 | 1348 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering | 2268 | 2278 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1840 | 1875 |
| B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 3173 | 3361 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 3316 | 3584 |
| B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 4018 | 4173 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 3881 | 4047 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.) | 7444 | 7973 |
| B.S. in Chemistry | 5504 | 5798 |
| B.S. in Economics | 3207 | 3213 |
| B.S. in Physics | 4755 | 5182 |
| B.S. in Mathematics and Computing | 709 | 709 |
| B.Sc. in Applied Geology | 5275 | 5803 |
| B.S. in Exploration Geophysics | 5210 | 5548 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence | 427 | 432 |
| B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering | 4057 | 4171 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged between 4182 and 4588 for the Mechanical Engineering branch. This the cutoff range for the General AI category. For the other categories cutoff range, students can check the table below.
| Category | IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 4182 - 4588 |
| OBC | 1840 - 1875 |
| SC | 1037 - 1052 |
| ST | 567 - 595 |
| EWS | 733 - 733 |
| PWD | 277 - 297 |
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To get admission to the MSc Physics course (MSc + PhD in Physics) at IIT Kharagpur, a rank of at least 409 is required to be eligible for admission in the General AI category. Students who belong to other categories can see below to know the highest rank acceptable.
| Category | IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 409 |
| OBC | 868 |
| SC | 1990 |
| ST | 3644 |
| EWS | 747 |
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The IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff 2026 was 509 for the General AI category in the first round. The IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was announced for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations for the first round.
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I have got 200 rank in IIT JAM. What rank do I require to take admission in IIT Kharagpur?