IIT JAM 2026 Expected Cutoff: Official Cutoff (Out); Prevous Year Cutoff Marks
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
11 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
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 released 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 2027 cutoff will be released after the exam. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 14, 2026.
IIT JAM 2026 cutoff for Chemistry is mentioned below.
- GEN: 18.65
- OBC (NCL) / EWS: 16.78
- SC/ ST/PwD: 9.32
IIT Madras JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for admission to the M.Sc. across multiple specialisations. For the General AI category, the IIT JAM round 2 cutoff ranged from 196 to 235, with M.Sc. in Physics being the most competitive branch for admission. In 2025, the Round 2 cutoff rank for the same competitive branch was 148, while it was 156 in 2024 for the General AI category students.
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
Candidates ranks in IIT JAM must be under 500 for admission to IIT Delhi. Below is IIT JAM 2025 opening and closing rank for GEN category. Here we have considered round 1 cutoff.
| Paper Name | Openig Rank | Closing Rank |
| Chemistry | 5 | 101 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 166 |
| Physics | 26 | 113 |
| Economics | 2 | 9 |
| Biological Sciences | 15 | 21 |
| Biological Sciences | 395 | 513 |
IIT JAM qualifying cutoff is released along with the exam result. It is the minimum mark required to be eligible for the admission process. While the admission cutoff is released after each round of IIT JAM counselling process. It is the opening and closing rank. Students whose JAM rank is between opening and closing rank are offered seat.
There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programs at 23 IITs through IIT JAM. Admission will be based on JAM score. Candidates need to fulfil eligibility requirements (ERs), minimum educational qualifications (MEQs) and any other requirements for admission.
IIT Bombay has released the IIT JAM 2026 cutoff online. There are two types of cutoffs in JAM: qualifying and admission. Both are available online. Candidates whose total marks are above the qualifying cutoff are eligible for the admission process. The authority has released opening and closing rank for counselling round 1 & 2 online.
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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 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 has activated the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates must fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date was revised to September 12. But, IIT Kharagpur has activated the registration portal on September 11, 2026. The application form is available online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
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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 activated the JOAPS portal on September 11, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 is 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 was activated on September 11, 2026. Candidates must generate their login credentials at the JOAPS Portal.
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