IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria

IIT JAM Eligibility 2023

IIT Roorkee conducted the IIT Joint Admission Test (JAM) for the academic year 2023. The test is conducted for admission to M.Sc. (Two-Year), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other Post-Bachelor’s Degree Programmes are offered at the following IITs – Bhilai, Dhanbad, Indore, Madras, Roorkee, Bhubaneswar,  Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, Mandi, Ropar, Bombay, Guwahati, Kanpur, Palakkad, Tirupati, Delhi, Hyderabad,  Kharagpur, Patna, and Varanasi. It is also conducted for admission to the Integrated Ph.D. Programs at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Also see:

• IIT JAM Physics Syllabus
• IIT JAM 2023
• IIT JAM Syllabus
• IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus

Candidates who qualify IIT JAM 2023 have to meet the following Eligibility Requirements for admission to the IITs- 

• Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree
• Candidates have to pass the qualifying degree examination. If a candidate is promoted without a mark sheet, the promotion certificate or a document accompanying the promotion certificate –  signed by the Head of the Institute – must name the subjects studied in that semester or year to determine the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) criteria for admission to a certain program
• Foreign citizens holding Indian degrees are eligible to apply, as per the admission rules of the admitting institute
• Candidates must note that if CGPA/CPI is not on a 10-point scale, it will be linearly mapped to one
• Proof of completion of the Qualifying Degree as well as the MEQs as required by the Admitting Institute must be presented before September 30, 2023
• The Admitting Institute will determine the equivalence in percentage of marks for candidates having letter grades/CGPA (instead of  percentage of marks)

All admitted applicants must provide a Physical Fitness certificate from a qualified medical practitioner in the prescribed form at the time of admission. At the time of admission, admitted applicants may be required to undergo a Physical Fitness test conducted by a medical board appointed by the Admitting Institute. If candidates are found physically unfit to pursue their chosen course of study, their admission may be cancelled.

Apart from the aforementioned general minimum eligibility requirements, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility requirement for their chosen subject in the entrance exam. These eligibility criteria are as follows – 

Biotechnology (BT)

For M.Sc. Biotechnology, the requirements are as follows- 

• In IITB and IITI, the candidate must have a 10+2 and graduation degree and there are no criteria with relation to essential subjects 

For Joint M.Sc.- PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology, the following requirements need to be fulfilled – 

• In IITKgp, the candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree, specifically a BSc./B.S. degree of duration three years or six semesters with Biology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Life Science/ Physiology/ Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Molecular Biology as Honours or Major or Main Subject, and either Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics as one of the compulsory subsidiary subjects for at least one year/two semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science, the following requirements need to be met – 

• In IITB, the candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree specifically in either Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for the duration of two years or four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year or two semesters 
• Candidates need to have Mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+2 level

Chemistry (CY) 

For M.Sc. Chemistry, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria decided by the admitting institute. These are as follows – 

• In IITGN, candidates just need to have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible
• In IITBhilai, IITH, IITI, IITR, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry for the duration of three years or six semesters
• In IITB, IITBHU, IITD, IITG, IITISM, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITMandi, IITP, IITPKD, IITRPR, IITTP, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry for the duration of three years or six semesters. They also need to have mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the admitting institute. 

• In IIT BBS, IITKgp, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry for the duration of three years or six semesters. They also need to have mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine, the eligibility criteria as per the admitting institute are as follows – 

• In IITKgp, candidates need to have a B.Sc./B.S. degree of duration three years or six semesters with Chemistry as Honours or Main subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject and Physics or Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years or four semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science, candidates need to meet the following requirements – 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree with either Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics for the duration of two years or four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters. Along with that candidates need to have mathematics in their 10+2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, candidates need to fulfil the following requirements – 

• In IIT BBS, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics with any one of these subjects i.e. Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy, candidates need to fulfil the following requirements – 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Science with minimum three years’ duration, with either one of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics for the duration of two years or four semesters and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year or two semesters 

Economics (EN)

For M.Sc. in Economics, candidates need to fulfil the following criteria- 

• In IITD, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree i.e. B.A. / B. Sc./ B.Com/ B.Stat./ B.Math./ B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent. The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification must be of a minimum duration of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent
• In IITR, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree i.e. B.Tech/B.E./ B.Sc. (PCM)/ B.Stat. and B.A./ B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects in the whole program

Geology (GG) 

For M.Sc. Applied Geology, candidates need to fulfil the following requirements – 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with the essential subject Geology for the duration of three years or six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Science. Candidates need to have mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level
• In IITR, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Geology for the duration of three years or six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Science

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics, the criteria are- 

• In IITKgp, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Geology as an essential subject for the duration of three years or six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Candidates need to have mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology, candidates need to fulfil the following criteria- 

• In IIT BBS and IITKgp, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with the essential subject Geology for the duration of three years or six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Additionally, mathematics should have been an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, candidates need to fulfil the following –

• In IIT BBS, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and Physics and any one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics 

For M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geology, the requirements are- 

• In IIT ISM, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or B.Sc. of minimum 3-year duration with Geology as Honours/ Major/ Main/Equivalent subject and any two subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Candidates should have had mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level as well

• Candidates need to fulfil the medical criteria as well 
• Applicants who are colourblind and/or have Uni-ocularity are ineligible
• Persons with disabilities or PwD category applicants must be able to walk in the field without assistance/escort (on-road and/or off-road situations) in order to undertake fieldwork

Mathematics (MA)

For M.Sc. Mathematics, the criteria for candidates are- 

• In IITGN, candidates just need to have a Bachelor’s degree 
• In IITB, IITD, IITI, IITJ, IITM, IITP, IITPKD, IITR, IITRPR, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters duration
• In IITK, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or at least 30% of total courses in Bachelor’s degree should be in Mathematics

For M.Sc. Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing, candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria –

• In IITH, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters

For M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Mathematics – Data and Computational Sciences, candidates have to meet the following requirements –

• In IITJ, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters duration

For M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing, the requirements are: 

• In IITBhilai, IITG, and IITISM, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. At IITISM, candidates should have had Mathematics as an essential subject in the 10+2 level

For M.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics, the criteria for candidates are:

• In IITTP, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. Candidates need to have had mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics, candidates need to fulfil the following criteria:

•  In IIT BBS, IITKgp, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics for at least a duration of two years/four semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research, the eligibility requirements are: 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject for at least a duration of two years/four semesters

For M.Sc. Applied Mathematics, candidates need to have the following requirements: 

• In IITMandi, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters. Additionally, mathematics should have been an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy, the requirements are: 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc) or equivalent with a minimum of 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

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science, the criteria for candidates are:

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in either of the following subjects – Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics for the duration of two years or four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters. Candidates need to have mathematics as an essential subject in their 10+ 2 level

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, the eligibility criteria required of candidates are: 

• In IIT BBS, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics

F. Mathematical Statistics (MS)

For M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics, candidates have to fulfil the following criteria: 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics for at least a duration of two years/four semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations Research, candidates need to meet the following requirements: 

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics for at least a duration of two years/four semesters

For M.Sc. Statistics, the requirements are: 

• In IITK, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or at least 30% of total courses in Bachelor’s degree should be in Statistics 

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, candidates need to meet the following requirements: 

• In IIT BBS, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with essential subjects Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects – Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics 

G. Physics (PH) 

For M.Sc. Physics, candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria: 

• In IITGN, candidates only need to have a Bachelor’s degree
• In IITB, IITBhilai, IITBHU, IITD, IITG, IITH, IITI, IITISM, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITMandi, IITP, IITPKD, IITR, IITRPR, there are no restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. Degree Physics is required as an essential subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters
• In IITTP, the eligibility conditions students need to fulfil are –
  • For B.Sc./B.S. students, Physics as an essential subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters
  • For B.Tech./B.E. students, four core courses in Physics including Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, and Electrodynamics are required

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics, candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria: 

• In IIT BBS, IITKgp, there are no restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics is required as an essential subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics, candidates need to fulfil the following requirements: 

• In IITK, there are no restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics is required as an essential subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters

For M.Sc. Applied Geophysics, candidates need to fulfil the following conditions:

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics/ Mathematical Physics for the duration of two years/four semesters and at least one of them as a subject for three years/six semesters

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Medical Physics, candidates need to meet the following requirements:

• In IITKgp, B.Sc./B.S. degree of 3 years or 6 semesters’ duration with physics as Honours/ Major/ Main Subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject, and Chemistry/ Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years/four semesters

For M.Sc. Astronomy, the eligibility requirements are as follows:

• In IITI, Bachelor’s of Science in either of the subjects – 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

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, the following eligibility criteria must be met:

• In IIT BBS, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with essential subjects Mathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology, and Statistics

For Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• In IITKgp, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with Geology/Physics as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Geology, and Chemistry. Along with this, they should have studied mathematics as an essential subject at the 10+2 level. 

For M.Sc.-M.Tech Dual Degree in Physics and Materials Engineering, the eligibility criteria to be fulfilled are:

• In IITJ, there are no restrictions for engineering degrees. For B.Sc./B.S. degree, Physics is required as an essential subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• In IITB, Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent of at least 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

For M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• In IITB, candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree with either of the following subjects 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
• Candidates need to have studied mathematics at 10+2 level

For M.Sc.(Tech) in Applied Geophysics, candidates need to fulfil the following requirements:

• In IITISM, a B.Sc. degree with Physics for three years/ six semesters is required. Along with that, Mathematics with 12 credits/ one year and any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Statistics, Geology and Computer Science with 12 credit points/one year