The IIT JAM Biotechnology syllabus is divided into four sections: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The Biology and Chemistry sections are based on the topics studied at the graduation level, while the Mathematics and Physics sections are based on the topics studied at the 10+2 level.
IIT JAM BT Biology Syllabus (10+2+3 level)
Topic
Sub Topics
General Biology
Taxonomy, Heredity, Genetic variation, Conservation, Principles of ecology, Evolution, Techniques in modern biology.
Isolation, Cultivation, Structural features of virus, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Pathogenic micro-organisms.
IIT JAM BT Chemistry Syllabus (10+2+3 level)
Chapter
Topic
Atomic Structure
Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation, Periodicity in properties, Chemical bonding, Properties of s, p, d and f block elements, Complex formation, Coordination compounds, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third-order reactions), Photochemistry, Electrochemistry, Acid-base concepts, Stereochemistry of carbon compounds, Inductive, electrometric, conjugative effects and resonance.
Chemistry of Functional Groups
Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives, Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids, Mechanism of organic reactions.
Synthetic polymers
Bio molecules, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides), Instrumental techniques – chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry
IIT JAM BT Mathematics Syllabus (10+2 level)
Sets, Relations and Functions
Mathematical Induction
Logarithms
Complex numbers
Linear and Quadratic equations
Sequences and Series
Trigonometry
Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates
Straight lines and Family
Circles
Conic Sections
Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem
Exponential and Logarithmic Series
Mathematical Logic
Statistics
Three Dimensional Geometry
Vectors
Matrices and Determinants
Boolean Algebra
Probability
Functions
limits and Continuity
Differentiation
Application of Derivatives
Definite and Indefinite Integrals
Differential Equations
IIT JAM BT Physics Syllabus (10+2 level)
Physical World and Measurement
Elementary Statics and Dynamics
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work
Energy and Power
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
Electromagnetic waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations
Atomic Nucleus
Solids and Semiconductor Devices
Principles of Communication
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
Gravitation
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
Heat and Thermodynamics
Oscillations, Waves
IIT JAM 2024 Biotechnology Weightage of Topics
Subject
Weightage
Biology
44%
Chemistry
20%
Mathematics
18%
Physics
18%
IIT JAM 2024 Biotechnology Books for Preparation
Topic
Name of the book
Author
Microbiology
Microbiology
Michael Pelczar
Prescott's Microbiology
McGraw - Hill Education
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Stryer, Berg and Tymoczko
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Bruce Alberts
Molecular Cell Biology
Harvey Lodish
Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology
Scott E. Gilbert
Genetics
Principles of Genetics
D. Peter Snustad , Michael J
Genetics
BD Singh
Bhaskar Singh
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