IIT-JAM-PH

Physics Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of 71 chapters with 555 previous year questions. Explore priority-sorted content and weightage analytics.

71
Chapters
555
Total Questions
PYQ
Years Covered

Chapters

Sorted by Questions
high Yield

Physics

High-Yield Trend

13
2021
16
2019
21
2017
Topics 0
Questions 50
high Yield

Thermodynamics

High-Yield Trend

3
2025
2
2024
3
2023
6
2022
4
2021
6
2020
5
2019
5
2018
4
2017
Topics 0
Questions 38
high Yield

Mathematical Methods

High-Yield Trend

11
2024
9
2023
14
2022
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 36
high Yield

Mechanics

High-Yield Trend

12
2025
2
2020
7
2018
12
2017
Topics 0
Questions 33
high Yield

Mechanics And General Properties Of Matter

High-Yield Trend

9
2024
11
2023
9
2022
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 31
high Yield

Modern Physics

High-Yield Trend

3
2025
6
2024
10
2023
4
2022
5
2020
3
2018
Topics 0
Questions 31
high Yield

Wave Optics

High-Yield Trend

7
2024
9
2023
5
2022
4
2021
1
2020
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 28
medium Yield

Solid State Physics Devices Electronics

High-Yield Trend

6
2025
8
2024
1
2023
4
2022
3
2020
3
2018
Topics 0
Questions 25
medium Yield

Electricity

High-Yield Trend

4
2024
10
2023
7
2022
Topics 0
Questions 21
medium Yield

Magnetism And Maxwell S Equations

High-Yield Trend

3
2024
2
2023
3
2022
3
2020
1
2019
4
2018
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 18
medium Yield

Waves And Oscillations

High-Yield Trend

2
2025
4
2024
3
2023
2
2022
3
2020
3
2018
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 18
medium Yield

Electrostatics

High-Yield Trend

4
2020
4
2019
3
2018
6
2017
Topics 0
Questions 17
medium Yield

Optics

High-Yield Trend

7
2025
1
2020
1
2019
2
2018
5
2017
Topics 0
Questions 16
medium Yield

Electromagnetism

High-Yield Trend

9
2025
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 13
low Yield

Polarization

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
2
2020
2
2018
6
2017
Topics 0
Questions 12
low Yield

Kinetic Theory

High-Yield Trend

6
2024
2
2023
3
2022
Topics 0
Questions 11
low Yield

Rotational Motion And Torque

High-Yield Trend

2
2020
3
2019
1
2018
5
2017
Topics 0
Questions 11
low Yield

Analog Electronics

High-Yield Trend

4
2025
2
2020
4
2018
Topics 0
Questions 10
low Yield

Crystallography

High-Yield Trend

3
2020
3
2019
1
2018
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 9
low Yield

Electromagnetic Field Emf

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
1
2018
7
2017
Topics 0
Questions 9
low Yield

Relativity

High-Yield Trend

1
2025
2
2021
1
2020
2
2018
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 8
low Yield

The Kinetic Theory Of Gases

High-Yield Trend

2
2025
3
2020
1
2019
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 8
low Yield

Quantum Mechanics

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
3
2019
3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 7
low Yield

Electromagnetic Waves

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
1
2019
3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 6
low Yield

Vector Calculus

High-Yield Trend

1
2025
3
2020
2
2018
Topics 0
Questions 6
low Yield

Digital Electronics And Logic Gates

High-Yield Trend

1
2025
2
2020
1
2018
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 5
low Yield

Moment Of Inertia

High-Yield Trend

3
2021
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 5
low Yield

Thermodynamics And Process Calculation

High-Yield Trend

1
2018
4
2017
Topics 0
Questions 5
low Yield

Semiconductors

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
1
2019
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 4
low Yield

Atomic Structure

High-Yield Trend

1
2018
2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Diffraction

High-Yield Trend

3
2019
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Electric Conductivity

High-Yield Trend

3
2017
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Interference

High-Yield Trend

3
2021
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Kinetics And Dynamics

High-Yield Trend

1
2025
2
2020
Topics 0
Questions 3
low Yield

Crystal Structures

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Elastic And Inelastic Collisions

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Electrical Circuits

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Electromagnetic Induction

High-Yield Trend

2
2017
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Ideal Gases

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Kinematics

High-Yield Trend

1
2018
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Nuclear Physics

High-Yield Trend

2
2019
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Particle Motion

High-Yield Trend

2
2019
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Pendulums

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Radioactive Decay

High-Yield Trend

2
2019
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Transistors

High-Yield Trend

2
2019
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

X Rays And The Ordering Of The Elements

High-Yield Trend

2
2021
Topics 0
Questions 2
low Yield

Atmospheric Optics

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Atomic Spectra

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Density And Pressure

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Diode Modeling

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Diode Rectifiers

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Einstein S Photoelectric Equation Energy Quantum Of Radiation

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Gauss S Law

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Half Life

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Inductance

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Magnetic Field

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Magnetism

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Microscope

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Motion In A Plane

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Op Amp As A Amplifier

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Operational Amplifiers

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Orbital Mechanics

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Pauli Matrices

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Position Of Fermi Energy Level

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Projectile Motion

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Reflection Of Light By Spherical Mirrors

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Spectroscopy

High-Yield Trend

1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Spherical Lenses

High-Yield Trend

1
2020
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

The Equation Of Continuity

High-Yield Trend

1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Vectors

High-Yield Trend

1
2019
Topics 0
Questions 1
low Yield

Work Energy And Power

High-Yield Trend

1
2017
Topics 0
Questions 1

About Physics for IIT-JAM-PH

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

By practicing Physics 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.

Physics Preparation FAQs

How is the Physics section structured in IIT-JAM-PH?

The Physics 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 Physics?

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.