Category-wise Cutoff for IIT JAM Physics Paper

The IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to various postgraduate programs in science and technology. The Physics paper of IIT JAM consists of three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Each section has a different weightage and cutoff marks for different categories, namely General (GEN), OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and PwD (Person with Disability).

Section-wise Cutoff Marks

1. Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Number of Questions: 30
- Total Marks: 50

The Section A of the Physics paper consists of multiple choice questions. The cutoff marks for this section vary for different categories. Here are the category-wise cutoff marks for Section A:

- General (GEN): 10 to 15 marks
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 9 to 14 marks
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 5 to 10 marks
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 5 to 10 marks
- PwD (Person with Disability): 5 to 10 marks

2. Section B: Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
- Total Number of Questions: 10
- Total Marks: 20

The Section B of the Physics paper consists of multiple select questions. The cutoff marks for this section also vary for different categories. Here are the category-wise cutoff marks for Section B:

- General (GEN): 4 to 8 marks
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 to 7 marks
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 2 to 5 marks
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 2 to 5 marks
- PwD (Person with Disability): 2 to 5 marks

3. Section C: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
- Total Number of Questions: 20
- Total Marks: 30

The Section C of the Physics paper consists of numerical answer type questions. The cutoff marks for this section also vary for different categories. Here are the category-wise cutoff marks for Section C:

- General (GEN): 7 to 11 marks
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 6 to 10 marks
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 3 to 6 marks
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 3 to 6 marks
- PwD (Person with Disability): 3 to 6 marks

Overall Cutoff Marks

The overall cutoff marks for the Physics paper of IIT JAM are calculated by considering the total marks obtained in all three sections. The category-wise overall cutoff marks vary every year based on the difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates appearing for the exam. Generally, the overall cutoff marks for different categories range from 20 to 35 marks.

It is important to note that these cutoff marks are approximate values and may vary slightly. Candidates must aim to score above the cutoff marks in each section and the overall cutoff marks to secure admission in the desired M.Sc. programs offered by