IIT JAM Preparation Tips for Last 30 Days

The last 30 days before an exam can really raise your score if you do them correctly with full dedication. These days, it is advised to go through IIT JAM previous year's study material as accurately as possible.

Along with practicing, not by learning new information all over again. Keep in mind the paper you're preparing for - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biotechnology- this guide will assist you in perfecting your preparation for IIT JAM 2026 exam and will ensure you feel confident when you enter the exam room after finishing all of your revisions.

We’re going to provide you with a practical, focused method to get you through these final weeks successfully.

What is IIT JAM Exam?

The Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM is conducted to provide admission to candidates in MSc and other postgraduate courses offered at IITs and integrated PhD courses offered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Several National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) also accept JAM scores for MSc admissions. 

In the final 15 days before the exam, your goal should be to:

1. Strengthen your core knowledge from the JAM Syllabus
2. Increase your speed and accuracy of problem-solving
3. Avoid making any mistakes by avoiding negative marks on the examination
4. Practice solving problem sets based on actual exam conditions

During this period, you must not increase the number of subjects you are studying; rather, you should focus on honing skills that allow you to pass the examination.

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Prioritise the JAM Syllabus: Revise Smartly

Focus on High Weightage Topics

Go through the syllabus and identify topics which frequently asked in previous years. 

Revise properly and don't start new chapters

Do not start the preparation with new chapters, take your time revise the formulas, concepts and short notes you've already studied.

Practice the Previous Year Question Papers

Solve at least 9 to 12 years of IIT JAM question papers. This helps you to understand exam pattern, difficulty level and common mistakes.

Solve Mock Tests Seriously

Attempt five to seven mock tests in 15 days, analyse your mistakes after every test.'

Focus on Numerical Accuracy

IIT JAM demands accuracy. Practise numerical problems daily, especially in weak areas. Avoid guesswork and focus on clarity of concepts.

Improve Time Management

While practicing, make a proper time limit for each question and learn when to skip tough questions.

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Daily Work Structure (For 15 Days)

At this time, you should not attempt to start over the entire JAM Syllabus again, but instead, you need to create a priority-based revising plan.

Step 1: Identify High-Weightage Topics

Look through past year papers and identify:

• Frequent chapter questions
• Topics with numerically based problem patterns
• High concentration area concepts

You must allocate your highest revision time to these topics.

Step 2: Focus on Weak Areas but Scoring Probability

Choose two or three areas where you need improvement, but they are not new subject matter, so you can see a reasonable amount of improvement without being overwhelmed. Keep that in mind, and do not choose anything with zero prior exposure.

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Step 3: Utilise Short Notes and Formula Sheets

You should have invested time building your own notes, and now your notes are = Gold to you. You should review the following areas:

• any formulas
• any key derivations
• any important reactions (for Chemistry)
• any theorems or standard results (for Mathematics)
• any laws, and conceptual summaries (for Physics)

Using the above process will help you to significantly strengthen your ability to prepare for the *IIT JAM 2026* exam during this period.

Practice Like It Is IIT JAM 2026 Exam

Use these last 15 days to practice your IIT JAM 2026 mock tests seriously.

Take Full-Length Mock Tests

This means you should take the following:

• 4-6 full-length mock tests
• Properly conducted, 3 hours
• No breaks or distractions

Taking full-length mock tests will help you build your stamina for the actual IIT JAM 2026 exam.

Analyze More Than You Attempt

After each JAM mock test, you should:

• Review any incorrect answers you have made and understand what caused the mistake
• Classify the types of errors: Conceptual, silly mistake, time pressure

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern

This table has a clear overview of IIT JAM 2026 exam pattern and question paper structure: