IIT JAM Exam Question Papers
The official IIT JAM exam question papers for 2022 to 2026 are free on the JAM website. The 2026 papers come with answer keys. No IIT JAM 2027 paper exists yet, because the exam is on 14 Feb 2027. The site hosts 35 PDFs, one for each paper in each year. IIT Kharagpur, the organiser for 2027, hosts all the IIT JAM exam question papers.
Official keys exist, official worked solutions do not
2026-10-20The JAM website publishes IIT JAM exam question papers and answer keys. It does not publish worked solutions. Use only files from jam.iitkgp.ac.in, and treat any other solution file as unofficial.
JAM question papers and keys (official)Keep the IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern and the IIT JAM 2027 syllabus open. You will need both with the IIT JAM exam question papers. Check these three points before you trust an old paper.
- The pattern is the same in 2025, 2026 and 2027: 60 questions, 100 marks and 3 hours.
- The BT, CY, GG, MA, MS and PH syllabus is unchanged for 2027 apart from formatting. This is our comparison of the official PDFs.
- The Economics (EN) syllabus was revised. Check each old EN question against the 2027 file.
Question Paper
The IIT JAM exam question papers cover seven papers and five years. All the paper-wise files sit on one official download page.
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Official IIT JAM exam question papers
2022 to 2026, all seven papers
2026
IIT JAM question paper 2026
Exam held on 15 Feb 2026
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Test papers
BT, CY, EN, GG, MA, MS, PH
IIT JAM Previous Year Question Papers: Highlights
The IIT JAM exam question papers are official, free and paper-wise. The JAM website lists these IIT JAM question papers by year and by paper code, as per the download page.
| Detail | What the JAM website offers |
|---|---|
| Years | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| Latest | IIT JAM question paper 2026 |
| Papers | BT, CY, EN, GG, MA, MS, PH |
| Answer keys | 2023 to 2026 files, except 2023 Geology |
| 2022 files | Question papers only |
| Language | English |
| Mock tests | One free mock for each paper |
Which years of IIT JAM question papers are available?
The official site has IIT JAM exam question papers for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Each year has seven paper-wise files. Together, these IIT JAM question papers total 35 PDFs. The 2022 files have no answer key. The 2023 Geology file is a question paper only, as per its file name on the download page.
Is there an IIT JAM 2027 question paper?
No, the IIT JAM exam question papers for 2027 do not exist yet. The exam is on 14 Feb 2027. In 2026, the master question paper and candidate responses were viewable three days after the exam. The 2027 schedule for this is not announced, so see IIT JAM 2027 dates.
IIT JAM Question Papers: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the 2026 paper pattern the same as the 2027 pattern?
Yes. The IIT JAM exam question papers of 2026 and 2027 both have 60 questions, 100 marks and 3 hours. Both have three sections: A (MCQ), B (MSQ) and C (NAT). Only Section A carries negative marking.
2. Are the IIT JAM question papers in Hindi?
The IIT JAM exam question papers on the site are in English only. We found no Hindi or regional-language paper in the official files.
| IIT JAM Exam Features | IIT JAM Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (February) |
| Exam Mode | Computer based |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 100 marks (60 questions total) |
| Question Types | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Marking Scheme | Section A (MCQs): +1 for 1-mark questions (−1/3 penalty for wrong answers); +2 for 2-mark questions (−2/3 penalty for wrong answers); Section B (MSQs): +2 for each question; No negative or partial marking; Section C (NAT): +1 or +2 for correct numerical values; No negative marking. |
| Languages | English |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to MSc and Integrated MSc programmes |
| Official Website | jam2026.iitb.ac.in |
IIT JAM Previous Year Question Paper PDF: Download
You can download every one of the IIT JAM exam question papers from the official JAM 2027 website. Open the download page, find your paper and click Download PDF under the year.
Where can I download the IIT JAM question papers PDF from the official website?
Download the IIT JAM exam question papers as PDF files from jam.iitkgp.ac.in, the 2027 official site. Follow these steps.
- Open the JAM 2027 website and go to the download page.
- Find your paper in the grid, such as PH or MA.
- Click Download PDF under the year you want, from 2022 to 2026.
- Save the PDF. Files from 2023 to 2026 contain the answer key as well, except 2023 Geology. The page heading says 2021 to 2026, but the grid has files only for 2022 to 2026.
The sample below is the 2026 Mathematics paper with its answer key, as hosted on the JAM website.
IIT JAM Previous Year Papers with Solutions
The JAM website gives IIT JAM exam question papers with answer keys, not with solutions. A key tells you the right answer. It does not show the steps.
Are IIT JAM question papers with solutions available officially?
No, the official site has no worked solutions for the IIT JAM exam question papers. Searches such as IIT JAM question papers mathematics with solutions lead to files that the JAM body did not publish. Use the official key to check your answer, and solve the steps yourself. No IIT JAM sample papers with solutions come from the JAM body either.
The key works differently in each section:
- Section A (MCQ): one correct option out of four.
- Section B (MSQ): the full correct set of options. You score only if your set matches exactly.
- Section C (NAT): a number, checked against the accepted answer in the key.
Use the same method for the IIT JAM question paper physics file and the IIT JAM question paper chemistry file. Mark your answers, compare them with the key, and note why each miss happened. The IIT JAM 2027 answer key page explains the live key process.
IIT JAM 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key
The IIT JAM question paper 2026 is the latest set, and it comes with an answer key for every paper. IIT Bombay organised JAM 2026, and the exam was held on 15 Feb 2026. The JAM 2027 website now hosts these IIT JAM exam question papers.
Which is the latest IIT JAM question paper?
The latest of the IIT JAM exam question papers is JAM 2026. Open the file for your paper from this table. The last column shows how many candidates appeared in each paper in 2026, as per the JAM 2026 statistical report.
| Paper | Official 2026 file | Appeared in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology (BT) | 11,084 | |
| Chemistry (CY) | 11,021 | |
| Economics (EN) | 2,807 | |
| Geology (GG) | 1,813 | |
| Mathematics (MA) | 9,617 | |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 2,705 | |
| Physics (PH) | 9,123 |
In total, 48,170 candidates appeared across the seven papers in 2026. These IIT JAM exam question papers also help you compare papers. Mathematics and Physics each drew over 9,000 candidates. Economics, Mathematical Statistics and Geology each drew under 3,000. The full numbers are in the and on the IIT JAM 2027 results page.
IIT JAM Question Papers: Paper-Wise PDFs
IIT JAM exam question papers are paper-wise, not slot-wise. The exam runs on one day, and each paper has its own code. The sessions only fix the timing.
Is there a slot-wise IIT JAM question paper?
No, the IIT JAM exam question papers have no slot-wise version. For 2027, the forenoon session (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) holds CY, GG and MA. The afternoon session (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) holds BT, EN, MS and PH. You may choose two papers only if they fall in different sessions.
Each code in the lists below opens the official PDF for that year. Pick your paper from this list:
- Physics: open the IIT JAM question paper physics file, coded PH. PH runs in the afternoon session in 2027.
- Chemistry: open the IIT JAM question paper chemistry file, coded CY. CY runs in the forenoon session in 2027.
- Biotechnology: open the IIT JAM question paper biotechnology file, coded BT. BT runs in the afternoon session and also tests 10+2 Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
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The 2023 Geology file and all 2022 files carry the question paper only. The other IIT JAM exam question papers include the answer key.
IIT JAM Mock Tests and Sample Papers
The JAM website offers one free mock test for each paper. These are the only official IIT JAM sample papers. Open them from the JAM mock test page. Each mock test is free.
Are there free IIT JAM sample papers with solutions?
Free IIT JAM sample papers are available as mock tests, but not with worked solutions. Any IIT JAM sample papers with solutions that you see elsewhere are not official. Treat each mock test as a way to learn the computer-based screen.
The exam is a computer-based test. Questions appear in a random order on screen. On exam day, a virtual calculator is provided and you may not bring your own. A scribble pad is also provided, and you return it at the end. Practise your rough work with these limits in mind.
Take the mock test after you have solved two or three IIT JAM exam question papers. The mock test then checks your speed on the screen, and the papers check your topics. Put your results into your plan with the IIT JAM 2027 books page.
Benefits of Solving IIT JAM Previous Year Question Papers
Solving IIT JAM exam question papers shows you the pattern in use, and the pattern has not changed. Every paper from 2025 to 2027 has Section A (30 MCQs), Section B (10 MSQs) and Section C (20 NATs).
The practical benefits are these:
- IIT JAM exam question papers show where marks are lost. Only Section A has negative marking: 1/3 for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and 2/3 for a wrong 2-mark MCQ.
- IIT JAM exam question papers teach you to attempt Sections B and C freely. They carry no negative marking, and MSQ has no partial marking.
- IIT JAM exam question papers teach you the time. The paper has 60 questions in 180 minutes, so the average is 3 minutes per question.
- The IIT JAM question paper 2026 shows how hard each paper was. The top raw mark in the IIT JAM question paper physics for 2026 was 68.67. It was 79.67 in the IIT JAM question paper chemistry and 85.67 in the IIT JAM question paper biotechnology. Economics reached 87.33.
- You see your syllabus gaps. Compare each missed question with the IIT JAM 2027 syllabus.
One caution applies to Economics. The 2027 EN syllabus was revised and reordered, with Mathematics for Economics placed first. An old EN paper may carry topics that moved or changed. Tick each question against the 2027 syllabus before you count it as useful practice. Take IIT JAM sample papers only after this check.
How to Solve IIT JAM Previous Year Question Papers Effectively
The best way to solve IIT JAM exam question papers is to sit one full paper. Give it 3 hours, then score it with the official key. Start with the IIT JAM question paper 2026 and move backward.
How should I score my own IIT JAM paper?
Score your own paper with the official marking scheme. Use it for any of the IIT JAM question papers. Section A gives +1 or +2 for each correct MCQ, minus 1/3 or 2/3 for each wrong one. Section B gives +2 only for an exact set. Section C gives +1 or +2 for each correct NAT. The total is out of 100.
Here is a worked check. Take 18 correct 2-mark MCQs and 2 wrong ones in Section A. The score is 36 minus 4/3, which is 34.67 marks. This example is plain arithmetic, not an official score.
Follow this routine for each paper:
- Pick one of the IIT JAM exam question papers by paper code and year. Start with 2026.
- Set a 3-hour timer and sit the full paper on a screen, as in the real test.
- Score the paper with the key and the scheme above.
- List each wrong or skipped question with its topic and the reason.
- Fix the topics in the IIT JAM 2027 syllabus, then take the next year.
How to Solve IIT JAM Papers: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use my own calculator while solving?
Not if you want exam-day practice. The real test gives only a virtual calculator, and own calculators are not allowed.
2. Should I solve IIT JAM exam question papers before finishing the syllabus?
Finish the syllabus for your paper first, then take full papers. A full paper on unfinished topics tells you little.
Use the IIT JAM 2027 cutoff page to see what a good score meant in 2026 and 2025. Read the full cycle on the IIT JAM 2027 exam overview. For more official practice beyond the IIT JAM exam question papers, see the IIT JAM 2027 books page.
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