IIT JAM Eligibility 2027: Check Qualifying Subject & Marks Here

IIT JAM Eligibility 2027 can be checked according to the various subject papers. Complete eligibility must be checked by candidates before applying for the exam. 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.

How do i know that i am eligible for JAM 2027? Check below the creteria and requirements to apply!…

This year IIT JAM 2027 will be conducted by IIT, Kharagpur. The JAM exam is gateway for admission to integrated Ph.D programme at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) & IITs. Only eligible candidates will be able to apply for JAM 2027.

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IIT JAM Eligibility 2027

Here, candidates can check the complete IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2027:

General Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must check their eligibility before filling out the IIT JAM 2027 application form.

  • Nativity: Indian nationals as well as foreign nationals will be eligible for JAM.
  • Qualifying Exam: Candidates applying for JAM must have Bachelor’s degree as a qualifying examination degree.
  • Minimum Marks: As per the new changes announced in the eligibility requirement for IIT JAM, the percentage marks /CGPA/ CPI obtained in the qualifying degree is relaxed now to JUST PASS to be eligible to apply for IIT JAM 2027.
  • In case candidates are promoted without a mark sheet, the promotion certificate or a document accompanying the promotion certificate duly signed by the Institute Head should mention the subjects taken in that semester/ year to evaluate the MEQ requirements for admission to a specific program.
  • Foreign nationals having Indian degrees are eligible to apply, subject to admitting the policy of the Institute.
  • Students are required to submit their proof of passing the qualifying degree by 30th September 2027.
  • At the time of admission, all the admitted candidates are required to submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.
  • During admission, the admitted candidates will have to undergo a physical fitness test by a medical board constituted by the admitting institute.
  • In case students are not found physically fit to pursue their chosen course of study, their admission is liable to be cancelled.
    • Students must note that it is the complete responsibility of the candidates to prove that they satisfy the minimum educational qualifications (MEQs) and eligibility requirements (ERs) for admission.
    • At any stage, the admission institute has the right to cancel the admission of candidates who are found to have been admitted to programme to which they are not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible under the rules and regulations in effect.

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Test Papers & Codes & Eligibility for Admission

Here, we are providing the eligibility criteria for various courses offered under IIT JAM exam 2027. The examination will be organized into 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).

For Biotechnology:

Institution Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1204) @ Any Branch/Subject
IIT Bombay M.Sc. ‐ PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) 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 and
Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305) A Three or Four year Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (3304) A 3 or 4 years Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2204) Any Branch/Subject
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Bioscience and Bioengineering (1806) Bachelor’s Degree in any Branch/Subject

For Chemistry:

Institution Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Chemistry (2801) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Bhubnaeshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Chemistry (1901) Chemistry for three years/six semesters and at least two Mathematics subjects
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Chemistry (1205) Chemistry for three years/six semesters and Mathematics for one year/two semesters
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics
and Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four
semesters, and any one of the other four sub- jects for at least one year/two semesters and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Chemistry (1301) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305) A Three or Four year Bachelor’s degree in any branch of STEM
IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2601) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Chemistry (3301) Bachelor’s Degree in any of Science or Engineering
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Chemistry (2001) No Restrictions
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Chemistry (1401) Chemistry for three years/six semesters. Mathematics as an essential subject till the (10+2) level
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2101) Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry for three years/six semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Chemistry (2201) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Jammu M.Sc. in Chemistry (3201) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Chemistry (2401) Chemistry for three years/six semesters. Mathematics in at least one semester of B.Sc.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Chemistry (1501) Bachelors’ degree (B.Sc./ B.S./ B.Sc. (Hons.)) with Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Kanpur M.Sc.‐ PhD Dual Degree in Chemistry (1507) Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./ B.S./B.Sc. (Hons.)) with Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Kanpur Integrated Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering (1508) B.Sc./B.S. or equivalent degree with minimum of 60% marks and of minimum three years duration with Physics or Chemistry for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/ two semesters
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Chemistry (1601) B.Sc./B.S. degree with at least six Chemistry subjects for six semesters / three years
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine (1607) Bachelor of Science in Physics or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (with Physics as elective/additional subjects), Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology from recognized university with minimum of 60% marks in Bachelor degree. B.Sc./BS degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects along with Mathematics/Physics/Biology as additional subjects
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Chemistry (1701) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Chemistry for at least six semesters/three years, along with mathematics
for two semesters/one year
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Chemistry (3101) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Chemistry (2901) Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Chemistry (2501) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Patna Integrated M.Sc.- PhD Dual Degree in Chemistry (2504) (10-12 semesters) # Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Chemistry (1802) Chemistry for three years/six semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Polymer Science (1807) Bachelor’s degree (Science) in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science)
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Chemistry (2302) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Chemistry (3002) Chemistry for three years/six semesters
IIT BHU Varanasi M.Sc. in Chemistry (2701) B.Sc./B.E. or an equivalent degree in Chemistry for three years/six semesters and mathematics in Class-12

For Economics:

Institute Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Economics (1304) B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Stat. /B.Math./B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent with minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Economics (1506) A Bachelors’ Degree with a minimum of three years of education after completing higher
secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Economics (1803) B.Sc. (Economics)/B.A. (Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/BCA and B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. No restrictions for engineering degrees

For Geology:

Institute Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhubaneshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences (1905) Bachelor of Sciences degree in any discipline
IIT Bhubaneshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geology (1904) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with Geology/Earth Sciences as a Major/honours/Core discipline (or equivalent)
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1201) Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and Biological Science for one year/two semesters
IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Sc.(Tech.) in Applied Geology (2604) BS (4 years)/B.Sc. degree (03 years) with Geology as a subject for four years/eight semesters or three years/six semesters and Mathematics as one subject, and any one subject among Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environment Science/Environmental Study, Biology, Statistics
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geology (1602) B.Sc./B.S. degree including Geology subjects for 6 semesters /3 years, and any one of the
following combinations. 2 Physics subjects + 2 Mathematics subjects. 2 Physics subjects + 2
Chemistry subjects. 2 Chemistry subjects + 2 Mathematics subjects
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605) B.Sc. degree together with either of the following, with minimum number of subjects in respective domains. Geology subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Physics subjects + 2 Mathematics subjects. Physics subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1801) Geology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

For Mathematics:

Institute Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2802) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters
IIT Bhubnaeshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Mathematics (1902) Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least two years/- four semesters.
IIT Bhubnaeshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences (1905) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Mathematics (1206) No Restrictions
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) 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 and
Mathematics for at least one semester
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214) No Restrictions
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Mathematics (1302) B.Sc./B.S. degrees, Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2602) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Mathematics (3302) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters in B.Sc./BS degree. B.Tech./BE degree in any branch of engineering will be considered.
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Mathematics (2002) No Restrictions
IIT Goa M.Sc. in Mathematics (3401) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (1402) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Mathematics (1404) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Hyderabad M.Sc. in Mathematics /Mathematics & Computing (2102) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Mathematics (2203) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Mathematics (2402) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Mathematics (2402) No Restrictions
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Mathematics (1603) Mathematics/Statistics subjects for six semesters / three years.
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Mathematics (1702) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (3102) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Mathematics (2902) Bachelor’s degree (with at least 3 Mathematics courses as a part of the Bachelor’s degree program)
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Mathematics (2502) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Patna Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Dual Degree in Mathematics (2505) (10-12 semesters) # Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Economics (1803) B.Sc. (Economics)/ B.A.(Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/ BCA and B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Mathematics (1804) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Mathematics (2301) Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001) No Restrictions
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Mathematics (3004) Bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) mathematics courses.

For Mathematical Statistics:

Institute Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Statistics (1203) No Restrictions.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214) No Restrictions.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Statistics (1504) No Restrictions.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Economics (1506) A Bachelors’ Degree with a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Economics (1803) B.Sc. (Economics)/B.A. (Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/BCA and B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001) No Restrictions.
IIT Bhilai M.Sc. in Physics (2803) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two

For Physics:

Institute Programme Code Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum duration
IIT Bhubnaeshwar Joint M.Sc. ‐ PhD in Physics (1903) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and at least two Mathematics subjects. No restrictions for Engineering degrees.
IIT Bhubnaeshwar Joint M.Sc.‐ PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences (1905) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics (1202) Any two of Physics, Mathematics and Mathematical Physics for Two years/four semesters
IIT Bombay M.Sc. in Physics (1207) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐ Ph.D Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212) B.Sc. or equivalent of minimum three years duration, with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics for two years/four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Bombay M.Sc.‐ PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213) 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 and
Mathematics for at least one
IIT Delhi M.Sc. in Physics (1303) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Sc. in Physics (2603) Physics and Mathematics for at least one semester.
IIT ISM Dhanbad M.Sc (Tech.) in Applied Geophysics (2605) B.Sc. Degree with physics for three years/six semesters/ B.Sc. Or B.S. degree with Physics for four years/eight semesters, with Mathematics for two semesters/one year and any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science/Environmental Study,
Computer Science, relevant “Skill Enhancement” subjects as per NEP.
IIT Dharwad M.Sc. in Physics (3303) Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least 2 years (4 semesters) of study in Physics, and 1 year (2 semesters) of study in Mathematics. B.Tech./BE degree in any branch of engineering will be
considered.
IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. in Physics (2003) No Restrictions.
IIT Goa M.Sc. in Physics (3402) B.Sc/BS degree with Physics or Physics Major. Minimum Three years or six semesters Physics. Minimum two years or four semesters Maths courses.
IIT Guwahati M.Sc. in Physics (1403) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Hyedrabad M.Sc. in Physics (2103) B.Sc./B.S. degree, physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Physics (2202) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Indore M.Sc. in Astronomy (2205) B. Sc in Physics / Mathematics/ Statistics / Electronics / Computer Science, Or Bachelor’s of Engineering/ Technology in any branch AND Courses in Physics for at least 6 credits or 2 semesters and Mathematics for at least 6 credits or two semesters.
IIT Jammu M.Sc. in Physics (3202) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. in Physics (2403) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc. in Physics (1503) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur M.Sc.‐Ph.D.Dual Degree in Physics (1505) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Kanpur Integrated Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering (1508) B.Sc./B.S. or equivalent degree with minimum of 60% marks and of minimum three years duration
with Physics or Chemistry for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/ two semesters.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Physics (1604) B.S. / B.Sc. / B.Tech / B.E. degree with at least 4 Physics subjects and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605) B.Sc. degree together with either of the following, with minimum number of subjects in respective domains. (i) Geology subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Physics subjects + 2 Mathematics subjects. (ii) Physics subjects for 6 semesters or 3 years, and 2 Mathematics subjects.
IIT Kharagpur Joint M.Sc.‐ Ph.D. in Medical Physics (1606) Candidates must possess a First Class in B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as Ancillary subject (OR) the Candidate must possess a B.Sc. (Science) in First Class with Physics as a Major (>= 60% or >=6.5 CGPA) and Mathematics as an ancillary and must have completed at least five of the following Physics courses: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electronics, Solid State Physics, and Nuclear Physics.
IIT Madras M.Sc. in Physics (1703) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Mandi M.Sc. in Physics (3103) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Mandi Integrated‐ Ph.D (I-PhD) in Physics (3104) (6 years) B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Palakkad M.Sc. in Physics (2903) Bachelors Degree
IIT Patna M.Sc. in Physics (2503) No restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/-
four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year / two semesters.
IIT Patna Integrated M.Sc.- PhD Dual Degree in Physics (2506) (10-12 semesters) No restrictions for Engineering Degree. For B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.
IIT Roorkee M.Sc. in Physics (1805) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Ropar M.Sc. in Physics (2303) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT Tirupati M.Sc. in Physics (3003) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.
IIT BHU Varanasi M.Sc. in Physics (2702) B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

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  1. Am i eligible for iit jam 2024 in chemistry? As i’ll get my bsc final year certificate in june 2024 also i completed my 12th science (without maths )??
    Plzz reply soon

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