IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Exam Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme & Shift Timings
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
11 Sep '26 - 19 Oct '26
IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern has been released by IIT Kharagpur on official website. Candidates can check exam pattern to understand mode of exam, duration, number of questions, marking scheme and question types. JAM 2027 exam will be conducted as a computer based test (CBT) for three hours. The question paper will have 60 questions. It carries 100 marks.
IIT JAM 2027 exam will be held on February 14, 2027. Candidates should understand exam pattern before they start their preparation. They should also follow IIT JAM syllabus 2027 to cover all important topics. They must solve previous year question papers to understand the question format, important topics and the difficulty level of exam.
- 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 |
Also Read:
- IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus
- IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus
- IIT JAM Physics Syllabus
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- IIT JAM Economics Syllabus
- IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Syllabus
- IIT JAM Geology Syllabus
- IIT JAM Chapter-Wise Weightage
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Section Wise
IIT JAM 2027 exam will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The paper will have 60 questions. It carries 100 marks. It will be divided into three sections: Section A, Section B and Section C. Check IIT JAM exam pattern in detail below:
| 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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- Important Topics and Best Books for IIT JAM Physics
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- Important Topics and Best Books for IIT JAM Biotechnology Preparation
- Best Books for IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Preparation
- Important Topics and Best Books for IIT JAM Geology Preparation
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Free PDF - high-weightage topics for all 7 papers · BT · CY · EN · GG · MA · MS · PH
Commonly asked questions
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 Marking Scheme
Candidates can check the IIT JAM 2027 marking scheme below.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Section B |
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| Section C |
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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.
Also, 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 obligation of 3 hours.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
The are 60 questions in IIT JAM exam. These 60 questions were in the format of MCQ, MSQ and NAT type.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you are generally eligible for IIT JAM M.Sc. Geology (GG) as long as you have studied Geology for three years/six semesters and have taken any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Science as your minors/subsidiary subjects.
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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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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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IIT Kharagpur has activated the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates must fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date was revised to September 12. But, IIT Kharagpur has activated the registration portal on September 11, 2026. The application form is available online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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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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Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority activated the JOAPS portal on September 11, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 is accepted online only.
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Am I eligible for IIT JAM MSc Geology with a PCB background and Geology major, with Chemistry and Physics as minors?