Will IIT JAM 2025 Be Tough Again? Insights from GP Sir
After the unexpectedly challenging IIT JAM 2024, where the difficulty level caused the cutoff to drop by half, students are apprehensive about the 2025 exam. The previous year’s exam set a precedent, making many wonder if this year’s test will follow suit in its rigor. GP Sir addresses these concerns, providing insights and strategies for students to prepare effectively. He emphasizes the importance of not underestimating the exam and maintaining a robust study routine, irrespective of past trends.
Past Cutoffs Analysis
Understanding the trends in past cutoffs is crucial for preparing for IIT JAM. Here is a detailed look at the cutoffs over the past years:
- 2024: General – 11.22%, OBC – 10.09%, SC/ST/PwD – 5.61%
- 2023: General – 25.56%, OBC – 22.1%, SC/ST/PwD – 12.28%
- 2022: General – 22.91%, OBC – 20.62%, SC/ST/PwD – 11.46%
- 2021: General – 24.69%, OBC – 22.22%, SC/ST/PwD – 12.35%
- 2020: General – 33.65%, OBC – 30.29%, SC/ST/PwD – 16.82%
- 2019: General – 22.96%, OBC – 20.66%, SC/ST/PwD – 11.48%
- 2018: General – 16.84%, OBC – 15.16%, SC/ST/PwD – 8.442%
- 2017: General – 19.51%, OBC – 17.56%, SC/ST/PwD – 9.76%
- 2016: General – 12.5%, OBC – 11.25%, SC/ST/PwD – 6.25%
These variations highlight the dynamic nature of the exam, underscoring the need for thorough preparation. The fluctuating cutoffs are influenced by the exam’s difficulty, the number of candidates, and the competition level.
Organizing Institutes and Exam Difficulty
The organizing institute often plays a significant role in the perceived difficulty of the exam. Here’s a look at some of the past organizing institutes and the corresponding difficulty levels inferred from cutoff trends:
- IIT Delhi: Organized in 2011, 2013, 2017, and expected in 2025. These years saw relatively balanced difficulty levels with cutoffs reflecting a moderate to high level of challenge.
- IIT Bombay: Organized in 2012 and 2018. Both years had exams that were considered tough, reflected in moderate cutoffs.
- IIT Kanpur: Organized in 2014 and 2020. Known for setting rigorous papers, the cutoffs were indicative of higher difficulty.
- IIT Guwahati: Organized in 2015 and 2023. The 2023 exam was particularly tough, leading to significantly lower cutoffs.
- IIT Madras: Organized in 2016 and 2024. The 2024 exam was extremely challenging, as seen from the sharp drop in cutoffs.
- IIT Kharagpur: Organized in 2019. The exam had a moderate difficulty level with cutoffs reflecting this.
- IIT Bangalore: Organized in 2021. The exam was fairly challenging, as indicated by the cutoffs.
- IIT Roorkee: Organized in 2022. This year saw a relatively moderate difficulty level.
These cutoffs reflect the varying difficulty levels and competition in different years. For example, the significant drop in the 2024 cutoffs was due to the increased difficulty level of the exam set by IIT Madras.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus Changes
Syllabus
The syllabus for IIT JAM was last updated in 2022, and there have been no changes announced since then. Students should refer to the latest syllabus available on the official website and ensure they cover all topics thoroughly.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern remains unchanged, maintaining the same structure and format as previous years. This includes multiple-choice questions, multiple-select questions, and numerical answer type questions, making it crucial for students to practice a variety of question types.
Exam Date
The IIT JAM exam is typically held in the second week of February. Candidates should keep an eye on official announcements for the exact dates and ensure they plan their preparation schedule accordingly.
Preparing for IIT JAM 2025
Given the uncertainty about the difficulty level, it’s essential to stay focused and adaptable. Incorporate a diverse range of study materials, practice past papers, and engage in mock tests to gauge your preparedness. Stay updated with the syllabus and exam pattern changes, if any, and adjust your study plan accordingly.
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