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IIT JAM Economics.

JAM Economics is an entrance paper for MSc admissions. The 2027 brochure lists Economics programmes at IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee through the EN paper.

  • New to the exam? Start with eligibility, the syllabus and admission routes.
  • Ready to study? Choose books and one of our 24-, 12- or 8-week plans.
  • Already practising? Download the 2021–2026 papers, explore our PYQ analysis and review your mocks.

About the author

Dr. Komal Sahai

Economist and Chief Mentor, EcoNiti

Dr. Komal holds a PhD in Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, and a master’s from the Delhi School of Economics. She has taught undergraduate, postgraduate and competitive-exam students.

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About the exam

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About the exam

IIT JAM Economics eligibility: degree requirements and admission rules

Who can take JAM Economics in 2027, which degrees the IITs accept, and where to ask about your eligibility.

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About the exam

IIT JAM Economics 2027 syllabus and exam pattern

The official IIT JAM Economics 2027 syllabus, changes from 2026, and the questions, marks and negative marking in the exam.

Published 6 min read
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About the exam

IIT JAM Economics cutoffs, seats and admission ranks

IIT JAM Economics qualifying marks for 2024–2026, seats for 2027 and category-wise closing ranks from the 2026 admission rounds.

Published 7 min read

Study plans and resources

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Study plans and resources

Books and free resources for IIT JAM Economics

Our recommended books for IIT JAM Economics, the topics to read from each, and free resources for maths, statistics and Indian economy.

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Study plans and resources

IIT JAM Economics study plans: 24, 12 and 8 weeks

Our 24-, 12- and 8-week IIT JAM Economics study plans, with weekly hours for learning, revision, PYQs and mock tests.

Published 12 min read

PYQs and mock tests

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PYQs and mock tests

IIT JAM Economics previous papers and answer keys: 2021–2026

Download IIT JAM Economics papers from 2021 to 2026 and the available answer keys. Learn how to check your answers and practise full papers.

Published 6 min read
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PYQs and mock tests

IIT JAM Economics PYQ analysis: subject weightage from 2021–2026

Our analysis of 360 IIT JAM Economics PYQs from 2021 to 2026: questions and marks by subject, year-wise weightage and frequently tested topics.

Published 8 min read
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PYQs and mock tests

IIT JAM Economics mocks: improving accuracy and time management

When to take IIT JAM Economics mocks, how to calculate your marks, and what to revise after checking your mistakes.

Published 6 min read

After the result

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After the result

After IIT JAM Economics: MSc applications, preferences and offers

IIT, NIT and IIIT options after JAM Economics, with degree requirements, separate JAM and CCMN applications, and admission steps.

Published 8 min read

For details of Xaptiq’s test series, see the IIT JAM Economics exam page.