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    IIT JAM Cut Off 2026 (Out): Cutoff Marks For OBC, General & SC/ST Category

    IIT JAM Cut Off 2026 (Out): Cutoff Marks For OBC, General & SC/ST Category

    Anapally RajeshUpdated on 23 Mar 2026, 11:37 AM IST

    The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has published the JAM cut off 2026 on March 19. Students can find the JAM 2026 cutoff in this article as well as on the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The JAM cutoff marks 2026 vary based on factors such as the difficulty level of exam, category of the students, number of available seats and more.

    IIT JAM Cut Off 2026 (Out): Cutoff Marks For OBC, General & SC/ST Category
    IIT JAM Cut Off 2026

    The IIT Bombay will also publish JAM 2026 opening and closing ranks along with the cutoff marks. The JAM 2026 cutoff will typically vary between 28 to 34 based on institution, course and other deciding factors. Students are advised to read the entire article to learn more about the JAM cutoff marks and other relevant details.

    IIT JAM Cut Off 2026

    The IIT JAM 2026 cutoff is the minimum marks every candidate must secure to be eligible for admission. The JAM cutoff marks 2026 has been published separately for each participating institution.

    IIT JAM Cut Off Marks 2026

    JAM Subjects

    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

    6.06

    Physics (PH)

    12.04

    10.83

    6.02

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    IIT JAM Previous Year Cut Off

    Candidates can check the previous year’s cut-off of various courses of IIT JAM. The table given below shows the IIT JAM previous year’s cut-off

    JAM Cut Off 2025

    SubjectGeneralOBC-NCL/EWSSC/ST/PwD

    Biotechnology

    24.46

    22.01

    12.23

    Chemistry

    25.83

    23.24

    12.91

    Economics

    42.55

    38.29

    21.27

    Geology

    21.06

    18.95

    10.53

    Mathematical Statistics

    8.75

    7.87

    4.37

    Mathematics

    19.90

    17.91

    9.95

    Physics

    14.66

    13.19

    7.33

    IIT JAM Cutoff 2024

    Subject

    GEN

    OBC / EWS

    SC / ST / PwD

    Biotechnology

    44.46

    40.01

    22.23

    Chemistry

    25.38

    22.84

    12.69

    Economics

    24.64

    22.17

    12.32

    Mathematics

    11.22

    10.09

    5.61

    Mathematical Statistics

    23.03

    20.72

    11.51

    Geology

    33.09

    29.78

    16.54

    Physics

    19.63

    17.66

    9.81

    How to Check IIT JAM Cutoff 2026

    • Visit the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in

    • Click on the JAM cutoff 2026 link

    • The JAM login 2026 window will open

    • You need to enter your JAM application number and password

    • Now, click on the submit button.

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    Types of IIT JAM Cutoff 2026

    There are two types of JAM cutoff, one is JAM cutoff which refers to the minimum required marks for participating institutions and the JAM opening and closing ranks refer to the first and last rank of the students who have secured admission.

    Which affects JAM cutoff 2026?

    There are several factors that influence JAM 2026 cutoff marks. Some of these factors are:

    • Difficulty level of JAM paper

    • The total number of applicants

    • Number of seats available

    • Marks secured by the candidates in IIT JAM 2026

    • Past cutoff trends

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    What after IIT JAM Cutoff 2026?

    Qualified students are then required to attend the JAM counselling 2026 which will be conducted in the university campus separately. After the document verification is completed, students are required to pay the seat acceptance fees and confirm their admission.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the JAM 2026 cutoff be released?
    A:

    The IIT Bombay has published the JAM 2026 cutoff on March 19, 2026.

    Q: Where can I check the JAM 2026 cutoff marks?
    A:

    You can check the marks on the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in

    Q: What is the difference between the JAM cutoff and JAM ranks?
    A:

    The JAM cutoff refers to the minimum marks needed to qualify, while the opening and closing ranks refer to the first and last rank of students who actually secured admission.

    Q: What affects the JAM 2026 cutoff marks?
    A:

    The cutoff is affected by the difficulty of the exam, the total number of applicants, available seats, candidate performance, and past trends.

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