IIT JAM 2025 Major Changes Introduced
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM 2025 exam schedule for the academic session 2025-2026 has been released and the exam is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2025. The JAM 2025 application form will start on September 3, 2024. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the IIT JAM 2025 major changes introduced by the exam conducting body, like the new exam centre list, MSc chemistry new syllabus, list of participating institutes and many more.
IIT JAM 2025 Major Changes Introduced
IIT JAM 2025 exam officials have implemented many significant changes in the JAM 2025 admission process. The information brochure is yet to be released by the exam officials, however, JAM 2025 official website for the academic session 2025-2026 has been generated and activated for IIT JAM 2025 exam information. IIT JAM 2025 changes introduced for this session have been taken up from the information provided on the official website by the exam authority.
Candidates who are interested in appearing for the exam and started their JAM 2025 preparation, must go through the changes introduced by IIT Delhi, the exam official of the JAM 2025 exam. A list of changes introduced in the IIT JAM 2025 exam will help the candidates to know about the important insights that will keep them updated for the JAM 2025 admission process and for better IIT JAM 2025 preparation. The official website stipulates major changes that have been introduced in the IIT JAM 2025 exam syllabus, examination centres, participating institutes, and other minor details. In this Shiksha article, candidates will get insight into the changes introduced by the exam authority in an illustrative manner.
- IIT JAM 2025 Exam Events
- IIT JAM 2025 Organizing Institute Changed
- IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centres Increased
- IIT JAM 2025 MSc Chemistry Syllabus Modified
- New Participating Institute Added
- IIT JAM 2025 Seat Intake Increased for IITs
- Admission Programmes Offered by IIT JAM 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Exam Events
IIT JAM 2025 admission process session for the academic session 2025-2026 will commence in the same timeline as of previous year. The JAM 2025 registration process will start on September 3, 2024. Last year the same started from September 5, 2023. Candidates can check out the JAM 2025 admission process dates from here:
| JAM 2025 Examination Schedule | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Website Opens | September 03, 2024 |
| Last Date for Closing Registration | October 11, 2024 |
| Last date to change the Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender | November 30, 2024 |
| Confirmation of Compensatory Time/Scribe Assistance | December 30, 2024 |
| To upload a valid OBC-NCL/EWS certificate | November 20, 2024 |
| Availability of JAM Admit Cards on the Online Application Portal (for Download and Printing) |
Early January 2025 |
| Date of Examination | February 02, 2025 |
| Announcement of the Results | March 16, 2025 |
| Availability of Scorecards for download | March 25, 2025 |
| Portal for Admission Opens | April 02, 2025 (Wednesday) |
Commonly asked questions
JAM 2026 Examination was conducted for SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
JAM 2026 examination pattern is divided in such a way that the exam was conducted in the form of three sections ie., Section A, B and C.
Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice (s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer (s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer (s) by clicking the choice (s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.
In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero marks. There is no provision for partial marking. The candidates are required to select the answer (s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using the mouse. The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard of the computer will be disabled.
There is a provision for using an online virtual calculator. Candidates are not allowed to bring their own calculators.
A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number before using it. The scribble pad has to be returned at the end of the examination. The examination will end automatically after the GIVEN time.
IIT JAM 2025 Organizing Institute Changed
IIT JAM exam conducting institute changes rotationally every year. For the academic session 2025-2026 the exam conducting body will be IIT Delhi. JAM is not just an exam but it's a gateway to premier institutes offering high-quality postgraduate education. The interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum empowers students to translate scientific knowledge into real-world applications. These opportunities are open to all eligible students, regardless of nationality, with English as the medium of instruction. IIT Delhi will conduct and regulate all the admission process details of IIT JAM 2025.
IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centres Increased
For JAM 2024 examination, the officials had given 112 examination centres for the candidates to appear in for the examination. This year IIT Delhi has increased the JAM 2025 exam centres to 116. For better convenience in understanding by the candidates, the exam officials have divided the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres into eight different exam centre zones namely IISc Banglore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee zones. The IIT JAM organizing institute will change rotationally among these exam centre zones.
Candidates can check the new exam centres which are added for IIT JAM 2025 from here:
- IIT Delhi Zone- Hanumangarh (Rajasthan), Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Alwar (Rajasthan), Dausa (Rajasthan).
Candidates can check out the complete list of IIT JAM 2025 centres from here: IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centres (List Released): Check Zone-wise Test Centres Cities and Codes
The official website informs that there could be one or more IIT JAM exam centres in one city. While filling out the JAM 2025 application form, candidates need to select three preferences as the JAM 2025 exam centres. Candidates are requested to choose the nearby examination cities so that at the examination time they do not need to travel far distances. However, it may be noted that the first two exam cities should be from the same zone.
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IIT JAM 2025 MSc Chemistry Syllabus Modified
IIT Delhi has introduced the basic mathematical concepts (10+2 level) in the IIT JAM 2025 MSc Chemistry examination for the admissions session 2025-2026. earlier int he JAM MSc chemistry examination, questions from the chemistry domains like organic chemistry, inorganic and physical chemistry were used to ask. For this year onwards, questions from basic mathematical concepts will also be asked. The exam officials are yet to specify the weightage for which the new section is added, however, candidates can expect that around questions of 10 marks can be asked by the officials from basic mathematical concepts in the form of MCQ, MSQ or Numerical answer type.
Also Read: IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Syllabus: Subject Wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Important Books
Candidates can check out the added syllabus of Mathematical concepts from here:
- Basic Mathematical Concepts (10+2 Level):
Functions; maxima and minima; integrals; ordinary differential equations; vectors and matrices; determinants; elementary statistics.
Candidates can also check out the IIT JAM 2025 syllabus for other subjects from here:
New Participating Institute Added
IIT JAM 2025 exam is being conducted to provide admissions to the MSc and Integrated PhD programmes at various IITs and other JAM 2025 result-sharing institutes through CCMN counselling process. Till last year 21 IITs were the participating institutions in the IIT JAM examination. From this year, IIT Dharwad has also added up for admissions in the master; 's degree programmes. IIT Dharwad will be providing admissions to the MSc in Molecular Medicine programme. Candidates can check out the minimal eligibility criteria and seat matrix for the course from here:
| Institute | Academic Programme (Code) |
JAM Test Paper Code |
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration |
GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Dharwad | M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (3304) | BT | A 3 or 4 years Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM. | 5+1* | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
* Indicates seats reserved for PwD Candidates (Person with Benchmark Disability).
@ The department may revise (a) the curriculum, (b) modes of assessment, and (c) duration of the academic program by taking into consideration the nature and extent of disability of each PwD student. The Department will seek approval of each such revision by the Senate of the Institute. The Department, and thereby the Institute, reserves the right to implement such duly approved revisions, along with Reasonable Adjustments, specific to each PwD student. PwD - Person with Benchmark Disability.
Also Read: IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2025: Know Educational Qualification and Age limit
IIT JAM 2025 Seat Intake Increased for IITs
Last year JAM 2024 admissions were done in 21 IIT institutes which were offering 2987 seats across the JAM 2024 admitting institutes. There are around 3057 seats in postgraduate programmes at 22 IITs for the academic year 2025-26. JAM 2025 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs, MEQs and any other necessary requirements, without any additional interview or written test. JAM score will also be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as M.Sc. and M.A. at IISc, CFTIs, various NITs, DIAT, IIEST Shibpur, II S ER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc / M.Sc. (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special eligibility requirements through CCMN.
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Admission Programmes Offered by IIT JAM 2025
JAM Score 2025 is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (i) MSc, (ii) MSc (Tech), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) MSc - MTech Dual Degree, (v) Joint MSc - PhD, and (vi) MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country.
Below are 8 MSc programmes offered by IIT JAM 2025 exam:
- MSc Physics
- MSc Mathematics
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Economics
- MSc Geology
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Mathematical Statistics
- MSc Biological Sciences (newly introduced)
Below are the MSc Integrated PhD programmes offered by IIT JAM 2025 exam:
- Joint MSc- PhD Programme (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geology, Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences)
- MSc-Phd Dual Degree Programme (Energy Science and Engineering, EnvironmentalScience and Engineering)
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days 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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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
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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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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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