IIT JAM 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment List - Check Admission Status at jam.iitm.ac.in

IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by IIT Madras for admission to Integrated PhD, M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate science programmes at IITs and Integrated PhD degree programmes at IISc. The exam assesses candidates' understanding of fundamental concepts in science subjects including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. Round 1 seat allotment is the first phase where candidates who qualify the exam are offered seats based on their All India Rank, category, subject preference, and availability of seats across participating institutes. Successfully allotted candidates must accept the offer, pay the admission fee, and complete document verification to secure their admission to premier science postgraduate programmes across India.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Total seats vary by participating institutes (23 IITs, IISc Bangalore, and other institutes). Numbers are indicative and subject to change based on institute-specific requirements.

Educational Qualification

• For M.Sc. Programmes: Bachelor's degree in relevant science stream with minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA out of 10 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates; 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates
• For Integrated PhD: Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with qualifying marks as per institute norms
• Subject-wise Requirements:
• Biotechnology: Bachelor's in any discipline
• Chemistry: Bachelor's in Chemistry/related sciences
• Economics: Bachelor's in any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor's level
• Geology: Bachelor's in relevant sciences
• Mathematics: Bachelor's in any discipline with Mathematics as subject
• Mathematical Statistics: Bachelor's in any discipline with Mathematics/Statistics
• Physics: Bachelor's in Physics/related sciences
• Final year students are eligible to apply

Age Limit

Age as on date of admission (typically July/August 2026)

Nationality

• Indian Nationals
• Foreign nationals (for specific institutes and programmes with different fee structure)
• OCI/PIO card holders may apply as per institute-specific guidelines

Application Process

1. Visit the official IIT JAM portal at jam.iitm.ac.in or jam2026.iitm.ac.in
2. Click on 'New Registration' and create account using valid email ID and mobile number
3. Verify email and mobile through OTP received
4. Login with generated enrollment ID and password
5. Fill personal details, educational qualifications, upload photograph (10-50 KB, JPG format) and signature (5-20 KB, JPG format)
6. Select test papers (maximum 2 papers can be chosen, only one paper will be considered for admission)
7. Choose exam city preferences (3-4 cities in order of preference)
8. Review all entered information carefully
9. Pay application fee through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit application form and save confirmation page with application number
11. Download and print completed application form for future reference

Application Fees

Fee includes exam fee and service charges. No refund under any circumstances.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Single-stage written examination conducted online at designated test centres across India covering subject-specific syllabus with MCQs and numerical answer type questions

1. Merit List Preparation: All India Rank (AIR) prepared separately for each test paper based on normalized scores; category-wise merit lists (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) generated

1. COAP Registration: Qualified candidates register on Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) operated by IIT Delhi, where they submit their programme and institute preferences

1. Seat Allotment Round 1: First round of seat allocation based on AIR, category, subject, candidate preferences, and seat availability; offer letters generated for successful candidates

1. Acceptance and Fee Payment: Allotted candidates accept the offer on COAP portal and pay seat acceptance fee (partial admission fee) within stipulated deadline to secure the seat

1. Seat Allotment Round 2 & Subsequent Rounds: Additional rounds conducted for unfilled seats and candidates who withdraw or wish to upgrade; similar acceptance and fee payment process follows

1. Document Verification: Physical/online verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, category certificates, and identity proof at allocated institute

1. Final Admission: Completion of admission formalities, payment of remaining fees, hostel allotment, and commencement of classes at respective IIT/institute

Exam Pattern - IIT JAM 2026

Common Pattern for All Test Papers

Negative Marking Details

• Section A (Single correct MCQ): -2/3 mark for each wrong answer; 0 marks for unanswered
• Section B (One or more correct MCQ): -2/3 mark for each wrong answer; 0 marks for unanswered; partial marking if some correct options selected
• Section C (NAT questions): No negative marking; 0 marks for wrong/unanswered

Exam conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. Virtual calculator provided on screen. No physical calculator allowed.

IIT JAM 2026 Syllabus

Biotechnology (BT)

• General Biology: Taxonomy, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology
• Biochemistry: Biomolecules, enzymes, metabolism, bioenergetics
• Microbiology: Microbial classification, growth, metabolism, genetics
• Basic Techniques: Microscopy, centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, PCR
• Molecular Biology & Genetics: DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation

Chemistry (CY)

• Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, electrochemistry
• Organic Chemistry: Reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, named reactions, natural products
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, coordination chemistry, organometallics, bioinorganic chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry: Error analysis, titrations, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, MS)

Economics (EN)

• Microeconomics: Consumer theory, producer theory, market structures, welfare economics
• Macroeconomics: National income, money and banking, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy
• Statistics & Econometrics: Probability, distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, regression analysis
• Mathematical Economics: Optimization, linear algebra, differential calculus
• Indian Economy: Planning, economic reforms, public finance, international trade

Geology (GG)

• The Planet Earth: Origin, interior, plate tectonics
• Geomorphology: Weathering, erosion, landforms
• Structural Geology: Stress-strain, folds, faults, joints
• Palaeontology: Fossils, stratigraphic principles, geological time scale
• Mineralogy & Petrology: Crystallography, rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
• Economic Geology: Ore deposits, coal, petroleum

Mathematics (MA)

• Real Analysis: Sequences, series, continuity, differentiability, Riemann integration
• Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, linear transformations
• Calculus: Functions of two/three variables, maxima-minima, multiple integrals
• Differential Equations: First order ODEs, higher order linear ODEs, PDEs
• Abstract Algebra: Groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, rings, fields

Mathematical Statistics (MS)

• Probability: Sample space, conditional probability, independence, random variables
• Probability Distributions: Discrete and continuous distributions, joint distributions, transformations
• Statistical Inference: Estimation theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals
• Linear Models: Simple and multiple regression, ANOVA
• Sampling Theory: Simple random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling

Physics (PH)

• Mathematical Physics: Calculus, vector calculus, differential equations, complex analysis
• Classical Mechanics: Newton's laws, conservation laws, central force, rigid body dynamics
• Electromagnetic Theory: Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves
• Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation, operators, angular momentum
• Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics: Laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical distributions
• Solid State Physics & Electronics: Crystal structure, band theory, semiconductors, analog and digital circuits

Stipend/Scholarship Details (Typical / Indicative)

M.Sc. and Integrated PhD students receive monthly stipend/scholarship during their programme:

Additional Benefits:

• Subsidized hostel accommodation (₹1,000 - ₹3,000 per month)
• Subsidized mess facilities (₹3,000 - ₹4,500 per month)
• Medical facilities on campus
• Library and computational resources
• Contingency grant for research expenses
• Travel grants for conferences/workshops

Stipend amounts as per MHRD/UGC fellowship norms. PhD scholars may receive HRA if living outside campus.

IIT JAM qualifiers pursuing M.Sc. programmes can transition to PhD (at IITs/IISc/premier institutes), join PSUs through GATE, appear for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services, or join private sector research roles. Those in Integrated PhD track continue research with enhanced fellowship after qualifying exams. Graduates are highly sought after in academia, R&D organizations (ISRO, DRDO, BARC), pharmaceutical industries, data science, finance sectors, and can pursue postdoctoral research abroad with strong placement records showing average packages of ₹6-12 LPA for M.Sc. graduates.

IIT JAM 2026 admit cards will be available for download approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam date (expected January 2026) on the official portal jam.iitm.ac.in. Candidates must login with their enrollment ID and password to download the admit card, which contains exam date, time, venue details, reporting time, and important instructions. No physical admit card will be sent by post; candidates must carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

IIT JAM 2026 results are typically declared 4-6 weeks after the examination (expected March 2026) on the official website. Results include subject-wise scores, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and qualifying status. Scorecard can be downloaded from the candidate login portal and will be valid for one admission cycle only. Category-wise cutoff marks and qualified candidates list are published separately for each test paper.

IIT JAM cutoff marks vary by subject and category. Typical qualifying cutoff ranges: General/EWS candidates require 40-50% marks (40-50 out of 100), OBC-NCL around 36-45%, SC/ST/PwD around 32-40%. Popular subjects like Mathematical Statistics and Economics tend to have higher cutoffs (48-52% for General) while Geology typically has lower cutoffs (38-42% for General). Actual cutoffs depend on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability across participating institutes.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres

North: Delhi (NCR), Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, Jammu, Patiala, Roorkee

South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Mangalore

East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Rourkela

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Surat, Indore, Vadodara, Nashik, Aurangabad

Northeast: Guwahati, Silchar, Shillong, Agartala

Central: Bhopal, Raipur, Jabalpur

Exam centres are subject to availability and adequate number of candidates. Final allotment depends on preferences and availability.