The IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM 2025) will be conducted on February 2 this year in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This CBT exam is conducted based on topics from the undergraduate level. However, due to the difficulty level of JAM maths exam, students must be aware of all the important chapters for the exam to prioritise which topics to pay more attention to. The 3 hour long exam consists of a total of 60 questions in MCQs, NSQs and NAT format. As there is a short time left for the exam, students are encouraged to check the details below for a better IIT JAM 2025 preparation.
Topics
Sub topics
Expected weightage
Real Analysis
Key topics include convergence of sequences, Cauchy sequences, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, and tests of convergence for series
21%
Calculus of Single Variable
Focus on limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration, including Taylor's theorem and Riemann integration.
18%
Linear Algebra
Essential concepts such as matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and systems of linear equations.
14%
Calculus of Two Variables
Important for understanding limits, continuity, partial derivatives, and maxima/minima.
14%
Vector Calculus
Involves vector functions and applications in physics and engineering.
12%
Differential Equations
Covers various types of differential equations including Bernoulli’s equations and second-order linear equations.
11%
Abstract Algebra
Fundamental concepts include groups, cyclic groups, and Lagrange's theorem.
10%
Topics | Books |
Differential Equations | Ordinary Differential Equations - Earl.A.Coddington Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems - Boyce-Diprima Ordinary Differential Equation - Peter J. Collins, G.F. Simmons, M.D. Raisinghania |
Functions of One Variable | Mathematical Analysis - S.C. Malik Mathematical Analysis – Apostol Principle of Mathematical Analysis - Rudi |
Functions of Two Real Variables | |
Integral Calculus | Mathematical Analysis - H.C. Malik Calculus - Thomas & Finny Integral Calculus- Gorakh Prasad |
Linear Algebra | Schaum's Series Gilbert Strang – Linear Algebra & its Applications Modern Algebra – A.R. Vasishtha University Algebra – N.S. Gopalakrishnan |
Real Analysis | Real Analysis – H. L. Royden |
Vector Calculus | Geometry & Vectors – Vasishtha Calculus – Thomas & Finny |
Year | Sample Papers |
IIT JAM 2024 | |
IIT JAM 2023 | |
IIT JAM 2022 | |
IIT JAM 2021 | |
IIT JAM 2020 |
The IIT JAM 2025 Free Mock Test is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the exam. It mirrors the actual exam format, helping students familiarize themselves with the question types and time management. Accessible online, this mock test allows unlimited attempts, enhancing preparation and confidence.
Link: Free mock test for IIT JAM 2025
Year | IIT JAM Maths Free mock test link |
2023 | |
2022 |
Exam Focus: IIT JAM 2024 Mathematics paper assessed theoretical concepts, problem-solving, and computational skills.
Key Topics:
Calculus: Differential equations, series convergence, limit properties.
Linear Algebra: Matrix properties, eigenvalues, vector spaces.
Real Analysis: Convergence, continuity, differentiability.
Group Theory: Cyclic groups, Sylow theorems.
Differential Equations: Boundary value problems, exact equations.
Complex Analysis: Cauchy’s theorem, residue calculations.
Probability and Statistics: Distributions, expected values.
Difficulty Levels:
Section A (MCQs): Moderate.
Section B (MSQs): Challenging.
Section C (Numerical Answer Type): Moderate to difficult.
High-Weightage Topics: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Group Theory.
Note: Students are encouraged to focus on conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, problem-solving capabilities to score better marks in the IIT JAM 2025 maths exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Your exam result will still be generated after you take the IIT JAM exam .
But if you do not submit a valid EWS certificate , then:
Your EWS category benefit will be cancelled .
Your result may be treated as General category .
At the admission stage , your candidature under EWS can be rejected if the new certificate is not provided.
In some cases, the JAM office says the result will not be shown under EWS status , not that the exam result itself will disappear.
So please note:
Old EWS certificate is not accepted if it is not for the required financial year.
You must submit a new, valid EWS certificate within the given deadline to keep EWS benefits.
If possible, try to get written confirmation (email) from the JAM office to avoid confusion later.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
If your IIT JAM status shows “Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done”, it means your correction is submitted and under review. Keep checking your portal, once verified, it’ll change to “Accepted” or “Found Defective.” Updates usually appear within 2–3 days before the portal closes.
Hope you understand.
For IIT JAM BIOTECHNOLOGY EXAMINATION the 4 subjects are PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS AND BIOLOGY and the candidate must be graduated with other criteria. Nowhere in the eligibilities it is needed to have mathematics in +2 level.
You can check out the other eligibility in the brochure given below by Careers360.
Hello dear candidate ,
JAM exam is conducting in english only , no hindi option is available in this exam so there is no choice to giving the IIT JAM exam in Hindi , you must have to prepare in english for IIT JAM .
Hope this information is useful to you.
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