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IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025 Out Check Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme and Question Types

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  • Updated May 06, 2025 10:35 AM
  • by Dheshni Rani
  • The IIT JAM 2025 (Joint Admission Test for Masters) was successfully conducted by IIT Delhi on February 2, 2025, across two shifts morning and afternoon. The exam serves as a gateway for candidates aspiring to pursue postgraduate programs such as MSc, MSc-PhD dual degree, and others in top IITs and IISc.

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025

  • The IIT JAM 2025 examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in English, featuring seven subjects: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The exam will last three hours and consist of 60 questions worth 100 marks, divided across three compulsory sections—Section A includes 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with negative marking, Section B has 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) with no penalty for wrong answers, and Section C features 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, also without negative marking. Eligible PwD candidates will receive one hour of additional time and can avail the services of a scribe, following Government of India norms.

Overview of JAM 2025 Exam Pattern

Exam ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
MediumEnglish
Total Duration3 Hours
Total Questions60
Total Marks100
Sections3 (A, B, C) – All Compulsory
Test Papers7 Subjects
Question OrderRandomized for each candidate
  • This year’s JAM will be conducted as an online computer-based test in English only. The exam will be 3 hours long, featuring 60 questions across three mandatory sections. Each candidate sees questions in a different random order, ensuring a fair and secure testing process.
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