Last date to submit IIT JAM 2020 application form is today
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2026 ( IIT JAM )
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IIT Kanpur informs that the last date to submit the application form for IIT JAM 2020 is May 24. Get detailed information about IIT JAM application process 2020.
IIT JAM application form has to be filled by candidates on JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) latest by May 24, 2020. Further, candidates are informed that the last date to submit missing documents is July 20, 2020.
IIT Kanpur extended the last date to submit IIT JAM application form due to COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting lockdown. The official website of JAM 2020 informs that, “The extended dates are tentative and could be modified in the future as per the prevailing situation and the Government directives. The last date to submit the missing documents is now July 20, 2020. For those candidates who have already submitted the undertaking, the date is automatically considered extended”.
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Important Dates for IIT JAM 2020
Candidates can go through important IIT JAM exam dates in the table below:
| IIT JAM Exam Events |
IIT JAM Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit application form |
24-May-2020 |
| Last date for receipt of request for change of category in proper format and rectification of defective documents |
25-May-2020 |
| Publishing of first admission list |
29-Jun-2020 |
| Publishing of second admission list |
14-Jul-2020 |
| Last date of submitting missing documents |
20-Jul-2020 |
| Publishing of third and final admission list |
29-Jul-2020 |
| Last date of admission through IIT JAM 2020 |
03-Aug-2020 |
IIT JAM is an all-India level online entrance exam conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) every year on a rotational basis on behalf of Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. IIT JAM 2020 exam was conducted by IIT Kanpur on February 9, 2020.
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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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Contributor-Level 10