IIT JAM CHEMISTRY

If you are want to make your career in Chemistry, 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 Chemistry is the gateway for all those graduates who wish to pursue their master’s degree in Chemistry 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. Chemistry Courses offered by the various IITs.

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To help candidates prepare effectively, the IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry syllabus is divided into four major sections covering all core concepts of Chemistry. Candidates are advised to prepare all topics thoroughly as IIT JAM does not prescribe any official topic-wise weightage.

IIT JAM Chemistry Syllabus 2026 includes:

1. Basic Mathematical Concepts (10+2 Level)
Functions, maxima and minima, integrals, ordinary differential equations, vectors and matrices, determinants, and elementary statistics.

2. Physical Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure, gaseous state, liquid state, solid state, chemical thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and surface chemistry.

3. Organic Chemistry
Basic concepts and stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, qualitative organic analysis, natural products chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, and chemistry of reactive intermediates.

4. Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic table, main group elements (s and p block), transition elements, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, bioinorganic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

Highlights of IIT-JAM Chemistry Exam Pattern

Below is the detailed exam pattern for IIT-JAM Chemistry 2026

  • 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 in MCQs:
      • 1 mark MCQ → 1/3 mark deducted
      • 2 mark MCQ → 2/3 mark deducted
    • No negative marking for MSQs and NAT.


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 MCQ: Yes
MSQ & NAT: No

Books to Be Referred

IIT-JAM Chemistry Recommended Books

Chemistry Area Topic Book & Author
Physical Chemistry Atomic & Molecular Structure Physical Chemistry – Peter W. Atkins
Theory of Gases Physical Chemistry – Peter W. Atkins
Chemical Thermodynamics Thomas Engel & Phillip Reid
Chemical & Phase Equilibria K. G. Denbigh
Electrochemistry Samuel Glasstone
Chemical Kinetics Keith J. Laidler
Solid State Peter W. Atkins
Adsorption Gabor A. Somorjai
Inorganic Chemistry Periodic Table Concise Inorganic Chemistry – J. D. Lee
Chemical Bonding & Shapes Meissler & Tarr
Main Group Elements (s & p block) Concise Inorganic Chemistry – J. D. Lee
Transition Metals (d block) James E. Huheey
Analytical Chemistry A. I. Vogel
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry James E. Huheey
Organic Chemistry Basic Concepts & Stereochemistry P. S. Kalsi
Reaction Mechanism Clayden, Greeves, Warren & Wothers
Reaction Mechanism Carey & Sundberg
Natural Products Chemistry I. L. Finar (Vol-II)
Heterocyclic Chemistry I. L. Finar (Vol-I)

Key Topics for IIT-JAM Chemistry

Chemistry Area Important Topics
Physical Chemistry Atomic and Molecular Structure
Theory of Gases
Chemical Thermodynamics
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
Inorganic Chemistry Periodic Table (Concise Inorganic Chemistry)
Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds
Organic Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications
Natural Products Chemistry (Organic Chemistry Vol-II)
Heterocyclic Chemistry (Organic Chemistry Vol-I)

Note: IIT-JAM does not specify exact topic-wise weightage. Candidates are advised to prepare all core topics thoroughly.

Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or are currently studying in the final year of an undergraduate programme are eligible to apply for the JAM 2026 examination.
Yes. JAM 2026 is open to foreign national candidates.
No. There is no minimum percentage requirement. Candidates are advised to refer to the official eligibility requirements for details.
Yes. Candidates with backlogs are eligible to apply for the JAM 2026 examination.
The admit card can ONLY be downloaded from the official JAM 2026 website in the first week of January 2026. Admit cards will not be sent by post or email.