IIT JAM 2024 Subject wise tips and tricks to score high marks

The Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) is an all-India test that is rotated around the country by the IITs and IISc. This test score is utilised for admission to several post-graduate programmes offered by renowned universities across the nation, including MSc, M Sc (Tech), MS (Research), MSc-MTech Dual Degree, Joint MSc-PhD, and MSc-PhD Dual Degree.

Registration for IIT JAM 2024 has been closed now; the deadline was October 25, 2023. The main test will be held on February 11th, 2024. IIT Madras is the host institution for IIT JAM 2024.

This is one of the most difficult tests to pass for PG admissions in pure science subjects, and it may be taxing on students. As a result, it goes without saying that preparation should begin as soon as possible in order to have a decent chance of obtaining a good score.

Let's look at some subject-specific study suggestions that will assist applicants ace this exam:

STRATEGIES FOR SUBJECT-SPECIFIC PREPARATION

1. Physics

Keeping a list of all the formulae will aid with exam preparation on occasion. Thermodynamics is one of the most significant chapters in this paper, and it is critical to achieve precision and perfection in all of its principles.

This exam places the most emphasis on electricity and magnetism. Kinetic Theory, Mechanics, and General Property Matter are other essential topics.

2. Chemistry
Organic and physical chemistry are significant topics since they are weighted the most in IIT JAM. Another subject that may need particular attention is inorganic chemistry. Candidates should prepare for the remaining topics in addition to these three, as they are all crucial. This paper can be surprising at times. As a result, covering the complete curriculum becomes critical.

3. Mathematics
Differential Calculus is the most significant topic in the study and must be studied thoroughly by the applicant. Other significant concepts include Sequence and Series, as well as Linear Algebra.

4. MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS
Candidates frequently mix up Mathematical Statistics and Mathematics papers. Both examinations have different syllabuses and exam patterns. In Mathematical Statistics, statistics are given 60% weightage while mathematics is given 40% weightage. As a result, applicants must train their minds to think statistically rather than mathematically.

Noting down the main formulae, points, assertions, and theorems in the various areas can help you learn them quickly. Some essential subjects include estimation and random variables.

5. BIOTECHNOLOGY
The Biotechnology syllabus is made up of many topics, each with its own weightage, such as Biology (44%), Physics (18%), Mathematics (18%), and Chemistry (20%). As a result, students should devote more time to Biology. Biology and Chemistry questions are often based on Class 10, 12, and UG levels.

Questions in mathematics and physics are often based on the 10+2 level. The most essential topics in the Biology area are biochemistry and molecular biology. Other areas that applicants should work on to improve their results include Mechanics from Physics, Coordinate Geometry from Mathematics, and Organic Chemistry from Chemistry.

6.GEOLOGY 
The most significant topic for this course is petrology. Other areas that applicants should focus on include Economic Geology, Structural Geology, Mineralogy, and Applied Geology.

7.ECONOMICS
Because this is a relatively new subject, it is difficult to predict the exact sort of questions that candidates might expect. Candidates might expect questions from their undergraduate level. Because this is a theory-based topic, there may be more MSQ questions than MCQ questions.