IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry exam was held on February 2, 2025, in the morning shift i.e., 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry exam difficulty level was moderately easy. Physical and Inorganic sections were time taking. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the JAM 2025 Chemistry question paper, important topics and their weightage, exam difficulty level, and year-wise comparison.
- IIT JAM 2025 Shift 1 Analysis
- IIT JAM Chemistry 2025: Exam Difficulty Level
- IIT JAM 2025 Memory Based Questions
- IIT JAM Chemistry 2025 Question Paper Weightage
- IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Important Topics
- IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
- IIT JAM Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper
- IIT JAM 2024 Student Reactions After Exam
IIT JAM 2025 Shift 1 Analysis
IIT JAM 2025 exam shift 1 was found to be moderately easy by maximum candidates who appeared for Mathematics, Chemistry, and Geology subjects. Questions were designed in such a manner to test their analytical and practical approach of the concerned subject. Maximum number of candidates who have appeared in the IIT JAM 2025 exam had their first attempt in the examination. The Chemistry section has been rated as easy to moderate. Some of the topics included Molar Conductivity, Magnetic Moments, Titration, Bonds, etc. As per some candidates, the MCQ questions were tougher than the MSQs and NAT questions. The Geology section has questions from topics such as geomorphology, mineralogy, and petrology were moderately difficult.
IIT JAM Chemistry 2025: Exam Difficulty Level
Candidates can check out the IIT JAM Chemistry 2025 difficulty level from here:
| Section | Expected Exam Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Overall | Moderately High |
| Section A | Easy to Moderate |
| Section B | Moderate |
| Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
| Number of Good Attempts | 35+ |
IIT JAM 2025 Memory Based Questions
Candidates can check out the IIT JAM 2025 memory based questions from here:
IIT JAM Chemistry 2025 Question Paper Weightage
Applicants who want to appear in the IIT JAM 2025 exam can check the sectional weightage of the topics from which questions might be asked in the exam. This categorisation is done based on questions from the previous year's IIT JAM Chemistry question paper.
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Reaction Mechanism | 7-10 |
| Organometallic Compounds | 5-7 |
| Chemical Reagents | 4-6 |
| S and p blocks | 4-9 |
| Chemical Kinematics | 7-10 |
| Named Reactions and Re-Arrangements | 3-5 |
| Physical Spectroscopy | 4-5 |
| Theory of Gases | 3-5 |
| StereoChemistry | 3-5 |
| Basic Mathematical Concepts | 5-6 |
| Solid State | 2-4 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 7-8 |
Also Read: IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Syllabus (Updated): Check Newly Added Topics, Exam Pattern & Important Books
IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Important Topics
Applicants can check the important topics of the IIT JAM question paper from which questions might be asked in the exam.
| Important Topics |
Weightage of questions |
|---|---|
| Chemical Thermodynamics |
6-8% |
| Electrochemistry |
3-4% |
| Chemical Kinetics |
3-4% |
| Spectroscopy |
3-4% |
| Adsorption |
3-4% |
Candidates can check out the IIT JAM Chemistry 2025 difficulty level from here:
IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
While looking for the exam analysis of the IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper, students are advised to check the exam structure in the table below.
| Section |
Total Marks |
Total Questions |
Distribution of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
50 |
30 |
10 questions of 1 marks & 20 questions of 2 marks. |
| B |
20 |
10 |
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) of 2 marks |
| C |
30 |
20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions |
10 questions of 1 mark and 10 questions of 2 marks. |
Negative Marking Scheme: Yes Applicable only for section A, 1/3rd of total marks will be deducted.
Also Read: IIT JAM 2025 Exam Pattern: Exam Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme & Shift Timings
IIT JAM Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper
Check out IIT JAM previous year question paper pdf form here:
| IIT JAM Chemistry Question Paper PDF | Year |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Question Paper | 2024 |
| Download Now | 2023 |
| Download Now | 2022 |
| Download Now | 2021 |
| Download Now | 2020 |
| Download Now | 2019 |
| Download Now | 2018 |
| Download Now | 2017 |
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Answered 5 days ago
IIT JAM question paper comprises 60 questions for 100 marks. The question paper has three sections. Section A has 30 multiple-choice questions. There are 10 multiple select questions in Section B. Section C has 20 numerical answer-type questions. Negative marking is done for Section A.
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IIT Bombay released the response sheet for IIT JAM 2026 on February 18, 2026. Students have to access the JOAPS portal to download IIT JAM 2026 response sheet.
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IIT Bombay has released the answer key for all seven papers. Students who appeared for IIT JAM exam must download the answer key for their respective test paper.
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After the release of IIT JAM answer key, students can challenge the key in case of an error. The authority will verify the objections and release the final answer key.
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Answered 6 days ago
IIT JAM 2026 official website is jam2026.iitb.ac.in. All notifications regarding IIT JAM 2026 will be updated here. Students can use the IIT JAM official website 2026 to check the result, download response sheet and answer key.
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IIT Bombay released the IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Physics online. Students can use the answer key pdf to verify their answers and calculate the probable score.
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The authority shall release the IIT JAM question paper along with the answer key. The question paper will be available for all seven test papers. Students preparing for the upcoming session can use the question paper for preparation.
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Answered a week ago
IIT JAM admit card download link is updated on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students can download the admit card through JOAPS portal. An email id and password is the credentials to download JAM admit card 2026.
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The last date to apply for IIT JAM 2026 was October 20, 2025. JAM registration link was available on the webste, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board could apply online.
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