Hi,

You must know the syllabus well before you start preparing for the exam. This will avoid wasting of time on unnecessary topics. Even though graduation books should do, but there are some books designed only for JAM preparation. Practice as many previous years sample papers and mock tests as possible. This will familiarize you with the IIT JAM exam pattern and marking scheme followed. Visit and follow the link below for details:

https://university.careers360.com/articles/jam-how-prepare-for-chemistry

Both are the important to prepare IIT JAM exam along with your study Practise with previous year paper will give you an idea about the exam. Here are some important tips you can follow.

Prepare in advance
If you are planning to take JAM IIT it is necessary for you plan ahead  as the JAM exam takes minimum 3-4 hours of study in a day. Since JAM  exam syllabus are based on graduation syllabus you can prepare easily  along with your academics.
2. Coaching institutes
Joining coaching institutes would be one more better option. The  coaching classes will focus on organised and structured way of teaching  and they also guide you in the right direction.
3. Follow the syllabus
The syllabus for the exam are announced by the organising institute in  advance. Thus, it is mandatory to go through with each and every topic  in order to excel in the exam.
4. Solve previous question papers
Solving old and mock question papers will sure lead you on the road to  success. Referring and solving old question papers also give an insight  into pattern of questions that can be expected in the exam. JAM question  papers are available in the bookstore and online as well.
5. Refer IIT JAM books
Various books on IIT JAM are available in the market and also online.  Referring to them while you are preparing will have an added advantage.

Good Luck!

Hello,

IIT JAM is one of the entrance exams for M.Sc. which is conducted by IITs. The difficulty level of exam is very high. To prepare well for the exam one requires well structure study plan and best study material.

First of all, analyze the complete syllabus and get knowledge about the paper pattern of the exam to make a preparation strategy.

Then make sure you have right source of study material and IIT JAM Chemistry Books while doing preparations. Because it’s not possible to get success in the exam without having a proper guidance. A strong knowledge base of major concepts & fundamentals associated with the subject of study can make it easier for you to prepare well.

There are many sources of Books and Study stuff in the market that claims they are best. But its tuff to select best one among them. You can take help from the reviews about those study materials which are written by the users, to choose the right one

Revision is must. Revise whatever you studied and devote more time to revise important topics.

Don’t be stressed, keep calm and be dedicated for preparation.

Hi abhimanu

It is one of the toughest exam in India so for preparing iit jam, you need to have a proper study plan which can fetch you more marks.

first make notes in your language so that you can understand or revise it easily

solve previous year papers.

Some books which will help you in preparing iit jam are-

1)physical chemistry



Atomic and Molecular Structure:  W. Atkins

Theory of Gases:Peter W. Atkins

Chemical Thermodynamics:Thomas Engel & Phillip Reid

Chemical and Phase Equilibria: Principals of Chemical Equilibrium & Phase Rule K.G. Denbigh

Electrochemistry: An Introduction to ElectrochemistrySamuel Glasstone

Chemical Kinetics: Chemical Kinetics  Keith J. Laidler

Solid State: Solid StatePeter W. Atkins

Adsorption: Introduction to Surface Chemistry & Catalysis  Gabor A. Somorjai

Basic Mathematical Concept: Differential Equation & MatricesShanti Narayan



2) inorganic chemistry



Periodic Table: Concise Inorganic Chemistry  J. D. Lee

Chemical Bonding and Shapes of compounds: Inorganic Chemistry  Meissler & Tar

Main Group Elements (s and p blocks): Concise Inorganic Chemistry  J. D. Lee

Transition Metal (d block): Concise Inorganic Chemistry  James E. Huheey

Analytical Chemistry: Quantitative Inorganic Analysis  A. I. Vogel

Bioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry  James E. Huheey

Instrumental Method of Analysis: Instrumental method  Skoog, Holler & Crouch



4)organic chemistry



Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry: Stereochemistry Conformation and Mechanism-P.S. Kalsi

Organic reaction Mechanism and synthetic applications

Organic Chemistry-Clayden, Greeves, Warner and Wothers

Organic Chemistry- Carey & Sundberg

Natural Products Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Vol-II)  I. L. Finar

Heterocyclic Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Vol-I)  I. L. Finar

Qualitative organic Analysis: Introduction to Spectroscopy  Pavia, Lampman, Kriz, Vyvyan

I hope this information helps you.

Thank you

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