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 answer |
| 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 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.
