IIT JAM Marks VS Rank; Check Expected Opening and Closing Ranks Here
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26
IIT JAM 2026 opening and closing ranks help in determining the admissions that are offered in JAM participating institutions. The JAM opening and closing ranks 2026 differ based on the subjects chosen by the students. Students who will have a valid IIT JAM 2026 exam score can apply for IITs and other universities for the postgraduate and integrated PhD programme in the MSc programme.
JAM 2026 Marks vs Rank
IIT JAM marks vs rank 2026 will be released online. Students can check the marks vs rank for IIT JAM 2026 to know what rank they will get based on the marks obtained. To get a good rank in IIT JAM 2026, students need to score 75+ marks. Students can achieve this mark with a proper IIT JAM preparation strategy. The authority conducted the IIT JAM 2026 exam on February 15, 2026.
IIT Bombay will release IIT JAM rank vs marks through the exam result. Students need to check the JAM 2026 exam result to know their rank based on the marks obtained. Those who score above the cutoff marks will qualify in Joint Admission Test for Masters. Check the article for IIT JAM marks vs rank 2026.
Also Read: IIT JAM Seat Matrix; Course Wise Seats at IITs and NITs
The exam officials give the All India Rank based on the student's score for every IIT JAM subject exam. Students can thoroughly examine the JAM 2026 category for the opening and closing ranks of popular IIT JAM participating universities.
These are the good scores to get into the top institutes:
- Biotechnology- (80-85)
- Chemistry- (75-85)
- Mathematics- (50-60)
- Physics- (65-75)
- Economics- (55-60)
- Mathematical Statistics- (70-80)
- Geology (65-70)
- IIT JAM 2026 Marks vs Rank
- IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for General Category
- IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for EWS Category
- IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for OBC Category
- IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for SC Category
- IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for ST Category
- Read More: What to do after IIT JAM?: Check Career Prospectus
IIT JAM 2026 Marks vs Rank
The ranks for 2026 will be based on the scores from the three sections - A, B, and C. The exam will have a total of 60 questions. The total score is 100 marks. See below the table the expected IIT JAM ranks corresponding to different score ranges.
| IIT JAM 2026 Score (Out of 100) | Expected IIT JAM 2026 Rank |
|---|---|
| 70-85 | Rank 1 to 80 |
| 60-70 | Rank 81- 170 |
| 59-50 | Rank 171 to 600 |
| 49-40 | Rank 600 to 1200 |
| 39-30 | Rank 1200- 2400 |
| < 30 | Above 2400 |
IIT JAM 2026 rankings are primarily affected by your overall score, the difficulty level of the specific paper, the total number of applicants & the seat availability for the chosen subject and category, with higher scores needed for top IITs and IISc and competitive subjects like Economics or Chemistry.
Below is the breakdown key factors for IIT JAM Rankings 2026:
- Raw Score: Your marks in IIT JAM 2026 exam.
- Paper Difficulty Level: The easier IIT JAM exam means the higher the score needed to achieve good marks on the other hand the difficult IIT JAM exam means lower score can make affect the rank.
- Number of Candidates: Students push ranks down (lower rank number).
- Seat Availability: Limited seats in popular programs increase competition.
- Category & Reservation: Different cutoffs and ranks exist for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories.
- Subject Popularity: Subjects like Economics and Chemistry have higher competition and higher rank requirements than some others.
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 cutoff marks
Commonly asked questions
The IIT JAM scorecard consists of the following information:
- Candidate Name
- Candidate Photograph
- IIT JAM 2024 Roll Number
- Section wise scores
- Overall scores
- All India Rank
- Category wise Rank
- Category wise cut off
Candidates must preserve the scorecard till the end of the medical admission process.
IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN).
In addition, JAM scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.
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.
Below is eligibility criteria required by candidates for filling out IIT JAM 2026 Counselling application form:
• Candidates should have passed an undergraduate degree or should be currently studying in their final year of undergraduate programme.
• Candidates promoted without a marksheet should produce a certificate stating the subjects studied in that semester/year duly signed by the Head of the Institute.
• Foreign nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to policy of the Admitting Institute
IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for General Category
Candidates who are from general category can go through IIT JAM 2026 expected Opening and Closing ranks from here:
| Institute Name | Opening and Closing rank Expected |
Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 2-42 | >70-85 Marks |
| IIT Delhi | 1-143 | >60-75 Marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | 14-174 | >55 Marks |
| IIT Madras | 21-222 | >50 Marks |
| IIT Kanpur | 59-223 | >45 Marks |
| IIT Roorkee | 97-229 | >45 Marks |
| IIT Ropar | 231-420 | >40 Marks |
Also Read: IIT JAM Toppers 2025: Check Subject Wise Topper List Here
IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for EWS Category
Candidates who are from EWS category can go through IIT JAM 2026 expected Opening and Closing ranks from here:
| Institute Name | Opening and Closing rank Expected |
Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 46-55 | >68 Marks |
| IIT Delhi | 154-240 | >55 Marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | 192-315 | >53 Marks |
| IIT Madras | 243-388 | >47 Marks |
| IIT Kanpur | 239-285 | >45 Marks |
| IIT Roorkee | 287-389 | >42 Marks |
| IIT Ropar | 477-514 | >38 Marks |
Commonly asked questions
IIT JAM 2026 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur will released after each round of counselling process. Last year, IIT Kharagpur offered admission to Joint M.Sc PhD courses to JAM rank between 11 to 6700. GEN category students had to obtained JAM rank between 11 to 528 for admission.
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IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for OBC Category
Candidates who are from OBC category can go through IIT JAM 2026 expected Opening and Closing ranks from here:
| Institute Name | Opening and Closing rank Expected |
Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 48-132 | >60 Marks |
| IIT Delhi | 167-306 | >53 Marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | 326-452 | >42 Marks |
| IIT Madras | 235-456 | >42 Marks |
| IIT Kanpur | 284-458 | >42 Marks |
| IIT Roorkee | 291-463 | >40 Marks |
| IIT Ropar | 478 | >37 Marks |
IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for SC Category
Candidates who are from general category can go through IIT JAM 2026 expected Opening and Closing ranks from here:
| Institute Name | Opening and Closing rank Expected |
Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 250-883 | >45Marks |
| IIT Delhi | 513-1010 | >38 Marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | 302-661 | >37 Marks |
| IIT Madras | 653-1413 | >30 Marks |
| IIT Kanpur | 647-1286 | >28 Marks |
| IIT Roorkee | 483-1433 | >30 Marks |
| IIT Ropar | 1738-1870 | >27 Marks |
IIT JAM Opening and Closing Ranks for ST Category
Candidates who are from ST category can go through IIT JAM 2026 expected Opening and Closing ranks from here:
| Institute Name | Opening and Closing rank Expected |
Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 928-1607 | >35 Marks |
| IIT Delhi | 896-1618 | >30 Marks |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1204-2962 | >25 Marks |
| IIT Madras | 2142-2915 | >25 Marks |
| IIT Kanpur | 2253-2865 | >25 Marks |
| IIT Roorkee | 1982-2352 | >25 Marks |
| IIT Ropar | 4268-4394 | >19 Marks |
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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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