Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026

The passing marks for IIT JAM 2026 are expected to range between 8-42 for General, 7-34 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and 4-21 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Learn more about category-wise cutoffs and trends from past exams to prepare effectively!

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Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026
Expected Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026
Passing Marks for IIT JAM: Previous Year Trends

Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026: The minimum marks to qualify IIT JAM exam for the acadmemic year 2026-27 will around 8-42 for General category, 7-34 for OBC/EWS, and 4-21 for SC/ST/PwD. These numbers have been calculated using the previous year cutoff trends. These marks are called qualifying or cutoff marks. They are the least scores you need to be considered for admission into institutes like IITs, IISc, NITs, and others. Each of the seven subjects in IIT JAM - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Geology, Biotechnology, and Economics - has its own qualifying cutoff. But scoring the minimum marks does not mean you will get admission. Every university decides its own final cutoff for different courses based on merit and the number of applicants, and you need to clear that cutoff to actually get admission.

Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026

The pass marks for IIT JAM 2026 are divided into two main categories:

Qualifying Marks: These are the lowest marks you must score to be considered for admission to IIT JAM 2026 participating institutes . The qualifying marks will depend, based on your category.
Admission Ranks: After the exam, you will get an All India Rank in each subject based on your score. Admission to various universities and courses is based on these ranks and the options selected by you in the admission form.

Expected Passing Marks for IIT JAM 2026

IIT JAM 2026 cutoff will be released on the official IIT JAM website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in after the results are announced. To get an idea of the expected minimum pass marks for IIT JAM 2026 & cutoff, you can check below the previous year's cutoff. IIT JAM 2025 cutoff was released by IIT Delhi, and subject-wise cutoff details are given below:

Subject Paper	GEN	OBC-NCL / EWS	SC / 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
Mathematics	19.9	17.91	9.95
Mathematical Statistics	8.75	7.87	4.37
Physics	14.66	13.19	7.33

Passing Marks for IIT JAM: Previous Year Trends

To know the passing marks for IIT JAM 2026, it is helpful to look at the qualifying marks from previous years. This information helps you choose the right college or university based on your IIT JAM results . By knowing the past trends, you can prepare better for the exam and understand your chances of admission. The pass marks for IIT JAM in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 are given below.

IIT JAM Cut Off 2024

Subjects	General	OBC-NCL/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
Chemistry	25.38	22.84	12.69
Physics	19.63	17.66	9.81
Biotechnology	44.46	40.01	22.23
Economics	24.64	22.17	12.32
Geology	33.09	29.78	16.54
Mathematics	11.22	10.09	5.61
Mathematical Statistics	23.03	20.72	11.51

IIT JAM Cut Off 2023

Subjects	General	EWS/OBC (NCL)	SC/ST	PwD
Chemistry	20.51	18.46	10.26	10.26
Biotechnology	33.06	29.75	16.53	16.53
Physics	18.44	16.6	9.22	9.22
Mathematics	24.56	22.1	12.28	12.28
Geology	31.04	28.58	22.45	22.45
Mathematical Statistics	14.61	13.15	11.53	11.53
Economics	23.06	20.75	11.53	11.53

IIT JAM Cut Off 2022

Subjects	General	EWS/OBC (NCL)	SC/ST	PwD
Chemistry	27.81	25.03	13.5	13.5
Biotechnology	35.25	31.73	17.62	17.62
Physics	26.05	23.45	13.03	13.03
Mathematics	22.91	20.62	11.46	11.46
Geology	53.01	47.71	25.26 – 26.50	25.26 – 26.50
Mathematical Statistics	16.39	14.75	8.2	8.2
Economics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

IIT JAM Cut Off 2021

Subjects	General	EWS/OBC (NCL)	SC/ST/PwD
Chemistry	19.53	17.57	9.76
Biotechnology	34.13	30.72	17.07
Physics	19.91	17.92	9.96
Mathematics	24.69	22.22	12.34
Geology	34.65	31.19	17.33
Mathematical Statistics	22.07	19.87	19.87
Economics	20.77	18.69	10.39

For more information and updates on passing marks for IIT JAM 2026, stay tuned to CollegeDekho!

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