IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025: IIT JAM is an entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to various PG courses in science disciplines. The conducting body for the JAM releases the IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 on its official website.
The IIT JAM exam is conducted for 7 subjects- Biotechnology, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Geology.
IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights
There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections: A, B and C. IIT JAM 2024 exam will be conducted to test the student's subject knowledge. Below are some important details regarding the IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025.
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Exam Name |
IIT JAM |
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Exam Types |
Post-Graduate Degree Level |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Courses Offered |
Post-Bachelor’s Degree Courses |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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IIT JAM Exam Date 2025 |
2 February 2025 |
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Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
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Total Questions |
60 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Paper Pattern |
Section A (30 Multiple-Choice Questions) Section B (10 Multiple-Choice Questions) Section C (20 Numerical Answer Type NAT) |
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Negative Marks |
Yes, but no negative marking in Section-C (NAT) |
IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2024
The IIT JAM Exam 2025 is divided into 3 sections:
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Section A: It consists of 30 questions having 10 questions of 1 mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each question will have four choices out of which only one choice will be a correct one. The Questions are of Objective type (MCQs).
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Section B: It contains 10 questions only. The Questions are of Multiple Select Questions (MsQs). Each MCQ type question is similar to MCQ but with a difference that there may be one or more than one choices that are correct out of the four given choices.
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Section C: It contains 20 questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. The Questions are of Numerical Answer Type (NAT). For NAT type questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor.
IIT JAM 2025 Section-wise Pattern
There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. These 60 questions are divided into three sections – A, B, and C. All the sections are compulsory and candidates need to attempt questions from all the sections.
The information regarding the IIT JAM exam pattern 2025 is given in the table below:
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Section |
Type of Questions |
No of Question |
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A |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
30 |
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B |
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) |
10 |
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C |
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
20 |
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Total |
60 |
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IIT JAM 2024 Marking Scheme
Each paper in IIT JAM will contain a total of 60 questions divided into three sections which will carry 100 marks. Candidates preparing for the IIT JAM 2025 exam should familiarize themselves with the marking scheme to enhance their exam strategies.
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Section |
No of Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
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A |
10 MCQs |
1 mark each |
1/3 |
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20 MCQs |
2 marks each |
2/3 |
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B |
10 MSQs |
2 marks each |
No negative marking |
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C |
10 NAT Questions |
1 mark each |
No negative marking |
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10 NAT Questions |
2 marks each |
No negative marking |
IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 Instructions
Follow these instructions to avoid mistakes and maximize your scores:
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For NAT questions, use the mouse on the virtual numeric keypad as the computer keyboard will be disabled.
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You can use an online virtual calculator during the exam but not your own calculator.
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A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Write your name and registration number on it before using it and return it at the end of the exam.
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Exams will automatically end at the scheduled time so follow the code of conduct mentioned in Annexure III (Code of Conduct).
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Use the ‘Mock Test’ link available on IIT JAM website to practice before the actual exam. IIT JAM Previous years question papers are available on IIT JAM 2025 website.