JAM Syllabus for BT 2025: Biotechnology

The IIT JAM Biotechnology syllabus includes various topics in Biotechnology such as cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, recombinant DNA technology, bioprocess engineering, plant and animal biotechnology, and environmental biotechnology.

The IIT JAM Biotechnology exam is a computer-based test of 3 hours duration. It consists of two sections - Section A and Section B.

Section A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each, and Section B consists of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) of 2 marks each and 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions of 1 or 2 marks each.

The IIT JAM Biotechnology exam consists of 60 questions in total. Section A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and Section B consists of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) and 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions.

The marking scheme for IIT JAM Biotechnology varies for each section. For Section A, 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

There is no negative marking for unattempted questions. For Section B, 2 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 2/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Yes, there is negative marking in the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. For Section A, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and for Section B, 2/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

No, calculators or any electronic devices are not allowed inside the exam hall for the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam.

The IIT JAM Biotechnology exam is of 3 hours duration.

The level of difficulty of the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam is moderate to difficult.

Yes, you can change your answers in the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. However, it is advisable to attempt only those questions about which you are confident to avoid negative marking.

No, there is no sectional time limit in the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. Candidates can switch between the sections as per their convenience.

However, the total duration of the exam is 3 hours, and candidates need to complete all the sections within this time limit.