IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper And Analysis (Out): Students Reactions and Expected Cutoff
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Subject exam was conducted in the first shift from 9:30 to 12:30. Applicants who appear in the IIT JAM 2024 exam for Chemistry subject can check the topics from which maximum questions will be asked, question paper analysis, good attempts in the subjects, and well difficulty level of the exam.
IIT JAM 2024 exam was conducted in two shifts across 100 cities in India. Applicants who appeared with Chemistry subject as their major subject can check the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper analysis on this page after the conclusion of the exam. There will be around 70 to 80 thousand students will appear in the exam this year as per previous year trends.
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The morning shift of IIT JAM 2024 exam was conducted from 9:30 to 12:30. There were 3 subjects for which the exam was conducted in morning shifts those are Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics. The majority of questions were asked from topics related to Organic, Inorganics & Physical Chemistry.
Commonly asked questions
The are 60 questions in IIT JAM exam. These 60 questions were in the format of MCQ, MSQ and NAT type.
JAM 2026 exam for all the Test Papers was conducted as a computer-based Test (CBT) where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
Section - A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices. A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark
questions, 1/3 mark is deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark is deducted.
There are a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.
Section - C has a total 20 Numerical Answer Type questions, involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions.
Every year on the rotational basis, IIT JAM exam organising institute changes. For the academic session 2025-2026 the exam conducting body is IIT Bombay. IIT JAM 2026 exam was conducted on February 15, 2026 at 116+ exam centres across the nation. Test takers were able to download the IIT JAM 2026 question paper.
The officail website link to downlaod the IIT JAM previous year question is mentioned below:
- jam2025.iitd.ac.in/qp.php
According to the students the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper was comparatively lengthy. The exam can be categorised as Moderate to Difficult.
According to the students who appeared in the exam, the good attempts for the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper can be considered as 25-30 questions with 90% accuracy. The IIT JAM Chemistry expected cutoff this year might be in between 25 to 30 marks according to some coaching institutes.
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- IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
- IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Memory based Questions
- IIT JAM 2024 Student Reactions After Exam
- IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper Weightage
- IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper Cutoff
- IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Seat Matrix
IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
Before looking for the exam analysis of the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question Paper, applicants can check the examination structure in the table given below. Along with this also check IIT JAM Marking Scheme given below.
| Section |
Total Marks |
Question allotted to mark wise |
Negative Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
50 |
Total 30 questions, 10 questions of 1 mark & 20 questions of 2 marks. |
Yes, 1/3rd |
| B |
20 |
10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. |
No |
| C |
30 |
Total 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. |
No |
Note: The answer for NAT questions is a signed real number, which must be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions.
Also Read: Important Topics and Best Books for IIT JAM Chemistry 2024
IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Memory based Questions
Since the IIT JAM 2024 exam was conducted in online mode hence no question paper was provided to the applicants. The memory-based questions of IIT JAM Chemistry are mentioned below on this page after taking input from the students.
- B2 & C2 - Magnetic moment - Para & Dia
- NO (-) & NO (+)
- P(4) + 5 O(2) —> P4O10
- 1 question related to Aldol reaction
- 1 question was related to hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction
- λ = d = 1.54 A, n=1; Answer will be 30 degree
- Change in volume at constant T, H2(g)+I2(g)--> 2HI(g). Remains ineffective. It will not shift anywhere.
- Ratio of Osmatic pressure of 0.01 M BaCl2 and 0.005 M Nacl - Answer will be 3:1
I-------------
9. Graph of n vs Frequency (v) so correct Graph will be --> I
10. Mobility of Ions at 298 K - Answer - Li(+)>Na(+)>Ag(+)>K(+)
11. A clockwise circle & Grpah between V & P --> Answer - w<0
12. O2 + 2H2 ---> 2H2O Answer - I Kp value will decrease with increase in temprature- II- Volume increase will produce formation
13. For ideal gas Answer - All three options are correct expect 1 (DV/Dp) >0
14. Langmur Assumptions - Answer - All Sites identical & ra = rd & Absorption limited to monolayer
15. △ E = E3-E2, Answer - 5
16. P ---> Q Zero order, Answer - 60 Minutes
17. P(T) = 0.3 bar, P(B) = 0.5 bar ---Answer - 0.33
18. PH of solution containing 1 L of 2g C(6)H(5)COOH, Answer - 4.4
19. E = 0.66 MeV, Answer - 0.019 A
20. T = 50% for 1 M at 440 nm, then T for 2 M solution is , Answer - 25 %
IIT JAM 2024 Student Reactions After Exam
IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper Weightage
Applicants can check the weightage of the IIT JAM question paper from which questions might be asked in the exam. The exact weightage of the IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Question paper will be updated here.
| Topics |
Weightage of questions |
|---|---|
| Chemical Thermodynamics |
6-8% |
| Electrochemistry |
3-4% |
| Chemical Kinetics |
3-4% |
| Spectroscopy |
3-4% |
| Adsorption |
3-4% |
Also Read: IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Syllabus
IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper Cutoff
Applicants who will appear in the IIT JAM exam can check the expected cutoff of IIT JAM Chemistry. The cutoff will be prepared based on questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of the questions and marks secured by applicants based on the IIT JAM 2024 answer key. The IIT JAM 2024 expected cutoff will be updated here on this page after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can check the subject-wise expected cutoff in this table
| Category | IIT JAM Expected Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 30-35 |
| OBC/EWS | 24-28 |
| SC/ST | 18-23 |
IIT JAM 2024 Chemistry Seat Matrix
Applicants can check the below-mentioned table about the number of seats available for Chemistry subject.
| Institute Name |
Course Name |
Number of Seats Available |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
GEN |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
| IIT Bombay |
MSc Chemistry |
22 + 1* |
5+1* |
14+1* |
9 |
4 |
57 |
| Energy Science and Engineering |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
|
|
|
Environmental Science & Engineering |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0+1* |
5 |
| IIT Delhi |
MSc in Chemistry |
27 + 1* |
6 + 1* |
17 + 1* |
10 |
5 |
68 |
| IIT Dhanbad |
MSc Chemistry |
26 + 1* |
6 |
17+1* |
10 |
5 |
66 |
| IIT Gandhinagar |
MSc Chemistry |
15 + 1* |
3 + 1* |
11 |
5+1* |
3 |
40 |
| IIT Guwahati |
MSc Chemistry |
23 + 2* |
6 |
16 |
9 |
3+1* |
60 |
| IIT Hyderabad |
MSc Chemistry |
16 |
3+1* |
11 |
5+1* |
3 |
40 |
| IIT Indore |
MSc Chemistry |
12 |
3 |
8+1* |
4 |
2 |
30 |
| IIT Jammu |
MSc Chemistry |
8 |
2 |
6 |
2+1* |
1 |
20 |
| IIT Jodhpur |
MSc Chemistry |
8 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
20 |
| Chemistry and Materials Engineering |
5 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
13 |
|
| IIT Kanpur |
MSc Chemistry |
19 + 1* |
5 |
12+1* |
7 |
4 |
49 |
| IIT Kharagpur |
MSc Chemistry |
22 + 1* |
6 |
14+1* |
8*+1 |
4 |
57 |
| IIT Madras |
MSc Chemistry |
25 + 2* |
6+1* |
17+1* |
10 |
5 |
67 |
| IIT Mandi |
MSc Chemistry |
12 + 1* |
3 |
7+1* |
5 |
2 |
31 |
| IIT Palakkad |
MSc Chemistry |
8 + 1* |
3 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
21 |
| IIT Patna |
MSc Chemistry |
12 + 1* |
3 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
30 |
| IIT Roorkee |
MSc Chemistry |
18 |
4 |
11+1* |
7 |
2+1* |
44 |
| IIT Ropar |
MSc Chemistry |
9 + 1* |
3 |
7 |
3 |
2 |
25 |
| IIT Tirupati |
MSc Chemistry |
8 |
3 |
5 |
2+1* |
1 |
20 |
| IIT Varanasi |
MSc Chemistry |
9 + 1* |
2 |
6+1 |
4 |
2 |
25 |
| IIT Bhilai |
MSc Chemistry |
8 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
20 |
* Indicates seats reserved for PwD Candidates.
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