IIT JAM Pattern
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Contributor-Level 10
IIT JAM 2026 aspirants can check the below table for exam day shift timings:
| Examination Date | Session Time | Test Papers and Code |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon (FN) 9.30 am to 12.30 pm | • Chemistry (CY) • Geology (GG) • Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon (AN) 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm | • Biotechnology (BT) • Economics (EN) • Mathematical Statistics (MS) • Physics (PH) |
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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
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There are a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.
Section - C has a total 20 Numerical Answer Type questions, involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions.
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JAM 2026 Examination was 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 2026 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 gi
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JAM 2026 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
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In IIT JAM 2026 exam pattern, there is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions are not taken into consideration while calculating the total marks.
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The JAM 2026 examination is conducted in such a way that the question paper for each subject has 60 questions. These 60 questions were in the format of MCQ, MSQ and NAT type.
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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)
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2 years ago
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Candidates who want to appear for IIT JAM exam for Physics course admission should formulate a strategy to crack this Science entrance exam. Here, it is important that candidates go through important IIT JAM Physics books, identify important topics, and thereafter solve as many IIT JAM question papers as they can. This is a sure-shot way of getting a good rank in IIT JAM result.
Candidates can go through important topics that they should study to score well in IIT JAM exam in the table mentioned below:
Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics | Mathematical Methods |
Simple Oscillators | Mechanics and General Properties of Matter |
Oscillations, Waves andBoolean Physics | |
Electricity and Magnetism | Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics |
Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) |
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2 years ago
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Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2026-27 must appear in JAM 2026 Examination. There is no age restriction. JAM 2026 Examination was conducted as a Computer Based Test in SEVEN
Test Papers
namely, Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).
To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to qualify in the relevant Test Paper, satisfy the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) of the respective Academic Programmes.
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