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If you are want to make your career in Physics, then nothing can be better than starting your career from the IIT’s. IITs are undoubtedly famous for their career advantages and good placement records. IIT JAM Physics is the gateway for all those graduates who wish to pursue their master’s degree in Physics from any of the IITs. So, if you are appearing in the IIT JAM 2026 Exam, then you must start revising for the main exam. Every year, a large number of candidates appear in the JAM Exam and fulfill their dream of getting admission in the M.Sc. Physics Courses offered by the various IITs.

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To make your preparations more convenient, we have come up with the complete list of IIT JAM 2026 Physics Syllabus and its important topics along with their marking weightage. Try to cover the Important Topics at first is a wise approach towards completing your entire IIT JAM Physics Syllabus As per the latest update released by the officials, IIT JAM Physics Syllabus 2026 has been changed. Now, there is a total of 7 main topics and their sub-topics that cover the entire syllabus. These topics are - Mathematical Methods Mechanics and General Properties of Matter Oscillations, Waves, and Optics Electricity and Magnetism Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics Modern Physics Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics

Highlights of IIT-JAM Physics Exam Pattern

Below is the official exam pattern for IIT-JAM Physics (PH)

  • Types of Questions
    • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
    • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
    • Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
  • Marking Scheme
    • MCQs carry 1 or 2 marks.
    • Negative marking for MCQs:
      • 1-mark MCQ → 1/3 mark deducted
      • 2-mark MCQ → 2/3 mark deducted
    • No negative marking for MSQs and NAT questions.


Particulars Details
Exam mode Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam duration 3 Hours
Total number of questions 60
Total marks 100
Section A 30 MCQs (10 × 1 mark, 20 × 2 marks)
Section B 10 MSQs (2 marks each)
Section C 20 NAT (10 × 1 mark, 10 × 2 marks)
Negative marking Applicable only for MCQs

Previous year Question paper



  • QP - 2023
  • QP - 2022
  • QP - 2021

    • Books to Be Referred

    IIT-JAM Physics (PH) Recommended Books

    Topic Book Name Author
    Electrodynamics Introduction to Electrodynamics David J. Griffiths
    Engineering Mathematics Advanced Engineering Mathematics Erwin Kreyszig, B. S. Grewal
    Quantum Mechanics Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications Nouredine Zettili
    Solid State Physics Introduction to Solid State Physics Charles Kittel
    Mathematical Methods Mathematical Methods for Physicists George B. Arfken
    Optics A Textbook of Optics Brij Lal & N. Subrahmanyam
    Classical Mechanics Introduction to Classical Mechanics David Morin
    Classical Mechanics Classical Mechanics John R. Taylor
    Thermodynamics Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory & Statistical Thermodynamics Francis W. Sears
    Waves & Oscillations The Physics of Waves and Oscillations N. K. Bajaj
    General Physics Concepts of Physics H. C. Verma
    Practice Papers IIT JAM Physics Solved Papers (2023–2005) Atique Hasan
    Advanced Mechanics Classical Mechanics Herbert Goldstein
    Linear Algebra Linear Algebra Done Right Sheldon Axler
    Real Analysis Introduction to Real Analysis Robert G. Bartle

    Tip: Focus on standard textbooks and previous year JAM question papers. Avoid using too many reference books simultaneously.

    Key Topics to Focus On

    Important areas for scoring well in IIT-JAM Physics (PH)

    Physics Area Important Topics
    Classical Mechanics Newtonian mechanics, Lagrangian & Hamiltonian formulation, oscillations, central force motion
    Electricity & Magnetism Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves
    Quantum Mechanics Schrödinger equation, operators, eigenvalue problems, angular momentum
    Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, ensembles, kinetic theory of gases
    Solid State Physics Crystal structures, reciprocal lattice, semiconductors, band theory
    Optics & Waves Interference, diffraction, polarization, wave motion and oscillations
    Mathematical Methods Linear algebra, differential equations, Fourier series, vector calculus

    Note: IIT-JAM does not publish official topic-wise weightage. All core topics should be prepared thoroughly with emphasis on problem-solving.

    You can apply by clicking the declaration check box available in the application form portal to submit the certificate later, however, before November 20, 2023. Until you upload a valid OBC-NCL certificate, you will be considered under "General" Category.
    JAM 2026 is open to foreign nationals.