IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Know Educational Qualification and Age limit

Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )

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IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card has been released. Know the minimum educational qualification and IIT JAM 2026 age limit criteria that candidates need to meet as part of IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2026. Also, check the JAM 2026 minimal education requirement, age limit and JAM eligibility criteria 2026.

Interested in pursuing a master's degree/MSc from IIT and NITs? Candidates need to appear in the IIT JAM 2026 examination to get admission to eight MSc degree programmes at IIT and NITs. Know the minimum educational qualification and IIT JAM 2026 age limit criteria that candidates need to meet as part of IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2026.

JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2026 are available online. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria to know the minimum conditions to appear for the entrance test. Candidates who have completed their bachelor degree from a recognized college in relevant subject can apply for IIT JAM 2026. Candidates can check the complete IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2026 on this page.

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To be eligible for the IIT JAM 2026 examination. You need a Bachelor's degree with specific marks, which is 55% marks for general, 50% for SC/ST/PwD in relevant subjects. There is no age limit to qualify the IIT JAM 2026 eligibility criteria. 

Key IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria

1. Education Qualification: The student must have a bachelor's degree with a relevant discipline.

2. Minimum Marks Required: 

General/OBC(NCL) - 55% marks 

SC/ST/PwD - 50% marks

3. Final Year Students: They are eligible to apply, but they need to submit proof of passing.

Nationality: Open to Indian and foreign nationals.

4. Age limit: No age restriction

IIT JAM 2026 Highlights

The following table brings the important features of the IIT JAM 2026.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for Masters
Conducting Body

IIT Bombay

Exam Level Postgraduate Exam at National level
Exam Frequency Once a year
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Number of Applicants One lakh (approx)- as per previous year's trend
Courses Offered Through Entrance Exam MSc and Integrated PhD
Exam Fees

INR 900 (Female candidates applying for one paper)

INR 1,250 (Female candidates applying for two papers)

INR 1,800 (All other category candidates applying for one paper)

INR 2,500 (All other category candidates applying for two papers)

Exam Duration 3 hours
Number of Papers and Total Marks Seven papers in total with 100 marks each
Total Number of Questions 60
Marking Scheme Differential marking scheme carrying 1 mark and 2 marks
Language/Medium of Questions English
Colleges Accepting IIT JAM Scores IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs and CFTIs
Total Number of Seats 2,900 (approx)
Number of Exam Cities 103
Official Website jam2026.iitb.ac.in

 IIT JAM 2026 will comprise separate question papers for the below-mentioned subjects:

  • Physics (PH)
  • Chemistry (CY)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Geology (GG)
  • Mathematical Statistics (MS)
  • Biotechnology (BT)
  • Economics (EN)
  • Biological Sciences

IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Minimum Educational Qualification

Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for each IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Biotechnology (BT)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1204) BT Any Branch/Subject.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) BT Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305) BT A Three or Four year Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (3304) BT A 3 or 4 years Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2204) BT Any Branch/Subject.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Bioscience and Bioengineering (1806) BT Bachelor’s Degree in any Branch/Subject

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Chemistry (CY)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Chemistry (2801) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Chemistry (1901) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Chemistry (1205) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters and Mathematics for one year/two semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) CY B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) CY Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305) CY A Three or Four year Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Chemistry (1301) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2601) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Chemistry (3301) CY No Restrictions (candidate to qualify in JAM Chemistry Paper)
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Chemistry (2001) CY No Restrictions.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Chemistry (1401) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2101) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Chemistry (2201) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Jammu M.Sc. in Chemistry (3201) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Chemistry (2401) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc.‐ M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemistry and Materials Engineering (2406) CY B.Sc./B.S. degree with Chemistry for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Chemistry (1501) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Chemistry (1601) CY B.Sc./B.S. degree with at least six Chemistry subjects for six semesters / three years.
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Chemistry (1701) CY B.Sc./B.S. degree with Chemistry for at least six semesters/three years, along with mathematics for two semesters/one year.
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Chemistry (3101) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2901) CY JAM (Joint Admission test for Masters) qualified in Chemistry (CY) Bachelor’s degree
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Chemistry (2501) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Chemistry (1802) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Chemistry (2302) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Chemistry (3002) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.
IIT (BHU)Varanasi M.Sc. in Chemistry (2701) CY Chemistry for three years/six semesters.

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IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Mathematics (MA)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2802) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905) MA Mathematics and Physics at UG Level.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Mathematics (1902) MA Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) MA B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) MA Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Mathematics (1206) MA No Restrictions.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214) MA No Restrictions.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Mathematics (1302) MA B.Sc./B.S. degrees, Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2602) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Mathematics (3302) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters in B.Sc./BS degree. B.Tech./BE degree in any branch of engineering will be considered.
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Mathematics (2002) MA No Restrictions.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (1402) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Mathematics (1404) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. in Mathematics/ Mathematics & Computing (2102) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Mathematics (2203) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Mathematics (2402) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc.‐ M.Tech. Dual Degree in Mathematics‐Data & Computational Sciences (2404) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Mathematics (1502) MA No Restrictions.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Mathematics (1603) MA Mathematics/Statistics subjects for six semesters / three years.
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Mathematics (1702) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (3102) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Mathematics (2902) MA JAM qualified in Mathematics (MA) or Mathematical Statistics (MS) Bachelor’s degree (with at least 3 Mathematics courses as per of the Bachelor’s degree program)
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Mathematics (2502) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Mathematics (1804) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Mathematics (2301) MA Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001) MA No Restrictions.

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Physics (PH)

Institute Academic Programme
(Code)
JAM Test Paper
Code
Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Physics (2803) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree in physics for at least two years/four semesters and mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905) PH Mathematics and Physics at UG Level.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Physics (1903) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for Engineering degrees.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics (1202) PH Physics and Mathematics/ Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) PH B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) PH Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Physics (1207) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Physics (1303) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad M.Sc.(Tech.) in Applied Geophysics (2605) PH B.Sc. Degree with physics for three years/six semesters. Mathematics with two semesters/one year and any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Statistics, Geology, and Computer Science with two semesters/one year.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad M.Sc. in Physics (2603) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Physics (3303) PH Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least 2 years (4 semesters) of study in Physics, and 1 year (2 semesters) of study in Mathematics. B.Tech./BE degree in any branch of engineering will be considered.
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Physics (2003) PH No Restrictions.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Physics (1403) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. in Physics (2103) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Astronomy (2205) PH B. Sc in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Electronics / Computer Science. Or Bachelor’s of Engineering/ Technology in any branch AND Courses in Physics for at least 6 credits or 2 semesters and Mathematics for at least 6 credits or two semesters.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Physics (2202) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Jammu M.Sc. in Physics (3202) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Physics (2403) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc.‐ M.Tech. Dual Degree in Physics and Materials Engineering (2405) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Physics (1503) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Physics (1505) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605) PH B.Sc. degree together with either of the following, with minimum number of subjects in respective domains. (i) Geology subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Physics subjects+2 Mathematics subjects. (ii) Physics subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Physics (1604) PH B.Sc. degree with at least 4 Physics subjects and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Physics (1703) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Physics (3103) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Mandi Integrated‐ Ph.D in Physics (3104) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Physics (2903) PH JAM (Joint Admission test for Masters) qualified in Physics (PH) Bachelor’s degree
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Physics (2503) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Physics (1805) PH B.Sc./B.S. degrees, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Physics (2303) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Physics (3003) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT (BHU)Varanasi M.Sc. in Physics (2702) PH B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Economics (EN)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Economics (1304) EN B.A. /B.Sc. /B.Com. / B.Stat. /B.Math. /B.Tech /B.E. or equivalent with a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Economics (1803) EN B.Sc. (Economics)/B.A. (Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/ BCA and B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Geology (GG)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905) GG Mathematics and Physics at UG Level.
IIT Bhubaneswar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geology (1904) GG B.Sc./B.S. degree including Geology subject for 6 semesters/3 Years and any of the Following Combinations:a) 2 Physics Subjects+2 Mathematics Subjects b) 2 Physics Subjects+2 Chemistry Subjects c) 2 Chemistry Subjects+2 Mathematics Subjects
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1201) GG Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad M.Sc.(Tech.) in Applied Geology (2604) GG B.Sc. degree (03 years) with Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters along with Mathematics as one subject, and any one subject out of Physics and Chemistry.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geology (1602) GG B.Sc./B.S. degree including Geology subjects for 6 semesters / 3 years, and any one of the following combinations. (a) 2 Physics subjects+2 Mathematics subjects. (b) 2 Physics subjects+2 Chemistry subjects.(c) 2 Chemistry subjects+2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605) GG B.Sc. degree together with either of the following, with minimum number of subjects in respective domains. (i) Geology subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Physics subjects+2 Mathematics subjects. (ii) Physics subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1801) GG Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Institute Academic Programme (Code) JAM Test Paper Code Essential subjects in Bachelor's Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214) MS No Restrictions.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Statistics (1203) MS No Restrictions.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics (1504) MS No Restrictions.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Mathematics (2902) MS JAM qualified in Mathematics (MA) or Mathematical Statistics (MS) Bachelor’s degree (with at least 3 Mathematics courses as per of the Bachelor’s degree program)
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001) MS No Restrictions.

IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit

There are no age limit criteria that candidates need to fulfill in order to appear for IIT JAM 2026.

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IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Subject Requirement

Candidates needed to have studied some subjects in order to meet the eligibility criteria for IIT JAM exam. Aspirants can go through the table below to know about the subject requirements at Class 12 level to be eligible to appear for JAM 2026.

Test Paper (Code)

Course

Subjects Required at Class 12th level

Biotechnology (BT)

MSc Biotechnology

No Restrictions

Joint MSc- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

No Restrictions

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Mathematics

 

Chemistry (CY)

MSc Chemistry

No Restrictions/ Mathematics required in some colleges

Joint MSc- PhD in Chemistry

Mathematics

Joint MSc- PhD in Nuclear Medicine

No Restrictions

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Mathematics

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

No Restrictions

Economics (EN)

MSc in Economics

No Restrictions

Geology (GG)

MSc Applied Geology

Mathematics

Joint MSc- PhD in Geophysics

Joint MSc- PhD in Geology

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

No Restrictions

MSc(Tech) in Applied Geology*

Mathematics

Mathematics (MA)

MSc in Economics

No Restrictions

MSc Mathematics

MSc Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and Computing

MSc-MTech Dual Degree in Mathematics-Data and Computational Sciences

MSc Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing

MSc Mathematics and Computing

Joint MSc- PhD in Mathematics

MSc Applied Mathematics

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Mathematics

MSc Applied Mathematics

Mathematics

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

No Restrictions

Mathematical Statistics (MS)

MSc Applied Statistics and Informatics

No Restrictions

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Operations Research

MSc Statistics

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

Physics (PH)

MSc Physics

No Restrictions

Joint MSc- PhD in Physics

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Physics

MSc Applied Geophysics

MSc Astronomy

Joint MSc- PhD in Medical Physics

Joint MSc- PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences

Joint MSc- PhD in Geophysics

Mathematics

MSc- PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

MSc (Tech) in Applied Geophysics

No Restrictions

Regarding the IIT JAM 2026 eligibility criteria, IIT Bombay has stated, "At the time of admission, all admitted candidates have to submit a Physical Fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. The admitted candidates may also have to undergo a Physical Fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. Admission is liable to be cancelled if a candidate is found physically unfit to pursue their chosen course of study."

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M.Sc. in Mathematics454

The IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 was released till round 3 for various M

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The IIT Indore MSc cutoff 2026 was released till round 3 for various All India quota categories. For the MSc in Physics course, the cutoff (Round 1 to Round 3) ranged from 420 to 420 for the General AI category. 

Students can see the table below to know the IIT Indore MSc cutoff 2026 for different Al

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Neerja Rohatgi

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