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IIT Jammu Course Admissions 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Selection

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IIT Jammu Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?
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The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.

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Q:   How to get into IIT Jammu?
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Candidates seeking admission to BTech at IIT Jammu need to appear in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and further go through JoSAA counselling to secure admission.  For MTech, admission is subject to GATE score followed by COAP counselling. Admission to PhD programme is entrance-based. Applicants need to appear for IIT JAM for admission to MSc programme.

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Q:   Can I get direct admission at IIT Jammu?
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IIT Jammu offers seats to candidates based on their entrance exam scores. Admission to BTech and M.Tech is based on JEE advanced and GATE scores, respectively. The selection for MSc programmes is based on IIT JAM score. Candidates need to pass any of the accepted exam for PhD. Hence, direct admission is not possible for UG, PG and PhD courses.

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Q:   What is the fee for M.Tech at IIT Jammu?
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The total fee for IIT Jammu MTech programmes is cumulative of multiple components, such as hostel fee, security deposit, tuition fee, etc. Some of the fee components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Below table showcases some of the fee components alongside the amount: 

Fee ComponentAmount
Tuition feeINR 80,000
Hostel fee (without mess)INR 1.02 lakh
Total mess feeINR 1.08 lakh
One-time feeINR 15,880

NOTE: The given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Is it worth joining IIT Jammu?
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Successfully making it to the list of various ranking agencies at the national level, IIT Jammu ranked at 56 position in the recently released NIRF ranking 2025. Additionally, it also holds a record of offering the highest and average package of INR 53 LPA and INR 15.5 LPA, respectively, to the students.

Q:   Can I get admission in IIT Jammu without JEE?
A: 

No, candidates seeking admission to BTech at IIT Jammu must have qualified JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced for admission. Final selection of candidates to IIT Jammu BTech programme is based on their JEE Advanced ranks. The counselling process is managed and regulated by JoSAA. Candidates are allotted seats via multiple rounds of JoSAA Counselling. Final seat allotment is based on the college cutoff and candidate's preference of courses and colleges.

Q:   How is IIT Jammu for CSE?
A: 

The IIT Jammu highest and average package offered during BTech CSE placements 2024 was INR 52 LPA and INR 19 LPA, respectively. A total of 114 companies participated in the drive and 132 offers were made during IIT Jammu placements 2024 for BTech course. 

Q:   What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?
A: 

The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

2025:

  • Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
  • Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
  • OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
  • SC: 61.1526933
  • ST: 47.9026465
  • UR-PwD: 0.0079349

2024:

  • General (UR): 93.2362181
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

2023:

  • General (UR): 90.7788642
  • OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
  • SC: 51.9776027
  • ST: 37.2348772
  • GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

IIT Jammu BTech Admission 2026

8 courses 4 years
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iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, JKBOSE

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
23 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 RegistrationOngoing
16 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates
17 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam
11 May '26 - 17 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card
1 Jun '26
JEE Advanced 2026 final answer key and result declaration
DatesPast Events
20 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
1 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 (For April 5, 6, 7 and 8)
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Q:   What is the fee of IIT Jammu for BTech? Is it costly?
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The total tuition fee for IIT Jammu is INR 8 lakh. Other than the tuition fee, students have to pay other one-time charges and those who opt for hostel facilities are required to pay an extra amount for it. The one-time payment other than the tution fee that students end up paying is INR 15,880. More details on the fee break-up can be fetched from here. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

To answer the second question of whether IIT Jammu BTech fee is expensive or not, the fee for all IITs is almost similar to each other. However, it is comparatively less than other top BTech colleges such as BITS where the BTech tuition fee goes up till INR 19 lakh. 

Q:   How many seats are there in IIT Jammu for BTech?
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The total seats available for all BTech branches combined are 305 seats. This intake is incluseive of the Gender Neutral and Female-only (including Supernumerary) pools and is inclusive of all student categories, such as Open, Open-PwD, GEN-EWS, GEN-EWS-PwD, SC, SC-PWD, ST and ST-PWD, among others. Candidates are offered seat in IIT Jammu BTech course based on JEE Advanced score.

Q:   How much rank is required for IIT Jammu admission to BTech CSE?
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For 2025, IIT Jammu closing cut off was 6651 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Jammu. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 11104 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Electrical Engineering at IIT Jammu?
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The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, closing rank was 11399 in 2025. Cut off are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, closing rank for female candidates was 19155. Admission to B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in IIT Kanpur is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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NIRF Student Diversity Report

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IIT Jammu UG - 4 years student admission report: EngineeringAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students849
% Female students
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20%
% Outside State Students
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97%
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IIT Jammu PG - 2 years student admission report: EngineeringAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2024-25
Total students181
% Female students
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10%
% Outside State Students
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90%
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IIT Jammu Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at IIT Jammu for other than general categories?
A: 

IIT Jammu 2025 cutoff ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering other than General category are mentioned below

  • 2736 for OBC
  • 1630 for SC
  • 771 for ST
  • 1015 for EWS

While the admissions are based on the scores/ rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   Which is better among IIT Jammu and IIT Goa for MTech?
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A comparison of both of these IITs for their M.Tech programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and salary packages are tabulated below. Candidates can have a look at the ROI calculation basis the total fee charged and salary offered and then take a decision.

Comparison Factors

Median Package

Total Tuition Fee

IIT Jammu

INR 6.8 lakh - INR 30 lakh

INR 80,000 - INR 5.5 lakh

IIT Goa

INR 8 lakh

INR 1 lakh

NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Q:   Do I have to register both on COAP website and IIT Jammu website for M.Tech admission?
A: 

Yes, while applying for the MTech programme at IIT Jammu, a student has to first register compulsorily on COAP portal. It is also mandatory for all candidates with valid GATE score to register at COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) and use the COAP registration number while filling the application form of IIT Jammu. The application fee for M.Tech registration at IIT Jammu portal is INR 200 for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates and INR 300 for other category candidates.

Q:   Are admissions open at IIT Jammu?
A: 

Yes, admissions are open at IIT Jammu. Students can apply through JEE Main by registering for the JEE Main exam then going through JEE Mains before JEE Advanced.

Students will be shortlisted based on JoSAA counselling after which they must bisit the allotted college and pay the IIT Jammu fees:

Q:   How do I get admission in M.Tech course at IIT Jammu?
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The admission to MTech at IIT Jammu is entrance-based. Candidates are required to appear for GATE exam and secure a good score. A cutoff list is then released to declare the minimum score required for selection. Candidates who meet the cutoff score become eligible for participation in COAP counselling. During counselling, the seat allotment process is carried out. The candidates who get a seat in IIT Jammu MTech courses shall report at the institute to submit important documents and pay the admission fee amount.

Q:   How can I get admission to IIT Jammu?
A: 

Candidates willing to be admitted to any of the programmes offered at IIT Jammu must fill out the application for the prescribed entrance exams, based on which they will be selected for the further IIT Jammu admission process. Students applying through JEE Main must follow the application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website and register for the JEE Main exam.

Step 2: Appear for the JEE Main exam.

Step 3: Then appear for the JEE Advanced. Then take part in the JoSAA counselling.

Step 4: Visit the allotted college and pay the IIT Jammu fees.

Q:   How can I prepare for BTech admission to IIT Jammu?
A: 

The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Jammu is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

  • Choose the reference books wisely
  • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions)
  • Revise as much as possible
  • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
  • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
  • To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

While the short-term goal must be to clear JEE Main, the ultimate objective must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the NCERT8 strategy for JEE Advanced

Q:   Can I get into IIT Jammu with 600 rank in IIT JAM?
A: 

IIT Jammu JAM cutoff 2025 was released for round 1. The cutoff was released for M.Sc. in Chemistry and M.Sc.in Physics with the cutoff ranks of 645 and 641, among the General AI category candidates. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the closing ranks for MSc in Chemistry and MSc in Physics were 854 and 1041, respectively.

Candidates can click on this page and find more cutoff related information for IIT Jammu. 

Q:   Can I get IIT Jammu with 500 rank?
A: 

The IIT Jammu JAM cutoff 2024 was concluded after the release of it's last round. The cutoff ranks closed at the range of 734-879, among the General AI category candidates. Therefore, it is possible to get IIT Jammu with this rank in IIT JAM.The Cutoff ranks for the last-round in respect of the General AI category is given in the table below:

Course2024
M.Sc. in Chemistry734
M.Sc.in Physics879
Q:   How many seats are available for M.Tech course at IIT Jammu?
A: 

There are a total of 72 seats for MTech programmes of IIT Jammu. The highest number of seats are for MTech in Data Science and Information Security courses, i.e., 18 seats. Candidates are admitted to the PG courses based on GATE scores and educational qualifications. The seat allotment is carried out through COAP counselling. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   How much is the IIT Jammu hostel fee?
A: 

IIT Jammu hostel fee is divided in two categories - hostel fee without mess and with mess facility. Mentioned below is the course-wise hostel fee details:

Course

Hostel Fee (Without Mess)

Total Mess Fee

BTech

INR 2,05,280

INR 1,96,000

MTech

INR 1,02,640

INR 1,08,000

MSc in Chemistry

INR 1,02,640

INR 1,08,000

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.

Q:   How can I apply for IIT Jammu?
A: 

Candidates willing to be admitted to any of the programmes offered at IIT Jammu must fill out the application for the prescribed entrance exams based on which they will be selected for further IIT Jammu admission process. Students applying through JEE Main must follow the application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website and register for the JEE Main exam.

Step 2: Appear for the JEE Main exam.

Step 3: Then appear for the JEE Advance. Then take part in the JoSAA counselling.

Step 4: Visit the allotted college and pay the admission fee.

Q:   Does IIT Jammu offer M.Tech course?
A: 

IIT Jammu offers a two-yearM.Techprogramme across six specialisations. Admission to this course is based on a GATE score followed by COAP counselling. Eligible students seeking admission must qualify for the entrance exam for admission to IIT Jammu. As mentioned, candidates who wish to apply to theM.Techprogramme must have a valid GATE score. However, candidates are screened based on their CGPI in BE/BTech and GATE score and then the shortlisted ones are further called for a written test and interview for final seat allotment process.

Q:   What all documents are required for IIT Jammu admissions?
A: 

The general documents required for IIT Jammu admissions are as shown here:

  • Phone number & email ID
  • Academic details related to Class 12th and Class 10th Cleared exams
  • Scanned copies of certificates of the category of students
  • Scanned copies of the photograph and signature of students as per the specifications given by NTA
  • Credit card/ Debit card/ UPI details for the fee payment of the application.
  • Entrance Exam score card (JEE Mains, GATE, etc.)

While PG courses such as M.Tech also requires Graduation degree or marksheet.

Q:   How many CSE seats are there in IIT Jammu?
A: 

A total of 40 seats are available under Computer Science and Engineering course of IIT Jammu. These seats are divided for various categories, such as Open, General EWS, SC, ST, etc. A category-wise bifurcation is as follows:

CSE Seat Category

Intake

OPEN

13

OPEN-PwD

0

GEN-EWS

3

GEN-EWS-PwD

0

SC

5

SC-PwD

0

ST

3

ST-PwD

0

OBC-NCL

8

OBC-NCL-PwD

0

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

8

Program-Total (Seat Capacity)

40

Q:   Are JEE Main 2024 dates out for BTech admission to IIT Jammu?
A: 

No, JEE Main 2024 dates for admission to IIT Jammu are not out yet. It is expected that JEE Main 2024 notification will be released in the first week of December. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions in January and April. The exact date of the exam for both sessions will be announced in the notification. Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 dates and the schedule of all events of the examination including application form, correction, admit card, exam, answer key, and result here

Q:   What is the seat intake for sponsored category students at IIT Jammu for MTech?
A: 

The seat intake for sponsored category students at IIT Jammu for M.Tech is as follows:

MTech Programmes

Number of seats (2023-24) – Self Sponsored category

Civil Engineering with Specialization in Tunnel Engineering

5

Civil Engineering with Specialization Structural Engineering

5

Computer Science Engineering

5

Computer Science Engineering (Three years)

5

Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Communications and Signal Processing

5

Electrical Engineering with Specialization in VLSI Design

5

Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Thermal and Energy Systems Engineering

5

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