JAM Result 2026: Download Result PDF, Scorecard, Tie Breaking Rules & cut off details here

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

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By Rakshit Prabhakar

IIT JAM 2026 Result will be released on March 20, 2026, on the official website by IIT Bombay. Candidates taken the JAM 2026 exam can now visit the official website and download their scorecard, rankcard by logging in to their registered account with the credentials, ie, username and password.

Candidates can check IIT JAM 2026 Marks vs Rank from here. IIT Bombay, along with the release of the candidate's scorecard, also announces the JAM 2026 topper's name subject-wise. This will help the candidates in estimating the probable good score.

Candidates could download their IIT JAM 2026 scorecards once it is out on the official site. Candidates can check their obtained scores and All India Ranks (AIR) in the entrance examination through the results of IIT JAM 2026. Only qualified candidates will be eligible for the IIT JAM 2026 counselling session. Based on the IIT JAM 2026 result, candidates will be eligible for admission into MSc (Two Years), MSc PhD, Joint MSc PhD, MSc.-MTech and other Post-Bachelor Degree courses offered by IISc and IITs. Candidates need to view the IIT JAM cutoff to check if they have qualified for the science entrance exam or not. 

Latest Updates:

 

 

Q:   When will IIT JAM 2025 Cut off Releasing?
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IIT JAM2025 Cut off will be released in two to three days after the result declaration. IIT JAM 2025 result was announced on March 18, 2025.

The authorities will be preparing the JAM cut off 2025 after checking various factors related to the entrance examination. IIT JAM 2025 cutoff will vary according to the subject and category that the candidate belongs to. Later, the authorities will also release the IIT JAM admission cutoff.

Q:   What are the IIT JAM 2026 Result Sharing Institutes?
A: 

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). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special
eligibility requirements through CCMN. 
In addition, JAM 2025 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.

Table of content
  • How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Result?
  • IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How IIT JAM 2026 score is Calculated?
  • IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off
  • IIT JAM 2025 Topper Name
  • IIT JAM Previous Year Cut Off
  • IIT JAM Result Tie-Break
  • IIT JAM 2025 Result Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Result?

Candidates can check their IIT JAM 2026 result by following the steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT JAM- https://jam2025.iitd.ac.in/index.php

Step 2: Click on the IIT JAM results link present on the Home page of the website. 

Step 3: Enter enrollment/ email ID and JOAPS password.

Step 4: Evaluate the arithmetic expression given and put the value in the space provided.

Step 5: Click on the Submit button.

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026: Exam Notification, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Admission Process 

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Q:   What is IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard?
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IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard is basically a rankcard which consist of the number of marks which the aspirant has achieved in the IIT JAM 2025 examination. The Score Card will contain separate scores for Section A, B and C. The University will draw the merit list based on the total score achieved by the candidates.

The IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard will be valid for admission to the academic year 2025-26 only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with the University where he/she has applied. Evaluation of MCQ, MSQ and NA of all the Test Papers will be carried out using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of IIT JAM 2025. 

Q:   What is the official website for downlaoding IIT JAM 2024 results?
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IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body for the IIT JAM 2025 examination for the academic year 2025-2026 conducted the examination on February 2, 2025. The JAM 2025 examination conducted for 7 subjects across the nation.

According to the examination conducting authority, IIT JAM 2025 results will be declared on March 19, 2024. The results will be declared in the online mode, in the form of scorecards. Test takers need to visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025 for downloading the results. The link for the same will be provided soon, when the results will be out.

Q:   I forgot the IIT JAM login password. How do I retrieve the password?
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In case candidates wish to reset the password, candidates will have to follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the IIT JAM 2025/ JOAPS website

  • Click on the Log in tab

  • Click on 'Reset/Change Password' tab

  • A link will be mailed to the registered email id

  • Click on the link and change/reset the password

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Provisional Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Final Answer Key

TENTATIVE
20 Mar ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Result

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How IIT JAM 2026 score is Calculated?

The IIT JAM score calculation involves a combination of factors related to the exam's structure and marking scheme. Here's a breakdown:

  • Exam Structure:
  • The IIT JAM exam consists of 60 questions, totaling 100 marks.
    • Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 
    • Section B: Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) 
    • Section C: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) question. 
      It's divided into three sections:
  • Marking Scheme:

Section A (MCQs):

Contains both 1-mark and 2-mark questions.

Has negative marking: 1/3 deduction for each wrong 1-mark answer, and 2/3 deduction for each wrong 2-mark answer.

Section B (MSQs):

Each question carries 2 marks. 

No negative marking.

Full marks only given when all the correct answer options are chosen, and no wrong options. 

Section C (NATs):

Contains both 1-mark and 2-mark questions   

No negative marking.

Score Calculation:

1. Candidates' final scores are based on the combined marks obtained from all three sections.

2. The score reflects the sum of correct answers minus any deductions from incorrect answers in Section A.

3. It is important to remember that the final scoring that creates a rank, is also dependent on the distribution of scores amongst all of the people who take the test.

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Q:   How many sections will be there in IIT JAM 2026 exam?
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There will be 3 sections in the IIT JAM 2026 exam:

  • Section A
  • Section B
  • Section C

Each section will have a different type of question and format, as described below:

Section A: This section will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 and 2 marks each.

Section B: This section will consist of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) of 2 marks each.

Section C: This section will consist of 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions of 1 and 2 marks each.

Q:   What is the good score in IIT JAM 2025 for getting into IITs?
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Based on the previous year's topper marks and cut off, here is the formulated data of good score which a candidate need to score inorder to get admissions in the IITs. Candidates must note the mentioned the mentioned score is for General Category student: 

  • Biotechnology- (80-85)
  • Chemistry- (70-80)
  • Mathematics- (70-85)
  • Physics- (70-80)
  • Economics- (70+)

The authorities will be preparing the JAM cut off 2025 after checking various factors related to the entrance examination. IIT JAM 2025 cutoff will vary according to the subject and category that the candidate belongs to.

Q:   What are the key factors affecting IIT JAM ranks?
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There are several factors that can affect the relationship between marks and rank in IIT JAM:

Individual Score

Number of candidates applied

Difficulty Level of the Exam

Seat Availability

Category Reservation

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IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off

The exam officials will publish the IIT JAM 2026 cut off for a particular subject in the scorecard of the candidate who appeared for that subject. Candidates can go through the expected JAM 2025 subject-wise cut-off from here to get an idea about the previous year's cutoff trends. 

Subject IIT JAM Expected Cut-Off Marks
GEN OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwD
Biotechnology (BT) 42 38 20
Chemistry (CY) 27 20 14
Economics (EN) 22. 20 14
Mathematics (MA) 13 11 7
Mathematical Statistics (MS) 23 19 13
Geology (GG) 32 29 16
Physics (PH) 20 17 9

 

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Q:   How is the IIT JAM 2024 Merit List made?
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For each Test Paper, an All India Merit list will be prepared based on AIR. The number of candidates included in the All India Merit List will depend on the total number of seats available in each category (GEN/ OBC-NCL/ EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD) in a given subject. These candidates  (henceforth called Qualified Candidates) are eligible to apply for admission to any of the
corresponding academic programmes. The JAM 2024 Scorecard indicating the AIR and the mark obtained by the candidate will be available for download from the JAM 2024 website from April 02, 2024 to July 31, 2024 for qualified candidates.

Q:   Can I get into IIT Gandhinagar MSc without IIT JAM?
A: 

No, IIT JAM entrance exam is absolutely necessary for admission into the IIT Gandhinagar MSc programme. A candidate needs to have a valid IIT JAM score to appear for CCMN Counselling and the interviews are also based on the past academic score and the scores secured in IIT JAM. Therefore, candidates need to apply for the IIT JAM exam to be eligible for admission in the MSc programme.

Q:   What will IIT JAM scorecard consist of?
A: 

The IIT JAM 2024 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.

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IIT JAM 2025 Topper Name

IIT JAM 2025 Topper list was released by the exam officials on March 25, 225. Candidates can check out the JAM 2025 topper list from here.

IIT JAM 2025 Topper List

Check out the IIT JAM 2025 subject-wise topper list, which includes the AIR rankings of 10 toppers for each subject. Check out the complete list here:

IIT JAM 2025 Biotechnology Topper List

Top 10 Candidates: Biotechnology (BT)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 BT318A098 TANISH GUPTA
2 BT212A445 ANKIT GAUTAM
3 BT310A210 YOGESH TIGALA
4 BT606A337 SOHAM RAJ MAITY
5 BT324A094 SHALIN CHOPRA
6 BT602A287 SRUTI KANU
7 BT327A121 SABREENA
8 BT615A059 JAYNGYASENI MOHAPATRA
9 BT720A054 HARSH KUMAR
10 BT709A124 ABIN BIJUMON

IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Topper List

Top 10 Candidates: Chemistry (CY)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 CY604F093 SUVON GHOSH
2 CY714F099 NAVIN S
3 CY402F082 SAYANTAN NATH
4 CY604F373 RITTIK DEY
5 CY802F268 RAKSHIT GHILDIYAL
6 CY406F347 SUMAN PAL
7 CY602F343 SHREYA SEN
8 CY406F287 DIPU BEZ
9 CY604F339 PALLAB PAL
10 CY601F124 RAMKRISHNA SASMAL

IIT JAM 2025 Economics Topper List

Top 10 Candidates : Economics (EN)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 EN331A211 ARYAN CHANDRA
2 EN602A068 ANNWESHA PAL
3 EN333A171 ARKO MUKHOPADHYAY
4 EN604A390 TISTA DUTTA
5 EN606A184 ROHAN SAHA
6 EN306A166 TANISH JAIN
7 EN333A129 OM RAIZADA
8 EN119A127 JOE JACOB
9 EN605A401 PARTHIBA BANDYOPADHYAY
10 EN407A126 SHIVANK SINHA
Top 10 Candidates : Geology (GG)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 GG604F116 SATTWIK MAJUMDAR
2 GG620F169 ADITYA SAHOO
3 GG620F057 SANGRAM KUMAR SAHOO
4 GG603F136 ABHISIKTA MAITY
5 GG620F133 ABHISEK BISWAPRAKASH MISHRA
6 GG519F130 VIPIN YADAV
7 GG614F147 HEMANTA KUMAR PRADHAN
8 GG325F094 SURYA KAUSHIK
9 GG606F016 SK ABDUL ALIM
10 GG519F146 DEEP NARAYAN

IIT JAM 2025 Mathematical Statistics Topper List

Top 10 Candidates : Mathematical Statistics (MS)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 MS606A076 ARCHISHMAN MUKHERJEE
2 MS601A219 DEBJIT SETT
3 MS606A458 SANMITRA DAS
4 MS602A224 SHRESTHA MUKHERJEE
5 MS606A188 DEBJYOTI CHAKRABORTY
6 MS605A066 ANIV MAZUMDER
7 MS519A130 PRIYANSHU AGARWAL
8 MS407A106 DAIVIK DEV
9 MS413A052 SOUMYOJIT DAS
10 MS808B012 UMANG SHUKLA

IIT JAM 2025 Mathematics Topper List

Top 10 Candidates : Mathematics (MA)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 MA317F087 VIKAS CHOUDHARY
2 MA311F161 GAURAV VERMA
3 MA212F212 MIHIR SHASHANK JEWALIKAR
4 MA802F329 ANSH GUPTA
5 MA115B005 BASILA N
6 MA811F195 MUBARAK CHOUDHARY
7 MA309F050 SAHIL
8 MA413F141 AYON MANDAL
9 MA121F351 ARKA CHOUDHURI
10 MA722F051 NANDYALA VEERA BHADRA REDDY

IIT JAM 2025 Physics Topper List

Top 10 Candidates : Physics (PH)
AIR Registration ID Name
1 PH816A074 AKSHAT GUPTA
2 PH811A277 SOUMYA DHAWAN
3 PH718A164 ANAND JEROME D
4 PH603A437 SIMAN BISWAS
5 PH606A158 NITISH KUMAR HALDER
6 PH501A153 SANKALAN JAIN
7 PH121A217 SRISHTI GOEL
8 PH605A470 CHINMOYANANDA MAITY
9 PH104A145 PRABHATSAGAR SINGH
10 PH114A214 ROHITH GOPINATH

Also Read: IIT JAM Toppers 2025 List (OUT): Check Subject Wise Topper Name, Marks vs Rank, Cut off Here

IIT JAM 2024 Topper List

The JAM 2024 Topper list contains the list of names who have secured AIR Rank 1 in all the subjects for which the examination was conducted. 

Test Papers and Codes Name of the Candidate Raw Marks (out of 100)
Biotechnology (BT) SIDDHANT BHARDWAJ 90
Chemistry (CY) SAURABH KUMAR 91.67
Economics (EN) MIHIR DEV CHOUDHARY 70
Geology (GG) FARHEEN NAAZ 85.33
Mathematics (MA) SARTHAK YASH SETHI 57.33
Mathematical Statistics (MS) BISHWAYAN GHOSH 93.33
Physics (PH) INDUREKHA KUNDU 84.33

Also Read: IIT JAM Exam Analysis 2025 (OUT): Check Subject-wise JAM Paper Analysis

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IIT JAM Previous Year Cut Off

This section will provide JAM Previous year cut offs:

IIT JAM 2024 Cut Off

The exam officials published the IIT JAM 2024 cut off for a particular subject in the scorecard of the candidate who appeared for that subject. Caniddates can go through the JAM 2024 subject wise cut off from here:

Subject Cut-Off Marks
GEN OBC-NCL / EWS SC / ST / PwD
Biotechnology (BT) 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

IIT JAM 2023 Cutoff

The following table brings the IIT JAM previous-year cutoff for each subject for each category. The below-mentioned scores serve as the qualifying cutoff.

Subject

GEN

EWS/ OBC (NCL)

SC/ST/PwD

Mathematical Statistics

16.39

14.75

8.20

Economics 23.06 20.75 11.53

Physics

26.05

23.45

13.03

Geology 31.04 28.58 22.45

Chemistry

27.81

25.03

13.50

Biotechnology

35.25

31.73

17.62

Mathematics

24.56

22.10

12.38

IIT JAM 2022 Cut Off

The authorities have released the IIT JAM 2022 cutoff which the candidates had to meet to qualify for the entrance examination. The qualifying cutoff was released through the IIT JAM 2022 result and candidates were able to know the scores that were required to qualify for the examination for every course and category. During the IIT JAM 2022 counselling, the admission cutoff will be prepared by the authorities after checking all of the details related to the entrance examination. However, as per the latest notification, the IIT JAM 2022 admission eligibility criteria has been relaxed and those who have passed the exam can apply for the admission process.

Subject

GEN

EWS/ OBC (NCL)

SC/ST/PwD

Mathematical Statistics

16.39

14.75

8.20

Economics - - -

Physics

26.05

23.45

13.03

Geology - - -

Chemistry

27.81

25.03

13.50

Biotechnology

35.25

31.73

17.62

Mathematics

-

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get admission to M.Sc Chemistry at any IITs or NITs with 11 marks in IIT JAM?
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It is unlikely that you will get admission into an M.Sc. Chemistry programme at IITs or NITs with 11 marks in the IIT JAM exam since the competition here is pretty high. Typically, cut-off scores are much higher for IITs and NITs, considering the category and institute. Different institutes such as IITs or NITs set their own cut off in the light of examination, applicants, and availability. One should always try to find out the institute wise cut off for each institutes of interest. Then there is also the second attempt of the examination where a higher score is guaranteed.

Q:   Can I get into BHU with 350 rank in IIT Jam for MSc in Physics?
A: 

BHU offers admission to MSc courses. Based on BHU cutoff 2024, the MSc cutoff ranged between 387 and 422 for the General AI category candidates. Considering the IIT Jam last-round cutoff for General AI category candidates. Yes, it is possible to get into BHU with a 350 for MSc in Physics course. Check out year-wise MSc in Physics rank for the general AI category candidates:

Course202220232024
M.Sc. in Physics479452422
Q:   Can I get IIT Palakkad with 540 rank?
A: 

Yes if your rank 540 you can secure seat in most engineering programs of IIT Palakkad.

Computer Science and Engineering: 6199

- Data Science and Engineering: The cutoff was around 8084.
- Electrical Engineering: The cutoff was about 9766.
- Civil Engineering: The cutoff was as high as 16487.

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IIT JAM Result Tie-Break

In case there is a tie between the aggregate scores of two candidates in a test paper, the candidate with a higher ratio of positive marks than negative marks will be awarded a higher rank. In case this criteria fails to break the tie, both candidates will be awarded the same rank.

On the basis of AIRs awarded to candidates, an all-India merit list will be prepared. However, “the number of candidates included in all India merit list depends on the total number of seats available in each category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD) in a given subject,” informs the official website.

All qualified candidates allotted AIRs will then be eligible to apply for admission in their respective courses offered at colleges accepting IIT JAM scores.

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Q:   What are important considerations on IIT JAM Tie breaker?
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Important Considerations:

  • The tie-breaking policy is designed to ensure a fair and transparent ranking process.
  • Candidates should focus on minimizing negative marks and maximizing their performance in NAT and MSQ sections.
  • It is very important to always check the official IIT JAM 2025 website for any and all official information.
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IIT JAM 2025 Result Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some FAQs on IIT JAM 2025 Result:

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Q:   When will IIT JAM 2024 counselling process starting?
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IIT JAM  2024 Counselling process is expected to start from second week of April, 2024. Candidates will be able to fill the admission forms through online mode. Students who will qualify the exam can submit their admission forms with payment of admission application fee. The counselling process will be held in various rounds according to seats availability in each round. On the basis of candidate’s rank, the admission will be offered to the students. Students must bring their complete documents as informed by the authority for the document verification process.

An Applicant was considered for admission only to the programme choices filled in the Admission Form. There were four rounds of admission, in the normal case. If seats remain vacant, additional rounds may be conducted. Applicants receiving an offer in any of the rounds are required to login at the official website within the stipulated time and choose one of the three options viz.  (a) Accept and Freeze (b) Accept with Upgrade (c) Reject and Quit

Q:   Will IIT Madras send the IIT JAM scorecard by post?
A: 

No, the examination conducting authority of IIT JAM 2024will not send the JAM 2024 scorecards by post to any candidate. The candidates are requested to download the scorecard online from the official website of IIT JAM 2024. Candidates must take multiple copies of printout and preserve those till the admission process is complete. It is one of the most crucial documents required for the counselling or the admission process. In case candidates lose the soft copy, they can download the JAM scorecard from the IIT JAM 2024 website archive section or the DigiLocker or Sandes portal of the Government of India.

Q:   Will IIT Delhi release the final IIT JAM 2025 answer key?
A: 

IIT Delhi will release IIT JAM 2025 Final Answer Key in the second week of March, 2025 for all seven subjects for which JAM 2025 exam was conducted on February 2, 2025. Test takers can visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025 i.e., jam.iitm.ac.in to download the subject wise IIT JAM 2025 Final Answer Key and master question paper.

The JAM 2025 Final Answer Key will help the candidates tally the total marks scored in the IIT JAM 2025 examination. The exam authority will release the JAM 2025 results on March 19, 2025, for the masters degree programme offered by various IITs and NITs participating institutes. 

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