IIT JAM 2026 Expected Cutoff: Official Cutoff (Out); Prevous Year Cutoff Marks
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT JAM cutoff is the minimum marks a candidate need to be eligible for admission counselling. Marks above the cutoff will help to gain a good rank. IIT JAM marks above 70+ will increase the chance for admission to participating institutes. However, the marks may vary for each paper. Here you get IIT JAM 2026 expected cutoff and previous year cutoff.
IIT JAM 2026 Expected Cutoff
IIT Bombay has released the IIT JAM cutoff 2026 online. The cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 is updated on this page after the release. Candidates can check the IIT JAM cutoff to know the minimum qualifying marks for each test paper. The cutoff marks vary for each test paper and category of students. JAM 2026 qualifying cutoff marks and admission cutoff are different. Scoring above or equal to IIT JAM 2026 cutoff doesn't guarantee admission to the participating institutes.
There will be a separate admission cutoff released after each round of IIT JAM counselling 2026. The counselling is conducted online. Candidates who have appeared for the Joint Admission Test for Masters and have a score above the qualifying cutoff marks can participate in the admission counselling. Check the for IIT JAM previous year cutoff, and factors affecting the cutoffs.
Also Read:
- IIT JAM Result 2026 Cutoff - Official CUtoff
- IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff - Expected
- Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 marks vs rank
- IIT JAM Previous Year Cutoff
- Factors Affecting IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff
IIT JAM Result 2026 Cutoff - Official CUtoff
| Subject Name |
Cutoff |
||
| GEN |
OBC (NCL) / EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
|
| Biotechnology |
42.3 | 38.07 | 21.15 |
| Chemistry |
18.65 | 16.78 | 9.32 |
| Economics |
40.63 | 36.56 | 20.31 |
| Geology |
25.98 | 23.38 | 12.99 |
| Mathematics |
12.65 | 11.38 | 6.32 |
| Mathematics Statistics |
13.33 | 11.99 | 6.66 |
| Physics |
12.04 | 10.83 | 6.02 |
Commonly asked questions
IIT Bombay will release the cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 online. Students can check their scorecard to know the minimum qualifying marks for each category. IIT JAM cutoff varies for each paper and student category.
IIT JAM 2026 counselling schedule is out. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on May 25, 2026. The counselling registration will begin in March 27, 2026.
IIT JAM 2026 cutoff for Chemistry is mentioned below.
- GEN: 18.65
- OBC (NCL) / EWS: 16.78
- SC/ ST/PwD: 9.32
IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff - Expected
The cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 will be released along with the master question paper and final key. Until IIT JAM qualifying cutoff is released, candidates can check the expected cutoff. We have considered the past year cutoff trend to prepare JAM 2026 expected cutoff.
| Subject Name |
Cutoff |
||
| GEN |
OBC (NCL) / EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
|
| Biotechnology |
26+ |
24+ |
24+ |
| Chemistry |
27+ |
25+ |
24+ |
| Economics |
43+ |
19+ |
12+ |
| Geology |
23+ |
20+ |
12+ |
| Mathematics |
20+ |
19+ |
11+ |
| Mathematics Statistics |
9+ |
8+ |
7+ |
| Physics |
15+ |
14+ |
8+ |
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 marks vs rank
Commonly asked questions
Caniddates can go through the JAM subject wise cut off from here:
| Subject | Cut-Off Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 44.46 | 40.01 | 22.23 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 25.38 | 22.84 | 12.69 |
| Economics (EN) | 24.64 | 22.17 | 12.32 |
| Mathematics (MA) | 11.22 | 10.09 | 5.61 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 23.03 | 20.72 | 11.51 |
| Geology (GG) | 33.09 | 29.78 | 16.54 |
| Physics (PH) | 19.63 | 17.66 | 9.81 |
The expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 is mentioned below.
Subject Name | Cutoff | ||
GEN | OBC (NCL) / EWS | SC/ST/PwD | |
Biotechnology | 26+ | 24+ | 24+ |
Chemistry | 27+ | 25+ | 24+ |
Economics | 43+ | 19+ | 12+ |
Geology | 23+ | 20+ | 12+ |
Mathematics | 20+ | 19+ | 11+ |
Mathematics Statistics | 9+ | 8+ | 7+ |
Physics | 15+ | 14+ | 8+ |
The expected cutoff for IIT JAM Physics for GEN category will be 15+. The final cutoff will be available after the announcement of the JAM 2026 results. Candidates whose marks in IIT JAM Physics are more than the cutoff can participate in the counselling process.
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IIT JAM Previous Year Cutoff
Until IIT JAM 2026 cutoff is released, candidates can check the previous year cutoff trends. The cutoff marks is aviable paper wise for all categories. Candidates can check the past year qualifying cutoff marks for IIT JAM here.
IIT JAM 2025 cutoff
Candidates can check here the IIT JAM cutoff 2025. Go through the cutoff to understand the trend of qualifying marks.
| Paper Name |
Cut-Off Marks |
||
| GEN |
OBC-NCL / EWS |
SC / ST / PwD |
|
| Biotechnology (BT) |
24.46 |
22.01 |
12.23 |
| Chemistry (CY) |
25.83 |
23.24 |
12.91 |
| Economics (EN) |
42.55 |
38.29 |
21.27 |
| Geology (GG) |
21.06 |
18.95 |
10.53 |
| Mathematics (MA) |
19.9 |
17.91 |
9.95 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) |
8.75 |
7.87 |
4.37 |
| Physics (PH) |
14.66 |
13.19 |
7.33 |
IIT JAM 2024 cutoff
Candidates can check the cutoff for IIT JAM 2024. When comparing IIT JAM cutoff for the year 2025 and 2024, there is much difference in the qualifying cutoff marks. Check the table for IIT JAM 2024 cutoff marks.
| Paper Name |
Cutoff Marks |
||
| GEN |
OBC-NCL / EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
|
| Biotechnology |
44.46 |
40.01 |
22.23 |
| Chemistry (CY) |
25.38 |
22.84 |
12.69 |
| Economics (EN) |
24.64 |
22.17 |
12.32 |
| Mathematics (MA) |
11.22 |
10.09 |
5.61 |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) |
23.03 |
20.72 |
11.51 |
| Geology (GG) |
33.09 |
29.78 |
16.54 |
| Physics (PH) |
19.63 |
17.66 |
9.81 |
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Factors Affecting IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff
The following factors will be considered to prepare the IIT JAM cutoff 2026
- Number of students who appeared for IIT JAM
- Number of students who qualified in the entrance test.
- Exam difficulty level.
- Total number of seats.
- Past year cutoff trends.
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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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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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