IIT JAM 2020: First admission list released
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM first admission list has been released on JOAPS on June 29, 2020. Go through steps to check IIT JAM 2020 first admission list.
IIT JAM first admission list 2020 has been released on the official website of JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) today, June 29, 2020. IIT Kanpur has released IIT JAM first merit list as a PDF.
Candidates can download IIT JAM first admission list by providing their login details such as enrolment ID/ Email ID and password. Aspirants who find their names in the first admission list for IIT JAM 2020 need to appear for the centralised counselling round to secure admission in courses offered at colleges accepting IIT JAM 2020 scores for admission.
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Important Dates for IIT JAM Scorecard 2020
Aspirants can go through important events related to IIT JAM 2020 in the table below:
| IIT JAM Exam Events |
IIT JAM Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Publishing of first admission list |
29-Jun-2020 |
| Last date to complete admission process under first admission list |
03-Jul-2020 (by 5 PM) |
| Publishing of second admission list |
14-Jul-2020 |
| Last date of submitting missing documents |
20-Jul-2020 |
Steps to Download IIT JAM Admission List
- Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2020
- Click on JOAPS portal link
- Enter Enrolment ID/ Email ID and Password
- Click on ‘Submit’ button
- Click on ‘First Merit List’ tab
- View and download IIT JAM 2020 first admission list
IIT JAM is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis. IIT JAM 2020 exam was conducted by IIT Kanpur on February 9, 2020.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
With a JAM 2026 Biotechnology score of 61.67 and AIR 310, here's a realistic picture of your daughter's admission chances:
IITs
- Top IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur, Madras)
- Cutoffs usually close around AIR 100–200.
- At rank 310, admission here is unlikely.
- Mid-tier IITs (Roorkee, Guwahati, BHU, Hyderabad)
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, BSc students are eligible for IIT JAM 2026. They have to complete their graduation or must be in the final year of graduation while applying for JAM. Admisison is offered 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 Int
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Students who have a score above the JAM qualifying cutoff and are mentioned in the merit list can apply for the counselling process. The counselling will be held online. JAM counselling schedules are available online.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM 2026 counselling will be held in four rounds, followed by an additional round. Students need to fill the form at the JOAPS portal to participate in the JAM counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The authority has released the JAM qualifying marks online. Candidates can check cutoff to know the minimum passing marks in each paper. IIT JAM qualifying marks for Economics are mentioned below.
- GEN -40.63
- OBC-NCl / EWs -36.56
- SC/ST/PwD - 20.31
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM 2026 cutoff was released on March 21, 2026. Candidates can check the cutoff at official website. This is the qualifying cutoff. Candidates who score above the IIT JAM qualifying cutoff can participate in the counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM 2026 qualifying cutoff for GEN category vary category wise. Check the table for the JAM qualifying cutoff subject-wise.
Subject Name | GEN Cutoff |
Biotechnology | 42.3 |
Chemistry | 18.65 |
Economics | 40.63 |
Geology | 25.98 |
Mathematics | 12.65 |
Mathematics Statistics | 13.33 |
Physics | 12.04 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Below is the qualifying cutoff for IIT JAM OBC category.
Subject Name | OBC (NCL) / EWS |
Biotechnology | 38.07 |
Chemistry | 16.78 |
Economics | 36.56 |
Geology | 23.38 |
Mathematics | 11.38 |
Mathematics Statistics | 11.99 |
Physics | 10.83 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Based on past years exam analysis, IIT JAM is moderately difficult. The questions in the JAM exam are conceptually based. Candidates need to keep their concepts clear and practice JAM question papers regularly for better performance in the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM counselling process is mentioned below.
- Go to IIT JAM 20266 website
- Click on the JOAPS portal
- Click on counselling link
- Fill the form, choose the preference order
- Pay the fees
- Submit the form
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Contributor-Level 10