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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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