IIT JAM Exam Analysis 2026 (OUT): Check Subject-wise JAM Paper Analysis (Slot 1 & 2), Difficulty Level, Weightage
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM 2026 exam analysis is available on this page. The exam analysis is based on students and experts reactions. Students can check the IIT JAM exam analysis to know the exam difficulty level, types of questions asked, high weightage topics, and distribution of questions. According to students, the overall exam difficulty level was moderate. IIT Bombay had conducted the JAM exam 2026 on February 15, 2026. The exam was held in two shifts: forenoon and afternoon. Check the page for more information on IIT JAM exam analysis 2026.
- IIT JAM Exam 2026 Analysis
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
- IIT JAM 2026 Marking Scheme
- IIT JAM 2026: Highlights
- IIT JAM 2026 Analysis FAQs
IIT JAM Exam 2026 Analysis
As IIT Bombay is the examination conducting body of the JAM 2026 exam, candidates go through the following analysis on the overall exam difficulty level is on a moderate level. Conceptual questions were asked in the exam where the candidate's analytical and abstract thinking of the applied subject was put to the test.
IIT JAM Chemistry Subject Analysis
The chemistry paper was conducted in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Based on students' reaction the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate. The paper was lengthy, according to a few students. Questions were mostly direct but time-consuming. MCQs were doable. The topics wise dificulty level is provided below.
Physical Chemistry difficulty level
This section of chemistry was difficult and lengthy. Calculative question, but formulas-based. Questions were based on first order kinetics, quantum chemistry LMCT energy.
Inorganic Chemistry difficulty level
This section was easy to moderate. Questions were easy to moderate. Questions were based on Coordination chemistry, Diborane reaction, and bond angle questions.
Inorganic Chemistry difficulty level
This part was of moderate to tough level. Also, less scoring compared to organic.
IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry: Subject Weightage
The IIT JAM chemistry subject-wise weightage and difficulty level are as follows:
| Topics | Weightage | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | 35 | Moderate |
| Organic Chemistry | 35 | Moderate to Tough |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 30 | Tough |
| Overall | 100 | Moderate to Tough |
IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics Subject Weightage and Difficulty Level
According to the students' reactions Maths paper was calculative and difficult. 2 question were based on binomial and 2 on permutation. 4 questions were of a moderately difficult level in MSQs. The cutoff for IIT JAM Maths is expected to be between 12 and 14.5.
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| Section A |
10 |
Difficult |
| 20 |
||
| Section B |
10 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Section C |
10 |
Moderate to Difficult
|
| 10 |
||
| Overall |
|
IIT JAM 2026 Physics Analysis
- According to the students, Physics was tough compared to other subjects. Questions were based on conceptual depth and numerical intensity.
- NAT section was tough. It required calculations and conceptual understanding.
- Physics question were based on Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, LCR circuits, Thermodynamics, Optics, Polarisation, DC, Co-ordination system, vector analysis and spatial reasoning, transistor, electronics, zener diode, and opaque.
- Students with basic concepts, strong preparation, and time management can score good marks.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Analysis: Geology Subject Difficulty Level
The IIT JAM 2026 Geology section-wise difficulty is as follows:
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Section A |
Easy to moderate |
| Section B |
Easy to moderate |
| Section C |
Easy to moderate |
| Overall |
Moderate |
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
Students who appeared for the JAM must be familiar with exam pattern and exam analysis. This help them to understand the structure of question paper and calculate the probable score. JAM question paper has three sections. Section A has 30 MCQs, Section B has 10 MSQs, and Section C has 20 NAT. Each section has different marking scheme.
| Section |
Type of Questions |
No of Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Each question has four choices with one correct answer. |
30 |
| B |
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Each question has four choices with one or more correct answers. |
10 |
| C |
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) The answer for each question is a signed real number that needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor. No choices will be shown for these questions. |
20 |
| Total |
60 |
|
IIT JAM 2026 Marking Scheme
Students can check here the marking scheme of IIT JAM 2026. The marking scheme are useful in calculating the probable score. JAM exam is conducted for 100 marks. There are three sections in IIT JAM paper. Each section has different marking pattern. Negative marking is done for Section A. The high weightage section in IIT JAM is Section A and C. Below is the marking scheme for IIT JAM 2026.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks for Each Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| A |
10 MCQs |
1 mark each |
| 20 MCQs |
2 marks each |
|
| B |
10 MSQs |
2 marks each |
| C |
10 NAT Questions |
1 mark each |
| 10 NAT Questions |
2 marks each |
The negative marking scheme is as follows:
Section A: For each wrong answer to a one-mark question, 1/3 mark is deducted. On the other hand, for each wrong answer to two-mark questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted. There is no negative marking for any questions left unanswered.
Section B: There is no negative marking in this section. Also, there is no partial marking provision in this section.
Section C: There is no negative marking in this section, as well.
It is expected that the pattern and difficulty level of the exam will be similar to last year. IIT JAM 2026 analysis for subjects and student reactions will be provided on this page after each session. Till then, candidates can go through last year IIT JAM analysis to get an overview of the exam.
IIT JAM 2026: Highlights
Below are the important details about the exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-based mode) |
| Duration |
3 Hours |
| Language of Paper |
English |
| Subjects |
Biotechnology (BL), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH) |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Number of Questions |
60 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
IIT JAM 2026 Analysis FAQs
Here are some frequenlty asked questions on IIT JAM 2026 exam analysis:
Caniddates can go through the JAM subject wise cut off from here:
| Subject | Cut-Off Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 44.46 | 40.01 | 22.23 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 25.38 | 22.84 | 12.69 |
| Economics (EN) | 24.64 | 22.17 | 12.32 |
| Mathematics (MA) | 11.22 | 10.09 | 5.61 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 23.03 | 20.72 | 11.51 |
| Geology (GG) | 33.09 | 29.78 | 16.54 |
| Physics (PH) | 19.63 | 17.66 | 9.81 |
Students can check the experience of previous year students who gave IIT JAM exam:
Khushi: IIT JAM Biotechnology exam difficulty level was moderate. In Biology questions from Immunology, Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology topics were asked. In sections, i.e., NAT, both from physics and mathematics questions were asked. Section A and B was comparatively easy than Section C.
Sudarshan: IIT JAM Economics subject exam difficulty level was easier than last year. Some direct questions were asked from liquidity preference money supply and few were asked from consumer and supplier chain product.
As of previous year, the Biotechnology paper was also of moderate to tough difficulty level. A few questions were direct and easy to answer. Molecular Biology and Cell Biology had the maximum number of questions. A few questions were really easy to answer while some required theoretical knowledge. Molecular Biology and Cell Biology had the maximum number of questions.
The exam difficulty level as compared from previous year was easy, however, the questions came this year were quite lengthy. NAT type questions took longer time to solve. In macroeconomics, ISLM had the maximum weightage and many questions were there on matrices. The IIT JAM Economics cut off will be higher than last year cut off.
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