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

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 12:16 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras will conduct the Joint admission test for Masters (JAM) 2024. IIT JAM 2024 will be conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in participating institutes on February 11, 2024. Aspirants who had already completed an undergraduate degree (BSc) or are currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programmes are eligible to apply for the exam.

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras has scheduled to commence the registration process for the Joint Admission test for Masters (IIT JAM) on September 5, 2023.

IIT JAM 2024 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign) and there is no age restriction. Test takers who are interested in pursuing their master's degree from IITs and NIT's can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 and fill up IIT JAM 2024 Application form. The online application portal will be opened for a period of around a month. The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc Courses will be October 13, 2023 which was extended to October 25, 2023.

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  • IIT JAM 2024 Important Dates
  • IIT JAM 2023 Latest News & Updates
  • IIT JAM 2021 Latest News & Updates
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IIT JAM 2024 Important Dates

The table below brings the list of events and important dates for IIT JAM 2024. 

Events

Dates

IIT JAM 2024 Application Form Start Date

September 5, 2023

Last Date to Fill and Submit IIT JAM 2024 Application Form

October 13, 2023

October 20, 2023

October 25, 2023

IIT JAM 2024 Registration Fee Window

5-Sep- 2023 to 27-Oct-2023

IIT JAM 2024 Admit Card

January 8, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Exam

February 11, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Result

March 22, 2024

IIT JAM 2024 Admission Application Process

April 11 to April 25, 2024

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IIT JAM 2023 Latest News & Updates

IIT JAM 2023 Third Admission List Out @jam.iitg.ac.in

 IIT JAM 2023 Second Admission List Seat Fee Payment Ends Today @jam.iitg.ac.in

IIT JAM 2023 Second Admission And Rank List Released at jam.iitg.ac.in 

IIT Guwahati Released IIT JAM 2023 First Admission List at jam.iitg.ac.in 

IIT JAM 2023 Online Application form Admission Process Deadline Extended Till April 27

IIT JAM 2023 Admission Online Application Ends Today; Apply at https://joaps.iitg.ac.in/

IIT JAM 2023 Online Application for Admission Begins Today; Know the Complete Process

IIT JAM 2023 Scorecards Releases Today at https://jam.iitg.ac.in

IIT JAM 2023 Application Data Correction Window Opens Today at https://jam.iitg.ac.in/

IIT JAM 2023 answer key challenge begins today; Submit Challenges By February 26 

IIT JAM 2023 answer key out at jam.iitg.ac.in 

IIT JAM 2023 Application Data Correction Window Opens Today at https://jam.iitg.ac.in/

IIT JAM 2023 Result OUT, Know Where And How To Check

IIT JAM 2023 Response Sheets, Question Papers and Answer Key be Released Soon at jam.iitg.ac.in

IIT JAM 2023 Response Sheet Out at jam.iitg.ac.in; Answer Keys are Expected Soon

IIT JAM 2023 Response Sheets, Question Papers and Answer Key be Released Soon at jam.iitg.ac.in

IIT JAM 2023 on February 12; Know Exam Day Important Tips and Guidelines 

 IIT JAM Admit Card 2023 OUT, Know where and how to download 

 IIT JAM 2023 admit card not to be released on Jan10; Check new date here

IIT JAM 2023 Registration extended to October 14

IIT JAM 2023 application process commences today at jam.iitg.ac.in

IIT JAM 2023 Notification Released by IIT Guwahati; Applications to Start on September 7

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IIT JAM 2021 Latest News & Updates

  • January 4: IIT JAM 2021 admit card release date postponed. Read More
  • December 16: IIT JAM 2021 exam timings changed. Know More
  • November 10: IIT JAM application correction window to close today. Read More
  • November 3: New IIT JAM 2021 exam cities added. Read More
  • November 2: IISc Bangalore opens JOAPS portal for IIT JAM application form correction/ additions. Read More
  • October 17: IIT JAM 2020 application window to end today. Read More
  • October 15: Last date to fill IIT JAM 2021 application form extended. Read More
  • October 15: Hurry! Last date to fill IIT JAM 2021 application form today. Read More
  • September 10: IIT JAM 2021 application form released. Read More
  • August 10: IIT JAM 2021 to be conducted by IISc Bangalore; JAM exam dates released. Read More

 

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Answered 2 weeks 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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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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

IIT JAM merit list is based on AIR. The authority will consider the total number of seats available in each category, to include the number of candidates in the All India Merit List. Candidates who are included in the merit list will be eligible to apply for admisison.

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