IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus 2024 covers topics from Mathematics, Biology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry. In addition, the syllabus covers topics from all the chapters already covered by candidates in secondary schooling.

Nonetheless, the syllabus and the topics it covers are detailed in the article along with the books, seat matric for admission, and previous year's question papers to ace the IIT JAM 2024.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus 2024

IIT JAM Biotechnology syllabus 2024 covers the topics from chemistry, mathematics, and physics that are already covered by the candidates in their class XII board exams. Therefore, with proper preparation, candidates can easily crack the exam.

The official IIT JAM biotechnology PDF is linked below.  

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Biology

• Cell Biology
• Cell communication
• Cell cycle
• Biochemistry
• Bioenergetics
• Metabolism
• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Evolution
• Microbiology
• Plant Biology
• Animal Biology
• Ecology
• Biotechnology
• Methods in Biology
• Cell Biology
• Biochemical techniques
• Molecular biology techniques

Chemistry

• Structure and properties of Atoms
• Bonding in molecules
• Chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium
• Physical and chemical properties of compounds
• Chemistry of organic compounds
• Spectroscopy

Mathematics

• Mathematical Reasoning
• Sequences and Series
• Sets, Relation and Functions
• Principle of Mathematical Induction
• Linear Inequalities
• Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
• Permutations and Combinations
• Binomial Theorem
• Vector Algebra
• Matrices and Determinants
• Integerls
• Application of Derivatives
• Linear Programming
• Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Biotechnology

• Conic Sections
• Introduction to 3D Geometry
• Probability
• Limits and Derivatives
• Straight Lines
• Trigonometric Functions
• Applications of Integrals
• Limit, Continuity and Differentiability

Also Check: IIT JAM Physics Syllabus 2024

IIT JAM Biotechnology Previous Year’s Question Papers

The IIT JAM exam is held annually, and candidates have high expectations. However, only the ones with proper knowledge of the exam can crack the exam. Therefore, here are the previous year's question papers for the benefit of all the candidates.

Simply, candidates can click on the links to download and practice. 

Read More: IIT JAM Previous Year Question Papers 

IIT JAM Biotechnology Recommended Books 2024

The IIT JAM biotechnology syllabus is covered by the IIT JAM reference books 2024 mentioned below. However, candidates can check the physics, chemistry, and mathematics from the books they used in their 10+2.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Preparation Tips 2024

IIT JAM Biotechnology syllabus needs a proper preparation strategy as only a few IITs admit candidates to the course. Hence, the candidates must follow the IIT JAM preparation tips 2024 to ace the exam.

• Pick the right book: candidates should always remember to select the book that is necessary and covers all the topics. Additionally, storing all the books will not help in the long run; candidates should purchase only those needed.
  Stacking up the books and ending them halfway will not be beneficial. Therefore, it is suggested to check the contents of the books before buying or ordering the books. 

• Create a timetable: next in line is creating a well-planned schedule. It should contain all the important chapters from the IIT JAM biotechnology syllabus. Further, it should have separate time for each subject that comprises the syllabus.
  Additionally, it must include time for revision, mock tests, and solving previous year's papers. 

• Look into the previous year's questions: the previous year's questions are released by the official authorities. Candidates can check the links mentioned in the article above.
  Additionally, candidates can also try out sample papers that are available offline and online. It will improve their knowledge of the questions that can come in the exam. 

• Mock tests: once the candidates cover the syllabus, they must indulge in periodic revisions. Moreover, before the exam, they must appear for mock tests. These serve as an excellent source of reflection on the preparation.
  Candidates must take multiple mock tests to improve their scores and chances of cracking the exam.

Seat Matrix for IIT JAM Biotechnology 2024

IIT JAM Biotechnology seats are available only at a few selected IITs. Therefore, the exam is attempted by candidates who are generally interested in the subject. The detailed seat matrix is mentioned below.

Nonetheless, +1 denotes the seats reserved for PwD candidates.