IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2023: Section-wise Paper Pattern, Syllabus, Paper Analysis and Important Topics

How to Prepare for IIT JAM 2023?

Start your Exam Preparation Well in Advance:

• It will be beneficial for you to begin your exam preparation during your graduation. Most of the questions are asked from what you study during your graduation years, therefore, you must be very thorough with the degree course.
• It is indeed important for you to clear your concepts and have a proper understanding of each topic/chapter. Also, to keep your preparation on track, you must also make notes while studying for the exam.

Getting Acquainted with Syllabus:

• Depending on the course that you are opting for, getting acquainted with the syllabus is the first and foremost thing to do.
• The syllabus of IIT JAM is announced by the organizing institute or respective institutes well in advance. Therefore, be sure to prepare each and every topic that has been mentioned in the IIT JAM Syllabus.

Refer to Previous Year Question Papers:

• The more you solve the previous year question papers, the better understanding you get about attempting the final exam.
• Solving Question Papers will not only give you insight about the exam but will also make you confident on the day of the exam.
• Previous year question papers will also give you an idea of the frequent questions asked in the exam from various topics.

Take Mock Tests:

• There are mock exams available online which you can attempt to boost your exam preparation.
• Taking mock tests will enable you to have a strategy in place - in terms of time management and prioritizing the topics to be tackled first.

Refer to IIT JAM Books:

• There are various IIT JAM books by different authors. Referring to these books while preparing for the exam will help you extensively.
• These books will give you a fair idea about the exam syllabus, important questions, marking scheme and overall exam pattern of IIT JAM. 

Check: IIT JAM Subject-wise Preparation Tips

IIT JAM 2023 Virtual Calculator

In IIT JAM 2023 examination, there will be a provision for using an online virtual calculator. Therefore, candidates will not be allowed to bring their own calculators. 

• Watches, Mobile phones, or any other electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination hall.
• Tables, Charts, graph sheets, are also not allowed inside the examination hall.
• A scribble pad will be provided for rough work to each candidate by the exam conducting body. 
• Candidates will have to write their name and registration number before using it.
• The candidate can possess only one scribble pad at one time. 
• Second scribble pad will only be given when the candidate returns the first one. 

IIT JAM 2023 Exam Pattern: Important Instructions

• Mobile phones or any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Charts, graph sheets, tables, are also NOT allowed inside the examination hall.
• A scribble pad will be provided for rough work and this should be returned at the end of the examination
• Candidates are required to select the answer for MCQ and MSQ type questions, and to enter the answer for NAT questions using only a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad (the keyboard of the computer will be disabled).
• At the end of the 3-hours, the computer will automatically close the examination.
• Use of unfair means by a candidate in JAM 2023, whether detected at the time of examination, or at any other stage, will lead to cancellation of their candidature as well as disqualification of the candidate from appearing in JAM in future.

Check: IIT JAM Subject-wise Paper Analysis