IIT JAM 2026 Most expected questions: Check Paper Wise Topics

Q: What is the IIT JAM 2026 syllabus?

IIT JAM exam syllabus 2026 is available online on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students can know the important topics for exam preparation through JAM 2026 syllabus. Each test paper have different syllabus. Students must plan their preparation strategy as per the syllabus.

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Updated on Feb 13, 2026 17:33 IST

Students who are appearing for the entrance test can check IIT JAM most expected questions. In this article we have provided the expected topics for IIT JAM questions. These topics have high weightage questions. Know the topics an plan your preparation strategy accordingly.

IIT JAM is a national level exam. The test is conducted for seven papers namely - Physics (PH), Chemistry (CY), Mathematics (MA), Biotechnology (BT), Geology (GG), Mathematics Statistics (MS), Economics (EN). Every paper has difference exam syllabus.

Students need to filter the JAM important topics for their papers. This process helps in targeting the JAM high weightage topics. Solving IIT JAM previous year question papers will help in identifying the repeative question and predict the most important questions for IIT JAM 2026. In this article, we have provided the IIT JAM most expected questions 2026.

Q: What is the IIT JAM 2026 syllabus?

IIT JAM exam syllabus 2026 is available online on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students can know the important topics for exam preparation through JAM 2026 syllabus. Each test paper have different syllabus. Students must plan their preparation strategy as per the syllabus.

Q: What is the IIT JAM 2026 Exam Schedule?

The Test Paper schedule of JAM 2026 is given below:

Examination Date	Session	Test Papers and Codes
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)	Forenoon (FN) 9.30 am to 12.30 pm	• Chemistry (CY) • Geology (GG) • Mathematics (MA)
	Afternoon (AN) 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm	• Biotechnology (BT) • Economics (EN) • Mathematical Statistics (MS) • Physics (PH)

Student can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper (s). However, a candidate can appear in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session.

Q: What are the JAM 2026 shift timings?

IIT JAM 2026 aspirants can check the below table for exam day shift timings:

Examination Date	Session Time	Test Papers and Code
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)	Forenoon (FN) 9.30 am to 12.30 pm	• Chemistry (CY) • Geology (GG) • Mathematics (MA)
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)	Afternoon (AN) 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm	• Biotechnology (BT) • Economics (EN) • Mathematical Statistics (MS) • Physics (PH)

IIT JAM exam will be held by Indian Institutes of Technology Bombay. The exam is scheduled on February 15, 2026. JAM 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test.

Table of contents

IIT JAM 2026 Physics Most expected questions
IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry Most expected questions
IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics Most expected questions
IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnolog Most expected questions
IIT JAM 2026 Most expected questions: Preparation Tips

IIT JAM 2026 Physics Most expected questions

Physics expected question shall be based on the following topics.

Chapters	Expected Topics for Questions
Electronics	Diodes, Logic gates, Boolean algebra
Thermodynamics	Phase transitions, Maxwell relations, First law, Second law
Oscillations & Waves	Damped oscillations, Superposition of SHM, SHM
Optics	Interference, Polarization. Ray optics
Modern Physics	Nuclear physics, Quantum mechanics, Relativity
Electromagnetism	Flux, EMI, EM waves, Electrostatic potential
Mathematical Physics	Vector calculus, Matrices, Series
Mechanics	Bernoulli’s theorem, Collisions, Moment of inertia, Central force.

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Physics syllabus

IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry Most expected questions

JAM Chemistry question will be based on Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The exam questions for IIT JAM Chemistry shall be based on these topics.

Chapters	Expected Topics for Questions
Atomic and Molecular Structure	Pauli’s Exclusion Principle, Hund’s rule Schrödinger’s wave equation (mathematical treatment) Bohr’s theory, de Broglie postulate, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle Planck’s black body radiation, Photoelectric effect Quantum numbers, hydrogen atom wave functions
Gaseous State	Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of velocities Critical state, law of corresponding states Ideal and real gases, van der Waals equation Kinetic molecular theory, mean free path, viscosity
Solid State	Crystal structures (NaCl, CsCl, KCl, diamond, graphite) Miller indices, X-ray diffraction, Bragg’s law Defects, lattice energy, semiconductors
Liquid State	Effect of solute concentration and temperature on properties Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity
Chemical & Phase Equilibria	Le Chatelier’s principle Gibbs phase rule, phase diagrams Raoult’s law, colligative properties pH, buffers, solubility product
Chemical Thermodynamics	Chemical potential, Gibbs Duhem equation, Laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy
Chemical Kinetics	Arrhenius equation, activation energy Catalysis: homogeneous, heterogeneous, enzyme catalysis Order & molecularity, rate laws
Electrochemistry	EMF, Nernst equation, electrode potentials onductivity, molar conductivity, Kohlrausch’s law Debye-Hückel-Onsager equation
Basic Mathematical Concepts	Vectors, matrices, determinants Functions, maxima & minima Elementary statistics
Organic Reaction Mechanisms	Named reactions: Hofmann, Wolff, Simmons-Smith, Reimer-Tiemann, Michael, Wittig, McMurry, Favorskii, Baeyer-Villiger Pericyclic reactions: Diels-Alder, electrocyclic, sigmatropic Nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions
Qualitative Organic Analysis	UV, IR, and 1H NMR basics for structure elucidation Functional group tests
Natural Products Chemistry	Carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, nucleic acids Terpenes, steroids, Alkaloids
Chemical Bonding	lattice energy,Born-Haber cycle, Intermolecular forces Ionic & covalent bonding, hybridization
Transition Metals	Properties of d-block elements, Homogeneous catalysis Organometallic compounds, Crystal field theory

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 exam syllabus

IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics Most expected questions

Chapters	Expected Topics for Questions
Linear Algebra	Minimal and Characteristic Polynomials Cayley-Hamilton Theorem Vector Spaces & Linear Combinations Basis, Dimension & Subspaces Linear Transformations & Matrix Representation Rank, Invertibility & Systems of Linear Equations
Differential Equations	Wronskian & Theory of Linear DEs Orthogonal Trajectories First Order First Degree DE Linear Independence of Solutions Second Order Linear DE with Constant Coefficients (CAPI) Exact Differential Equations
Sequences and Series	limsup and liminf, Power Series & Radius of Convergence, Ratio & Root Tests Series Manipulation Techniques
Integral Calculus	Area and Volume Problems Surface Integrals & Curve Rotation Problems Double Integrals & Change of Order Leibniz Theorem
Function of One Variable	Limits, Continuity & Differentiability Mean Value Theorem variants Intermediate Value Theorem Uniform Continuity
Function of Two Variables	Partial Derivatives Directional Derivatives & Gradient Constrained Optimization (Lagrange Multipliers) Maxima, Minima & Saddle Points Directional Derivatives & Gradient
Group Theory	Normal Subgroups & Cosets Cyclic Groups & Generators Abelian Groups Homomorphisms, Isomorphisms & Kernels

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Maths syllabus

IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnolog Most expected questions

The questions in JAM Biotechnology paper is based on General Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. JAM 2026 Biotechnology expected questions will be based on the following topics.

Chapters	Expected Topics for Questions
Cell Biology	Signaling mechanisms: G-proteins, second messengers (cAMP, IP3), endocrine/paracrine pathways Organelles: Structure and function of mitochondria, ER, Golgi, nucleus Cell types: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells Organelles: Structure and function of mitochondria, ER, Golgi, nucleus
Molecular Biology	Techniques: CRISPR basics, gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA cloning Central Dogma: DNA replication (enzymes, origin of replication), Translation (ribosome structure, tRNA, codon usage), Transcription (initiation to termination) Genetic material: Watson-Crick model, DNA/RNA structure
Biochemistry	Enzymology: Michaelis-Menten kinetics, Inhibitors, Enzyme-substrate complex Metabolism: Urea cycle, ETC, Beta-oxidation, TCA cycle, Glycolysis
Microbiology	Immunity: Innate vs. acquired immunity, antigen-antibody interaction, vaccines Bacterial growth curve, sterilization methods Classification: Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi
Organic Chemistry	Reactions: Cannizzaro reaction, SN1, SN2, E1, E2 mechanisms; Aldol condensation Biomolecules: Amino acids, peptides, nucleotides, lipids – basic structure & reactivity Functional groups: Ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, aldehydes, Alcohols
Physical Chemistry	Chemical kinetics: Arrhenius equation, Rate laws, order of reaction, Solutions: Colligative properties, Raoult's Law, Concentration terms Thermodynamics: Gibbs free energy, First & second law, enthalpy, entropy
Inorganic Chemistry	Chemical bonding: VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory, hybridization Coordination chemistry: Crystal field theory, Nomenclature Periodic properties: Electronegativity, Trends in atomic size, ionization energy

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnology syllabus

Q: What are the educational requirements to get enrolled for MSc Biotechnology course via IIT JAM 2026?

Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for MSc Biotechnology IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

Test Paper (Code)

Course

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

Biotechnology (BT)

MSc Biotechnology

Any branch/ subject

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/ four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/ two semesters

Joint MSc- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

BSc/ BS degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Physiology/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and molecular biology as Honours/ Major/ Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/two semesters

Q: What is the educational requirement for MSc Mathematics course of IIT JAM 2026?

Here are the list of MSc Mathematics courses offered by participating institutes like IITs & NITs :

Course	Educational Qualifications
MSc in Economics	Mathematics as one of the core subjects
MSc Mathematics	Mathematics for at least two years/ four semesters
MSc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and Computing
MSc Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing
MSc Mathematics and Computing
Joint MSc- PhD in Mathematics	Mathematics/Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters
MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research
MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering	Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters.
Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences	Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics

Q: Are their any scribes arranged by the examination authority for IIT JAM 2026 examination?

Scribes will be arranged for those PwD candidates who have requested to be provided with a scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of the scribe arranged by test center will NOT be more than the minimum eligibility criteria of JAM 2026. However, the qualification of the scribe will be matriculation (10th) or above. If there are Y candidates who require scribe, it will be ensured that a panel of (Y+1) scribes is available at the exam centre so that every candidate can have an alternative scribe to choose for the services.

IIT JAM 2026 Most expected questions: Preparation Tips

Students must have a proper preparation strategy to focus on IIT JAM most expected questions. Some tips are mentioned below.

Make a preparation strategy.
Plan your time for each topics.
Complete the IIT JAM exam syllabus.
Practice previous year question. Past 5 year questions will help to identify the most weightage topics.
Attempt IIT JAM mock test.
Make notes of formulas, shortcuts.
Clear your doubts.

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