JAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Check Your Eligibility Here

JAM Eligibility Criteria
JAM Eligibility Criteria

JAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Joint Admission Test is a gateway for your dreams to pursue MSc from IITs, IISc, NITs etc. To apply for the exam, one must ensure the minimum requisite criteria set for JAM 2025 as the first stage to filter out the suitable candidates.

JAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who qualify in JAM 2025 must fulfill the following Eligibility Requirements (ERs) for admissions to IITs.

  • Candidates should have passed an undergraduate degree or should be currently studying in their final year of undergraduate programme. Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute.
  • Candidates promoted without a marksheet should produce a certificate stating the subjects studied in that semester/year duly signed by the Head of the Institute.
  • Foreign nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to policy of the Admitting Institute.

At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a Physical Fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. The admitted candidates may also have to undergo a Physical Fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. Admission is liable to be cancelled if a candidate is found physically unfit to pursue their chosen course of study.

NOTE:

  •  It is responsibility of the candidates to prove that they satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Eligibility Requirements (ERs) for admission.
  •  The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of candidates who are found to have been admitted to a Programme to which they are not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the rules and regulations in effect.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for JAM 2025 at Graduation and 10+2 Level

Candidates are advised to become familiar with the code(s) of the test paper(s) as this information is required at the time of application submission, at the time of examination, and later at the time of admission process. 

JAM Physics 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Tentative Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Physics (PH)IITGNM.Sc. PhysicsNo restrictionsNo restrictions
Physics (PH)IITB, IITBhilai,
IITBHU, IITD,
IITG, IITH,
IITI, IITISM,
IITJ, IITK,
IITM,
IITMandi,
IITP, IITPKD,
IITR, IITRPR
M.Sc. PhysicsNo 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.
No Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITTPM.Sc. PhysicsFor B.Sc./B.S. students, Physics 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.
No Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITBBS, IITKGPJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in PhysicsNo 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.No Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITKM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in PhysicsNo 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.No Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITBM.Sc. Applied GeophysicsPhysics and Mathematics/Mathematical Physics for two years/four semesters and at least one of them as subject for three years/six semestersNo Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITKGPJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Medical PhysicsB.Sc./B.S. degree (3yrs/6 semesters) 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 semestersNo Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITIM.Sc. AstronomyPhysics/ Mathematics / Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering / Mechanical EngineeringNo Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITBBSJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean SciencesMathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and StatisticsNo Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITKGPJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in GeophysicsGeology/Physics as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Geology and ChemistryMathematics
Physics (PH)IITJM.Sc.-M.Tech Dual
Degree in Physics and
Materials Engineering
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.
No Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITBM.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in EnergyBachelor’s degree in Science (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 semestersNo Restrictions
Physics (PH)IITBM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental ScienceAny 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 semestersMathematics
Physics (PH)IIT ISMM.Sc. (Tech) in Applied GeophysicsB.Sc. degree with Physics for three years/six semesters. Mathematics with 12 credits/one year and any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Statistics, Geology and Computer Science with 12 credits/one year.No Restrictions

Biotechnology Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Biotechnology (BT)IITB, IITI,M.Sc. BiotechnologyAny branch / subjects branch/subjectsNo Restrictions
Biotechnology (BT)IITKGPJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Molecular Medical MicrobiologyB.Sc./B.S. degree (three years/six semesters) with Biology/Biotechnology/Botany/Lifescience/Physiology/Zoology/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/Genetics & Molecular Biology as Honours/Major/Main Subject, and any one of Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics as one of compulsory subsidiary subject for at least one year/two semestersNo Restrictions
Biotechnology (BT)IITBM.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree in Environmental Science and EngineeringAny 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 semestersMathematics

JAM 2025 Chemistry Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Chemistry (CY)IITGNM.Sc. ChemistryNo RestrictionsMathematics
Chemistry (CY)IITI, IITH, IITR#M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry for three years/six semestersNo Restrictions
Chemistry (CY)IITB, IITD, IITG, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITRPR, IITISM, IITBHU, IITBhilai, IITMandiM.Sc. ChemistryChemistry for three years/six semestersMathematics
Chemistry (CY)IITPKDM.Sc. ChemistryChemistry of minimum 12 creditsMathematics
Chemistry (CY)IITBBS, IITKGPJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in ChemistryChemistry for three years/six semestersMathematics
Chemistry (CY)IITKGPJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Nuclear MedicineB.Sc./B.S. degree (three years/six semesters) with Chemistry as Honours/Major/Main Subject, Mathematics as compulsory one subsidiary subject and Physics/Biology as another subsidiary subject for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Chemistry (CY)IITB
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in EnergyBachelor’s degree in Science (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 semestersNo Restrictions
Chemistry (CY)IITBM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and EngineeringAny 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 semestersMathematics
Chemistry (CY)IITBBSJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean SciencesMathematics and Physics with any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and StatisticsNo Restrictions

# Minimum Educational Qualification for engineering graduates/students should be treated as removed for this programme and these candidates will be admitted based on their JAM rank only.

Geology Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Geology (GG)IITBM.Sc. Applied GeologyGeology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological ScienceMathematics
Geology (GG)IITR#M.Sc. Applied GeologyGeology for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological ScienceNo Restrictions
Geology (GG)IITKGPJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in GeophysicsGeology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and ChemistryMathematics
Geology (GG)IITKGP, IITBBSJoint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in GeologyGeology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics and ChemistryMathematics
Geology (GG)IITBBSJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean SciencesMathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and StatisticsNo Restrictions
Geology (GG)IITISMM.Sc. (Tech) in Applied GeologyB.Sc degree (three year) with Geology as Honours/Major/Main/Equivalent subject and any two subsidiary subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Medical Criteria:
a) Applicants with color blindness and/or Uni-ocularity are not eligible.
b) To do fieldwork, persons with disability (PwD) category candidates should be able to walk in the field without assistance /escort (on-road and/or off-road conditions.)
Mathematics

# Minimum Educational Qualification for engineering graduates/students should be treated as removed for this programme and these candidates will be admitted based on their JAM rank only.

Mathematics Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Mathematics (MA)IITGNM.Sc. MathematicsNo RestrictionsNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITB, IITD, IITI, IITJ, IITK, IITM, IITP, IITR#, IITRPRM.Sc. MathematicsMathematics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITPKDM.Sc. MathematicsMathematics of minimum 12 creditsNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITH#M.Sc. Mathematics/ Mathematics and ComputingMathematics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITJM.Sc. M.Tech Dual Degree in Mathematics-Data and Computational sciencesMathematics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITG, IIT Bhilai, IITISMM.Sc. Mathematics and ComputingMathematics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITTPM.Sc. Mathematics and StatisticsMathematics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITBBS, IITKGPJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in MathematicsMathematics/Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITBM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations ResearchMathematics/Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IIT MandiM.Sc. Applied MathematicsMathematics for at least two years/four semestersMathematics
Mathematics (MA)IITBM.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in EnergyBachelor’s degree in Science (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 semestersNo Restrictions
Mathematics (MA)IITBM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and EngineeringAny 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 semestersMathematics
Mathematics (MA)IITBBSJoint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean SciencesMathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and StatisticsNo Restrictions

# Minimum Educational Qualification for engineering graduates/students should be treated as removed for this programme and these candidates will be admitted based on their JAM rank only.

Mathematical Statistics Eligibility Criteria

Academic ProgrammeInstitute(s)Essential subjects in Bachelor’s Degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
M.Sc. Applied Statistics and InformaticsIITBMathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
M.Sc. StatisticsIITKStatistics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Operations ResearchIITBMathematics or Statistics for at least two years/four semestersNo Restrictions
Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean SciencesIITBBSMathematics and Physics and any one of these subjects among Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Application, Geology and StatisticsNo Restrictions

Economics Eligibility Criteria

Test Paper (Test Paper Code)InstitutesAcademic Programme(s)Essential subjects in bachelor’s degree along with minimum durationEssential subjects at (10+2) level
Economics (EN)    IITDM.Sc. in EconomicsAny Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B. Sc./ B.Com/ B.Stat./B.Math./ B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent). The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.No Restrictions
Economics (EN)IITR#M.Sc. in EconomicsB.Tech/B.E./ B.Sc. (PCM)/ B.Stat. and B.A./ B.Com. (with Mathematics as one of the subjects in the whole programme)No restrictions

Eligibility Criteria for CCMN

After qualifying JAM Exam candidates can also get the admission in NITs. For this they have to apply through CCMN counselling process. For this you have to satisfy CCMN Eligibility Criteria for the admission in the admitting Institutes.

For more details on CCMN – CCMN Counseling Process.

If you satisfy the JAM 2025 eligibility requirements, fill the JAM Application.