IIT JAM Geology Syllabus 2026
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Every subject and topic of the IIT JAM Geology exam in one place, with free mock tests to practise them in the real CBT format.
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IIT JAM Geology syllabus, topic-wise
The syllabus is published in the JAM information brochure. In brief:
The Earth and Mineralogy
- Earth's internal structure, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
- Crystallography and optical mineralogy, rock-forming minerals
Petrology
- Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, magma evolution, metamorphic facies
Structural Geology and Geomorphology
- Strike and dip, folds, faults, joints, stress and strain
- Weathering, erosion, fluvial, glacial, aeolian and coastal landforms
Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
- Fossils and evolution, geological time scale, Indian stratigraphy, radiometric dating
Hydrogeology and Economic Geology
- Aquifers and groundwater flow, ore deposits, fuels and mineral resources
The syllabus is a summary and can change with each notification. The official notification is final.
Important topics for IIT JAM Geology 2026
- Mineralogy: Mohs hardness, cleavage, silicate structures, Bowen's reaction series
- Petrology: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, metamorphic grade and facies
- Structural geology: strike and dip, folds, faults, stress, and plate tectonics
- Stratigraphy and palaeontology: the geological time scale, index fossils, mass extinctions, radiometric dating, Deccan Traps
- Geomorphology and hydrogeology: fluvial and glacial landforms, Darcy's law, porosity and permeability
- Economic geology: major ores of aluminium, iron, copper and lead, fuels and mineral resources
IIT JAM Geology study plan
- Weeks 1–2: mineralogy and petrology as tables of properties.
- Weeks 3–5: structural geology and plate tectonics, with problems on paper.
- Weeks 6–8: stratigraphy, palaeontology and Indian geology.
- Weeks 9–10: geomorphology, hydrogeology and economic geology, then timed full mocks and previous-year JAM questions.
How to cover the IIT JAM Geology syllabus
The IIT JAM Geology syllabus has 5 main areas: The Earth and Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology and Geomorphology, Palaeontology and Stratigraphy, Hydrogeology and Economic Geology. Finish the area that carries the most marks first, then revise the others in rotation, and take a timed mock test every week to see which topics still cost you marks.
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IIT JAM Geology: frequently asked questions
How should I study Indian stratigraphy for IIT JAM Geology?
Learn the major Indian formations with their ages and the fossils or resources they carry, and tie each to the geological time scale so that a single table does the revising.
How many months are needed to prepare for IIT JAM Geology?
Around ten weeks of steady study covers the syllabus once if you already know the undergraduate basics. Add timed mocks every week in the last month.
Is the GG paper asked in English only?
Yes, IIT JAM is conducted in English, so the questions and options on our mock tests are in English as well.
What is the IIT JAM Geology syllabus?
The IIT JAM Geology syllabus has 5 main areas: The Earth and Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology and Geomorphology, Palaeontology and Stratigraphy and Hydrogeology and Economic Geology. The topic-wise list is on this page.
How many subjects are there in the IIT JAM Geology syllabus?
This page groups the IIT JAM Geology syllabus into 5 areas: The Earth and Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology and Geomorphology, Palaeontology and Stratigraphy and Hydrogeology and Economic Geology.
Is this the official IIT JAM Geology syllabus?
No. It is a summary prepared for practice and can change with each notification. The official notification is final, so confirm it there.
Can I practise the IIT JAM Geology syllabus topic by topic?
Yes. Subject and topic tests are linked on this page, and every test runs in the real computer-based format with Hindi and English questions.
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