IIT JAM Mock Test 2026
How to practice for IIT JAM?
What is the IIT JAM Exam Pattern?
Section A + B + C (single paper, subject of choice)
Questions
60
Negative Marking
Active (33%)
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 180 Minutes with 60 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
IIT JAM Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the IIT JAM syllabus for 2026?
The IIT JAM syllabus covers 4 subjects: Section A — 30 MCQs (50 marks): negative marking applies (1/3 for 1-mark questions, 2/3 for 2-mark questions), Section B — 10 MSQs, Multiple Select Questions (20 marks): no negative marking, no partial marking, Section C — 20 NAT, Numerical Answer Type (30 marks): no negative marking, Subjects offered: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics. The exam has 60 questions across 1 section in 180 minutes, with negative marking.
IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A + B + C (single paper, subject of choice) | 60 | 180 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| Total | 60 | 180 min |
Marking scheme: +1.67 correct · 0.33 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the IIT JAM Syllabus
- Section A — 30 MCQs (50 marks): negative marking applies (1/3 for 1-mark questions, 2/3 for 2-mark questions)
- Section B — 10 MSQs, Multiple Select Questions (20 marks): no negative marking, no partial marking
- Section C — 20 NAT, Numerical Answer Type (30 marks): no negative marking
- Subjects offered: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in IIT JAM?
Yes. IIT JAM deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — IIT JAM
60 questions worth 100 marks in 3 hours, split into three sections: Section A (30 MCQs, 50 marks), Section B (10 MSQs — Multiple Select Questions, 20 marks), and Section C (20 NAT — Numerical Answer Type, 30 marks).
Only in Section A — 1/3rd mark is deducted for a wrong answer on 1-mark questions, and 2/3rd mark on 2-mark questions. Sections B (MSQ) and C (NAT) have no negative marking and no partial marking.
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics. You choose one subject paper, and it determines which M.Sc./PG programmes you're eligible for.
No, there is no upper age limit. You need a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate (5.5 CGPA/10) for General/OBC, or 50% (5.0 CGPA/10) for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year students can also apply.
It's used for admission to M.Sc. and other postgraduate science programmes at IITs, NITs and other leading institutes across India, through a centralised counselling and seat allotment process after the result.
