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IIT JAM Seat Matrix 2027: Course-Wise & Institute-Wise Seats

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Shreyosee • 18 Mins read • 23 Oct 26
IIT JAM Seat MatrixIIT JAM Seat Matrix

IIT JAM 2027 Seat Matrix: Students can refer to the IIT JAM seat matrix to check the number of seats available at participating institutes across different categories. The seat matrix helps aspirants understand seat availability and make informed choices while selecting institutes for admission to MSc programmes through IIT JAM.

IIT Kharagpur will release the IIT JAM 2027 seat matrix on the official website. The matrix is expected to be updated after the IIT JAM 2027 examination and will provide details of seats available across participating institutes. In the previous year, IITs offered a total of 3,145 seats. Students can also refer to the previous year's seat matrix for reference.


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IIT JAM Seat Matrix 2027: Steps to Check

The IIT JAM 2027 seat matrix will be made available online for candidates to check institute- and test paper-wise seat details. Candidates can access it by following these steps:

  • Visit the official IIT JAM website.
  • Click on Admission in the menu and select the Seat Matrix option.
  • Choose the required institute type and test paper.
  • Click on the Show Data button.
  • The IIT JAM 2027 seat matrix will appear on the screen.


IIT JAM Seat Matrix: Previous Year Seat Details

The IIT JAM previous year seat matrix provides details of the seats offered across participating institutes and test papers. Candidates can refer to the previous year’s data to understand the number of seats available for different programmes and institutes.

The seat matrix may include institute-wise, programme-wise, and category-wise seat details. Candidates should note that the number and distribution of seats may change each year based on the official admission and seat allocation policies.


IIT JAM 2026: Course-Wise Seat Details

Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree or are appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s programme can apply for **IIT JAM 2026**. Before beginning their preparation for MSc programmes, aspirants should review the number of seats available for each course across participating IITs and other institutes. The seat availability can help candidates understand the competition and plan their preparation accordingly.

The IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix provides the category-wise number of seats available for different subjects and programmes at participating institutes. Candidates should refer to the official seat matrix released by the JAM 2026 authorities for accurate course- and category-wise seat information.


Courses Added in 2025

The three new courses introduced by IIT Kanpur for the academic year 2026 are listed below:

Course

Programme

1

Integrated Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering

2

M.Sc. in Economics

3

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry


IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnology: Seat Matrix

The department may modify the curriculum, assessment methods, and duration of the academic programme based on the nature and extent of the disability of an individual PwD student. Any such modifications will require approval from the Senate of the Institute. The department and the Institute reserve the right to implement these duly approved modifications, along with appropriate Reasonable Adjustments, as required for each PwD student.

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1204)

14

—

3

1

8

1

5

—

3

—

35

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213)

1

—

—

1

—

1

—

—

—

3

—

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305)

4

1

1

—

2

—

2

—

1

—

11

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (3304)

6

—

1

1

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2204)

6

—

2

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioengineering (1806)

13

1

4

—

9

—

5

—

2

1

35


IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnology: Eligibility Requirements

The IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnology eligibility criteria for different participating institutes and programmes are given below:

Test Paper

Academic Programme

Institute

Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission

Biotechnology (BT)

M.Sc. Biotechnology

  • IIT Bombay
  • IIT Indore

Any branch/subject

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

IIT Bombay

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics or Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters
  • Any one of the remaining four subjects for at least 1 year/2 semesters
  • Mathematics for at least 1 semester

M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioengineering

IIT Roorkee

Will be released shortly


IIT JAM Chemistry 2026: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry seat matrix provides institute-wise and programme-wise seat details across different categories:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2801)

10

—

2

—

6

1

4

—

2

—

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry (1901)

9

1

2

—

7

—

4

—

2

—

25

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1205)

22

1

6

—

14

1

8

1

3

1

57

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212)

4

—

1

—

2

—

1

—

1

—

9

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213)

2

—

1

—

1

—

—

1

—

—

5

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1301)

27

1

7

—

17

1

10

—

4

1

68

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1305)

3

—

1

—

3

—

1

1

—

—

9

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2601)

26

1

6

—

17

1

10

—

5

—

66

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Chemistry (3301)

6

—

1

1

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Gandhinagar

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2001)

17

1

5

—

11

1

6

1

3

—

45

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1401)

24

1

5

1

15

1

9

—

4

—

60

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2101)

15

1

4

—

11

—

5

1

3

—

40

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2201)

11

1

3

—

8

—

4

1

2

—

30

IIT Jammu

M.Sc. in Chemistry (3201)

8

—

2

—

6

—

2

1

1

—

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2401)

12

1

3

—

8

—

4

—

2

—

30

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1501)

19

1

5

—

12

1

6

1

4

—

49

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry (1507)

7

1

2

—

5

—

3

—

2

—

20

IIT Kanpur

Integrated Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering (1508)

2

—

1

—

1

—

1

—

—

—

5

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry (1601)

22

1

6

—

14

1

8

1

4

—

57

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Nuclear Medicine (1607)

4

—

1

—

3

—

1

—

1

—

10

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1701)

25

2

6

1

17

1

9

1

5

—

67

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Chemistry (3101)

6

—

2

—

4

—

1

1

1

—

15

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2901)

9

—

2

—

5

1

3

—

1

—

21

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2501)

10

1

2

—

7

—

4

—

1

—

25

IIT Patna

Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Dual Degree in Chemistry (2504)

2

—

1

—

1

—

—

1

—

—

5

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Chemistry (1802)

17

1

4

—

11

1

7

—

3

—

44

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Polymer Science (1807)

5

1

2

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2302)

9

1

2

—

7

—

3

1

2

—

25

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Chemistry (3002)

9

—

3

—

7

1

3

—

2

—

25

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

M.Sc. in Chemistry (2701)

9

1

2

—

6

1

4

—

2

—

25


IIT JAM Chemistry 2026: Eligibility Requirements

The IIT JAM 2026 Chemistry eligibility requirements for participating institutes and programmes are given below:

Test Paper

Academic Programme

Institute

Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission

Chemistry (CH)

M.Sc. Chemistry

  • IIT Bhilai
  • IIT Bhubaneswar
  • IIT Bombay
  • IIT Delhi
  • IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIT Guwahati
  • IIT Indore
  • IIT Jammu
  • IIT Jodhpur
  • IIT Kanpur
  • IIT Mandi
  • IIT Patna
  • IIT Roorkee
  • IIT Ropar
  • IIT Tirupati
  • IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

M.Sc. Chemistry

  • IIT Gandhinagar
  • IIT Palakkad

No restrictions

M.Sc. Chemistry

IIT Kharagpur

B.Sc./B.S. degree with at least 6 Chemistry subjects studied over 6 semesters/3 years

M.Sc. Chemistry

IIT Madras

B.Sc./B.S. degree with Chemistry for at least 6 semesters/3 years, along with Mathematics for 2 semesters/1 year


IIT JAM Physics 2026: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Physics seat matrix provides institute-wise and programme-wise seat details across different categories:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Physics (2803)

9

1

3

—

6

—

3

1

2

—

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics (1903)

10

—

3

—

8

—

3

1

2

—

27

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905)

3

—

1

—

1

1

1

—

1

—

8

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics (1202)

7

1

2

—

5

—

3

—

2

—

20

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Physics (1207)

23

1

6

—

15

1

8

1

5

—

60

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212)

4

—

1

—

2

—

1

—

1

—

9

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213)

1

—

—

—

1

—

—

—

—

—

2

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Physics (1303)

27

1

6

1

17

1

10

—

5

—

68

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Physics (2603)

21

1

6

—

15

—

8

—

3

1

55

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. (Tech.) in Applied Geophysics (2605)

22

—

6

—

15

—

7

1

4

—

55

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Physics (3303)

6

—

1

1

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Gandhinagar

M.Sc. in Physics (2003)

17

1

5

—

12

—

7

—

2

1

45

IIT Goa

M.Sc. in Physics (3402)

5

—

—

—

1

—

—

—

—

—

6

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Physics (1403)

23

1

5

1

15

1

9

—

5

—

60

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Physics (2103)

16

—

4

—

10

1

5

1

3

—

40

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Physics (2202)

12

—

3

—

8

—

4

1

2

—

30

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Astronomy (2205)

6

1

1

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Jammu

M.Sc. in Physics (3202)

8

—

2

—

6

—

2

1

1

—

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Physics (2403)

12

1

3

—

8

—

4

—

2

—

30

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Physics (1503)

14

1

4

—

9

1

6

—

3

—

38

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics (1505)

7

1

2

—

5

—

3

—

2

—

20

IIT Kanpur

Integrated Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering (1508)

6

1

1

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics (1604)

23

1

6

—

15

1

9

—

3

1

59

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605)

6

—

2

—

4

—

1

1

1

—

15

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Medical Physics (1606)

4

—

1

—

3

—

1

—

1

—

10

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Physics (1703)

21

1

5

—

14

1

8

—

4

—

54

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Physics (3103)

5

1

2

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Mandi

Integrated Ph.D. (I-PhD) in Physics (3104) (6 years)

2

1

1

—

2

—

1

—

1

—

8

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Physics (2903)

8

—

2

—

5

1

3

—

2

—

21

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Physics (2503)

10

1

3

—

5

1

3

—

2

—

25

IIT Patna

Integrated M.Sc.-PhD Dual Degree in Physics (2506) (10-12 semesters)

2

—

—

—

2

—

1

—

—

—

5

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Physics (1805)

11

1

3

—

9

—

4

—

2

—

30

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Physics (2303)

10

—

3

—

6

—

4

—

1

1

25

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Physics (3003)

8

—

2

—

5

1

3

—

1

—

20

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

M.Sc. in Physics (2702)

10

—

3

—

7

—

3

—

1

1

25


IIT JAM 2026 Physics: Eligibility Requirements

The IIT JAM 2026 Physics eligibility criteria for different institutes and academic programmes are given below:

Test Paper

Academic Programme

Institute

Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission

Physics (PH)

M.Sc. Physics

  • IIT Bhilai
  • IIT Bombay
  • IIT Delhi
  • IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIT Indore
  • IIT Jammu
  • IIT Jodhpur
  • IIT Kanpur
  • IIT Madras
  • IIT Mandi
  • IIT Patna
  • IIT Roorkee
  • IIT Ropar
  • IIT (BHU) Varanasi

B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D.

IIT Bhubaneswar

B.Sc./B.S. degree with Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

M.Sc. Applied Geophysics

IIT Bombay

Physics and Mathematics/Mathematical Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, with at least one of these subjects studied for 3 years/6 semesters.

M.Sc. Physics

  • IIT Gandhinagar
  • IIT Palakkad

No restrictions

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D.

IIT Kharagpur

B.Sc. degree with at least 4 Physics subjects and 2 Mathematics subjects



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IIT JAM Economics 2026: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Economics seat matrix provides institute-wise and category-wise seat details for the M.Sc. Economics programmes:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Economics (1304)

5

1

2

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Economics (1506)

9

1

2

—

7

—

3

—

2

—

24

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Economics (1803)

5

—

1

1

4

—

1

—

1

—

13


IIT JAM Economics 2026: Eligibility Requirements

The IIT JAM 2026 Economics eligibility criteria for participating institutes are provided below:

Test Paper

Academic Programme

Institute

Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission (Tentative)

Economics (EN)

M.Sc. Economics

IIT Delhi

B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Stat./B.Math./B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree with at least 3 years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent

M.Sc. Economics

IIT Roorkee

B.Sc. (Economics)/B.A. (Economics)/B.Sc. (Statistics)/BCA, or B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics as one of the subjects. No restrictions for engineering degrees.


IIT JAM Geology 2026: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Geology seat matrix provides institute-wise and category-wise seat details for the participating programmes:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology (1904)

9

1

1

1

7

—

4

—

2

—

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905)

5

—

1

—

3

—

2

—

1

—

12

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1201)

14

1

4

—

10

—

6

—

3

—

38

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. (Tech.) in Applied Geology (2604)

26

1

6

—

17

1

10

—

5

—

66

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology (1602)

14

1

4

—

9

1

6

—

3

—

38

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics (1605)

6

—

2

—

4

—

2

—

—

1

15

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1801)

7

1

2

—

5

—

3

—

1

—

19


IIT JAM Mathematics 2026: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics seat matrix provides institute-wise, programme-wise and category-wise seat details for candidates:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2802)

10

1

2

—

7

—

3

—

2

—

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics (1902)

9

1

3

—

6

—

3

—

2

—

24

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences (1905)

2

—

—

1

—

1

—

—

—

—

4

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1206)

14

1

3

1

10

—

6

—

3

—

38

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering (1212)

1

—

—

2

—

1

—

—

—

—

4

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering (1213)

1

—

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214)

3

—

1

—

2

—

1

—

1

—

8

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1302)

27

1

7

—

17

1

9

1

5

—

68

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (2602)

21

1

6

—

15

—

7

1

4

—

55

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Mathematics (3302)

6

—

1

1

4

—

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Gandhinagar

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2002)

17

1

5

—

12

—

6

—

3

1

45

IIT Goa

M.Sc. in Mathematics (3401)

5

—

—

—

1

—

—

—

—

—

6

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing (1402)

11

1

3

—

7

1

5

—

2

—

30

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1404)

11

1

3

—

7

1

5

—

2

—

30

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Mathematics/Mathematics & Computing (2102)

12

—

3

—

7

1

5

—

1

1

30

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2203)

9

1

2

—

4

—

2

—

2

—

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2402)

14

—

2

—

8

—

3

1

2

—

30

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1502)

19

1

5

—

12

1

6

1

4

—

49

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics (1603)

15

—

4

—

9

1

5

1

3

—

38

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1702)

19

1

5

—

13

—

7

—

3

1

49

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (3102)

6

—

2

—

3

1

2

—

1

—

15

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2902)

8

—

2

—

6

—

2

1

2

—

21

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2502)

9

1

2

—

7

—

4

—

2

—

25

IIT Patna

Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Mathematics (2505)

2

—

1

1

—

1

—

—

—

—

5

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Economics (1803)

4

—

1

—

3

—

2

—

1

—

11

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Mathematics (1804)

16

—

3

1

11

—

6

—

2

1

40

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Mathematics (2301)

10

—

2

1

6

1

3

—

2

—

25

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics (3004)

3

1

1

—

2

—

2

—

1

—

10

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001)

7

—

1

—

4

—

2

—

1

—

15


IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics & Statistics: Seat Matrix

The IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics and Statistics seat matrix provides institute-wise and category-wise seat details for the participating programmes:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

GEN

GEN-PwD

EWS

EWS-PwD

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Statistics (1203)

18

1

5

—

13

—

6

1

4

—

48

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Operations Research (1214)

2

—

1

—

2

—

1

—

1

—

7

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Statistics (1504)

24

1

6

—

16

1

8

1

5

—

62

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Economics (1506)

6

—

2

—

3

1

3

—

1

—

16

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Economics (1803)

2

—

—

—

1

—

1

—

—

—

4

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics (3001)

1

1

—

—

1

—

1

—

1

—

5


IIT JAM 2026: Institute-Wise Seat Intake

The IIT JAM 2026 institute-wise seat matrix includes programme-specific eligibility requirements and category-wise seat distribution across participating IITs:

Institute

Academic Programme (Code)

Essential Subjects in Bachelor's Degree

GEN

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

10

2

6 + 1*

4

2

25

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

10 + 1*

2

7

3

2

25

IIT Bhilai

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

9 + 1*

3

6

3 + 1*

2

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

9 + 1*

2

7

4

2

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology

Geology for 6 semesters/3 years plus prescribed combinations of Physics, Mathematics and/or Chemistry

9 + 1*

1 + 1*

7

4

2

25

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences

Mathematics and Physics at UG level

5

1

3

2

1

12

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics

Mathematics/Statistics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

9 + 1*

3

6

3

2

24

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences

Mathematics and Physics at UG level

2

0

1

1

0

4

IIT Bhubaneswar

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

10

3

8

3 + 1*

2

27

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Biotechnology

Any branch/subject

13 + 1*

4

9

4 + 1*

3

35

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, another listed subject for 1 year/2 semesters and Mathematics for 1 semester

1

0

1

1

0

3

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters and Mathematics for 1 year/2 semesters

22 + 1*

5 + 1*

14 + 1*

9

4

57

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering

B.Sc. or equivalent with specified Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics combinations

4

1

2

1

1

9

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, another listed subject for 1 year/2 semesters and Mathematics for 1 semester

2

0

1

1

1

5

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Applied Geology

Geology for 3 years/6 semesters and any two among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science

15

4

10

5 + 1*

3

38

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Operations Research

No restrictions

3

1

2

1

0

7

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering

B.Sc. or equivalent with specified Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics combinations

1

0

1 + 1*

1

0

4

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, another listed subject for 1 year/2 semesters and Mathematics for 1 semester

1

1

0

0

0

2

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Mathematics

No restrictions

14 + 1*

4

10

5 + 1*

3

38

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Operations Research

No restrictions

3

1

2

1

0

7

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics

Physics and Mathematics/Mathematical Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, with at least one studied for 3 years/6 semesters

8

1 + 1*

3

3

2

20

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science and Engineering

B.Sc. or equivalent with specified Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics combinations

4

1

2

1

1

9

IIT Bombay

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering

Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics for 2 years/4 semesters, another listed subject for 1 year/2 semesters and Mathematics for 1 semester

1

0

0 + 1*

0

0

2

IIT Bombay

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

22 + 2*

6

15 + 1*

9

5

60

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences

3- or 4-year Bachelor's degree in any STEM branch

5

0 + 1*

2

2

1

11

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

26 + 2*

7

17 + 1*

9 + 1*

5

68

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Economics

B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Stat./B.Math./B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent with minimum 3 years of education after 10+2

9 + 1*

2

7

4

2

25

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

27 + 1*

7

17 + 1*

10

4 + 1*

68

IIT Delhi

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

27 + 1*

7

17 + 1*

9 + 1*

5

68

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

26 + 1*

6

17 + 1*

10

5

66

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc.(Tech.) in Applied Geology

Geology for 3 years/6 semesters with Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry

26 + 1*

6

17 + 1*

10

5

66

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

21 + 1*

6

15

7 + 1*

4

55

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc.(Tech.) in Applied Geophysics

Physics for 3 years/6 semesters, Mathematics for 1 year/2 semesters and one of Chemistry/Electronics/Statistics/Geology/Computer Science

22

6

15

7 + 1*

4

55

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

21 + 1*

6

15

8

3 + 1*

55

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine

3- or 4-year Bachelor's degree in any STEM branch

6

1 + 1*

4

2

1

15

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Chemistry

No restrictions; candidate must qualify JAM Chemistry paper

6

1 + 1*

4

2

1

15

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters; B.Tech./B.E. in any engineering branch considered

6

1 + 1*

4

2

1

15

IIT Dharwad

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for 1 year/2 semesters; B.Tech./B.E. considered

6

1 + 1*

4

2

1

15

IIT Gandhinagar

M.Sc. in Chemistry

No restrictions

17 + 1*

5

11 + 1*

6 + 1*

3

45

IIT Gandhinagar

M.Sc. in Physics

No restrictions

17 + 1*

5

11 + 1*

6 + 1*

4

45

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

24 + 1*

5 + 1*

15 + 1*

9

4

60

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

11 + 1*

3

8

5

1 + 1*

30

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

11 + 1*

3

8

5

1 + 1*

30

IIT Guwahati

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

23 + 1*

6

15 + 1*

8 + 1*

5

60

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

16

4

10 + 1*

6

2 + 1*

40

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Mathematics/Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

11 + 1*

3

8

4 + 1*

2

30

IIT Hyderabad

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

15 + 1*

3 + 1*

11

6

3

40

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Biotechnology

Any branch/subject

6 + 1*

2

3

2

1

15

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

12

3

8 + 1*

4

2

30

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

7 + 1*

2

5

3

2

20

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Astronomy

B.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/Electronics/Computer Science, or B.E./B.Tech. with prescribed Physics and Mathematics coursework

7

1

3

3

1

15

IIT Indore

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

11 + 1*

3

9

4

2

30

IIT Jammu

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

8

2

6

2 + 1*

1

20

IIT Jammu

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

8

2

6

2 + 1*

1

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

7 + 1*

2

4 + 1*

3

2

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemistry and Materials Engineering

Chemistry for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

6

1

3

2

1

13

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

5 + 1*

3

6

3

2

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Mathematics-Data & Computational Sciences

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

5

1

3

1

0

10

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

7 + 1*

2

4 + 1*

3

2

20

IIT Jodhpur

M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Physics and Materials Engineering

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

5

1

3 + 1*

2

1

13

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

19 + 1*

5

12 + 1*

6 + 1*

4

49

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics

No restrictions

24 + 1*

6

16 + 1*

8 + 1*

5

62

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Mathematics

No restrictions

19 + 1*

5

12 + 1*

6 + 1*

4

49

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

14 + 1*

4

9 + 1*

6

3

38

IIT Kanpur

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

7 + 1*

2

5

3

2

20

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry

At least 6 Chemistry subjects over 6 semesters/3 years

22 + 1*

6

14 + 1*

8 + 1*

4

57

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geology

Geology for 6 semesters/3 years plus prescribed Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry combinations

14 + 1*

4

9 + 1*

6

3

38

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics

Prescribed combinations of Geology/Physics with Mathematics

6

2

4

2

0 + 1*

15

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Mathematics

Mathematics/Statistics for 6 semesters/3 years

15

4

9 + 1*

5 + 1*

3

38

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics

Prescribed combinations of Geology/Physics with Mathematics

6

2

4

1 + 1*

1

15

IIT Kharagpur

Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics

At least 4 Physics subjects and 2 Mathematics subjects

23 + 1*

6

15 + 1*

9

3 + 1*

59

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for at least 6 semesters/3 years and Mathematics for 2 semesters/1 year

26 + 1*

7

17 + 1*

10

4 + 1*

67

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

19 + 1*

5

12 + 1*

7

4

49

IIT Madras

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

21 + 1*

4 + 1*

15

7 + 1*

4

54

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

6

1 + 1*

4

2

1

15

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

5 + 1*

2

4

2

1

15

IIT Mandi

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

6

2

4

1 + 1*

1

15

IIT Mandi

Integrated Ph.D. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

3

1

1 + 1*

1

1

8

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Chemistry

JAM-qualified in Chemistry; Bachelor's degree

8

3 + 1*

5

3

1

21

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Mathematics

JAM-qualified in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics; Bachelor's degree with at least 3 Mathematics courses

2

1

1

1

0

5

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Mathematics

JAM-qualified in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics; Bachelor's degree with at least 3 Mathematics courses

6

2

4 + 1*

2

1

16

IIT Palakkad

M.Sc. in Physics

JAM-qualified in Physics; Bachelor's degree

7

3 + 1*

6

3

1

21

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

12 + 1*

3

8

4

2

30

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

11 + 1*

3

8

5

2

30

IIT Patna

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

12 + 1*

3

7 + 1*

4

2

30

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Bioscience and Bioengineering

Bachelor's degree in any branch/subject

14

4

8 + 1*

4 + 1*

3

35

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

18

3 + 1*

12

7

2 + 1*

44

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Economics

B.Sc. Economics/B.A. Economics/B.Sc. Statistics/BCA, or B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. with Mathematics

12 + 1*

3

9

4 + 1*

3

33

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Applied Geology

Geology for 3 years/6 semesters and any two among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science

8

2

5

3

1

19

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

14 + 1*

4

10

5 + 1*

3

38

IIT Roorkee

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

12

3

9

4

1 + 1*

30

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

10

2 + 1*

6 + 1*

3

2

25

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Mathematics for at least 2 years/4 semesters

9 + 1*

3

6

4

2

25

IIT Ropar

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

10

2

7

3 + 1*

2

25

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

9

0 + 1*

5

3

2

20

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics

No restrictions

2

1

1

1

0

5

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics & Statistics

No restrictions

6

2

4

1 + 1*

1

15

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree with at least 3 Mathematics courses

4

1

2

1

1

10

IIT Tirupati

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

9

0 + 1*

5

3

2

20

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Chemistry for 3 years/6 semesters

9 + 1*

2

6 + 1*

4

2

25

IIT (BHU) Varanasi

M.Sc. in Physics

Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters and Mathematics for at least 1 year/2 semesters. No restrictions for engineering degrees.

10

3

7

3

1 + 1*

25

Total

—

—

1218

312

809

449

228

3017

Note: Seats indicated with (*) are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: What is the IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix?

Ans: The IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix provides institute-wise and programme-wise details of seats available across participating IITs, along with category-wise seat distribution.


Ques: Which institutes are included in the IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix?

Ans: The seat matrix includes participating institutes such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, and other IITs.


Ques: What details are mentioned in the IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix?

Ans: It includes the institute name, academic programme, essential subjects required in the Bachelor's degree, category-wise seats, and total seats.


Ques: What does an asterisk (*) indicate in the IIT JAM seat matrix?

Ans: An asterisk (*) indicates seats reserved for PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates.


Ques: How many total seats are available through the IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix?

Ans: As per the provided seat matrix, a total of **3,017 seats** are available across the listed IIT JAM 2026 programmes.