Preparing for IIT JAM Biotechnology Exam? Get complete details here!

IIT JAM Exam 2018 will be conducted in the third week of February 2018. Candidates have enough time to prepare for IIT JAM Biotechnology exam.

In this blog, candidates get to know the complete details about IIT JAM Biotechnology examination, syllabus, exam pattern, books, study materials etc.

IIT JAM is Joint Admission test for MSc. It is an entrance test to get admitted in IITs, NITs, or IISc to pursue M.Sc (Four Semesters), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D, M.Sc.-M.Tech., M.Sc.-Ph.D Dual Degree & other courses.

IIT JAM exam is conducted in seven subjects and candidates can give the exam for maximum of two subjects:

·         Physics
·         Chemistry
·         Mathematics
·         Mathematical Statistics
·         Biological Science
·         Biotechnology
·         Geology

 IIT JAM Biotechnology Exam Details

Below are the details for JAM Biotechnology examination that a candidate must know before starting their preparation.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Preparation Tips

Candidates must follow the below preparation tips to crack Geology exam:

·         Start your preparation 5-6 months before the exam so you can get enough time for your revision.
·         Do not study any other subjects.

·         Stay updated with latest updates, news, important dates regarding IIT JAM Biotechnology Exam.

·         Make notes of all the important topics and revise all those topics frequently.

·         Give more time to your weak points which helps you to improve them.

·         Maintain a good health. You need to eat good and healthy food everyday and take at least 7-8 hours of sleep.

Exam Pattern for IIT JAM Biotechnology

Exam pattern for all the subjects are same. Below I have mentioned the exam patter for IIT JAM exam:

JAM exam is divided into three sections:

·         Section A- 30 MCQs of 50 marks: Out of a total of 30 questions, 10 questions are of one mark each and 20 questions are of two marks each. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each question answered incorrectly out of the one-mark question and 2/3 marks are deducted for each incorrect question which is of two marks each. There is no negative marking for any question left unanswered.

·         Section B- 10 MSQs of 20 marks: Each correct answer in this section is awarded two marks. There is no negative marking in this section.

·         Section C- 20 NAT of 30 marks:  Out of the total 20 questions, first 10 questions are of one mark each and other 10 questions are of two marks each. There is no negative marking in this section as well.

IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy these common eligibility criteria to write IIT JAM exam:

·         Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from any stream from any recognized university.
·         Both Indian as well as Foreign candidates are eligible.
·         There is no age limit for IIT-JAM exam.
·          Candidates appearing for their final year exams are also eligible.
·         Candidates must have minimum of 55% marks for General & OBC and 50% marks for SC, ST categories in their Bachelor’s degree.
·         Candidates also need to submit a physical fitness certificate at the time of admissions. Candidates found unfit to pursue his/her Science course will not be admitted to the institutes.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Books

Candidates need to select best books to prepare for JAM Biotechnology Examination. These books are also available on e-commerce websites like, Flipkart, Amazon, etc.

If you want to know which are the best books for Biotechnology preparation, you can check from here – IIT JAM Biotechnology Books.

IIT JAM Geology Previous Years Question Papers

Candidates appearing for Biotechnology exam 2018, must practice the previous 5 years question papers. Solving these papers will help the candidates identify their weak areas.

You can download the IIT JAM question paper from here- IIT JAM Solved Question Papers Last 10 Years.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus

Before starting the preparation, candidates must be aware of the JAM Biotechnology exam. Below are the syllabus for Biotechnology exam:

BIOLOGY (10+2+3 level)

General Biology: Taxonomy; Heredity; Genetic variation; Conservation; Principles of ecology; Evolution; Techniques in modern biology.

Biochemistry and Physiology: Carbohydrates; Proteins; Lipids; Nucleic acids; Enzymes; Vitamins; Hormones; Metabolism – Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative Phosphoryation; Photosynthesis. Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation; Vertebrates-Nervous system; Endocrine system; Vascular system; Immune system; Digestive system and Reproductive System.

Basic Biotechnology: Tissue culture; Application of enzymes; Antigen-antibody interaction; Antibody production; Diagnostic aids.

Molecular Biology: DNA; RNA; Replication; Transcription; Translation; Proteins; Lipids and Membranes; Operon model; Gene transfer.

Cell Biology: Cell cycle; Cytoskeletal elements; Mitochondria; Endoplasmic reticulum; Chloroplast; Golgi apparatus; Signaling.

Microbiology: Isolation; Cultivation; Structural features of virus; Bacteria; Fungi; Protozoa; Pathogenic micro-organisms.


CHEMISTRY (10+2+3 level)

Atomic Structure: Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation; Periodicity in properties; Chemical bonding; Properties of s, p, d and f block elements; Complex formation; Coordination compounds; Chemical equilibria; Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third order reactions); Photochemistry; Electrochemistry; Acid-base concepts; Stereochemistry of carbon compounds; Inductive, electromeric, conjugative effects and resonance; Chemistry of Functional Groups: Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives; Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids; Mechanism of organic reactions; Soaps and detergents; Synthetic polymers; Biomolecules – amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides); Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry.


Mathematics (10+2 level)

Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations.


Physics (10+2 level)

Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves.


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