IIT JAM Economics (EN): syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
Joint Admission Test for Masters - Economics (EN). M.Sc./Joint M.Sc.-PhD/M.Sc.-Ph.D dual degree admissions at IITs, IISc and other institutes (COAP)
- Category
- Science & Research
- Conducted by
- IIT Bombay (JAM 2026); IIT Kharagpur (JAM 2027); rotates among IITs/IISc
- Level
- PG entrance
- Frequency
- Once a year (Feb, Sunday)
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's degree with paper-specific subject combination (see JAM brochure)
- Age: No limit
- Attempts: Unlimited
- Nationality: Indian & foreign
Exam pattern
JAM paper
180 min · 60 questions · 100 marks
- Section A MCQ: 30 questions, 50 marks
- Section B MSQ: 10 questions, 20 marks
- Section C NAT: 20 questions, 30 marks
Syllabus
Microeconomics
Consumer & producer theory, Market structures, General equilibrium & welfare
Macroeconomics
National income, IS-LM, AD-AS, Growth models, Money & inflation
Mathematics for economics
Calculus, Linear algebra, Optimisation
Statistics & econometrics
Probability & distributions, Estimation & hypothesis testing, Regression basics
Indian economy
Planning, reforms, sectors, fiscal/monetary policy
Important dates (JAM 2026 (done); JAM 2027 announced)
- JAM 2026 exam: 2026-02-15
- JAM 2026 result: 2026-03-19
- JAM 2027 exam: 2027-02-14
Selection process
JAM score -> COAP counselling for IIT/IISc/NIT/CFTI M.Sc. seats
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Frequently asked questions
What is IIT JAM Economics (EN)?
IIT JAM Economics (EN) stands for Joint Admission Test for Masters - Economics (EN). M.Sc./Joint M.Sc.-PhD/M.Sc.-Ph.D dual degree admissions at IITs, IISc and other institutes (COAP). It is conducted by IIT Bombay (JAM 2026); IIT Kharagpur (JAM 2027); rotates among IITs/IISc. Level: PG entrance.
Who is eligible for IIT JAM Economics (EN)?
Education: Bachelor's degree with paper-specific subject combination (see JAM brochure). Age limit: No limit. Attempts: Unlimited. Nationality: Indian & foreign.
What is the exam pattern of IIT JAM Economics (EN)?
JAM paper: 180 minutes, 60 questions, 100 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is IIT JAM Economics (EN) held?
Once a year (Feb, Sunday).
When is IIT JAM Economics (EN) held?
JAM 2026 (done); JAM 2027 announced cycle: JAM 2026 exam 2026-02-15; JAM 2026 result 2026-03-19; JAM 2027 exam 2027-02-14.
How are candidates selected through IIT JAM Economics (EN)?
JAM score -> COAP counselling for IIT/IISc/NIT/CFTI M.Sc. seats.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.