IIT Bombay has officially released the IIT JAM 2026 cut-off for candidates who appeared for the exam on February 15, 2026, at multiple exam centres across the country. Before publishing the JAM 2026 cut-off, the exam authorities declared the IIT JAM 2026 result on March 19, 2026, on the official website.
To download the IIT JAM 2026 result, test takers must log in to their registered accounts on the JOAPS portal. Merely appearing for the IIT JAM 2026 is not sufficient to secure admission to a master’s degree programme. Candidates must meet the JAM 2026 cut off to be eligible to participate in the counselling process.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released the IIT JAM 2026 cut-off along with the results, providing clarity for thousands of aspirants seeking postgraduate science admissions across IITs, IISc, and other premier institutes.
Check out the category wise IIT JAM 2026 Cut off marks, important highlights and what after IIT JAM 2026 result from here:
IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off: Key Highlights
As per official updates, the IIT JAM 2026 cut off has been released online and can be accessed through candidate's login credentials. The cut off is declared for all seven test papers—Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics.
The JAM 2026 cut off marks represent the minimum score required to qualify for the merit list and participate in the admission process. These marks vary across subjects and categories, depending on factors such as exam difficulty level, number of candidates, and seat availability.
JAM 2026 Cut off: Category-wise Marks
Candidates can check out the category-wise IIT JAM 2026 cut-off marks from here:
Master Question Paper Name | Cut-Off Marks | ||
GEN | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD | |
Biotechnology (BT) | 42.3 | 38.07 | 21.15 |
Chemistry (CY) | 18.65 | 16.78 | 9.32 |
Economics (EN) | 40.63 | 36.56 | 20.31 |
Geology (GG) | 25.98 | 23.38 | 12.99 |
Mathematics (MA) | 12.65 | 11.38 | 6.32 |
Mathematical Statistics (MS) | 13.33 | 11.99 | 6.66 |
Physics (PH) | 12.04 | 10.83 | 6.02 |
Factors Affecting IIT JAM Cut Off 2026
Several key factors influence the final cutoff each year:
Difficulty level of the exam: A tougher paper usually results in a lower cut off.
Number of candidates appearing: Higher competition can push cut offs upward.
Seat availability: Limited seats in top IITs increase the cut off marks.
Previous year trends: Historical data often impacts expected benchmarks.
Experts suggest that students targeting top IITs should aim significantly above the qualifying cut off to secure admission, as the admission cut off (closing ranks) is usually higher.
How to Check IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off
Candidates can follow these steps:
Visit the official JAM 2026 website
Log in using enrollment ID/email and password
Access the scorecard
Check subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks
The cut-off is typically mentioned alongside the scorecard and merit list details.
What After IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off?
Candidates who clear the cut-off will now proceed to the next stages of admission:
Filling Admission Form (JOAPS): Qualified candidates must submit their admission preferences.
Choice Filling: Select preferred IITs and courses.
Seat Allotment: Based on AIR (All India Rank), preferences, and availability.
Document Verification & Admission: Final step to secure a seat.
It is important to note that clearing the cut-off does not guarantee admission; it only makes candidates eligible for the counselling process.
