What is the passing marks for IIT JAM?

IIT JAM passing mark varies category wise for each test paper. Students need to check the JAM scorecard to know the minimum passing marks for the test. The qualifying cutoff is mentioned below. Subject Name Cutoff GEN OBC (NCL) / EWS SC/ST/PwD Biotechnology 42.3 38.07 21.15 Chemistry 18.65 16.78 9.32 Economics 40.63 36.56 20.31 Geology 25.98 23.38 12.99 Mathematics 12.65 11.38 6.32 Mathematics Statistics 13.33 11.99 6.66 Physics 12.04 10.83 6.02

Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in IIT JAM 2027?

In IIT JAM exam pattern, there is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions are not taken into consideration while, calculating the total marks.

Do all test papers in IIT JAM follow the same 3-hour, 100-mark format?

Yes all IIT JAM papers follow the same 3 hour 100 mark format. This structure applies in all seven disciplines which include 60 questions divided into three sections. All papers are computer based and presented in English and every section is mandatory for all candidates.

How to crack IIT JAM 2027 exam in first attempt?

Students can crack the IIT JAM exam 2027 on their first attempt by planning a proper preparation strategy. Follow IIT JAM exam syllabus to identify the important topics for the paper they are appearing for. Solving the previous year question paper will help to identify the most important topics and get familiar with the exam difficulty level. Students can practice the IIT JAM mock test for self-assessment.

What type of questions Section A of IIT JAM exam has?

JAM exam for all the Test Papers was conducted as a computer-based Test (CBT) where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. Section - A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices. A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark is deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark is deducted.

Do all test papers in IIT JAM follow the same 3-hour, 100-mark format?

Yes all IIT JAM papers follow the same 3 hour 100 mark format. This structure applies in all seven disciplines which include 60 questions divided into three sections. All papers are computer based and presented in English and every section is mandatory for all candidates.

What type of questions does Section B of IIT JAM exam have?

JAM Exam will be conducted for SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only. JAM 2027 examination pattern is divided in such a way that the exam was conducted in the form of three sections ie., Section A, B, and C. Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice (s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer (s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer (s) by clicking the choice (s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.

What is the total score in IIT JAM exam?

The authority conducts the IIT JAM exam for 100 marks. The question paper comprises 60 questions. Students need to obtain 75+ marks to qualify for the entrance test.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Exam Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme & Shift Timings

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day

14 Feb '27

Updated on Oct 18, 2026 15:52 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

IIT JAM exam pattern 2027: IIT Kharagpur has released IIT JAM exam pattern online. Candidates can check the JAM information brochure for the examination pattern. This helps students to understand the structure of the question paper. Moreover, they can know the IIT JAM marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of tests, types of questions, number of sections, and more. IIT JAM 2027 will be conducted for 100 marks. The mode of test is computer based. IIT JAM exam date 2027 is February 14, 2027.

Candidates must follow the JAM 2027 syllabus for preparation. Moreover, practice previous year question papers to get familiar with high-weightage topics and exam difficult level. Get complete details on the IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern on this page.

Table of contents

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Section Wise
IIT JAM 2027 Marking Scheme
IIT JAM 2027: Exam Section and Important Topics
FAQs on IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2027

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights

This table has a clear overview of IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern and question paper structure:

Feature	Details
Mode of Exam	Conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 hours (Single-Sitting)
Language	English
Question Styles	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Subject Offered	Biotechnology(BT), Chemistry(CY), Geology(GG), Economics (EN), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH)
Total Questions	60
Maximum Marks	100

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IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Section Wise

According to the IIT JAM exam pattern, the question paper will have three sections: NAT, MCQs, and MSQs. Section A will have multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and Section B will have multiple-select questions (MSQ). Section C will comprise Numerical Answer Type (NAT). Candidates can check the table for the IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern section wise.

Section	Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks	Negative Marking
Section A	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)	30	1 and 2	50	Yes
Section B	Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)	10	2	20	No
Section C	Numerical Answer Type (NAT)	20	1 and 2	30	No
Total		60

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IIT JAM 2027 Marking Scheme

IIT JAM question paper will comprises of 60 questions for 100 marks. There will be 30 MCQs, 10 MSQs, and 20 NATs. No negative marking is done for MSQ and NAT. Check the table for IIT JAM marking scheme.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks for each correct answer	Total Marks
A	10 MCQs	1 mark each (1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer)	10 Marks
A	20 MCQs	2 marks each (2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer)	40 Marks
B	10 MSQs	2 marks each	20 Marks
C	10 NAT Questions	1 mark each	10 Marks
C	10 NAT Questions	2 marks each	20 Marks

IIT JAM 2027 Negative Marking

Negative marking is applied for a wrong attempt. This is applicable to Section A only. Below is the IIT JAM negative marking scheme.

Section	Negative Marking
Section A	1/3 mark for each wrong answer to a one-mark question 2/3 marks for each wrong answer to a two-mark question
Section B	No negative marking or partial marking
Section C	No negative marking

Note: For MCQs and MSQ-type questions, candidates are required to click on the mouse to select the answers, while for NAT-type questions, they must answer using the virtual keypad. A virtual calculator will be displayed on the screen for calculations.

Candidates will be provided with a scribble pad for rough work; the pad must be returned at the conclusion of the exam. The test will automatically close after the allotted 3 hours.

IIT JAM 2027: Exam Section and Important Topics

Candidates can check the IIT JAM subject-wise important topics:

Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic, and Basic Mathematical Concepts
Economics: Mathematics for Economics, Statistics for Economics, Macroeconomics.
Geology: Structural Geology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, Economic Geology, Planet Earth, Geomorphology
Mathematics: Vector Spaces, Group Theory, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Real Analysis
Mathematical Statistics: Testing of Hypotheses, Sampling Distributions, Multivariate Distributions, Sequences and Series, Differential Calculus, Matrices and Determinants
Physics: Modern Physics, Electricity & Magnetism, Mathematical Methods, Kinetic Theory & Thermodynamics

FAQs on IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2027

Here are some important FAQs asked by the candidates regarding IIT JAM 2027 examination pattern.

Q: Can I do MSc or MSc (Tech) without IIT JAM?

Yes, but not in IITs, NITs, or IISc. Central Universities offer admission to the MSc degree through CUET PG. Students must appear for the state level or university level entrance exam for admission to the MSc degree.

Q: What is the duration of IIT JAM 2027?

A. IIT JAM is of three hours duration. The national-level Science entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, which are as follows:

Session-I (9 AM to 12 noon) for the following JAM Test Papers- Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA)
Session-II (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) for the following JAM Test Papers- Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Q: What are the other miscellaneous information about IIT JAM examination pattern?

In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero marks. There is no provision for partial marking. The candidates are required to select the answer (s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using the mouse. The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard of the computer will be disabled.
There is a provision for using an online virtual calculator. Candidates are not allowed to bring their own calculators.
A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number before using it. The scribble pad has to be returned at the end of the examination. The examination will end automatically after the GIVEN time.

Q: How many questions are asked in IIT JAM?

The are 60 questions in IIT JAM exam. These 60 questions were in the format of MCQ, MSQ and NAT type.