IIT JAM 2026 Exam Live: Question Paper Analysis (OUT), Answer Key (Soon), Cutoff

41.66 marks in IIT JAM chemistry can get you AIR between 600 and 1200. The exact AIR will be released along with the IIT JAM scorecard.

IIT JAM Physics 60 marks can help you get a rank between 50 and 200. The rank totally depends on the number of students who appear for the Physics paper, the number of seats available, and the exam difficulty level.

Students belonging to the GEN category must score 25+ marks to be on the safer side. Candidates belonging to OBC-NCL / EWS need to score 22+ marks, and SC /ST / PwD must score 12+ marks to qualify in IIT JAM Chemistry.

IISc Bangalore cutoff for IIT JAM 2025 is mentioned below.

IIT JAM competition level is high. There are 5000 seats in the IIT JAM participating institutes. Every year approx 80,000 students appear for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM). This gap between the number of participants and the number of seats makes the entrance test highly competitive. Students need to secure a rank under 6000 to target IITs.

Based on exam analysis, we can say that IIT JAM is moderate to difficult. Students who have a good grip on concepts and can manage time have a high probability of qualifying the exam. However, they need to focus on the exam syllabus and previous year's questions for preparation.

IIT Bombay will release the IIT JAM official answer key online. A separate answer key will be available for each IIT JAM paper. In the answer key correct keys will be mentioned. Students can verify their answer with the answer key.

Last year, IIT JAM was conducted on February 2, 2025, and the answer key was released after 10 days i.e. on February 14, 2025.

IIT JAM 2025 cutoff is provided below.

Yes, IISc accepts IIT JAM. Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is qalifying exam for IITs, NITs, IISc, and other result-sharing institutes.

Students who wish to get admission to IITs with IIT JAM score need to have a rank between 1 and 6700. The rank range includes all categories. GEN category students need to have an IIT JAM rank between 1 to 500 for top-tier IITs.

Yes, NITs accept the score of IIT JAM. Students can apply for admisison to NITs through the CCMN portal. This is a centralized counselling portal for admission to NITs and other result-sharing institutes of IIT JAM,

IIT JAM eligibility criteria for admission are

• Completed graduation before the date of admission.
• Proof of having passed the qualifying degree and fulfilling the eligibility conditions of the admitting institutes.

The seven subjects of IIT JAM 2026 are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Ecology, Geology, and Economics. These papers were conducted on February 15, 2026 in two shifts. The mode of exam was compter based.

There are over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes in NITs, IISc, CFTIs, DIAT, IIEST Shibpur, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET etc. Total seats reserved in 22 IITs are 3000 for the academic year 2026-27.

IIT JAM 2026 result date is March 20, 2026. The authority will activate the result link on the official website. Students have to access the JOAPS portals to check the results. 

NITs accepting JAM scores are NIT (Trichy, Calicut, Jalandhar, Rourkela, Durgapur, Warangal, Surathkal, Jaipur, Agartala, Hamirpur, Silchar), MNIT Jaipur, MANIT Bhopal, MNNIT Allahabad.

IIT JAM cutoff for Physics paper is expected to be 15-18 marks. IIT Bombay will release the final cutoff. JAM cutoff will be available for each category and will differ for all seven papers.

IIT Bombay will soon release the IIT JAM question paper with answer key online. Students can use the question paper for exam preparation and self-assessment. 

The question paper comprises 60 questions for 100 marks. There will be three sections in the JAM question paper. Section A will have 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). In section B there will be 10 multiple select questions(MSQs) and 20 numerical answer type (NATs). Students must remember the IIT JAM marking scheme to calculate their probable score after verifying the answers using the provisional answer key.

Archishman Mukherjee is the topper of IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics. He secured All India Rank (AIR) 1. 

Students who appeared for the Joint Admission Test for Master (JAM) can check their results online through JOAPS portal. IIT Bombay will activate the result link on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in on March 20, 2026.

No, Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is conducted once a year. JAM 2026 was held on February 15, 2026, in two sessions. The exam was conducted for seven papers. Next IIT JAM exam will be held in 2027.

The official website of IIT JAM 2026 is jam2026.iitb.ac.in. All the information regarding IIT JAM 2026 exam is updated on the official website. Students who appeared for the Joint Admisison Test for Masters (JAM) must check the official website of JAM 2026 for the latest information regarding answer key, question paper, scorecard, and counselling.

IIT JAM 2026 rank list link will be updated on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The rank list will comprise the names of students who are eligible for admission to the postgraduate courses offered at participating institutes.

IIT Bombay will release the IIT JAM Chemistry question paper pdf online. Aspirants can see the Chemistry paper for IIT JAM for exam preparations. The question paper gives insight into the exam difficulty level, weightage of topics and helps in self-assessment. To identify the high-weightage topics, students need to solve 6-7 years question papers.

There is no comparison between IIT JAM and GATE. Both exam have their importance. The only difference between them is the course objective and career goals. IIT JAM is designed for M.Sc and research programmes, while GATE is for technical education, PhD, and PSU.

CCMN will release the IIT JAM Opening and Closing Rank for NIT on the official website. Students can check the website of CCMN to check the previous year closing and ranks. Students whose rank in IIT JAM is within the closing rank will be consider for admission.

Students can get admission to a low-tier IIT with a 7000 rank in the IIT JAM.  Based on last year's closing rank, it seems impossible to get admission to IITs with this rank.

IIT Bombay will activate the IIT JAM response sheet link online. Students need to access the JOAPS portal to check the response sheet. IIT JAM response sheet is the digital reponse of the candidates.

IIT JAM login for the answer key is email address and password. Students can download the answer key using the IIT JAM login. The use of an answer key is to verify the answers.

IIT Bombay has not released the statistics of the candidates. Last year approx. 12, 700 students appeared for the IIT JAM Maths paper. It is expected that 14k to 15k students might have appeared for the Mathematics paper.

The salary of IIT JAM graduate may vary based on their degree and specialisation. It is noticed that IIT JAM graduates earn around 5 to 15 LPA.

Vikas Choudhary was the topper of IIT JAM 2025 Maths. He secured a 95.33 score in the exam. Vikas was AIR 1 for Mathematics paper.

No, IIT JAM 2026 result will be announced on March 20, 2026. The result link will be updated online at official website. Students need to provide email address and password.

IIT JAM Chemistry cutoff is expected to be 25 for the unreserved category. The final cutoff marks for IIT JAM Chemistry will be released soon.

IIT JAM is for M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree and Integrated Ph.D.

Yes, IIT JAM is MCQs based. The question for JAM also includes multiple select questions (MSQs) and a numerical answer type (NAT). For the MCQ section, negative marking is done.

The safe score for IIT JAM varies paper wise. To secure admission in the top institutes, students need to score 75+ marks. To qualify in the exam they need to obtain above the cutoff marks. IIT JAM 2026 cutoff marks will be released on March 20, 2026.

No, IIT JAM 2026 Physics answer key is not available. Students can download the answer key for IIT JAM Physics through JOAPS portal. The answer key will comprise correct answers.

IIT Bombay has not released the seat matrix for 2026-27 admission. Students can check the seat matrix to know the total number of seats available for each courses category wise.

IIT JAM 2025 AIR 1 candidates' list is mentioned below.

IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry paper is easy to moderate level. The difficulty level varies for each section. Students find Physical Chemistry to be tougher compared to Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.

IIT JAM 2026 exam concluded at 5:30 PM. The exam was conducted in two shifts for seven papers. The mode of the exam is computer based test. 

The overall difficulty level of IIT JAM Chemistry is easy to moderate. Physical Chemistry was difficult, while Organic Chemistry was of a moderate level. Students find Physical Chemistry easy to moderate.

IIT JAM rank predictor is a tool used to predict rank based on the marks obtained in the exam. Students need to provide the probable score to predict the rank using the IIT JAM rank predictor. The final rank will be released after the announcement of exam result. 

IIT Bombay will release the IIT JAM 2026 rank list on March 20, 2026. The rank list will be based on All India Rank (AIR), the number of seats available in the participating institutes for each categories.

IIT Bombay will release the JAM 2026 answer key online. Students have to use their JOAPS login credentials to check the answer key of IIT JAM 2026. 

IIT JAM 2026 exam is conducted for 100 marks. Students who score 75+ marks shall get admission to the top institutes offering postgraduate Science programmes. 

70+ marks in IIT JAM 2026 are considered as a good marks. Students whose marks are above this have a good chance of admission to the top institutions.

No, IIT JAM 2026 result will be announced on March 20, 2026. Students can check the result of IIT JAM 2026 to know the overall marks and All India Rank. 

Students need to score 75+ marks in IIT JAM Physics to get an All India Rank between 1 and 50. This rank can help to get admission to IISc, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kanpur. This is expected data, and the final rank and college details will be release after the announcement of result. 

There are possibilities to get admission to the Mathematics programme at the top institutes with IIT JAM marks of 28.

The Physics, Biotechnology, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics paper is scheduled for session 2. The test duration is of three hours and exam will conclude at 5:30 PM.

Students who are appearing for the IIT JAM exam need to carry a copy of admit card and a valid photo id. Also, report to the assigned test centre an hour before the test.

IIT JAM session 2 exam will commence at 2:30 PM. Physics, Biotechnology, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics paper will be held in session 2.

The mock test for IIT JAM Mathematics paper is available on the official website. Students can attempt the mock test for free online. IIT JAM mock test will help in self assessment.

IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry paper was conducted in the morning shift. The questions were based on the following topics.

• MC coupling
• Zero order kinetics
• Packing efficency
• Hemoglobin

Based on students' reactions the expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 is between 12 and 14.5. The final cutoff will be available after the release of IIT JAM exam result 2026.

The analysis of IIT JAM Chemistry paper 2026 will be available soon. The difficulty level is expected to be moderate to difficult.

According to the students' reaction IIT JAM 2026 Maths paper is very difficult compared to 2025. The MCQs section was hard and calculative. There were 2 questions from binomial and 2 from permutation.

IIT Bombay has successfully conducted the IIT JAM 2026 shift 1 exam on February 15 from 9:30 to 12:30 PM. The question paper analysis for Geology, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be available soon.

IIT Bombay has not yet announced the IIT JAM answer key release date. The official answer key is expected to be released a few weeks after the conclusion of the exam. Various coaching institutes shall release the IIT JAM 2026 question paper with answer key on the same day of the exam i.e., February 15, 2026.

IIT JAM 2026 exam for the afternoon session will commence at 2:30 PM. In the afternoon session exam will be conducted for Biotechnology, Economics, Physics, and Mathematical Statistics.

IIT JAM Shift 1 exam 2026 will end at 12:30 PM. The duration of the exam is three hours. Shift 1 exam commenced at 9:30 AM. 

IIT JAM 2026 expected marks vs rank is updated below. The marks vs rank is based on previous year analysis.

IIT JAM Economics 2026 exam date is February 15, 2026. The Economics paper will be conducted in the afternoon session. The exam timing is 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

IIT JAM economics cutoff will be released along with the exam result. The expected cutoff for IIT JAM Economics paper is GEN: 43 marks, OBC (NCL) / EWS:19 marks, and SC/ ST/PwD:12 marks.

Based on the previous year's analysis, the IIT JAM exam difficulty level was moderate. It is expected that the difficulty level shall be moderate this year. However, the final reactions will be available after the exam is over.

Students can check the IIT JAM difficulty level after the conclusion of the exam. JAM question paper analysis will be based on students' reactions. 

No, the IIT JAM exam date 2026 remains the same. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has commenced the IIT JAM 2026 exam today at 9:30 AM at various test cities across the country.

IIT JAM 2026 expected cutoff based on the previous year's analysis is provided below.

No, IIT JAM is conducted once a year. JAM 2026 exam is being conducted on February 15, 2026 (Sunday) at various test cities across the country. IIT Bombay has commenced the IIT JAM 2026 exam shift 1 at 9:30 AM.

IIT Bombay is conducting the IIT JAM 2026 exam. The forenoon session has started at 9:30 AM. The Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geology paper is scheduled in the forenoon session.

Yes, you can wear jeans in the IIT JAM exam. The exam auhtority has not released any notice regarding the IIT JAM dress code, but wear something comfortable on the exam day.

IIT JAM exam will be held in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon. The exam timing is mentioned below.

The exam day and guidelines for IIT JAM 2026 are as follows

• Report to the exam centre an hour before the exam.
• Carry the IIT JAM admit card and a valid photo id to the test centre.
• Avoid carrying bags, electronic devices, books, a water bottle, calculator, etc. inside the centre.
• Follow the invigilator's instructions.
• Leave the exam hall after the test is over.

IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test for three hours. The question paper will contain 60 questions for 100 marks. IIT JAM question paper will comprise three sections - A, B, and C. Section A will have 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). In section B, there will be 10 multiple select questions(MSQs) and 20 numerical answer type (NATs). Negative marking is done for MCQs. 1/3 mark is reduce for 1 mark questions and 2/3 for 2 marks question.

No, there is no dress code for IIT JAM, but students must wear a comfortable dress. Female students should avoid wearing heavy jewellery, bracelets, and scarves. Male students must avoid wearing caps, jewellery, and shoes.

IIT JAM 2026 exam date is February 13, 2025 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted as computer based test for three hours. JAM exam timing is forenoon shifts, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and afternoon shifts, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The seven subjects of IIT JAM are Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics. Students can select any two papers for IIT JAM exam 2026.

The details mentioned in the admit card of IIT JAM 2026 are

• Students' basic details.
• Exam Date & Time
• Reporting Time
• Test centre address
• Important instructions.

The official website to download the IIT JAM 2026 admit card is jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students appearing for the Joint Admission Test for Masters must download the admit card online. Provide the JOAPS login credentials to access the JAM hall ticket.

Yes, IIT JAM admit card 2026 was released on January 13, 2026. Students can download the admit card for IIT JAM 2026 on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. To download the admit card, students have to provide their email address and password. Take a print of the IIT JAM admit card and a valid photo id to the test centre.

JOAPS portal login credentials are email address and password. This portal is used for all important events like registration, downloading the admit card, response sheet, answer key, and scorecard.

Yes, IIT JAM admit card 2026 was released on January 13, 2026. JAM admit card link is updated on the official website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Use the JOAPS credential to download the admit card.

IIT JAM admit card download link is active in the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students have to provide their email id and password to download the admit card. Check all the printed details on the admit card.

JAM 2026 exam will be held in a single day. The exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026 (Sunday). IIT JAM will be held in two sessions. Each session will be held for three hours.

Students who are appearing for the IIT JAM exam need to carry a copy of admit card and a valid photo id. Also, report to the assigned test centre an hour before the test.

There is no specific dress code for the IIT JAM exam. Female students who are appearing for the exam must ensure they wear decent dress. They must avoid jewellery, bracelets, scarf, caps, and smart watches.

The expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 is 

JAM Chemistry exam 2026 will be conducted on February 15, 2026. Chemistry (CY) paper timing is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Students appearing for the JAM Chemistry paper 2026 must report to the exam centre an hour before the exam.

JAM exam 2026 will be held for three hours. The exam will be held in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon. The forenoon timing is 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the timing for afternoon shift is 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Yes, both are same and refeered for the same exam. This is the qualifying exam for science graduates who want to get admission the postgraduate programmes offered at IITs, NITs, and result sharing institutes.

Students who wish to appear for the IIT JAM exam need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The minimum criteria required to appear for the IIT JAM exam is; completed degree or appearing for the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2026.

No, IIT JAM exam is also for IISc, CFTIs, NITs, DIAT, IIEST Shibpur, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IISER Pune, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET, etc. Students qualifying in Joint Admission Test for Masters will be admission to these institutes.

IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology Bombay. The exam is scheduled on February 17, 2026. JAM exam will be held in two sessions - forenoon and afternoon. The morning shift will commence at 9:30 AM and afternoon shift at 2:30 PM. The duration of test is three hours. 

JAM exam is conducted for seven subject namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics and Mathematical Statistics. IIT Bombay will conduct these subjects in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon. Students who pass in these subjects will be eligible for admission to M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree and Integrated Ph.D. at various institutes.