IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis and Exam Difficulty Level (OUT)

Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )

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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. Organic 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 diffic

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 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level

 

IIT Delhi conducted the JAM 2025 Chemistry exam on February 2, 2025, in the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for admissions to the MSc and Integrated Phd degree at various participating institutes. The IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry section has been rated as easy to moderate. Some of the topics included Molar Conductivity, electro conductance, solid state, Magnetic Moments, Titration, Bonds, etc. As per some candidates, the MCQ questions were easy and MSQs and NAT questions were tough. The Geology section has questions from topics such as geomorphology, mineralogy, and petrology were moderately difficult.  

Also Read: IIT JAM 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Check Exam Difficulty Level for MA, CY, PH, BT, MS, EN, GG Subjects 

As IIT Delhi is the examination conducting body this year, the JAM 2025 overall exam difficulty level is on a moderate level. Conceptual questions were asked in the exam where the candidate's analytical and abstract thinking of the applied subject put to test.

Table of contents
  • 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
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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:

Source- Youtube (Physics Wala)

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%

IIT JAM Chemistry 2025: Exam Difficulty Level

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
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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, BSc students are eligible for IIT JAM 2026. They have to complete their graduation or must be in the final year of graduation while applying for JAM. Admisison is offered to M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research), M.Sc. - M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree, and Int

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Students who have a score above the JAM qualifying cutoff and are mentioned in the merit list can apply for the counselling process. The counselling will be held online. JAM counselling schedules are available online.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

IIT JAM 2026 counselling will be held in four rounds, followed by an additional round. Students need to fill the form at the JOAPS portal to participate in the JAM counselling process.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority has released the JAM qualifying marks online. Candidates can check cutoff to know the minimum passing marks in each paper. IIT JAM qualifying marks for Economics are mentioned below.

  • GEN -40.63
  • OBC-NCl / EWs -36.56
  • SC/ST/PwD - 20.31

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Answered 2 weeks ago

IIT JAM 2026 cutoff was released on March 21, 2026. Candidates can check the cutoff at official website. This is the qualifying cutoff. Candidates who score above the IIT JAM qualifying cutoff can participate in the counselling process.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

IIT JAM 2026 qualifying cutoff for GEN category vary category wise. Check the table for the JAM qualifying cutoff subject-wise.

Subject Name

GEN Cutoff

Biotechnology

42.3

Chemistry

18.65

Economics

40.63

Geology

25.98

Mathematics

12.65

Mathematics Statistics

13.33

Physics

12.04

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Below is the qualifying cutoff for IIT JAM OBC category.

Subject Name

OBC (NCL) / EWS

Biotechnology

38.07

Chemistry

16.78

Economics

36.56

Geology

23.38

Mathematics

11.38

Mathematics Statistics

11.99

Physics

10.83

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Based on past years exam analysis, IIT JAM is moderately difficult. The questions in the JAM exam are conceptually based. Candidates need to keep their concepts clear and practice JAM question papers regularly for better performance in the exam.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

IIT JAM counselling process is mentioned below.

  • Go to IIT JAM 20266 website
  • Click on the JOAPS portal
  • Click on counselling link
  • Fill the form, choose the preference order
  • Pay the fees
  • Submit the form

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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IIT JAM merit list is based on AIR. The authority will consider the total number of seats available in each category, to include the number of candidates in the All India Merit List. Candidates who are included in the merit list will be eligible to apply for admisison.

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