How to Prepare for IIT JAM Biotechnology

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How to Prepare for IIT JAM Biotechnology
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To get admission in IITs and IISc for M.Sc.
Why to choose IIT JAM Biotechnology
Get Masters Degree and Integrated Ph.D. Degree
To achieve future goals and successful life
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IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus
IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus include the topics
of physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology.
So first, you should check the high weightage
topic and make a list. In biotechnology some
topics are important -
Microbiology
General Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry and Physiology
Basic Biotechnology
Physics
Cell Biology
Mathematics
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Important Topics with Their Weigh-tages
Biology 44
Chemistry - 20
Physics 18
Mathematics 18
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Paper Pattern of JAM
S. No Sections Total No. of Questions Total Marks Negative Marking Time Duration
1. Part A 30 MCQ 1 or 2 Marks Each For 1 Mark Questions (-1/3) For 2 Marks Questions (-2/3)
2. Part B 10 MSQ 2 Marks Each No 3 Hour
3. Part C 20 NAT 1 or 2 Marks Each No
Total 60 100 Marks
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Reference Books for Biotechnology

• Get the list of books for IIT JAM 2020
  Biotechnology which are recommended by the
  experts.
• NCERT for General reading and MCQ Books by Dinesh
  or Pradeep
• Microbiology by Prescott, Pelczar
• Biochemistry by Lehninger
• Molecular Biology by Watson
• Cell Biology - Bruce Alberts or Lodish
• Developmental Biology - Glibert

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Preparation Tips

• Firstly, we should know about the basic
  preparation tips which will help you to prepare
  for all IIT JAM subjects.
• Check the complete exam pattern and syllabus and
  note down the syllabus in your notes copy.
• Compare the syllabus from your B.Sc. syllabus and
  common topics tick here.
• Make your own notes if you have enough time
  otherwise you can buy from online or any offline
  coaching centres.

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Preparation Tips

• Solve JAM Previous Years Question Papers to get
  idea about difficulty level of exam and to know
  about your weak points.
• Practice mock tests to resolve your doubts and
  strong your concepts.
• Prefer the best reference books as they give a
  good idea and covering the complete syllabus.
• Devote more time towards revising topics which
  have more weightage in comparison to others.
• Dont take any stress, eat well try to sleep at
  fixed time

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Thank You!