IIT JAM Syllabus 2025: The candidates, who are looking forward to attempting the examination of IIT JAM are expected to prepare as per the prescribed syllabus. Doing the same will help one in scoring well. Before one sits in IIT JAM 2025, it must be made sure that each and every topic is clear. No doubt shall remain related to any topic. IIT JAM considers the seven subjects for the exam are Biotechnology (BL), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Economics (EN), and Physics (PH
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IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025
The IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern is mentioned in the tabular format below:
Particulars | Overview |
No. of Questions | 60 |
Mode of Examination | Online |
Duration of Examination | 3 Hours |
Medium of Examination | English |
Total Marks | 100 |
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IIT JAM Syllabus 2025
The complete syllabus of IIT JAM has been tabulated below:
CHEMISTRY (10+2+3 level)Atomic Structure: Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation; Periodicity in properties; Chemical bonding; Properties of s, p, d and f block elements; Complex formation; Coordination compounds; Chemical equilibria; Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third order reactions); Photochemistry; Electrochemistry; Acid-base concepts; Stereochemistry of carbon compounds; Inductive, electromeric, conjugative effects and resonance; Chemistry of Functional Groups: Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives; Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids; Mechanism of organic reactions; Soaps and detergents; Synthetic polymers; Biomolecules – amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides); Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry. MATHEMATICS (10+2 level)Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations. PHYSICS (10+2 level)Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves |
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics for Economics
Indian Economy
Mathematics for Economics
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Sequences and Series of Real Numbers: Sequence of real numbers, convergence of sequences, bounded and monotone sequences, convergence criteria for sequences of real numbers, Cauchy sequences, subsequences, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. Series of real numbers, absolute convergence, tests of convergence for series of positive terms – comparison test, ratio test, root test; Leibniz test for convergence of alternating series. Functions of One Real Variable: Limit, continuity, intermediate value property, differentiation, Rolle’s Theorem, mean value theorem, L’Hospital rule, Taylor’s theorem, maxima and minima. Functions of Two or Three Real Variables: Limit, continuity, partial derivatives, differentiability, maxima and minima. Integral Calculus: Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, definite integrals and their properties, fundamental theorem of calculus. Double and triple integrals, change of order of integration, calculating surface areas and volumes using double integrals, calculating volumes using triple integrals. Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations of the first order of the form y’=f(x,y), Bernoulli’s equation, exact differential equations, integrating factor, orthogonal trajectories, homogeneous differential equations, variable separable equations, linear differential equations of second order with constant coefficients, method of variation of parameters, Cauchy-Euler equation. Vector Calculus: Scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, line integrals, surface integrals, Green, Stokes and Gauss theorems. Group Theory: Groups, subgroups, Abelian groups, non-Abelian groups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups, Lagrange’s Theorem for finite groups, group homomorphisms and basic concepts of quotient groups. Linear Algebra: Finite dimensional vector spaces, linear independence of vectors, basis, dimension, linear transformations, matrix representation, range space, null space, rank-nullity theorem. Rank and inverse of a matrix, determinant, solutions of systems of linear equations, consistency conditions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors for matrices, Cayley-Hamilton theorem. Real Analysis: Interior points, limit points, open sets, closed sets, bounded sets, connected sets, compact sets, completeness of R. Power series (of real variable), Taylor’s series, radius and interval of convergence, term-wise differentiation and integration of power series. |
The Mathematical Statistics (MS) test paper comprises Mathematics (40% weightage) and Statistics (60% weightage).Mathematics
Statistics
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Mathematical Methods: Calculus of single and multiple variables, partial derivatives, Jacobian, imperfect and perfect differentials, Taylor expansion, Fourier series. Vector algebra, Vector Calculus, Multiple integrals, Divergence theorem, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem. First order equations and linear second order differential equations with constant coefficients. Matrices and determinants, Algebra of complex numbers. Mechanics and General Properties of Matter: Newton’s laws of motion and applications, Velocity and acceleration in Cartesian, polar and cylindrical coordinate systems, uniformly rotating frame, centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Motion under a central force, Kepler’s laws, Gravitational Law and field, Conservative and non-conservative forces. System of particles, Center of mass, equation of motion of the CM, conservation of linear and angular momentum, conservation of energy, variable mass systems. Elastic and inelastic collisions. Rigid body motion, fixed axis rotations, rotation and translation, moments of Inertia and products of Inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorem. Principal moments and axes. Kinematics of moving fluids, equation of continuity, Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s theorem. Oscillations, Waves and Optics: Differential equation for simple harmonic oscillator and its general solution. Superposition of two or more simple harmonic oscillators. Lissajous figures. Damped and forced oscillators, resonance. Wave equation, traveling and standing waves in one-dimension. Energy density and energy transmission in waves. Group velocity and phase velocity. Sound waves in media. Doppler Effect. Fermat’s Principle. General theory of image formation. Thick lens, thin lens and lens combinations. Interference of light, optical path retardation. Fraunhofer diffraction. Rayleigh criterion and resolving power. Diffraction gratings. Polarization: linear, circular and elliptic polarization. Double refraction and optical rotation. Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law. Electric field and potential. Electrostatic boundary conditions, Solution of Laplace’s equation for simple cases. Conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, dielectric polarization, volume and surface charges, electrostatic energy. Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents. Simple DC and AC circuits with R, L and C components. Displacement current, Maxwell’s equations and plane electromagnetic waves, Poynting’s theorem, reflection and refraction at a dielectric interface, transmission and reflection coefficients (normal incidence only). Lorentz Force and motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics: Elements of Kinetic theory of gases. Velocity distribution and Equipartition of energy. Specific heat of Mono-, di- and tri-atomic gases. Ideal gas, van-der-Waals gas and equation of state. Mean free path. Laws of thermodynamics. Zeroth law and concept of thermal equilibrium. First law and its consequences. Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Reversible, irreversible and quasi-static processes. Second law and entropy. Carnot cycle. Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations and simple applications. Thermodynamic potentials and their applications. Phase transitions and Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Ideas of ensembles, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi- Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions. Modern Physics: Inertial frames and Galilean invariance. Postulates of special relativity. Lorentz transformations. Length contraction, time dilation. Relativistic velocity addition theorem, mass energy equivalence. Blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohr’s atomic model, X-rays. Wave-particle duality, Uncertainty principle, the superposition principle, calculation of expectation values, Schrödinger equation and its solution for one, two, and three-dimensional boxes. Solution of Schrödinger equation for the one-dimensional harmonic oscillator. Reflection and transmission at a step potential, Pauli exclusion principle. Structure of atomic nucleus, mass and binding energy. Radioactivity and its applications. Laws of radioactive decay. Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics: Crystal structure, Bravais lattices and basis. Miller indices. X-ray diffraction and Bragg’s law; Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, variation of resistivity with temperature. Fermi level. p-n junction diode, I-V characteristics, Zener diode and its applications, BJT: characteristics in CB, CE, CC modes. Single stage amplifier, two stage R-C coupled amplifiers. Simple Oscillators: Barkhausen condition, sinusoidal oscillators. OPAMP and applications: Inverting and non-inverting amplifier. Boolean algebra: Binary number systems; conversion from one system to another system; binary addition and subtraction. Logic Gates AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR exclusive OR; Truth tables; combination of gates; de Morgan’s theorem. |
Recommended Books for IIT JAM 2025
In order not to fall in confusion regarding where to study, we have provided a list of the books which will be apt for the candidate while preparing for the examination:
IIT JAM Syllabus for Physics:
Name of the Books | Name of the Author |
Mathematical Physics | H.K. Dass |
Classical Mechanics and General Properties of Matter | A.B. Gupta |
Waves and Oscillations | N.K. Bajaj |
Optics | B.Ghosh |
Introduction to Electrodynamics | David J. Griffiths |
Heat and Thermodynamics | H.P Roy and A.B. Gupta |
Quantum Physics | H.C. Verma |
Solid State Physics | S.O. Pillai |
Electronics | B.Ghosh |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Mathematics:
Name of Books | Name of the Author |
Integral Calculus | F. Ayres (Schaum’s), Gorakh Prasad |
Vector Calculus | Murray R. Spiegel (Schaum’s), A.R.Vasishtha |
Linear Algebra | Seymour Lipschitz (Schaum’s), H. Anton, A.R.Vasishtha. |
Ordinary Differential Equation | Peter J. Collins, G.F. Simmons, M.D. Raisinghania. |
The principle of Real Analysis | S. C. Malik. |
Real Analysis | H. L. Royden |
Modern Algebra | A. R. Vasishtha 8. University Algebra: N. S. Gopalakrishnan |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Physical Chemistry:
Name of the Books | Name of the Author |
Theory of Gases-Physical Chemistry | Peter W. Atkins |
Chemical Thermodynamics-Physical Chemistry | Thomas Engel & Phillip Reid |
Chemical and Phase Equilibria-Principals of Chemical Equilibrium & Phase Rule | K.G. Denbigh |
Electrochemistry: An Introduction to Electrochemistry | Samuel Glasstone |
Chemical Kinetics-Chemical Kinetics | Keith J. Laidler |
Solid State-Solid State | Peter W. Atkins |
Adsorption-Introduction to Surface Chemistry & Catalysis | Gabor A. Somorjai |
Basic Mathematical Concept-Differential Equation & Matrices | Shanti Narayan |
Atomic and Molecular Structure-Physical Chemistry | Peter W. Atkins |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Inorganic Chemistry:
Name of the Books | Name of the Author |
Periodic Table-Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J. D. Lee |
Chemical Bonding and Shapes of compounds-Inorganic Chemistry | Miessler & Tarr |
Main Group Elements (s and p blocks)-Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J. D. Lee |
Transition Metal (d block)-Concise Inorganic Chemistry | James E. Huheey |
Analytical Chemistry-Quantitative Inorganic Analysis | A. I. Vogel |
Bioinorganic Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry | James E. Huheey |
Instrumental Method of Analysis-Instrumental method | Skoog, Holler & Crouch |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Organic Chemistry:
Name of the Books | Name of the Author |
Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry -Stereochemistry Conformation and Mechanism | P.S. Kalsi |
Organic Chemistry | Clayden, Greeves, Warner and Wothers |
Organic Chemistry | Carey & Sundberg |
Natural Products Chemistry-Organic Chemistry (Vol-II) | I. L. Finar |
Heterocyclic Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Vol-I) | I. L. Finar |
Qualitative Organic Analysis: Introduction to Spectroscopy | Pavia, Lampman, Kriz, Vyvyan |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Geology:
Name of the Books | Name of the Authors |
Structural Geology | MP Billings |
Structural Geology-Fundamentals & Modern Developments | SK Ghosh |
Structural Geology | Robert J Twiss & Eldridge M Moores |
Textbook of Physical Geology | GB Mahapatra |
Physical Geography | Savindra Singh |
Introduction to Geomorphology | VS Kale & Avijit Gupta |
Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | JD Winter |
The Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks | Sam Boggs |
Mineralogy | Dexter Perkins |
Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy | CD Gribble |
Palaeontology Invertebrate | Henry Woods |
Fundamentals of Historical Geology and Stratigraphy of India | Ravindra Kumar |
Principals of Engineering Geology | KM Bangar |
A Textbook of Geology | PK Mukherjee |
Groundwater Hydrology | David K Todd & Larry W Mays |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Biological Science:
Name of the Books | Name of the Author |
Life Sciences: Fundamentals and Practice – I, II | Pranav Kumar, Usha Mina |
Principles of Genetics | Gardner, Simmons, Snustad |
Cell and Molecular Biology | Karp |
Biochemistry | Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John L. Tymoczko |
Developmental Biology | Scott F. Gilbert, Susan R. Singer |
Kuby Immunology | Barbara A. Osborne, Richard Goldsby |
Essentials of Physiology | Lauralee Sherwood |
Molecular Biology of the Cell | Bruce Alberts |
Microbiology | John P. Harley, Donald Klein |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Biotechnology:
Name of the Books | Name of the Authors |
General Reading (Chemistry, Maths, Physics) | CERT for General reading and MCQ Books by Dinesh or Pradeep |
Microbiology-Microbiology | Prescott, Pelczar |
Biochemistry-Biochemistry | Lehninger |
Molecular Biology-Molecular Biology | Watson |
Cell Biology | Bruce Alberts |
Development Biology | Gilbert |