IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics: Previous Year Paper Analysis
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IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics paper analysis is provided on this page. Candidates who are appearing for the IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics (MA) paper can check high-weightage topics, repetitive topics, and previous year question paper. These are the best resources for IIT JAM 2027 preparation.
Mathematics Statistics (MS) is one of the seven test papers in IIT JAM. It will have 60 questions for 100 marks in IIT JAM 2027 exam. Mathematical Statistics (MS) questions will be based on Mathematics and Statistics. The weightage for Mathematics is about 25%, and Statistics is 75%. Candidates who are appearing for IIT JAM 2027 can practice previous year question papers to identify high-weightage topics and get familiar with the exam difficulty level. Get IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics question paper, topic weightage, and practice notes on this page.
- IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics paper analysis: High Weightage Topics
- IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics paper analysis: Repetitive Topics
- IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Paper Analysis: Previous Year Question Paper
IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics paper analysis: High Weightage Topics
Candidates can find IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics high-weightage topics here. Candidates can focus on these topics for IIT JAM preparation. It will improve the chances of securing higher marks in the exam.
| Topic | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Avg Marks | Share of Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Random Variables By comparingutions (transforms, joint, MGF, order stats) | 35 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 29.5 | 29.50% |
| Real Analysis (sequences, repetitive limits, continuity, integrals) | 15 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 14.3 | 14.30% |
| Estimation (MLE, MoM, UMVUE, sufficiency) | 11 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9.8 | 9.80% |
| Linear Algebra (matrices, eigen, rank, systems) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.50% |
| Probability Basics (events, combinatorics, Bayes, geometric) | 4 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8.3 | 8.30% |
| Testing of Hypotheses (NP lemma, LRT, power, p-value) | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 7.8 | 7.80% |
| Limit Theorems (WLLN, CLT, convergence) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6.00% |
| Multivariable Calculus (partials, extrema, multiple integrals) | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.50% |
| Sampling Distributions (chi-sq, t, F) | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4.00% |
| Confidence Intervals | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.80% |
| Regression | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.50% |
| Nonparametric (runs, sign, rank correlation) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.3 | 1.30% |
| Stochastic Processes (Markov chains, Poisson) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1.00% |
| Descriptive Statistics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1.00% |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100.00% |
IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics paper analysis: Repetitive Topics
Comparing previous year IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics (MS) question paper we have identified the most respective topics. Solving questions based on these topics will boost the marks. Check the table for the IIT JAM repetitive topics.
| Pattern | Notes |
|---|---|
| Most-powerful / UMP tests | Recurs every year; 2023 and 2025 both use α=0.125 |
| Order statistics / min-max |
Exponential, uniform and binomial order statistics
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| Bivariate normal |
Conditional variance, correlation, moments
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| CLT / convergence |
Limit in distribution and in probability
|
| MLE / MoM / UMVUE |
Most frequent estimation theme
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| Chi-square, t and F distributions |
Sampling distribution constructions
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| Regression lines |
Simple linear regression
|
| Matrices and eigenvalues |
Steady source of marks every year
|
| Sequences and series |
Convergence tests and limits
|
| Confidence intervals |
One question per paper
|
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