Are you preparing for IIT JAM Geology? | Assure your success

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Are you preparing for IIT JAM Geology? Assure
your success
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IIT JAM exam is conducted in 7 popular subjects

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Stats
• Biological Science
• Biotechnology
• Geology

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Important topic as per the IIT JAM Geology
Syllabus are

• The Planet Earth
• Geomorphology
• Structural Geology
• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Mineralogy
• Petrology
• Economic Geology
• Applied Geology

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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

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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

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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

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

• Geologists
• Oceanographers
• Geographers
• Meteorologist
• Paleontology
• Environmental Education
• Field study

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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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