Important Topics for IIT JAM Syllabus 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
12 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
Are you appearing for IIT JAM 2024? Go through important topics that form a part of IIT JAM syllabus with maximum weightage in past years’ papers.
IIT JAM 2025 was successfully conducted on February 2, 2025, in multiple shifts for candidates to get admission at IITs and other participating institutes. A highly competitive exam, IIT JAM is the means through which aspirants can secure admission to MSc and integrated PhD programmes offered at IITs and IISc Bangalore.
Students who appeared in the IIT JAM exam said that the exam was Moderate to Difficult for different subjects. The IIT JAM cut-off can be less than last year.
Thus, to stay ahead of the competition aspirants need to have IIT JAM prep strategy in place. To crack JAM exam, candidates need to ensure that they study all the important topics that form a part of the IIT JAM syllabus. Further, in this article, we have listed topics with maximum weightage in the past five years’ papers of IIT JAM for each subject.
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- Important Topics for IIT JAM Physics 2024
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- Important Topics for IIT JAM Biotechnology 2024
- Important Topics for IIT JAM Mathematics 2024
- Important Topics for IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics 2024
- Important Topics for IIT JAM Geology 2024
Important Topics for IIT JAM Physics 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Physics prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Important Topics |
IIT JAM Physics Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|
| Mechanics and General Property of Matter |
22 |
| Solid State Physics and Devices and Electronics |
18 |
| Electricity and magnetism |
14 |
| Oscillations, Waves, and Optics |
13 |
| Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics |
12 |
| Mathematical Physics |
12 |
| Modern Physics |
9 |
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Commonly asked questions
IIT BBS cutoff 2025 is yet to be released for admission to the BTech courses across mulitple specialisations. However, going as per the last year cutoff data, candidates can expect the IIT Bhubaneswar Round 1 Seat Allotment for various BTech courses to range between the ranks mentioned below:
- B.Tech. in Electrical and Communication Engineering must range between 4798 and 5157
- B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering must range between 3404 and 3685
- B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering must range between 6505 and 7661
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Important Topics for IIT JAM Chemistry 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Chemistry prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Subject |
Important Topics |
IIT JAM Chemistry Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry |
Basic Concept of Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry |
13 |
| Organic Reaction Mechanism & Synthetic Application |
12 |
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| Qualitative Organic Analysis /Spectroscopy |
5 |
|
| Natural Products Chemistry |
5 |
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| Physical Chemistry
|
Chemical Thermodynamics |
6 |
| Electrochemistry |
5 |
|
| Basic Mathematical Concepts |
5 |
|
| Atomic and Molecular Structure |
4 |
|
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Transition metals (d-block) |
9 |
| Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds |
6 |
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| Analytical Chemistry |
5 |
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| Main Group Elements (s and p blocks) |
4 |
Important Topics for IIT JAM Biotechnology 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Biotechnology prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Subject |
Important Topics |
IIT JAM Biotechnology Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology |
Biochemistry |
11 |
| Molecular Biology |
9 |
|
| Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| Physics |
Mechanics |
5 |
| Mathematics |
Coordinate Geometry |
3 |
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Important Topics for IIT JAM Mathematics 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Mathematics prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Important Topics |
IIT JAM Mathematics Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|
| Differential Calculus |
23 |
| Linear Algebra |
13 |
| Sequence and Series |
12 |
| Differential Equation |
12 |
| Integral Calculus |
11 |
| Vector Calculus |
10 |
Important Topics for IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Important Topics |
IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|
| Random Variables |
20 |
| Estimation |
15 |
| Differential Calculus |
13 |
| Matrices |
10 |
| Sequences and Series |
10 |
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Important Topics for IIT JAM Geology 2024
Candidates can go through the list of important topics for IIT JAM Geology prep and the weightage allotted to them in previous years' papers of the exam.
| Important Topics |
IIT JAM Geology Exam Weightage (in marks) |
|---|---|
| Petrology |
25 |
| Mineralogy |
20 |
| Structural Geology |
18 |
| The Planet Earth |
19 |
| Paleontology |
9 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, IIT Kharagpur will open IIT JAM 2027 form correction window in November 10. Registered candidates will be allowed to edit the application formd. Complete changes are not allowed, therefore it is important to fill the IIT JAM application form 2027 carefully.
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The specification of photograph for IT JAM application form 2027 is provided below.
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The following documents are requird while filling the IIT JAM application form.
- SCC (Class 10) mark sheet with Date of Birth.
- High-quality recent photograph and signature as per the specification.
- Scanned copy of category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST).
- Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (
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Answered 6 days ago
IIT Kharagpur will activate the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates will have to fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date has been revised to September 12. Earlier, IIT JAM application form release date was September 5, 2026. The application form will be released online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for two test papers in IIT JAM. However, they will have to additional fee.
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IIT JAM application form fee is provide mentioned below.
| CATEGORY | ONE TEST (INR) | TEST PAPERS (INR) |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 1350 |
| All Others | 2000 | 2700 |
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Answered 6 days ago
Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority will activate the JOAPS portal on September 12, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 will be accepted online only.
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IIT Kharagpur will close IIT JAM application form 2027 window on October 12, 2026. IIT JAM application window will be activated on September 12. Candidates will have to generate their login credentials at JOAPS Portal.
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