IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2021 | How Marking is Done in IIT JAM Exam?

IIT JAM 2021 Exam Pattern is expected to be released by IIT Guwahati. It may be conducted in 6 subjects only as IIT Kanpur had removed Biological Science subject in 2020.

In order to qualify the exam, candidate must know the IIT JAM Exam Pattern & Syllabus, so that they can plan the best strategy for the exam preparation.

In this blog, you will get the complete idea of IIT JAM exam pattern with the marking scheme for all the sections in an easy to understand format. The points being covered are:

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2021

Marking Pattern & Negative Marking

IIT JAM Exam Schedule

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IIT JAM Exam Pattern

Here is the detailed IIT JAM 2021 paper pattern with number of questions, total marks, negative markig, type of question, etc for all 3 sections.

JAM Exam Paper of all 6 subjects consists of three types of questions.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): As per the IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2021, each MCQ type question has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer.

Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): Based on Paper Pattern guidelines, each MSQ type question is similar to MCQ.  The only difference is, there may be one or more than one correct choice out of the four given choices. The candidate will get full marks only if he/she selects all the correct options.

Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions: For each NAT type question, the answer is a real number that needs to be entered using the numerical virtual keypad. No choices will be given for these questions.

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There will be a total of 60 questions carrying 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section are of different types as given below:

Section-A contains a total of 30 MCQs out of which 10 questions carry 1 mark each and 20 questions carry 2 marks each.

Section-B contains a total of 10 MSQs carrying two marks each.

Section-C contains a total of 20 NAT Questions out of which 10 questions carry 1 mark each and 10 questions carry 2 marks each.

IIT JAM 2021 Marking Pattern & Negative Marking

Once you know the marking scheme of exam , you can easily plan How to approach & crack IIT JAM Exam 2021? The candidates can check the marking scheme below-

In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero marks.

In Section-A (MCQ), incorrect answers will result in negative marks: -

For all 1-mark questions, 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

For all 2 marks questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

For Section- B (MSQ) and Section-C (NAT), there is no negative marking.

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IIT JAM Exam Schedule - Papers, Sessions and Timing

As you know, JAM 2021 examination is divided into two sessions. The first session will start at 9:30 am while the second session will begin at 2:30 pm. The list of papers under each session and their timings are given below: -

Before filling IIT JAM Application Form for two subjects, a candidate must ensure that both the subjects are being conducted in different sessions. It is clear by the exam conducting authorities that the exam schedule will not be changed under any circumstances.

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After knowing IIT JAM 2021 Paper Pattern and marking scheme, you must know about the following points.

You can only use the online virtual calculator in the exam, no calculator from outside will be allowed.

You can select the answers for MCQs and MSQs using the mouse only, keyboard will be disabled in the exam.

A scribble pad will be provided for rough work that has to be returned at the end of the exam.

At the end of 3 hours, the computer will automatically end the exam.

Candidate must follow the guidelines provided by the IIT JAM 2021 authorities otherwise it can be counted in unfair means. It may lead to cancelation of candidature from JAM Exam at any other stage of exam. The candidate may be disqualified as well to appear further in IIT JAM.

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