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IIT JAM Chemistry Exam Pattern 2027 – Section-Wise Marking Scheme & Paper Pattern

Suresh Maurya
Author | Updated On Oct 31, 2026
The IIT JAM Chemistry Exam 2027 evaluates candidates on their conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills across core Chemistry topics.

The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Understanding the IIT JAM Chemistry exam pattern 2027 is essential for planning preparation, managing time effectively, and improving accuracy and overall performance in the IIT JAM Chemistry (CY) paper.

Course Details

IIT JAM Chemistry Exam Pattern – Section-Wise
Marking Scheme Breakdown
​
Question Type
No. of Questions
Marks per Question
Total Marks
Negative Marking
MCQ
30
1 or 2
50
Yes
MSQ
10
2
20
No
NAT
20
1 or 2
30
No
Preparation Tips Based on Exam Pattern
  1. Focus on concept clarity for NAT and MSQ questions.

  2. Practice numerical-based problems daily.

  3. Avoid guesswork in MCQs due to negative marking.

  4. Solve previous year papers to understand difficulty levels and trends.

  5. Improve speed and accuracy with full-length mock tests.

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

The exam duration is 3 hours and is conducted in online CBT mode.

A total of 60 questions are asked for 100 marks.

Yes, negative marking is applicable only for MCQs. There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.​

The paper includes MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), and NAT (Numerical Answer Type).​

No, the exam is conducted only in English.​

There are three sections – Section A (MCQ), Section B (MSQ), and Section C (NAT).​