The IIT JAM Chemistry (CY) cut-off 2025 has been published, revealing the minimum qualifying marks across categories. Aspirants should review these figures and past trends to fine-tune their target scores and preparation strategy.
Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks for 2025
The cut-off marks for IIT JAM Chemistry 2025, as released with the final answer keys, are:
These values represent the minimum scores required to qualify for admission to postgraduate programs in Chemistry through IIT JAM.
Cut-Off Trend: 2023 vs 2024 vs 2025
Tracking cut-off marks over the past three years highlights fluctuations:
The general category cut-off increased significantly from 2023 to 2024 and remained stable into 2025. OBC and SC categories show similar upward adjustments.
Trend Insights & Strategy Implications
Key Takeaways:
- General category: Cut-off stabilised above 25 marks in 2024–25.
- OBC-NCL / EWS: Consistently around 90% of the General cut-off.
- SC/ST/PwD: Cut-off approximately 50% of General category.
Exam Strategy:
- Target 30+ marks in Chemistry for a safe margin above the expected cut-off.
- For OBC/EWS, aim for ~27+ marks to confidently qualify.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates should target ~16+ marks to stay competitive.Regular analysis of past cut-offs helps adapt to difficulty level changes.
