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IIT JAM exam is conducted in 7 popular subjects

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematical Stats
Biological Science
Biotechnology
Geology
Important topic as per the IIT JAM Geology Syllabus are:
The Planet Earth
Geomorphology
Structural Geology
Paleontology
Stratigraphy
Mineralogy
Petrology
Economic Geology
Applied Geology
 Books to Prepare for IIT JAM Geology exam
Physical Geology Books
Physical Geology by Moscow
An Introduction to Physical Geology given by Miller
Basic concepts of Physical Geology by Spencer,E.V
Physical Geology by Don Leet, & Sheldon Judson
Physics and Geology by Jacobs, J.A R.D.Russel, and J.T.Wilson
Planet Earth, Cosmology, Geology and the Evolution of Life and Environment by Emiliani
Principles of Physical Geology by Holme
Principles of Physical Geology by Arthur Holmes

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 Books to Prepare for IIT JAM Geology exam
Geomorphology Books
Introduction to Geomorphology by Kale, VS and Gupta
Principles in Geomorphology by Thornbury
Remote Sensing Geology by Gupta R.P
Geomorphology and Global Tectonics by Summerfield
Geomorphology: A systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms by Bloom, A. L
Stratigraphy Books
Geology of India by Wadia
Geology of India and Burma by Krishnan.M.S
Principles of Stratigraphy by Dunbar, C.S. & Rodgers.J
Fundamentals of Historical Geology and Stratigraphy of India by Ravindra Kumar
Stratigraphic principles and practice by Weller,J.M
 Books to Prepare for IIT JAM Geology exam
Paleontology Books
Introduction to Paleontology: Arnold
Basic Paleontology: An introductory textbook by Benton M.J.
The evolution of plants: Willis, K.J. & McElwain
Invertebrate Paleontology: Moore, Lalicker and Higher
Invertebrate Paleontology and Evolution: Clarkson, E.N.K
Principles of Paleontology: Raup, D.M and Stanley
Bringing fossils to life An introduction to Paleobiologic: Prothero, D.R
Mineralogy Books
An introduction to the rock forming minerals: Deer, W A, Howie, R. A. and Zussman
Optical Mineralogy: P. F. Kerr
The Manual of Mineral Science: Cornelis Klein and Barbara Dutrow
 Books to Prepare for IIT JAM Geology exam
Petrology Books
An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology by John D. Winter
Igneous Petrology by Bose M.K
Principles of metamorphic Petrology by Vernon R. H and Clarke G. L
The interpretation of Igneous Rocks by Cox, K.G. Bel, J.D. and Pankthrust, R.J

Economic Geology Books

Industrial minerals and rocks of India by Deb
Ore deposits of India their distribution and processing by Gokhale, K.V.G.K. and Rao
Economic Mineral Deposits by Bateman, A.M. and Jensen, M.L
The Geology of Ore deposits by Guilbert, J.M. and Park Jr., C.F
 Books to Prepare for IIT JAM Geology exam
Applied Geology Books
Groundwater Management: K.R.Karanth
Ground water: H.M.Ragunath
Hydrogeology of India: Dr.B.D.Patak
Hydrogeology: Davies and De Weist

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 Preparation tips to crack IIT JAM Geology Exam:

IIT JAM Syllabus:

Go through the complete syllabus and find the important and weak areas where you need
to work hard.

Exam Pattern & Duration:

check out all the details for exam like exam pattern and time duration of the exam so that
you can make your strategy for the speed of solving the question.

Marking Scheme:
You should know the marking scheme of the exam and negative marking as per the
section.
 Preparation tips to crack IIT JAM Geology Exam:
Make a list of subjects:
Make a list of the subjects and prioritize them as per the question asked in the exam.

Dedicate studies for hours:

Study hard and study daily for 10-12 hours, use good books for studies and for
practice take help of sample papers and previous year question papers.

Analyze your preparation:

check your preparation using mock test and online test series so that you can analyze
your speed of solving question as well.
Best career options available after IIT JAM M.Sc. in Geology:

Geologists

Oceanographers

Geographers

Meteorologist

Paleontology

Environmental Education

Field study
Best career options available after IIT JAM M.Sc. in Geology:

Research

Hydrogeologists
Volcanologists
Glacial or Quaternary Geologists
Structural Geologists
Petroleum Geologists
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