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IIT JAM Physics Seats 2026–27
Complete Institute-wise Seat Matrix — All Programmes
The official IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix for Physics — all 31 programmes across 22 IITs for the academic year 2026–27. 748 total Physics seats across MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, Integrated PhD, and Astronomy programmes. Plus 2,000+ additional seats at NITs and other CCMN institutes. JAM 2026 conducted by IIT Bombay on February 15, 2026. Admission counselling via JOAPS portal.
2026–27 At a Glance
IIT JAM Physics 2026 — Key Numbers
💡 What these numbers mean: 748 total physics seats across IITs means roughly 748 students can secure an IIT MSc/PhD seat through JAM PH paper. With 2,000+ additional CCMN seats at NITs and other institutes, the realistic opportunity is much larger. A JAM Physics score of 75+ marks is generally considered competitive for IIT admissions (GEN category). Scores of 50–75 still fetch seats at newer IITs and NITs.
Official Seat Matrix
IIT JAM Physics Seats 2026–27 — Institute-wise
All 31 Physics programmes accepting IIT JAM PH paper score for 2026–27 admission. Data sourced from the Pravegaa live page and confirmed against JAM 2026 official information. Verify final numbers at jam2026.iitb.ac.in before applying.
| ★ Premier IITs — IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee | Seats | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute | Programme | Code | Total |
| IIT Bombay | M.Sc. Applied Geophysics | 1202 | 20 |
| IIT Bombay | M.Sc. Physics | 1207 | 60 |
| IIT Bombay | M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Energy Science & Engg. | 1212 | 9 |
| IIT Bombay | M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science & Engg. | 1213 | 2 |
| IIT Delhi | M.Sc. Physics | 1303 | 68 |
| IIT Guwahati | M.Sc. Physics | 1403 | 60 |
| IIT Kanpur | M.Sc. Physics | 1503 | 38 |
| IIT Kanpur | M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Physics | 1505 | 20 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics | 1604 | 59 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics | 1605 | 15 |
| IIT Madras | M.Sc. Physics | 1703 | 54 |
| IIT Roorkee | M.Sc. Physics | 1805 | 30 |
| ★ Premier IITs — IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee Sub-total | 435 | ||
| Established IITs — Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Patna, Ropar, Varanasi | Seats | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute | Programme | Code | Total |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Physics | 1903 | 27 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences | 1905 | 24 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | M.Sc. Physics | 2603 | 55 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | M.Sc. (Tech.) Applied Geophysics | 2605 | 55 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | M.Sc. Physics | 2003 | 45 |
| IIT Hyderabad | M.Sc. Physics | 2103 | 40 |
| IIT Indore | M.Sc. Physics | 2202 | 30 |
| IIT Indore | M.Sc. Astronomy | 2205 | 15 |
| IIT Jodhpur | M.Sc. Physics | 2403 | 20 |
| IIT Jodhpur | M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree in Physics & Materials Engg. | 2405 | 13 |
| IIT Patna | M.Sc. Physics | 2503 | 30 |
| IIT Ropar | M.Sc. Physics | 2303 | 25 |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | M.Sc. Physics | 2702 | 25 |
| Established IITs — Bhubaneswar, Dhanbad, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Patna, Ropar, Varanasi Sub-total | 404 | ||
| Newer IITs — Bhilai, Jammu, Mandi, Palakkad, Tirupati | Seats | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute | Programme | Code | Total |
| IIT Bhilai | M.Sc. Physics | 2803 | 20 |
| IIT Jammu | M.Sc. Physics | 3202 | 20 |
| IIT Mandi | M.Sc. Physics | 3103 | 30 |
| IIT Mandi | Integrated-Ph.D. in Physics | 3104 | 12 |
| IIT Palakkad | M.Sc. Physics | 2903 | 21 |
| IIT Tirupati | M.Sc. Physics | 3003 | 20 |
| Newer IITs — Bhilai, Jammu, Mandi, Palakkad, Tirupati Sub-total | 123 | ||
Grand Total — All Physics Programmes (IITs)
31 programmes across 22 IITs · Academic Year 2026–27 · PH paper
* Total count of 748 includes all PH-paper programmes (MSc Physics, Applied Geophysics, Astronomy, Joint PhD, Dual Degree, Integrated PhD, Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences). Pure MSc Physics seats across IITs total approximately 620.
Beyond IITs
CCMN — 2,000+ Additional Seats via JAM Score
A qualifying JAM Physics score opens admission at IITs and over 2,000 additional seats at NITs, IISc Bangalore (Integrated PhD), IIESTs, DIATs, and other CFTIs through the Centralised Counselling for M.Sc. (CCMN). Students who do not get an IIT can still secure an excellent MSc seat through CCMN.
IISc Bangalore — Integrated PhD
JAM Physics score accepted for Integrated PhD in Physical Sciences at IISc. Most competitive — first class marks required for GEN category.
NITs — MSc Physics
30+ NITs offer MSc Physics via CCMN. NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, NIT Rourkela are among the most sought-after for physics.
IIEST Shibpur
Institute of Engineering & Science, Shibpur — MSc Physics via CCMN. Established institute with strong physics department.
DIAT, Pune
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune — MSc Physics via CCMN. Unique research environment.
IISER Pune & Bhopal
Select IISERs accept JAM Physics scores for their integrated PhD and MSc programmes alongside their own IISER Aptitude Test.
SLIET & Others
Several other CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutes) accept JAM scores via CCMN for MSc Physics admissions.
Apply for CCMN seats at the official centralised counselling portal
CCMN Portal →Category-wise Seats
How Seats Are Distributed by Category
IIT JAM seats follow Government of India reservation norms. Each institute distributes its total seats across categories. The breakdown below is representative — verify exact numbers per institute at JOAPS.
ℹ Exact category-wise seat counts per institute and programme are available on the JOAPS portal (jam2026.iitb.ac.in). Qualifying cutoffs for JAM 2026 were released on March 21, 2026. Students meeting the cutoff participate in JOAPS counselling for seat allotment in multiple rounds.
How to Choose
Which IIT Should You Target? — Score vs Institute
With 748 Physics seats across 22 IITs, the right strategy is to apply widely and let your rank determine where you land. Here is a general score-to-institute guide for GEN category.
IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras
85–100The most competitive — typically top 50–100 ranks in Physics. Very high MSc programme quality and research environment. IIT Delhi (68 seats) is highest.
IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati
75–90Strong theoretical and experimental physics. IIT Guwahati (60 seats) and Kharagpur (59 Joint MSc-PhD) are significant.
IIT Roorkee, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Hyderabad
65–80Excellent research opportunities. Roorkee has a strong physics tradition. Gandhinagar (45 seats) is increasingly sought-after.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Indore, IIT Patna
55–70Established mid-tier IITs with solid physics programmes. Dhanbad (55 seats each for Physics and Applied Geophysics) is particularly accessible.
Newer IITs — Bhilai, Jammu, Mandi, Palakkad, Tirupati
45–60Smaller seats (20–30) but growing research output. Mandi offers Integrated PhD (direct to PhD from BSc).
NITs via CCMN
40–55NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy — excellent PG physics programmes accessible with lower JAM scores. Highly underrated option.
🎯 Key strategy: Apply to every IIT where you are eligible — there is no harm in multiple preferences. Fill at least 10–15 institute preferences in JOAPS during counselling. Accept & Upgrade option allows you to take a seat and continue hoping for a better allotment in subsequent rounds.
Admission Process
IIT JAM 2026 — Admission & Counselling Process
Step-by-Step Admission Process
Appear for JAM & Qualify
Score at or above the qualifying cutoff for your category. Cutoff released alongside results on March 21, 2026.
Register on JOAPS Portal
Visit jam2026.iitb.ac.in and register on the JOAPS portal. Fill the application form for admission — submit before the deadline.
Fill Institute & Programme Preferences
Enter up to 15+ preferences in order. Include all IITs you are eligible for — wider preferences = higher chance of allotment.
Seat Allotment — Round 1
JOAPS releases the first allotment list. Three options: Accept & Freeze (confirmed), Accept & Upgrade (hold while waiting better), or Reject.
Accept & Upgrade — Subsequent Rounds
If you accept in Round 1 but a better preference opens in Round 2/3, you can upgrade. Counselling has 4 rounds + 1 additional.
Report to Institute
Once you Accept & Freeze, report to the allotted IIT with documents and pay the seat acceptance fee. Session begins July–August 2026.
JAM 2026 — Key Dates
JAM 2027 Timeline (expected):
Registration: Sep 2026 · Exam: Feb 2027 · Result: Mar 2027. Book a demo class now to start April 2026 batch — gives a full year of preparation before JAM 2027.
FAQ
IIT JAM Physics Seats — Frequently Asked Questions
Seat counts, score requirements, counselling, CCMN, and Pravegaa preparation — answered.
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IIT JAM Physics Seats 2026–27 — Complete Institute-wise Seat Matrix
IIT JAM 2026 Physics (PH paper) offers 748 total seats across 31 programmes at 22 IITs for the academic year 2026–27. The seat matrix includes MSc Physics at IIT Bombay (60), IIT Delhi (68), IIT Guwahati (60), IIT Kharagpur (59 Joint MSc-PhD), IIT Madras (54), IIT Kanpur (38), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (55), IIT Gandhinagar (45), IIT Hyderabad (40), and newer IITs including Bhilai (20), Jammu (20), Mandi (30), Palakkad (21), and Tirupati (20). Additional 2,000+ seats are available at NITs, IISc Bangalore, and other CCMN institutes using the same JAM Physics score.
JAM 2026 was conducted by IIT Bombay on February 15, 2026. Results: March 19, 2026. Qualifying cutoff released March 21, 2026. Scorecard: March 27, 2026. Category-wise seats follow Government of India reservation norms: GEN (40.5%), EWS (10%), OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%). Admission via JOAPS portal (IITs) and CCMN portal (NITs/other institutes). A JAM Physics score of 75+ marks is recommended for GEN category IIT admissions.
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