The changes made to the IIT JAM syllabus include the addition of Computational Biology and Instrumental Techniques topics, as well as the removal of Cell Biology and Chemistry - Instrumental Techniques from the Biotechnology paper.
IIT Bombay, the conducting authority of the IIT JAM exam for the academic year 2026, has announced some changes in the IIT JAM syllabus 2026 in Biotechnology, Mathematical Statistics, and Mathematics papers. In the Biotechnology paper, Computational Biology and Instrumental Techniques have been added, in Mathematics, Basic Algebra is added, and in Mathematical Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Nonparametric Methods, and Stochastic Process have been added.
There are a few topics removed from all three papers. You can check out the detailed changes made in the syllabus from the details provided below.
IIT JAM 2026 Updated Syllabus
You must check out the table shared below showing the list of topics added and removed from the IIT JAM syllabus for the Biotechnology, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics papers.
| Subject Name | Added Topics | Removed Topics |
| Biotechnology | Computational Biology and Instrumental Techniques | Cell Biology, Chemistry - Instrumental Techniques |
| Mathematics | Basic Algebra | – |
| Mathematical Statistics | Descriptive Statistics, Nonparametric Methods, Stochastic Process | – |
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IIT JAM 2026 Syllabus PDF Download Link
You can download the subject-wise syllabus PDF links of the IIT JAM exam from the table given below. It will help you learn the syllabus topics in detail for all the subjects.
| Subjects | PDF Links |
| Biotechnology | Download PDF |
| Chemistry | Download PDF |
| Geology | Download PDF |
| Mathematics | Download PDF |
| Physics | Download PDF |
| Mathematical Statistics | Download PDF |
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IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2026
The IIT JAM 2026 exam pattern details are shared below for your reference. It will make you understand the exam format in detail.
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Test Language | English |
| Type of IIT JAM Questions | Multiple Choice Questions, Numerical Answer Type, and Multiple Select Questions |
| Subjects | Biotechnology (BL), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Economics (EN), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH) |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Furthermore, the subject-wise marks distribution is provided below so that you can understand the examination structure more clearly.
| Question Pattern | 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | Total Marks in Each Section |
| Section-A (Multiple Choice Questions) | 10 | 20 | 50 |
| Section-B (Multiple Select Questions) | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Section-C (Numerical Answer Type) | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | ||
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IIT JAM Preparation Tips 2026
To prepare well and effectively for the upcoming IIT JAM examination, you must follow the preparation tips given below.
- Learn all the details, whether minute or major, related to the exam, such as exam pattern, question format, syllabus topics, marking, etc.
- Prepare a proper timetable for the preparation considering all the aspects, such as allotting yourself with break times, relaxing time, mental and physical health times, as well as a proper study time.
- Follow the schedule prepared and complete your syllabus topics in detail first.
- Practice IIT JAM previous year question papers to analyse your preparation level and learn the important topics, most repeated questions, and weightage of all chapters.
- Appear for IIT JAM mock tests to learn time management, time distribution in the examination hall, and your strong and weak points related to the paper.
- Give yourself revision time as well. It is very important to revise the learned topics so that you are able to recall them for a longer period. Thus, you must keep revising the topics to store for a long time.
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Conclusion
If you are preparing for the IIT JAM exam, you must learn all the major or minor changes made in the exam pattern, syllabus, dates, or any factor related to the exam. For now, the authority has made changes in the syllabus, which is already shared with you. You check out the changes made and accordingly proceed with your IIT JAM exam preparation.
