IIT JAM Physics
Syllabus-Wise Marks Analysis (2021-2025)
Top Scoring Area
17.8
SSP & Electronics
16.2
Waves & Optics
Volatility Alert
Mechanics
highest variance in marks
Topic Weightage Trend
Consistency Radar
Marks Breakdown
| Topic | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods | 11 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13.4 |
| Mechanics & Gen. Prop. | 13 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 11.4 |
| Oscillations, Waves & Optics | 19 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 16.2 |
| Electricity & Magnetism | 14 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 14.6 |
| Kinetic Theory & TD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 14.6 |
| Modern Physics | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12.8 |
| Solid State & Electronics | 18 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17.8 |
Strategic Insights for Aspirants
- High ROI Path: Focus on Solid State Physics & Electronics. It’s consistently the highest weightage and contains relatively direct questions.
- The Foundation: Mathematical Methods is essentially the “gateway” topic. Scoring well here helps significantly in Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism.
- Beware of Fluctuations: Mechanics marks vary wildly (5 to 14 marks). Prepare it thoroughly but don’t bank 100% of your strategy on a high mechanics paper.
- The “Stable” Middle: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics provide a stable floor of ~30 marks combined year-over-year.