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IIT JAM 2023 Exam Analysis- IIT Guwahati has successfully conducted IIT JAM 2023 for 3 papers (MA, CY, GG) in shift 1 and 4 papers (BT, MS, PH, EN) in shift 2. As per IIT JAM 2023 test takers, the overall difficulty level of Mathematics paper was easy to moderate while CY paper was moderately difficult.
- In Physics paper, MSQs were tough and questions in section A were lengthy.
- IIT JAM 2023 Biotechnology question paper was moderate with 45-50 questions being a good attempt.
- IIT JAM 2023 GG paper was rated moderate to difficult.
Candidates can check the detailed IIT JAM 2023 exam analysis given below to know the sectional & overall difficulty, type of questions asked, and the weightage of important topics asked. Check IIT JAM 2023 Cut off
IIT JAM 2023 Answer Keys will be released soon by the exam authorities and IIT JAM 2023 Result will be out on March 22, 2023.
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IIT JAM 2023 Paper Analysis
IIT JAM 2023 Paper Analysis is updated below after the conclusion of each shift. Check paper-wise difficulty level and high weightage topics given in the table below:
| IIT JAM Section | Difficulty Level | Maximum Weightage Topics | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (CY) | Moderate; the paper was not time consuming and could be completed much before 3 hours |
| 35-40 |
| Mathematics (MA) | Easy to Moderate | Sequence and Series, Cauchy Criteria, Order, Rieman Concepts, Calculus | 40-45 |
| Geology (GG) | Moderate to Difficult | Applied Geology, Structural Geology | 35-40 |
| Physics (PH) | Moderate to Difficult and Lengthy | EMT, Eigen, Electricity, Moment of Inertia, Flux | 35-40 |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Moderate | Pedigree Analysis, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics and Immunology | 45-50 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Moderate | To be Updated | To be Updated |
| Economics (EN) | Easy to Moderate | To be Updated | To be Updated |
IIT JAM 2023 Exam Analysis: Section-wise Distribution of Questions
The distribution of 1 mark and 2 mark questions in all the subject papers is the same. Given below is the section-wise distribution of questions.
| Section | Total number of Questions | Number of Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 20 | 2 | 40 | |
| Section B | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Section C | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 10 | 2 | 20 | |
| Total | 60 | 40- 2 Mark Questions 20- 1 Mark Questions | 100 |
IIT JAM 2022 Paper Analysis
IIT JAM 2022 Exam was held on February 13, 2022. As per IIT JAM test-takers, the overall difficulty level of the biotechnology (BT) paper was moderate to high with 30 MCQs, 10 MSQs, and 20 NATs. Mathematical Statistics (MS) paper was rated difficult and lengthy by the candidates. Also, Physics (PH) and Chemistry (CY) papers were moderately difficult with a few tricky questions. Given below are the paper-wise analysis of the exam
| Section | Difficulty | Topics with Maximum Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (PH) | Moderate-High | Electro Dynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Moderate | Microbial cultivation, Microscopy, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Biogenetics |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Moderate-High | Estimation, Testing of Aptitude, Sequence, Integral & Differential Calculus, Standard Distribution |
| Chemistry (CY) | Moderate | Co-ordination Chemistry, MOT, Solid State, Organometallic Chemistry |
| Economics (EN) | Easy-Moderate | Micro & Macro Economics, Statistics, Numerical based questions |
| Mathematics (MA) | Moderate-High | Real Analysis, Calculus, Partial Differential Equation, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra |
| Geology (GE) | Moderate | Planet Theory, Paleontology, Structural Geology |
IIT JAM 2022 Physics (PH)
- As per test-takers, the paper was moderately difficult but not lengthy.
- Questions on Optics and Thermo Dynamics were rated easy.
- There were no questions from Geometrical Optics and Solid State Physics.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 50+ |
- IIT JAM 2022 Bio-Technology exam had a total of 3 sections, i.e. A, B, C.
- The overall difficulty level of the paper was rated moderate to tough.
- There were many numerical based questions from microscopy and biological science.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Dificult |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 45+ |
- Other important topics asked included Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Animal Biology, Biotechnology, Methods in Biology, Structure & properties of Atoms, Bonding in molecules, Chemical kinetics, Instrumental techniques.
IIT JAM 2022 Mathematical Statistics (MS) Paper Analysis
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate to Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 40-50 |
- Chemistry paper also had a total of 30 MCQs, 10 MSQs, and 20 NAT questions.The distribution of 2 mark and 1 mark questions in each section was similar to the other papers.
- Applicants rated the IIT JAM 2022 Chemistry paper moderate to difficult.
- Applicants were asked questions from Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. The questions from all these topics were evenly distributed.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate to Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Moderate to Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 45+ |
IIT JAM 2022 Economics (EN) Paper Analysis
- IIT JAM 2022 Economics was rated easy to moderate in terms of overall difficulty.
- Questions were evenly distributed between micro and macro economics.
- Some numerical-based questions were tricky and time-consuming.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 50+ |
IIT JAM 2022 Geology (GG) Paper Analysis
- IIT JAM 2022 Geology exam had a total of 3 sections, i.e. A, B, C.
- Section A had a total of 30 MCQs (multiple-choice questions) with 20 questions carrying 2 marks each with negative marking of 0.66 marks and 10 questions carrying 1 mark each with negative marking of 0.33 marks
- Section B had a total of 10 MSQs (multiple-select questions) with a total of 10 questions of 2 marks each.
- Section C had a total of 20 NAT Type questions with 10 questions carrying 2 marks each, and the rest 10 carrying 1 mark each.
- The difficulty level of exam was moderate to tough.
IIT JAM 2022 Mathematics (MA) Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough with a few easy-to-solve questions.
- As per students, the MSQ section was the toughest.
- The highest weightage was accounted for by the topic Real Analysis (21%) followed by calculus of single variable (18%), linear algebra (14%), differential calculus, etc.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Distribution of Questions |
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| Difficulty Level of Section A | Moderate to Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of Section B | Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of Section C | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
| Topics with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempts | 45+ |
IIT JAM 2021 Sectional Analysis
Given below is a brief overview of the previous year Paper Analysis, the difficulty level of the IIT JAM Paper held on Feb 14, 2021 of both Shifts 1 and 2:
| Section | Difficulty | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (PH) | Moderate-Tough | EMP, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, and Optics |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Moderate | Molecular, Biogenetics |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | Moderate | Monotony, Sequence and Mass Functions |
| Chemistry (CY) | Moderate | Co-ordination Chemistry, Hybridization, and Electron Rule |
| Economics (EN) | Moderate | Numerical based questions |
| Mathematics (MA) | Will be updated soon | Will be updated soon |
Given below are paper-wise analysis of IIT JAM 2021 Exam:
IIT JAM Physics (PH) -
- IIT JAM Physics topics wise weightage was heavily towards questions regarding EMP, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, and Optics.
- There were more theory questions than numerical questions.
- Questions from Advanced Mathematical Physics were not asked much.
IIT JAM Biotechnology (BT) -
- IIT JAM Biotechnology topics wise weightage 2021 was equally distributed between theory and numerical questions.
- The most frequently asked questions include Molecular and Biogenetics.
IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics (MS) -
- IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics topics wise distribution was more towards statistics questions than the maths questions.
- There were questions from Monotony, Sequence, and Mass Functions.
IIT JAM Chemistry (CY) -
- Most questions in this paper were asked from Co-ordination Chemistry, Hybridization, and Electron Rule.
- Numerical questions were lesser in Physical Chemistry.
- Theory and Numerical questions were both balanced.
IIT JAM Economics (EN) -
- The Paper was well balanced.
- The third section had more numerical.
IIT JAM Paper Analysis 2020
Subject Wise paper analysis is given below in the table:
| Subjects | Level of Difficulty | MCQ or Multiple-Choice Question | MSQ or Multiple Selection Questions | NAT or Numerical Answer Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Moderate | Easy | Moderate to High | Moderate to High |
| Physics | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Moderate to High |
| Chemistry | Moderate to High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Mathematical Statics | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to High |
| Biotechnology | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to High |
| Geology | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
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IIT JAM Paper Analysis of Mathematics
IIT JAM Paper Analysis for the subject of Mathematics is given below.
- Overall level for this subject is moderate
- MCQ is not so easy and the level is moderate
- NAT question and the applied section is not so difficult
- As per the feedback of the student, vector calculus is also not so difficult nut was repeated
Section-wise weightage for all units of this subject is given below in the table
| Unit | Unit in Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | Section C | |
| Sequence and Series | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Real Analysis | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Different Calculus | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Integral Calculus | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Vector Calculus | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Different Equation | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Modern Algebra | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Linear Algebra | 5 | 2 | 8 |
IIT JAM Paper Analysis of Physics
IIT JAM Paper Analysis for the subject of Physics is given below.
- Overall level for this subject is moderate
- As per the student feedback, MCQ for this subject is quite difficult
- NAT questions are not so tough
Section-wise weightage for all units of the subject Physics is mentioned below in the table
| Unit | Unit in Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | Section C | |
| Modern Physics | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| Oscillations, Waves & Optics | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mathematical Physics | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Electricity & Magnetism | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Solid State Physics & Devices and Electronics | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Mechanics & General properties of Matter | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Kinetic Theory & Thermodynamics | 8 | 2 | 3 |
IIT JAM Paper Analysis of Chemistry
IIT JAM Paper Analysis for the subject of Chemistry is given below.
- Overall level for this subject is not so easy
- NAT questions were also quite difficult
- NMR questions are not so difficult
Section-wise weightage for Physical Chemistry of the subject Chemistry is mentioned below in the table
| Unit | Unit in Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | Section C | |
| Basic Mathematical Concept | 3 | 2 | - |
| Atomic and Molecular Structure | - | - | 2 |
| Theory of Glass | 2 | 2 | - |
| Solid State | 2 | - | 2 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 | - | 2 |
| Chemical and Phase Equilibria | - | - | 1 |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | - | 1 |
| Chemical Kinetics | - | - | 2 |
| Adsorption | - | - | 2 |
| Solution and Colligative Properties | - | - | 2 |
| Physical Spectroscopy | 3 | 2 | - |
Section wise weightage for Organic Chemistry of the subject Chemistry is mentioned below in the table
| Unit | Unit in Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | Section C | |
| GOC + Aromaticity | 2 | 2 | - |
| Stereochemistry | - | 2 | 2 |
| Reaction Mechanism | 6 | - | 2 |
| Named Reactions & Rearrangements | 2 | - | - |
| Reagents | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Natural Products | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Pericyclic | - | - | - |
| Heterocyclic Chemistry | - | - | - |
| Organic Spectroscopy | 2 | - | 1 |
Section wise weightage for Inorganic Chemistry of the subject Chemistry is mentioned below in the table
| Unit | Unit in Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Section B | Section C | |
| Periodic Table | 2 | - | 2 |
| Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Main Group Elements (s and p blocks) | - | - | 2 |
| Transition Metals (d-blocks) | 5 | 2 | - |
| Organometallic Compounds | 2 | - | 1 |
| Bioinorganic Chemistry | 1 | 2 | - |
| Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 2 | - | - |
IIT JAM Paper Analysis of Biotechnology
IIT JAM Paper Analysis for the subject of Biotechnology is given below.
- The overall level of this course is moderate
- In Mathematics, the number of questions is vast
Section-wise weightage for every unit of the subject Biotechnology is listed below in the table
| Unit | Unit in marks |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Recombinant DNA & Techniques | 5 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Animal Physiology | 1 |
| Taxonomy | - |
| Ecology | - |
| Evolution | 1 |
| Genetics | 1 |
| Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Immunology | - |
| Plant Physiology | 2 |
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IIT JAM Sample Paper Analysis
Candidates must keep practicing all IIT JAM Sample Paper before appearing for the final exam or IIT JAM Exam. The number of questions will be 60 and the total marks are 100. Some of the advantages along with question type are mentioned below.
- It helps to develop an advanced strategy
- A candidate can point out their strength and weakness in a particular area
- Candidate can boost their confidence
- It helps to make understand the exam pattern
- A candidate can improve their time management skills
The entire IIT JAM 2021 test paper has the division of three sections that is A, B, and C. All the sections contain a different type of questions and those are must attempt. All the sections are mentioned below.
Section A
- This section consists of 30 MCQ or Multiple-Choice Questions that includes 10 questions of 1 mark each and 20 questions for 2 marks each.
- There are 4 choices for each MCQ from where a candidate needs to select one correct answer.
- For the incorrect answer of each 1-mark question, 1/3 mark will be deducted and for the incorrect answer of each 2-mark question, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Section B
- This section consists of 10 MCQ which contains 2 marks for each question.
- There are also 4 choices out of which a candidate can select one of more than one correct answer.
- There will not be any negative marks for an incorrect answer in section B.
Section C
- This section includes 20 NAT or Numerical Answer Type that contain 10 questions of 1 mark each and also 10 questions of 2 marks each.
- There will not be any choices for NAT questions. In this section, no negative marks will be counted for each negative answer.
IIT JAM 2023 Paper Analysis FAQs
Ques. What are the sections in the subject Economics that are newly added in IIT JAM 2023?
Ans. There are various sections such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics for Economics, Indian Economy, Mathematics for Economics
Ques. Is there any NAT or Numerical Answer Type in the subject Physics?
Ans. Yes, there is NAT in the subject physics.
Ques. How many questions are there in total in the IIT JAM 2023 Exam Paper?
Ans. There are 60 questions of the weightage of 100 marks in the exam paper
Ques. Are there any negative marks in the IIT JAM 2023 Paper?
Ans. Yes, there are negative marks but not in all the sections of the subject in the IIT JAM 2023 Paper. All are mentioned above.
Ques. How many units are there in a Biotechnology course?
Ans. There are a total of 12 units in the biotechnology courses.
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