What is Good Score in IIT JAM 2026?
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
12 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
Check out the IIT JAM 2026 good score to know the exam competition level and how strategically one needs to prepare to get admission to the IITs, NITs and other result-sharing institutes. IIT JAM 2026 Results will be released on March 20, 2026. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the subject-wise JAM 2026 good score, expected cutoff and other relevant information.
IIT JAM 2026 Good Score
Students appear for IIT JAM exam to secure admission to MSc / MSc (Tech) programmes offered at IITs and result sharing institutes, including NITs, IISc, IIEST, and IISER. Admission is offered to students who have secured good marks in IIT JAM exam. 70+ marks are considered good marks in Joint Admission Test for Masters. Students who score above this will have a high chance of admission to the top IITs in India.
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A good score in JAM exam is based on the exam difficulty level. Students must have a proper JAM preparation strategy to score high marks. Refer to the JAM 2026 syllabus to know the important topics for all papers. Those with higher scores can check IIT JAM marks vs rank to know what rank they will get based on their marks.
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What is a Good Score in IIT JAM?
Students can check the IIT JAM score based on the previous year's exam difficulty level, JAM 2025 cutoff, and exam analysis. Candidates must also note that if the expected IIT JAM 2026 good score is higher than the exam difficulty level is moderately easy and vice versa.
| Subjects | Very Good Score | Good Score | Average Score | Low Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60+ | 50+ | 35-45 | Less than 10 |
| Biotechnology | 85+ | 70-75+ | 50-60 | Less than 35 |
| Physics | 80+ | 75-80 | 50-60 | Less than 30 |
| Chemistry | 80+ | 60-74 | 50-59 | Less than 20 |
| Geology | 75+ | 65-70+ | 50-65 | Less than 35 |
| Mathematical Statistics | 80+ | 65-75+ | 50-60 | Less than 20 |
| Economics | 60+ | 55-60 | 45-50 | Less than 20 |
Good Rank in IIT JAM 2026
Candidates can check out the expected good rank in IIT JAM 2026 exam that one needs to achieve to get admission in the top institutes.
| Expected Rank | IITs |
|---|---|
| 1-15 | IISc Bangalore |
| 1-30 | IIT Bombay |
| 5-80 | IIT Kanpur |
| 10-180 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 16-197 | IIT Roorkee |
| 10-211 | IIT Madras |
| 13-125 | IIT Delhi |
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Seat Matrix; Course Wise Seats at IITs and NITs
IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off (Expected)
Below is the expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2026.
| Subject Name | GEN | OBC (NCL) / EWS | SC / ST / PwD |
| Biotechnology | 26 | 24 | 14 |
| Chemistry | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Economics | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Geology | 23 | 20 | 12 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 20 | 12 |
| Mathematics Statistics | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Physics | 15 | 14 | 8 |
IIT JAM 2025 Cut Off
Candidates can check out the JAM 2026 cut off from here:
| Subject Paper | GEN | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 24.46 | 22.01 | 12.23 |
| Chemistry | 25.83 | 23.24 | 12.91 |
| Economics | 42.55 | 38.29 | 21.27 |
| Geology | 21.06 | 18.95 | 10.53 |
| Mathematics | 19.9 | 17.91 | 9.95 |
| Mathematical Statistics | 8.75 | 7.87 | 4.37 |
| Physics | 14.66 | 13.19 | 7.33 |
IIT JAM 2026 Marks vs Rank
Candidates appearing for IIT JAM must know the marks vs rank. This helps to set a target score and plan preparation for JAM 2026 preparation accordingly. candidates' ranks will be based on their combined scores from the three sections (A, B, and C). The exam comprises 60 questions with a total score of 100 marks. The expected JAM marks vs rank is provided below.
| IIT JAM 2026 Score (Out of 100) | Expected IIT JAM 2026 Rank |
|---|---|
| 70-85 | Rank 1 to 80 |
| 60-70 | Rank 81- 170 |
| 59-50 | Rank 171 to 600 |
| 49-40 | Rank 600 to 1200 |
| 39-30 | Rank 1200- 2400 |
| < 30 | Above 2400 |
Also Read:IIT JAM exam syllabus 2026
IIT JAM Cut Off Trends
Candidates can check out the IIT JAM subject and year-wise JAM cut-off comparison from here: 20.31
| Subject | IIT JAM 2024 Cut-off | IIT JAM 2023 Cut off | IIT JAM 2022 Cut Off | IIT JAM 2021 Cut Off | IIT JAM 2020 Cut off | IIT JAM 2019 Cut Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology (BT) | 44.46 | 35.25 |
34.13 | 34.14 |
39.86 |
34.13 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 25.38 | 27.81 |
19.52 | 19.53 | 16.96 |
20.31 |
| Economics (EN) | 24.64 | 23.06 | - | 20.77 | - | - |
| Mathematics (MA) | 11.22 | 24.56 |
24.69 | 24.69 | 33.65 |
22.96 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 23.03 | 16.39 |
22.08 | 22.07 | 19.96 |
16.07 |
| Geology (GG) | 33.09 | 31.04 | - | 34.65 | 53.01 |
35.07 |
| Physics (PH) | 19.63 | 26.05 |
19.91 | 19.91 | 21.70 |
24.99 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi
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Yes, IIT Kharagpur will open IIT JAM 2027 form correction window in November 10. Registered candidates will be allowed to edit the application formd. Complete changes are not allowed, therefore it is important to fill the IIT JAM application form 2027 carefully.
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The specification of photograph for IT JAM application form 2027 is provided below.
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The following documents are requird while filling the IIT JAM application form.
- SCC (Class 10) mark sheet with Date of Birth.
- High-quality recent photograph and signature as per the specification.
- Scanned copy of category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST).
- Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (
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IIT Kharagpur will activate the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates will have to fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.
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Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date has been revised to September 12. Earlier, IIT JAM application form release date was September 5, 2026. The application form will be released online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for two test papers in IIT JAM. However, they will have to additional fee.
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IIT JAM application form fee is provide mentioned below.
| CATEGORY | ONE TEST (INR) | TEST PAPERS (INR) |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 1350 |
| All Others | 2000 | 2700 |
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Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority will activate the JOAPS portal on September 12, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 will be accepted online only.
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IIT Kharagpur will close IIT JAM application form 2027 window on October 12, 2026. IIT JAM application window will be activated on September 12. Candidates will have to generate their login credentials at JOAPS Portal.
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