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