[PDF] IIT JAM 2025 Syllabus & Paper Pattern – BL

The IIT JAM Biological Sciences syllabus covers topics from biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

The topics include genetics, ecology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and mathematical sciences.

The IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper consists of three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Section A contains multiple-choice questions based on general biology and biotechnology.

Section B contains multiple-choice questions based on biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics. Section C contains multiple-choice questions based on mathematics, statistics, and physics.

The IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Section A contains 30 questions, Section B contains 10 questions, and Section C contains 20 questions.

The IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper is for a duration of three hours.

Each question in the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper carries one or two marks, and there is negative marking for incorrect answers.

For each incorrect answer in Section A, 1/3 of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted.

For each incorrect answer in Sections B and C, 2/3 of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted.

Some good books for preparing for the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper include 'Biological Science' by Freeman and Company, 'Biochemistry' by Lehninger, 'Molecular Biology' by Weaver, and 'Biotechnology' by B.D. Singh.

Attending coaching classes is not necessary to prepare for the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper, as there are many good study materials available online and in the form of books.

However, coaching classes can be helpful for students who need additional guidance and support.

The minimum eligibility for appearing in the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper is a bachelor's degree in any branch of biological sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or any other relevant field.

Yes, a student from a non-biological sciences background can appear for the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

After qualifying the IIT JAM Biological Sciences paper, students can pursue higher studies in fields such as biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and more.

They can also pursue careers in research and development, teaching, healthcare, and related industries.