IIT-JAM-GG

Geology Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of 34 chapters with 592 previous year questions. Explore priority-sorted content and weightage analytics.

34
Chapters
592
Total Questions
PYQ
Years Covered

Chapters

Sorted by Questions
high Yield

Mineralogy

High-Yield Trend

5
2025
12
2024
10
2023
9
2022
4
2021
5
2020
9
2019
5
2018
23
2017
Topics 0
Questions 82
high Yield

Applied Geology

High-Yield Trend

40
2025
10
2024
11
2023
13
2022
2
2020
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 78
high Yield

Structural Geology

High-Yield Trend

8
2024
9
2023
8
2022
7
2021
8
2020
11
2019
7
2018
16
2017
Topics 0
Questions 74
high Yield

Petrology

High-Yield Trend

3
2025
12
2024
5
2023
6
2022
6
2021
6
2020
6
2019
4
2018
3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 51
high Yield

Stratigraphy

High-Yield Trend

5
2025
4
2024
5
2023
8
2022
1
2021
7
2020
1
2018
10
2017
Topics 0
Questions 41
high Yield

Paleontology

High-Yield Trend

5
2024
4
2023
6
2022
5
2021
2
2020
5
2019
3
2018
4
2017
Topics 0
Questions 34
high Yield

Economic Geology

High-Yield Trend

3
2024
6
2023
3
2022
6
2021
6
2020
2
2019
5
2018
Topics 0
Questions 31
high Yield

Geology

High-Yield Trend

9
2019
19
2017
Topics 0
Questions 28
medium Yield

Geomorphology

High-Yield Trend

4
2024
8
2023
3
2022
3
2021
3
2020
1
2019
1
2018
Topics 0
Questions 23
medium Yield

Metamorphic Petrology

High-Yield Trend

3
2025
2
2021
4
2020
3
2018
8
2017
Topics 0
Questions 20
medium Yield

Crystallography

High-Yield Trend

3
2021
4
2020
2
2019
1
2018
7
2017
Topics 0
Questions 17
medium Yield

Sedimentology

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
4
2020
1
2019
3
2018
4
2017
Topics 0
Questions 14
low Yield

The Planet Earth

High-Yield Trend

2
2024
2
2023
4
2022
2
2020
1
2018
Topics 0
Questions 11
low Yield

Earth Science

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
1
2020
7
2017
Topics 0
Questions 9
low Yield

Hydrology

High-Yield Trend

3
2020
6
2017
Topics 0
Questions 9
low Yield

Plate Tectonics

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
2
2020
2
2019
2
2018
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 9
low Yield

Geophysics

High-Yield Trend

2
2025
1
2021
1
2020
3
2018
Topics 0
Questions 7
low Yield

Sedimentary Structures

High-Yield Trend

3
2021
1
2018
3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 7
low Yield

Hydrogeology

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
2
2019
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 6
low Yield

Mineral Chemistry

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
3
2018
Topics 0
Questions 5
low Yield

Anatomy

High-Yield Trend

3
2018
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 4
low Yield

Geochemistry

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
3
2018
Topics 0
Questions 4
low Yield

Indian Stratigraphy

High-Yield Trend

3
2021
1
2018
Topics 0
Questions 4
low Yield

Marine Ecology

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
1
2019
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 4
low Yield

Composition And Structure Of The Atmosphere

High-Yield Trend

3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Geochronology

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
1
2018
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Phase Equilibria

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Physical Geology

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
1
2018
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Seismology

High-Yield Trend

2
2019
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Echinodermata

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Evolutionary Biology

High-Yield Trend

1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Geological Time Scale

High-Yield Trend

1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Oceanography

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Seismic And Radiometric Methods

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1

About Geology for IIT-JAM-GG

Scoring high in Geology is crucial for clearing the IIT-JAM-GG cut-offs. Our chapter-wise breakdown helps you understand exactly which topics have historically carried the most weightage in the exam.

By practicing Geology previous year questions, you can familiarize yourself with the recurring concepts, difficulty level, and framing of questions. We recommend starting your revision with the chapters that have the highest number of PYQs listed above.

Geology Preparation FAQs

How is the Geology section structured in IIT-JAM-GG?

The Geology section tests your fundamental understanding and application of concepts. Reviewing the PYQs will give you a clear picture of the theoretical vs numerical ratio and the depth of knowledge required.

Which chapters should I prioritize in Geology?

The chapters are already sorted by the number of questions asked in previous years. Focus your initial preparation on the chapters at the top of the list, as they historically yield the most marks.