IIT JAM 2025: Admission Form (Last Date - Today), Scorecard (Out), Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Latest Updates

Updated By Himani Daryani on 11 Apr, 2025 10:21

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IIT JAM 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Admission Form submission deadline is today, April 11, 2025 (till 11:59 PM). Post IIT JAM 2025 Result, IIT JAM Counselling Process 2025  was initiated along with the release of admission form of JAM 2025. Students must fill the admission form inorder to be eligible for JAM Counselling 2025. The direct link for IIT JAM 2025 admission form is activated below!

Direct Link:IIT JAM 2025 Admission Form (Activated)

IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard is also published on the official website at jam2025.iitd.ac.in. JAM 2025 Scorecard can be downloaded by logging through the registered account at JOAPs portal. Students have until July 31, 2025, to download their IIT JAM 2025 scorecard. The direct link to download IIT JAM 2025 scorecard is given here.

Direct LinkIIT JAM 2025 Scorecard(Released)

IIT JAM exam 2025 was successfully conducted on February 2, 2025 to grant admission at various postgraduate courses at IITs and integrated Ph.D. programmes at IISc Bangalore. 

Continue reading for all the latest updates on IIT JAM exam 2025, including answer keys, result dates, and more.

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IIT JAM 2025 Highlights

Check the IIT JAM exam 2025 highlights in the table below:

IIT JAM 2025 Highlights

Exam Name 

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

Conducting Authority

IIT Delhi

Level 

National 

Frequency 

Once a year 

Courses Offered

MSc and Integrated PhD 

IIT JAM Application Fees

  • INR 900 (Female candidates applying for one paper)
  • INR 1,250 (Female candidates applying for two papers)
  • INR 1,800 (All other category candidates applying for one paper)
  • INR 2,500 (All other category candidates applying for two papers)

Total Number of Papers

7 papers carrying 100 marks each

JAM Test Papers
  • Biotechnology
  • Geology
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Statistics

IIT JAM Exam Durration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Total Number of Questions 

60 questions 

IIT JAM Marking Scheme

Differential marking scheme that carries 1

and 2 marks 

Colleges Accepting IIT JAM Scores

IITs, NITs, IISc Bangalore, and CFTIs 

Colleges Accepting Exam IIT JAM :

What is IIT JAM Exam 2025?

IIT JAM exam 2025 is a national-level entrance exam administered annually by various IITs. The Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) is a rotational examination administered throughout India by the IITs and IISc. Premier institutes across the country use the IIT JAM exam score to admit students to various postgraduate programmes such as MSc, MSc (Tech), MS (Research), MSc - M.Tech, Dual Degree, Joint MSc - PhD, and MSc - PhD Dual Degree across multiple disciplines. To be eligible for the JAM 2025 exam, applicants must meet certain criteria. Furthermore, one should be familiar with the IIT JAM syllabus, exam pattern, question papers, and preparation tips.

IIT JAM Event Dates 2025

Candidates must check the important dates for the IIT JAM exam 2025 so that they never miss any updates or events for the JAM 2025 exam. The IIT JAM 2025 important dates are provided below in the table:

Events

Dates 

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Notification

September 3, 2024

Commencement of IIT JAM 2025 Registration and Application form

September 3, 2024

IIT JAM 2025 Registration Last Date

October 18, 2024 (New Date)

October 11, 2024 (Old Date)

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Application Form Correction Last Date
November 18, 2024
Upload of valid OBC-NCL certificate
November 20, 2024

IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card Download Date

January 06, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Mock Test link Status

Activated

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Date

February 2, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Response Sheet 

February 14, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Exam Answer Key
February 14, 2025
Submission of Challenge for IIT JAM Answer Key 2025
February 14 - 20, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Result Date

March 18, 2025
IIT JAM 2025 Score CardMarch 24, 2025

Starting date of IIT JAM 2025 Application Form for Admission 

March 26, 2025
Last day to apply for the IIT JAM 2025 Admission FormApril 11, 2025
Display of Invalid Category students list May 08, 2025

First Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 exam

May 26, 2025

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

May 30, 2025

Second Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 exam

June 08, 2025

Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee

June 11, 2025
Third Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 exam
June 16, 2025
Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee
June 20, 2025
Fourth Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 exam
June 30, 2025
Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee
July 03, 2025
Fifth Admission List Declaration of IIT JAM 2025 exam
July 04, 2025
Deadline to Pay Seat Booking Fee for an additional round
July 07, 2025
Downloading of Offer Letters
July 09, 2025

IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card

IIT JAM 2025 admit card was available for download from January 6, 2025, for applicants who have completed the application process and paid the required fee.  Those planning to take the IIT JAM exam 2025 should make sure to download their admit card well in advance of the scheduled exam date. On exam day, it is required that you bring your admit card to IIT JAM exam centre.  IIT JAM 2025 admit card includes important personal and exam-related information like the name of the student, subjects chosen by the applicant, IIT JAM 2025 exam venue address & code, registration number, candidate’s photograph & signature etc. 

The steps listed below must be taken to download the IIT JAM 2025 admit card:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2025 exam.

Step 2: Click on the IIT JAM 2025 admit card link mentioned on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter the registered credentials.

Step 4: Click on ‘Login’.

Step 5: Select the admit card, verify the details & download the IIT JAM 2025 exam admit card PDF.

Step 6: Take a few printouts for future reference.

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2025

The candidates who are preparing for the IIT JAM 2025 exam must know the exam pattern to make sure they know the maximum about the IIT JAM exam 2025. JAM will be conducted for seven papers including Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics. Each of these papers will comprise 100 questions which need to be completed within 3 hours. Check the IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern in the table below:

Sections

Question Type

Number of Questions

A

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Each question has four choices with one correct answer.

30

B

Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)

Each question has four choices with one or more correct answers.

10

C

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

The answer for each question is a signed real number that needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor. No choices will be shown for these questions.

20

Total

60

IIT JAM 2025 Syllabus

Check the IIT JAM syllabus 2025 before start preparing for the exam.  IIT JAM syllabus is divided into 7 subjects. Check the subject-wise syllabus for the IIT JAM 2025 exam in the table below:

IIT JAM Subject 2025

IIT JAM Subject Wise Syllabus

Biotechnology (BL)

  • Biology 
  • Chemistry 
  • Physics ‘
  • Maths

Chemistry (CY)

  • Organic Chemistry 
  • Inorganic Chemistry 
  • Physical Chemistry

Geology (GG)

  • Planet Earth
  • Geomorphology 
  • Structural Geology
  • Palaeontology 
  • Stratigraphy 
  • Mineralogy 
  • Petrology 
  • Economic Geology
  • Applied Geology 

Mathematics (MA)

  • Sequence and Series of Real Numbers
  • Functions of One Real Variable
  • Functions of Two or three Real Variables
  • Integral Calculus 
  • Differential Equations 
  • Vector Calculus 
  • Group Theory 
  • Linear Algebra 
  • Real Analysis

Mathematical Statistics (MS)

  • Sequence and Series
  • Differential Calculus 
  • Integral Calculus 
  • Matrices
  • Probability 
  • Random Variables
  • Standard Distributions 
  • Random Distributions 
  • Joint Distributions 
  • Sampling Distributions 
  • Limit Theorems 
  • Estimation 
  • Testing of Hypothesis

Physics (PH)

  • Mathematical Methods 
  • Mechanics and General Properties of Matter 
  • Oscillation, Wave, and Optics
  • Electricity and Magnetism 
  • Kinetic Theory 
  • Thermodynamics
  • Modern Physics
  • Solid State Physics 
  • Devices & Electronics

Economics (EN)

  • Micro-Economics
  • Macro-Economics
  • Statistics for Economics 
  • Indian Economy 
  • Mathematics for Economics

Best Books for IIT JAM Exam

Having the best books while preparing for IIT JAM  exam 2025 is the most important thing. However, the candidate can find the best books for IIT JAM 2025 by using these tips. 

  • Go with the latest IIT JAM 2025 book edition. 
  • Get the books that have IIT JAM 2025 exam previous years' papers. 
  • Find the best publication books and the best author that contains all the syllabus and chapters. 

IIT JAM Previous Year Question Papers

IIT JAM 2025 exam previous year’s papers are valuable study materials for students preparing for the Joint Admission Test for MSc (IIT JAM) 2025. The IIT JAM question papers includes actual questions from previous years exams, giving aspirants a glimpse of the IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. By solving IIT JAM previous years papers, students can assess their strengths and weaknesses, and identify topics they need to focus on. It is an effective way to enhance preparation and increase the chances of achieving a good score in IIT JAM 2025 exam.

IIT JAM 2025 Mock Tests

IIT JAM mock test is available on IIT Delhi's official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in. Taking this IIT JAM 2025 mock test allows candidates to familiarise themselves with the exam format and navigation scheme, as well as better prepare for the exam. IIT JAM 2025 mock tests are the best way to prepare for IIT JAM 2025 exam. The JAM mock test is for all 7 subjects and is made available by the conducting body for aspirants. We recommend all the aspirants take the IIT JAM exam 2025 mock tests as many times as possible for a better understanding of the questions and exam pattern. The mock tests for IIT JAM 2025 exam are easily available on the website to everyone as no login credentials are required for attempting mock tests. IIT JAM 2025 mock test helps the applicants to get familiar with the online IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern and prepare for the actual exam. 

  • With the help of IIT JAM Mock Tests 2025, candidates can assess their performance and knowledge about different parts of the IIT JAM 2025 exam syllabus 
  • Once they have analyzed their performance, they can work on their strengths and weaknesses and focus on areas that require improvement in terms of preparation and revision
  • The candidates can also check for the implementation of the tricks and shortcuts that they have learned during their preparation for IIT JAM 2025 exam

To take the mock test of IIT JAM, follow these steps:

  • Visit the IIT JAM 2025 website.
  • Click on the "Mock Test" tab.
  • Choose your subject.
  • Click "Sign In".
  • Read the instructions and then select "Next".
  • Tick the box to indicate that you have read and understood the instructions, then click the "I am ready to begin" tab.
  • Take the IIT JAM 2025 Mock Test.

IIT JAM Preparation Tips 2025

IIT JAM 2025 exam is an important exam for students who want to study post-graduation programs from IITs. Every year lakhs of students appear for the IIT JAM exam 2025 every year and it gets difficult to compete with the aspirants. However, if you want to rank among the top students, you will require a lot of dedication, consistency, and IIT JAM 2025 preparation tips. The aspirants can follow the IIT JAM 2025 preparation tips that our experts suggested to follow during the IIT JAM 2025 exam preparation. 

  • The first IIT JAM preparation tip in order to get ready for the IIT JAM 2025 exam is to know the exam pattern, IIT JAM syllabus, and best books for the exam 
  • The second tip for IIT JAM 2025 exam preparation is to understand the marks division for IIT JAM 2025 and make a study strategy accordingly
  • Mock tests are a way to excel in any IIT JAM exam 2025, so solve the IIT JAM 2025 mock test as much as you can to get excellent results in exams
  • Go through the previous years' papers for the IIT JAM 2025 exam
  • Make a list of the topics that you excel at and are not good with. This will help you to focus on the topics according to your expertise

IIT JAM 2025 Paper Analysis (OUT)

IIT JAM 2025 shift 1 and shift 2 exam analysis has been given on this page. Students can understand types of questions asked, topic-wise weighage, and level of difficulty level from the JAM paper analysis.  According to the student's reaction, the overall difficulty level of IIT JAM 2025 shift 1 was moderate to difficult. Based on the subject-wise analysis, we have provided details in the table below:

IIT JAM 2025 Shift 1 SubjectsDifficulty LevelNo. of Good Attempts
MathematicsModerate to Difficult25+
ChemistryModerate35+
GeologyEasy to Moderate30+

Test takers can expect IIT JAM 2025 answer keys to be out within 10 to 15 days. IIT JAM 2025 shift 2 is over. Check here IIT JAM 2025 shift 2 subject-wise analysis for Biotechnology, Economics, Physics, and Mathematical Statistics on this page.

IIT JAM 2025 Shift 1 SubjectsDifficulty LevelNo. of Good Attempts
PhysicsModerate to Difficultto be updated soon
BiotechnologyModerateto be updated soon
EconomicsModerateto be updated soon
Mathematical StatisticsModerate to Difficultto be updated soon

IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key

IIT Delhi released IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key (Provisional) on 14 February 2025 along with the response sheet. You can challenge the provisional IIT JAM 2025 answer key if you find any discrepancies between February 14 - 20, 2025 . The final IIT JAM 2025 exam answer keys will be released alongside the IIT JAM 2025 results on March 19, 2025.

IIT JAM 2025 Result

IIT JAM 2025 results have been released by the exam's conducting authority. Candidates must check their IIT JAM 2025 results only on the official website, as no scorecards or results will be sent to them. The All India Rank (AIR) is assigned based on IIT JAM 2025 exam scores. Candidates can access their IIT JAM 2025 exam results and scorecards through the website. The IIT JAM 2025 exam scorecard includes the candidates' AIR and subject-wise marks. The IIT JAM 2025 exam conducting body prepares a separate merit list for GEN/OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates based on their performance in the IIT JAM exam 2025 for each test paper. Further, based on the number of seats available in each subject and the candidate's rank, the IIT JAM exam 2025 merit list is created.

IIT JAM 2025 Cut-off

IIT JAM 2025 cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results. The cutoffs for all participating IITs will be made avaialbel at the JOAPS portal.  The lowest and highest ranks that a candidate must achieve to be eligible for admission are the IIT JAM opening and closing ranks. The order in which admission offers are extended to students is also determined by their ranks. To determine one's chances of getting accepted to the college, one check for the IIT JAM opening and closing must rank for a specific IIT for the year. IIT JAM 2025 exam cut-off will be released separately for all the categories and courses. Also, the IIT JAM 2025 cut-off varies from subject to subject.  

To prepare for the IIT JAM 2025 exam, candidates must look over previous years' cut-offs to determine the required marks. Candidates can refer to the previous year's cut-offs, which are provided below.

Subject

General

EWS/OBC

ST/SC/PWD

Biotechnology (BT)

44.4640.0122.23

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 2025 Exam Merit List

IIT JAM 2025 exam merit list shows marks and a list of the candidates based on their performance in the Joint Admission Test for MSc. The IIT JAM 2025 exam merit list determines the order in which students will be granted admission to various MSc programs at IITs and IISc. Securing a high rank in the IIT JAM 2025 merit list is important for aspirants as it directly impacts their chances of getting admission to their preferred course and institute. 

IIT JAM 2025 Counselling

IIT JAM 2025 counselling will be conducted by IIT Delhi. The IIT JAM 2025 exam counselling process will be carried out as a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for all Indian Institutes of Technology. The authority will release the application for IIT JAM 2025 exam counselling, which candidates can fill out by visiting the website. Candidates can check their admission status by visiting the official IIT JAM 2025 website. The candidates are selected based on their merit in the IIT JAM 2025 exam. The IIT JAM admission counselling process usually consists of four rounds, but this can be extended if seats remain vacant for any course.

IIT JAM 2025 Topper List

IIT JAM 2025 Topper List will be released after the exam results are announced. IIT Delhi will publish the JAM 2025 toppers list on its official website. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year's toppers list for each subject in the following table. 

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

IIT JAM 2025 Application Form

IIT JAM 2025 Application form got closed on October 18, 2024. To fill out the IIT JAM online application form, thestudents had to register on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). 

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2025?

The IIT JAM application form is divided into four sections-  i) Registration on the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System),  ii) Filling Out the IIT Application Form, iii) Documents Upload, and iv) Application Payment. Check the steps to fill out the IIT JAM online application form below:

Step 1: Register on JOAPS @jam2025.iitd.ac.in 

The first step to filling out the IIT JAM application form is registration on the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System). Candidates need to register themselves on the JOAPS website online. The steps to make the registration are given below:

  • Go to the official website- jam2025.iitd.ac.in
  • Click on the JOAPS link available on the screen or Click on the candidate portal available on  the screen 
  • The registration form will appear on the screen 
  • Fill out the personal details like name, email address, mobile number
  • Create a password for the candidate’s login 
  • Confirm the password 
  • Answer the arithmetic equation as CAPTCHA code
  • Click on the ‘check-in’ box
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button
  • Verify the mobile number and email ID and move forward with the IIT JAM application form 

Step 2: Fill out the IIT JAM 2025 Application Form @jam2025.iitd.ac.in 

The second step to filling out the IIT JAM application form is to fill in the details in the application form. Check the details in the IIT JAM application form below:

  • Fill out the exam details in the application form like the name of the test paper(s). Candidates who want to appear for the two test papers must ensure that both papers are conducted in two different shifts. 
  • Select the test centres as per the order of preference in the second step in the application form
  • Fill out the personal details in the next step like the father’s name, mother’s name, gender, category, date of birth, etc. The candidate's name, mobile number, and email ID will be fetched from the registration form
  • Fill in the correspondence and permanent address
  • In the next step, the candidate has to fill out the educational details like name of the qualifying degree, year of passing, marks obtained, etc

Step 3: Upload Documents to IIT JAM Application Form 2025

The candidates have to upload the photograph, signature, and tenth mark sheet PDF as documents in the IIT JAM form 2025. The steps to upload documents in the IIT JAM application form are given below:

  • Go to the official website: jam2025.iitd.ac.in
  • Click on the ‘Apply Online’ button 
  • Log in to the existing account or create the account for filling out the IIT JAM application form 
  • Move forward to the ‘Upload Document’ tab 

  • Click on the photograph/signature/tenth mark sheet tab
  • Browse the photograph/signature/tenth mark sheet on the computer 
  • Select the photograph/signature/mark sheet
  • Click on the Open button (if the specifications are correct according to the prescribed format)
  • The photograph/signature/mark sheet will be uploaded to the IIT JAM 2025 application form

Step 4: Pay the IIT JAM 2025 Application Fee

In the last stage of the IIT JAM application process, the candidates have to pay the application fees for the IIT JAM exam.

  • Pay the IIT JAM 2025 registration fees by using any payment mode like- UPI, internet banking, credit card, debit card, etc.

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centers(Updated)

 IIT JAM 2025 exam centres has been updated by IIT Delhi. Around four exam centres in Prayagraj has been dropped. Check the updates JAM exam centre list  below - 

Name of the Zone

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centres

Contact Details

IISc Bangalore

  • Belagavi/Belgaum
  • Bengaluru
  • Bidar
  • Gulbarga/Kalaburagi
  • Hassan
  • Hubbali
  • Hyderabad
  • Kannur
  • Kozhikode
  • Mangaluru
  • Mysuru (Mysore)
  • Palakkad
  • Port Blair
  • Shimoga
  • Thrissur
  •  Vatakara

Email ID:  jam@iisc.ac.in

Contact No: 91 80 2293 2392

IIT Bombay

  • Ahmedabad
  • Ahmednagar
  •  Akola
  • Amravati
  • Aurangabad
  • Goa
  • Jalgaon
  •  Kolhapur
  • Mumbai-Navi  Mumbai – Thane
  • Nagpur
  • Nanded
  •  Nashik
  • Pune
  • Rajkot
  • Sangli
  • Satara
  •  Solapur
  • Surat
  • Vadodara

Email ID:  jam@iitb.ac.in

Contact No: 91 22 2576 7022

IIT Delhi

  • Faridabad
  • Greater NOIDA
  •  Gurugram
  • Hisar
  •  Indore
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Jodhpur
  •  Mathura
  •  New Delhi
  • Srinagar

Email ID:   jam@admin.iitd.ac.in

Contact No: 91 11 2659 1749

IIT Guwahati

  • Agartala
  • Asansol-Durgapur
  • Dhanbad
  • Dibrugarh
  • Dimapur- Kohima
  • Guwahati
  •  Imphal
  • Jorhat
  •  Kalyani
  • Patna
  • Shillong
  • Siliguri

Email ID:   jam2025@iitg.ac.in

Contact No: 91 361 258 6500

IIT Kanpur

  • Agra
  • Aligarh
  • Bareilly
  • Bhopal
  • Gorakhpur
  • Jabalpur
  • Kanpur
  • Lucknow
  • Prayagraj (Dropped)
  •  Varanasi

Email ID:  jam@iitk.ac.in

Contact No: 91 512 259 7412

              IIT Kharagpur

  • Bhubaneswar
  • Bilaspur
  • Brahmapur (Odisha)
  • Kolaghat
  •  Kolkata
  • Midnapore
  •  Raipur
  •  Ranchi
  • Vijayawada
  • Visakhapatnam

Email ID:  jam@adm.iitkgp.ac.in

Contact No: 91 3222 282 091

IIT Madras

  • Alappuzha
  • Chennai
  • Coimbatore
  • Ernakulam
  • Guntur
  • Karimnagar
  •  Khammam
  •  Kollam
  •  Kottayam
  • Madurai
  • Ongole
  •  Puducherry
  • Salem
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  •  Tiruchirappalli
  • Tirunelveli
  • Tirupati
  • Warangal

Email ID:  jam@iitm.ac.in

Contact No: 91 44 2257 8200

IIT Roorkee

  • Ambala, Dehradun
  • Ghaziabad
  • Haldwani
  • Jalandhar
  •  Kurukshetra
  • Meerut
  • Mohali
  • Moradabad
  • NOIDA
  • Patiala
  • Roorkee
  • Shimla-Solan

Email ID:  jam@iitr.ac.in

Contact No: 91 1332 284 531

IIT JAM 2025 Application Fee

Candidates can check the category-wise application fee for the IIT JAM 2025 in the table below:

IIT JAM 2025 Registration Fees

Category

Application Fee for One Test Paper

Application Fee for One Test Paper

Female (All Categories)

INR 900

INR 1250

SC/ST/PwD

INR 900

INR 1250

General 

INR 1800

INR 2500

Candidates have to pay INR 300 for changing the exam city/test paper/category/gender apart from the applicable fee difference in the IIT JAM application form

IIT JAM 2025 Application Correction

IIT JAM application correction window 2025 got closed on November 18, 2024. Candidates who submit their IIT JAM application form before the deadline were able to make changes to their information. Gender, category, PWD status, and exam centre are all editable details. IIT JAM 2025 correction window was only open for two to three days, so applicants were advised to make the necessary changes to their application form before the deadline.

Corrections Allowed in IIT JAM Application Form 2025 

The conducting authorities allow correction in the IIT JAM application form to the specific sections. Check the corrections allowed to the IIT JAM application form 2025 below:

  • Add/change Test Papers
  • Change of data related to Exam City
  • Gender
  • Category
  • PwD/Dyslexic status
  • Candidate’s Name
  • DOB
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s Name
  • University/College Name
  • Year of Graduation
  • Marks/CGPA

IIT JAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Check the minimum eligibility criteria for the IIT JAM 2025 before proceeding to fill out JAM online application form 2025. Students willing too appear for the exam can check eligibility criteria below:

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree. However, the final year appearing students can apply for the IIT JAM 2025 exam though they have to submit their mark sheet by September 2025 
  • To be eligible for admission the student needs to just qualify for the exam. Earlier in 2021, the cut-off marks for the General category students was 55 percent marks whereas other category students had to secure a minimum of 50 percent marks to clear the cut-off. This process has been relaxed and the students just need to qualify for the IIT JAM 2025 exam to get enrolled in the courses
  • The student who will qualify for the IIT JAM 2025 exam will become eligible to apply for the application process

IIT JAM 2025 eligibility criteria are listed below by category:

Categories

Common Eligibility Criteria

General/OBC

Applicants have to get a 55% aggregate score on the qualifying exam, or 5.5 out of 10 CGPA.

If a student gets the promotion during the qualifying exam without providing a mark sheet, they must present the promotion certificate or another document proving their promotion, which should include the subjects they took and their marks for the semester or year.

To validate the minimum educational requirements (MEQ), the promotion certificate or document must bear the signature of the institute's head.

SC/ST/PWD

students must pass the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% or a CGPA of 5 out of 10.

If an applicant is promoted in the qualifying exam without a mark sheet, he or she must have a promotion certificate or another certificate or document as proof of promotion, which must include the names of the subjects taken and the marks earned in those subjects during the semester/year.

To be considered for the minimum educational requirements (MEQ), the promotion certificate or document must be signed by the institute's head.

IIT JAM Information Brochure 2025

Indian Institute of Delhi (IIT Delhi) released the Information brochure for the IIT JAM 2025 on the official website- jam2025.iitd.ac.in on August 28, 2024, for the academic year 2025-26. The IIT JAM 2025 brochure comprises the complete details of the exam like how to fill out the IIT JAM 2025 application form, syllabus, eligibility, application fees, and more. Candidates can check the IIT JAM 2025 brochure below in the table:

IIT JAM 2025 Admission Process

IIT JAM 2025 results was out on March 18, 2025, after the release of final answer keys. Students declared qualified must apply for counselling conducted at the JOAPS portal. Candidates must fill out the admission form to participate within the given timeline. After each round of counselling, IIT JAM 2025 cutoffs will be released. Those locking their choices must pay the required course fee and confirm admission. 


IITJAM admission process

Fig 1: IIT JAM Admission Process 

List of Colleges for IIT JAM 2025 Exam

Given below is the list of colleges participating in IIT JAM 2025 exam and accepting IIT JAM 2025 exam scores are:

IIT Bombay (IITB)

IIT Bhilai (IITBH)

IITBHU Varanasi (IITBHU)

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISC)

IIT Tirupati (IITTP)

IIT Ropar (IITRPR)

IIT Roorkee (IITR)

IIT Patna (IITP)

IIT Palakkad (IITPKD)

IIT Mandi 

IIT Madras (IITM)

IIT Kharagpur (IITKGP)

IIT Kanpur (IITK)

IIT Jodhpur (IITJI)

IIT Indore (IITI)

IIT Jammu 

IIT Hyderabad (IITH)

IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN)

IIT Guwahati (IITG)

IIT Dhanbad (IIITISM)

IIT Delhi (IITD)

IIT Bhubaneswar (IITBBS)

Options to Explore other than IIT JAM 2025 Exam?

IIT JAM 2025 is a national-level entrance exam for admission to M.Sc. (Two Years), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree programmes offered by participating institutes such as IIT Indore, IIT Delhi, IIT Patna, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, etc.

In addition to IIT JAM 2025, other national entrance exams like NEST, JEST, GSAT, and ICAR AIEEA are also highly competitive. Candidates may also consider registering for these exams and pursuing an M.Sc degree to delve deeper into their respective science subjects. Taking an M.Sc course will also help candidates find work in both the private and public sectors. After completing an M.Sc programme, one can pursue a career in lab work or teaching.

Important Dates

IIT JAM 2025 Important EventsDates
Registration 03 Sep to 18 Oct, 2024
Admit Card 06 Jan to 02 Feb, 2025
Exam 02 Feb, 2025
Answer Key Release 17 Mar, 2025 (*Tentative)
Result 19 Mar, 2025
Official Notification 03 Sep, 2024

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IIT JAM

  • 03 Sep 24 - 18 Oct 24

    Registration Date
  • 06 Jan 25 - 02 Feb 25

    Admit Card Date
  • 02 Feb 25

    Exam Date
  • 17 Mar 25

    Answer Key Release Date
  • 19 Mar 25

    Result Date

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CUET
  • 01 Mar 25 - 22 Mar 25

    Registration
  • 08 May 25 - 01 Jun 25

    Exam
CUET PG
  • 02 Jan 25 - 08 Feb 25

    Registration
  • 08 Mar 25 - 13 Mar 25

    Admit Card
  • 13 Mar 25 - 31 Mar 25

    Exam
  • 04 Apr 25

    Answer Key Release
  • 07 Apr 25

    Result
KCET
  • 23 Jan 25 - 18 Feb 25

    Registration
  • 25 Mar 25 - 16 Apr 25

    Admit Card
  • 16 Apr 25 - 18 Apr 25

    Exam
  • 10 May 25

    Answer Key Release
  • 25 May 25

    Result
NEST
  • 17 Feb 25 - 09 May 25

    Registration
  • 02 Jun 25 - 22 Jun 25

    Admit Card
  • 22 Jun 25

    Exam
  • 29 Jun 25

    Answer Key Release
  • 01 Jul 25

    Result
KEAM
  • 01 Mar 25 - 01 Apr 25

    Registration
  • 21 Apr 25 - 24 Apr 25

    Admit Card
  • 24 Apr 25 - 28 Apr 25

    Exam
  • 26 Jun 25

    Answer Key Release
  • 27 Jun 25

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FAQs about IIT JAM

What is the IIT JAM age limit?

There is no maximum age limit for applying to IIT JAM. The only requirement is that the candidate hold an undergraduate degree in their field of study. However, IITs participating in JAM may have age-specific admission requirements.

What is the fee for IIT JAM 2025?

IIT JAM 2025 Application Fees:

Gender / Category

Fees Amount**

One Test Paper

Two Test Papers

Female / SC / ST / PwD*

₹ 900

₹ 1250

All others

₹ 1800

₹ 2500

**Changing examination cities, test papers, category, or gender incurs a fee of ₹300, in addition to any applicable application fee difference.

Has IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key been released?

IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key got released by IIT Delhi on 14 February, 2025. The Master Question Papers and IIT JAM 2025 provisional answer keys for all the subjects is released on the official website.  Candidates can download them from this page as well. 

 

Has IIT JAM 2025 Response Sheet released?

IIT Delhi released IIT JAM 2025 response sheet alongside with answer key on 14 February, 2025. Candidates can download the response sheet from this page.

Can I apply for multiple subjects in IIT JAM?

Yes, you can apply for up to two test papers, but they must be in separate sessions.

Is there a specific eligibility criteria for IIT JAM?

Yes, the eligibility criteria vary based on the chosen subject. Generally, candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a related discipline.

What subjects are offered at IIT JAM?

IIT JAM offers a range of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Geology, and more for postgraduate admissions.

Is there any negative marking in the IIT JAM 2025 exam?

Yes, there is a provision for negative marking in the IIT JAM 2025 exam. For the multiple-choice questions (MCQs), an incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 1/3 mark, and for the multiple-select questions (MSQs), there will be no negative marking. However, there is no negative marking for the numerical answer type (NAT) questions.

What is the IIT JAM 2025 exam pattern?

According to the IIT JAM exam pattern, the exam is a computer-based test (CBT). The duration of the exam is 3 hours with multiple-choice questions (MCQ), multiple-select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. 

Is a biological science subject included in IIT JAM?

The Biological Science paper has been discontinued from 2020 in IIT JAM.

How many papers are there in the IIT JAM entrance exam?

IIT JAM is conducted for biotechnology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, mathematical statistics and physics.

What is IIT JAM?

IIT JAM is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission in M.Sc, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other Post-Bachelor's Degree programmes in IITs and Integrated PhD programmes at IISc.

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-tanushree rajpurohitUpdated on February 06, 2025 11:16 AM
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Apoorva Bali, Content Team

The results of any free IIT JAM mock test you attempted will usually be accessible on the same website or platform where you took the test. You can check your results by doing the following:

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Return to the website where the mock exam was held if it was one of such sites (such as the platform of a coaching centre or an educational website). Use the login information you used to register to access your account, if you have one. Look for a section that says "My Results," "Test History," or "Dashboard," since these might …

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Hi,

Students will receive their results via the email IDs they used to register on CollegeDekho. Please check your inbox for the results. If you haven't received them, kindly let us know, and we will initiate the process as soon as possible.

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No, IIT JAM 2025 College Predictor by CollegeDekho has been specially designed for every user. It does not require any technical understanding to operate.

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Yes, solving IIT JAM previous year's question papers is very important for the aspirants. It helps them prepare themselves with more confidence.

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Dear Student,

 It is very early to determine admission in either IIT or NIT.  Let's wait for the cutoff marks which will be released by IIT Roorkee. 

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