IIT JAM Eligibility 2020 – Check General & Qualification Eligibility
IIT JAM Eligibility 2020 should be checked by candidates before applying. Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (JAM) is the national level exam for admission to M.Sc and other post-bachelor degree & dual degree programmes at IITs. IIT JAM eligibility criteria are given below in detail. The JAM exam is gateway for admission to integrated Ph.D programme at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) & IITs. IIT, Kanpur is the organizing institute for JAM 2020 examination. Only eligible candidates will be able to apply for JAM 2020. Through this article, candidates can check JAM 2020 eligibility.
General Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the eligibility before filling the IIT JAM 2020 application form.
- Nativity: Indian national as well as foreign national will be eligible for JAM.
- Qualifying Exam:Candidates applying for JAM must have bachelor’s degree as a qualifying examination degree.
- Minimum Marks:The qualifying examination must be passed with minimum 55% aggregate marks (in all subjects including Languages and Subsidiaries, all years combined) without rounding off.
- Candidates belonging from SC/ST category will require to obtain at least 50% aggregate marks, without rounding off.
- In case of grading system/CGPA, the equivalence in percentage of marks will be decided by the Admitting Institute.
- Candidates who will be pursuing the qualifying examination have to submit the proof of passing the qualifying examination to the admitted institute by 30th September 2020.
- There will be no restrictionin the upper age limit for JAM.
Test Papers & Codes & Eligibility for Admission
Here we are providing the eligibility criteria of various courses offered under IIT JAM exam 2020. The examination will be organized in seven subjects, also referred to as Test Papers, of Biological Sciences (BL), Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS) and Physics (PH).
| Test Paper (Test paper code) | Academic Programme(s) | Institute(s) | Minimum Educational Qualification(s) for Admission | |
| Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration | Essential subjects at (10+2) level | |||
| Biotechnology (BT) | M.Sc. Biotechnology | IITI | Any Branch/ Subject | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | IITB, IITR | Any Branch/ Subject | Mathematics | |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | ||
| Chemistry (CY) | M.Sc. Chemistry | IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITISM, IITBHU, IIT Bhilai | Chemistry for three years/six semesters | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Chemistry | IITBBS, IITKGP | |||
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics with any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions | |
| Geology (GG) | M.Sc. Applied Geology | IITB, IITR | Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science | Mathematics |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics | IITKGP | Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | ||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geology | IITKGP, IITBBS | |||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions | |
| M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geology* | IITISM | B.Sc degree (3 year) with Geology as Honours/ Major/ Main/Equivalent subject and any 2 subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | Mathematics | |
| Mathematics (MA) | M.Sc. in Economics | IITR | Mathematics as one of the core subjects | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | IITB, IITD, IITGN, IITI, IITJ,IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters | ||
| M.Sc. Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing | IITISM | |||
| M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing | IITG, IIT Bhilai | |||
| M.Sc. Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics and Computing | IITH | |||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Mathematics | IITBBS, IITKGP | Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters. | ||
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research | IITB | |||
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters. | Mathematics | |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | No Restrictions | |
| Mathematical Statistics (MS) | M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics | IITB | Mathematics or Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | No Restrictions |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research | IITB | |||
| M.Sc. Statistics | IITK | Statistics for at least two years/ four semesters | ||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | ||
| Physics (PH)
| M.Sc. Physics | IITB, IITD, IITG, IITGN, IITH, IITI,IITJ,IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR, IITRPR, IITISM, IITBHU, IIT Bhilai | Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters | No Restrictions |
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Physics | IITBBS, IITKGP | |||
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics | IITK | |||
| M.Sc. Applied Geophysics | IITB | Physics and Mathematics/Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semesters | ||
| M.Sc. Astronomy | IITI | Physics and Mathematics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semesters / Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | IITBBS | Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and Statistics | ||
| Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Geophysics | IITKGP | Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Mathematics | |
| M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering | IITB | Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters | ||
| M.Sc.(Tech) in AppliedGeophysics | IITISM | B.Sc Degree (3 yr.) with Physics as Honours/ Major/ Main/ Equivalent subject, Mathematics as a subsidiary subject for 2 years/4 semesters and another subsidiary subject from Chemistry, Geology, Electronics, and Statistics for 1 year/ 2 semesters. | No Restrictions | |
For further queries related to IIT JAM Eligibility 2020, you can ask us by commenting below in the comment box.
Sir,I am biotedoing bscchnology.Can I apply for chemistry through JAM exam. I was a PCB student.
Is it necessary to have maths in 10+2 for chemistry jam exam and also in DU?If yes then is there any other prestigious institution where maths is not required? Please reply soon
I passed bsc in 2013with 59%and I passed msc in 2016 with 56.9% can I take admission for PhD or joint msc -phd can I give the iit jam chemistry exam
I pass out bsc in 2013 with 59% and I passed msc in 2016 with 56% can I take admission for PhD in chemistry ? For that one what is procedure
Sir, I’m a final year microbiology student.Am I eligible to write the exam? I want to take MSc in microbiology but their is no option provided above for microbiology. If I’m qualified can I be able to study my subject ?
Yes, you are eligible.
i have taken electronics in third year can i give the exam
I have completed my graduates in 2017 can i elgible for 2019 jam..pls comnt
Yes, eligible.
Sir I am studying in bsc pcm final year .I should apply this form in jam exam.
Yes, can apply.
sir i am in b.sc chemistry honors can i go for iit jam physics
I took admission in ISM dhanbad, then left it due to some reason. will I be eligible to give the JAM entrance 2019?
Yes, eligible.
I have Geology as a major subject and mathematics and chemistry as a core subjects… Can I apply for Geophysics.
Bsc-industrial chemistry vale bhi ye exam de sakte hai?
I have geology as a major subject and math and chemistry as core subjects… Can I apply for applied geology,
Yes, you can apply.
Essential subject require in b.sc for doing m.sc (biological science) from iit.?
I’m studying bsc in CBZ group , but I tooked fishery in 11th 12th , so there was no mathematics in my 11th 12th, is I’m eligible in jam entrance for M.sc in chemistry
Not eligible.
I didn’t study maths at my higher secondary level. I didn’t take maths as an allied subject in college. I’m studying B.Sc chemistry. Can I apply for JAM? Am I eligible for JAM test ?
What to do if I got 71 rank all over India in jam 2018 but still they are showing I’m not eligible for interview
Sir,i am a student of statistics. May i eligible to apply for both subject (Staistics and Mathematics )in JAM?
Respected sir,i have backlog in one subject, i cleard it now.. So can i apply for this examination.?
I am a mechanical engineer (B.E.) passed out in 2015… Gradually i realised my bend towards physics and want to pursue higher education in pure or applied physics…. Am i eligible for IIT JAM ?
Yes, you are eligible to apply.
Sir I’m studying final year with physics honours. …I have 70% of previous 2 years. But my equivalent general and language subject is below 50%…I’m belonging sc category. ..am I eligible iit jam 2018?
Seethe eligibility criteria.
Sir,i m a bsc life sci student with zoo,bot and chem subjects and i had pcmb in 12th,so am i eligible for biological science exam?
Sir, I’m studying 1st year bsc agriculture. Can i apply for jam exam for biological sciences paper
I’m b.sc 2nd yr student. My hons. Is chemistry . I’ve got 72.5% marks in 1st yr exam but promoted in subsidiary physics. Am i eligible for jam after b.sc fully complete ?
plzz …… Kindly reply me
I’m student of b.sc 2nd year .my hons. Is chemistry . I’ve got 72.5% marks in 1st yr exam but promoted in sub. Physics . Am i eligible for jam after b.sc fully pass ?
eligible.
sir…plzzz kindly reply me
yes eligible
sir, I am a student of B.Sc 5th sem (3rd year) and I took honours in Mathematics… my subjects were physics, mathematics (honours subject) and statistics. I had back in statistics (general subject) once in 2nd sem (1st year)….but sir, I have cleared it in 4th sem(2nd year)… am I eligible for IIT, JAM entrance examination?????? I already have filled up the online form….
Sir! I am B.sc pass out in 2017 but I failed B.sc 1st year and again passed B.sc 1st year and finally B.sc passed 2017 so I eligible IIT jam for mathematics
Sir! I am B.sc pass out in 2017 ,but I failed in bsc 1st year and again B.sc 1st year pass .
So I am eligible for IIT jam mathematic
I m bsc final year student(zoology, chemistry,botany)i have done 12th with PCB.i don’t have maths in class 12th.am i eligible for iit jam for chemistry 2018.
not eligible.
I am a student of 4th yr pursuing B.Sc.B.Ed. Integrated course (PCM). Now I’m in my last year and doing chemistry honours but I’m appearing for maths m.Sc. in iit-jam entrance. My professors’ told me I can appear in Maths exam as I’ve studied maths for 8 semesters.. But I’ve doubt regarding what marks should I be submitting when asked for qualifying discipline? Maths or chemistry? Will I be able to appear in IIT-JAM entrance for maths??
eligible for JAM.
Sir I’m b.sc pass out in 2014 and I’m fill the Jam 2018 form…. I wants to know can I give the exam jam 2018
yes you can give.
Sir !! I am a student of b.SC(PCM) 1st yrr.. I want to complete M.SC (chem) in future !!! Am I eligible to give jam???
Yes, you can apply in 3rd year.
hello sir, iam pursuing Bsc nutrition & iam from Bipc stream, i dont have mathematics in 10+2. i want to do msc(analytical chemistry), am i eligible for JAM 2018. please sir, kindly respond.
Sir i am persuing Bsc(itm) can i eligible to apply JAM mathematics
Can I appear for jam in physics,I am in ty bsc ,having physics as my main subject but I haven’t taken maths not even for one year,I was having maths in my 11th nd 12th,am I eligible?
Yes, you must be eligible.
without having math as optional can i appear jam for doin msc. in applied physics??
NO.
Sir I have B.A (Maths, economics,pol.sc. and English) subjects
Am I eligible for IIT JAM mathematics
IIT JAM is only for the science group.
Sir I am a student of final year bsc electronics and communication systems. Am I eligible for IIT jam for doing MSC physics.
eligible.
Hello sir…
I have done 10+2 with biology and now i’m in b. Sc third year (chemistry) i’m Eligible for iit jam (chemistry )
eligible.
thanks sir, providing this precious information related to JAM 2018. I am also preparing for the JAM. It will help me. Can you please tell me the new notifications regarding IIT JAM also.
Sir I am in the last year of bsc biotechnology I didn’t had maths in my 12 standard, am I eligible for iit jam 2018 exam
Sir I am doing my bed biochemistry now.After completing can i apply for iit jam in biological sciences?
can apply.
Sir.i am study in bsc chemistry part 3 and my bsc result will be clear in last september 2018 can i apply iit jam 2018 pls sir bato… I confused
Sir I m final year student of b.sc(chemistry,botany,zoology) but not having maths in 12th will I m eligible for jam 2018 chemistry.
eligible.
sir i’m in final year now and i have 1 backlog and it will be cleared by october . Will i be able to give this exam ?
Yes, you can apply. But, at the time of admission your backlog should be cleared.
Sir I am 3rd year physics honours running student my 1 year and 2year physics average 70% math 70% chemistry 40 and ben and eng 47 out of 100 …I am belonging sc catagory sir can I eligible for iit jam exam 2018…..
Sir, I’m the student of agricultural biotechnology.i want to apply for JAM 2018 for MSC biotechnology but is there any compulsion of having maths in 10+2 level for applying JAM 2018 biotechnology?
Sir I am final year student of b.sc in chemistry,botany ,zoology but not having maths in 12th.will I am eligible for jam chemistry 2018.kindly reply.
Sir
I am going to completing bsc biology this year.
In +2 my subjects are physics chemistry and biology .
Can i do msc chemistry through iit-jam
i am a student of bsc 2 year what will i do for future in msc from iit or iis from jam
I am a student of b.sc 3rd year computer science . What about me ? Can I apply ? I mean ,there is any master degree course with computer science? Plz reply soon
Sir.. i passed my 12th in biology and doing bsc in chemistry zoology and botany so can i give exam of iit msc jam from chemistry after completing my graduation
sir, I have passes by BSc this year with 55% in Botany(hons). So, sir I want to know that whether I will be able to apply next year for biological science. Pls reply
sir, I have passes by BSc this year with 55% in Botany(hons). So, sir I want to know that whether I will be able to apply next year for biological science
Sir I persued for pcb in 12 so I am not having maths in 12 sir plzz can you tell m if I am eligible to give iit jam for biological sciences
Sir…I want to appear for this exam..but I didn’t have maths in my 11th nd 12th standard..nd did my bsc with zoology botany and chemistry..I am willing to do MSc biotechnology..am I eligible? If not then please give me details.
Sir I am doing BSc in biochemistry zoology microbiology. can I write iit jam exam in chemistry? Or is it that I must try only under biological science?
Sir, i am doing B.Sc in Chem. Bot. Zoo. and have passed my 12th with Phy, Chem, Biology and Maths . I want to do M.Sc Zoology in IISC/IIT.can i apply?
sir i m doing bsc in chem bot zoo and had math in 12th std i want to do msc in chem am i elligible to apply for iit jam
sir i m doing my bsc with chem botany zoo and had math in 12th std i want to do msc in chem. Can i apply for iit jam?? Sir plz reply…
Sir…
I want pursue msc chemistry from iit and my 12 std subject biology not maths so i eligible iit jam..???
Sir plzz replayy….
Same question
I have done my graduation but not applied for jam.so next year can I apply for it.and I had micro chemistry and zoology in graduation but want to persue msc in environment is that possible
You can apply.
Yes
Sir my daughter is doing B.sc zoology botany and chemistry she did her 12th with English Hindi Physics chemistry and biology now she wants to appear in IIT GEM with a course biological sciences , is she eligible for the course please reply sir Thanks
Sir, i have passed +2 science having with 52% mark…… M i eligible to give the iit jam entrance for physics??????….. Kindly help me sir…. Plz reply me sir
There is no mentioned for 10+2 results. But from your question I think You have not completed Bsc. If you have not completed BSC you should first complete.then you can give this exam…
Sir,i am studying in b.voc(polymer science).it is UG course… Can i apply for iit jam
Sir can I apply for IIT-JAM after one year later of graduate. Please reply me.
Sir how many marks are required to get admission in any college for st/sc candidate in IIT jam chemistry.please reply me.
Cut off marks has not announced yet.
If you want addmission in any IIT or IISC or IISERs you have rank batter than and equals to 500 in IIT jam and first class in BSC or 60%.
Sir how many attempts a person gets and if I leave one or two year after graduation completed and then I apply for IIT jam then am I eligible for apply
I will have a bachelor degree in engineering. Will I eligible for iitjam?plz guide.
eligible.
You have to need about 46 marks
M in bsc 2nd yr with subjects zoo botany n chem bt NO mathematics in 12 std . M i eligible for msc chem in iit jam exam next year if i got abv 55% aggregate in bsc??
Sir can i apply for IIT JAM 2017 msc chemistry but failed maths in +2 level and taking chemistry hons in graduate level with zoology and botany as general subjects.
without rounding off means sir
If I repeat or drop in any year during B.Sc or undergraduate course, will I be eligible for IIT jam?
must be eligible.