IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ]
IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ] is a government institution located in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, established in 2016. It offers 9+ courses across undergr…
IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ]
Admission Process 2026
Complete guide to entry requirements, application phases, and important deadlines.
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IIT Jammu offers BTech, MTech, MTech (Executive), MSc, and PhD courses. The exams accepted are JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, UGC- CSIR NET, etc. The IIT Jammu Fees (total tuition fees) for all the courses range from INR 80,000 to INR 8 lakhs. IIT Jammu has collaborated with IIM Jammu to offer a dual degree B.Tech-MBA and MBA (HA & HM) program. IIT Jammu BTech students can transit to the MBA program after their 8th semester without any CAT score. Once the entrance exam results are declared, candidates can fill out application forms for admission on the official website of IIT Jammu.
The important dates for 2025 admissions at IIT Jammu, the detailed eligibility and selection criteria for all the courses, along with the cutoffs for several exams, and the application process are mentioned in the article below.
Table of Contents- IIT Jammu Admissions Dates 2026
- IIT Jammu BTech Admissions 2026
- IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission 2026
- IIT Jammu MTech Admissions 2026
- IIT Jammu PG Admissions 2026
- IIT Jammu PhD Admissions 2026
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IIT Jammu B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
Here are the important dates of the admission process conducted by IIT Jammu.
IIT Jammu B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
IIT Jammu accepts JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of both the exams and counselling are tabulated below:
JEE Advanced Exam Dates 2026
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Registration Dates (Extended) | Apr 23 - May 05, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date (Out) | Jun 01, 2026 |
JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling Date | Jun 02 - Jun 11, 2026 |
| Document Upload Date (Round 1) | Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Date | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Document Upload Date (Round 2) | Jun 30 - Jul 03, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Date | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Document Upload Date (Round 3) | Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Document Upload Date (Round 4) | Jul 10 - Jul 13, 2026 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Document Upload Date (Round 5) | Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2026 |
IIT Jammu M.Tech Admission Dates 2026
M.Tech admission at IIT Jammu is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register on both the IIT Jammu admission portal and the COAP portal, after which seats are allotted through COAP counselling rounds. Candidates can check the COAP schedule and IIT Jammu–specific admission dates in the table below.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| IIT Jammu 2026 M.Tech Registration Date | March 26 – April 14, 2026 |
COAP Counselling Dates 2026
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Seat Allocation Round 1 | May 11 - May 13, 2026 |
| Seat Allocation Round 2 | May 17 - May 20, 2026 |
| Seat Allocation Round 3 | May 24 - May 27, 2026 |
| Seat Allocation Round 4 | May 31 - Jun 03, 2026 |
| Seat Allocation Round 5 | Jun 05 - Jun 10, 2026 |
IIT Jammu M.Sc Admission Dates 2026
Admission to the M.Sc programs at IIT Jammu is based on IIT JAM scores followed by JOAPS Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the JOAPS Counselling in the table below:
JOAPS Counselling Dates 2026
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| JOAPS Registration Date | Mar 27 - Apr 15, 2026 |
| 1st Merit List Release Date | May 25, 2026 |
| 2nd Merit List Release Date | Jun 08, 2026 |
| 3rd Merit List Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 4th Merit List Release Date | Jun 27, 2026 |
Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates
The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:
| Course | Exam Name | Registration Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | GATE | Aug 28 - Sep 28, 2025 |
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| M.Sc | IIT JAM | Sep 05 - Oct 20, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
IIT Jammu B.Tech Admissions 2026
IIT Jammu offers BTech courses in 7 specializations. For each specialization, IIT Jammu offers 40 seats. The total tuition fees for BTech is INR 8 lakhs. The specializations and course fees are mentioned below-
| BTech Specializations | Seats |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 40 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Materials Engineering | 40 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
IIT Jammu BTech Admissions Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria for BTech Admissions at IIT Jammu are-
- Candidates must have a minimum of 75% marks in 10+2 from a recognized board of education, OR candidates must be in the top 20th percentile in class 12. For SC/ST candidates, 10% relaxation is given in the qualifying degree marks, which means 65% is required in class 12.
- The IIT Jammu admission to the B.Tech program is done through the Joint Entrance Examination - JEE Advanced ran,k followed by centralized counselling conducted by JoSAA at the all-India level. For JoSAA Counselling registration, candidates can visit the official website in the third week of June.
IIT Jammu BTech Admissions Application Process
For BTech admissions at IIT Jammu, candidates first must appear for the JEE Mains exam. The application process for JEE Mains is-
- Visit the official website of JEE Main.
- Register for the online application form.
- Make a note of the system-generated application number.
- Create a password.
- Log in again and fill out the form.
- Upload scanned images of photographs and a signature.
- A fee of 650 INR (325 INR for reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid through a Debit card, a Credit card, Net banking, UPI, or Paytm.
- Keep a printout of the application form for future use.
The top 2,50,000 rank holders of JEE Main (across all categories) are eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced exam. To register for the JEE Advanced exam, candidates must-
- Visit the official JEE Advanced website (e.g., jeeadv.ac.in) when registrations open.
- Log in with their JEE Main roll number and password.
- Fill in the personal details.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the application fee- INR 2900 for General/EWS/OBC boys, and INR 1450 for SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates.
After this, the candidate should appear for the JoSAA counselling. The JoSAA Counselling has 6 rounds.
- Visit josaa.nic.in and register using your JEE Main application number and password.
- Select the choice of course and preference in the drop-down menu.
- JoSAA conducts 6 rounds of counselling based on the JEE Main Ranks.
- Accept the seat through fee payment and document submission.
IIT Jammu BTech Cutoff 2025
IIT Jammu JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering in 2025 is 5988. For B.Tech Mathematics and Computing is 7845.
Tabulated below are IIT Jammu JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 5988 |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 7845 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 9528 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 12326 |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics | 13428 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 14275 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 15217 |
| B.Tech Material Science Engineering | 15597 |
IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission 2026
IIT Jammu, in collaboration with IIM Jammu, offers a dual degree program (BTech + MBA). The total duration for the program is 6 years. The initial four years are for the B. Tech program, and the last two years are for the MBA program. The program has been strategically designed to allow students to exit the program after completing the fourth year, as specified in the National Education Policy 2020, Ministry of Education, Government of India. After completing the fourth year, students will have the option of graduating with a B.Tech degree or earning a certificate in management.
IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admissions Eligibility Criteria
In terms of age limit, qualifying examinations, and year of appearance in qualifying examinations, eligibility for the dual degree program (BTech+MBA) at IIT Jammu will be determined by the JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced).
To continue into the MBA program without taking the CAT, a minimum CGPA of 7 would be required. Any participant with a CGPA of less than 7 at the end of the fourth year must take the mandatory exit after the fourth year. These students, however, may take the CAT in order to gain admission to IIMs.
IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission are-
- JEE Advanced will be used to determine admission to the integrated dual degree program.
- If students achieve a CGPA of 7 or higher in the B.Tech., they will be able to complete both the B.Tech. and the MBA degrees without taking the CAT.
IIT Jammu MTech Admissions 2026
The 2-year IITJammu M.Tech program is offered in 8 different specializations. Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview in due course, based on the concerned examination marks and GATE score. The total tuition fees for MTech is INR 80,000. The final selection of candidates for admission will be based on COAP counselling. The specializations for MTech are-
| Department | Specialization |
|---|---|
| MTech Civil Engineering | Tunnel Engineering |
| Structural Engineering | |
| MTech Computer Science Engineering | Computer Science Engineering |
| MTech Electrical Engineering | Communication and Signal Processing |
| VLSI Design | |
| MTech Mechanical Engineering | Thermal and Energy Systems |
| Sustainable Energy Engineering | |
| MTech Biosciences and BioEngineering | Medical Devices |
IIT Jammu MTech Admissions Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria for MTech admissions at IIT Jammu are mentioned below. The final selection will be based on the GATE scores, followed by the COAP Counselling. Candidates having studied B.Tech from an IIT with a minimum CPI/CGPA of 8.0 and a valid GATE score are provided special consideration in IIT Jammu admission in M.Tech.
| Specialization | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Tunnel Engineering | B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Civil Engineering or Earth Science, with a minimum of 65% marks in aggregate or a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale. |
| Structural Engineering | |
| Computer Science Engineering (2 and 3 years) | Candidates should have qualified for their qualifying degree (B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc.) in relevant disciplines with at least 60% of marks or 6.0 CGPA. A minimum GATE score of 300 is also required. |
| Communication and Signal Processing | |
| VLSI Design | |
| Thermal and Energy Systems | Candidates should have B.E./B.Tech./A.M.I.E in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ OBC). Valid GATE score is required |
| Sustainable Energy Engineering |
IIT Jammu MTech Admissions Application Process
Those who are eligible for admission have to take the GATE for MTech admission. The registration process for it is given below:
- Visit the official website
- Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID, and mobile number.
- After the form is submitted, an enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
- Fill out the application form.
- A fee of INR 1,500 (INR 750 for women and reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid online.
- Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.
IIT Jammu MTech Cutoff 2025
IIT Jammu GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering in 2025 is 550. For M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems is 350.
Tabulated below are IIT Jammu GATE Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 550 |
| M.Tech Thermal Sciences & Energy Systems | 350 |
| M.Tech Structural Engineering | 350 |
| M.Tech Mechanical System Design | 350 |
| M.Tech Tunnel Engineering | 350 |
| M.Tech VLSI Design | 300 |
| M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing | 300 |
| M.Tech Medical Devices | 300 |
IIT Jammu PG Admissions 2026
Apart from MTech, IIT Jammu also offers Executive MTech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and MSc in Chemistry and Physics at the PG level. The executive MTech program is of a 2-year duration, with online classes taking place over the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). The eligibility and selection criteria for Executive MTech and MSc courses are tabulated below-
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive MTech | INR 2 lakhs | B. Tech/BE degree in any branch of Engineering or MCA or M.Sc. degree in related areas with a minimum of 60% marks. Working professionals with a minimum of two years of experience in the industry. Qualifying criterion for professionals with more than 10 years of experience is relaxed to CPI of 5.5 or 55% marks | Written Test+ Interview |
| MSc | INR 1 lakh | Graduation with 55% | IIT JAM |
IIT Jammu PG Admissions Application Process
To register for IIT Jammu Executive MTech admissions, the candidates must-
- Apply on the Intellipaat portal link.
- Intellipaat will verify the documents.
- Intellipaat will communicate to the eligible candidates the date for the online proctored written test and interview after verifying their documents. The test and interview will be conducted at regular intervals. Normally, they will be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays for the convenience of candidates.
- A candidate will be selected based on their academic credentials, experience, and performance in the written test and interview.
For MSc admissions at IIT Jammu, candidates must-
- Go to the official site: https://jam.iitm.ac.in (host IIT changes every year; IIT Delhi for 2025).
- Create a JOAPS account: enter your name, email ID, phone number, and set a password.
- Fill in personal details and upload documents.
- Pay the application fees-
| Category | One Paper | Two Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹900 | ₹1250 |
| All Others | ₹1800 | ₹2500 |
- After the results are out (March end), you have to fill out a separate Admission Form through the JAM portal.
IIT Jammu MSc Cutoff
IIT Jammu IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 has been released. The closing rank for M.Sc. Physics is 641 in Round 1, 714 in Round 2, and 736 in Round 3. For M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc. Chemistry is 645 in Round 1, 679 in Round 2 and 687 in Round 3.
Tabulated below are IIT Jammu IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Physics | 641 | 714 | 736 |
| M.Sc Chemistry | 645 | 679 | 687 |
IIT Jammu PhD Admissions 2026
IIT Jammu offers Ph.D programs in 10 different departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
IIT Jammu admission to Ph.D is classified under two categories- Institute Research candidate (Full Time) and Full Time externally funded students ( UGC, CSIR, GPAT, etc).
IIT Jammu PhD Admissions Eligibility Criteria
For full-time IIT Jammu PhD admission, candidates must hold any one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/ Technology, along with a good academic record.
- Master’s degree in Science (with a good academic record) and a valid GATE score / UGC/CSIR-JRF/GPAT/ NBHM or equivalent qualification.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with an exceptional academic record and a valid GATE score in the eligible discipline
NOTE: Candidate should have a minimum experience of 2 years (full-time) after B.Tech./M.Tech/M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent as on the date of registration.
IIT Jammu PhD Admission Selection Criteria
Candidates seeking IIT Jammu admission in Humanities and Social Sciences subjects should have a valid score in the UGC NET. Admission to a Ph.D. program in Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics/HSS requires CSIR/UGC NET/GATE/DST INSPIRE/NBHM qualification.
For the Engineering discipline, a GATE qualification is desirable for M.Tech. degree holders, and essential for B.Tech. degree holders with exceptional academic credentials.
Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed based on the interview and the applicant’s research proposal. Candidates can apply for the IIT Jammu Ph.D programme throughout the year, however, the shortlisting and selection are done twice in a year by each department.
IIT Jammu Admissions 2026 FAQs
Ques. Can I get into the IIT Jammu B.Tech Program without writing the JEE Main?
Ans. No, candidates seeking admission to BTech at IIT Jammu must first pass JEE Main and then JEE Advanced. Candidates for the IIT Jammu BTech program are chosen based on their JEE Advanced scores. JoSAA manages and regulates the counseling process. Multiple rounds of JoSAA Counselling are used to assign seats to candidates. The final seat allocation is based on the college cutoff and the candidate's course and college preferences.
Ques. How can anyone get into IIT Jammu for a Ph.D.?
Ans. Candidates for Ph.D. admission to IIT Jammu must have a master's degree in Engineering/ Technology or a master's degree in research in Engineering/ Technology, as well as a good academic record. To be eligible, they must also have a qualifying GATE score.
Ques. Does an IIT graduate get any special consideration for admission to MTech at IIT Jammu?
Ans. Yes, students with a BTech from an IIT and a minimum CPI/CGPA of 8.0 are given priority in the selection process. They must, however, have a GATE score.
Ques. What is the IIT Jammu Admission Process?
Ans. Step-by-step process for the IIT Jammu Application process is mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of IIT Jammu
- Click on the “Admission” tab
- Select the course of your choice
- Register as a new user by filling in the required details
- Log in with your credentials and fill in accurate details in the application form
- Enter academic qualifications
- Pay the application fee and submit the application form
Along with this, the candidates also have to register for JoSAA Counselling.
Ques. Can I pursue an MTech from IIT Jammu without a GATE score?
Ans. No, students seeking admission to IIT Jammu for MTech must have a valid GATE exam score. According to the official brochure, the institute also conducts a written test and an interview for further selection. In addition, students must have completed their BTech degree in a relevant field.
Ques. What are the necessary Documents for Admission to IIT Jammu?
Ans. The Necessary Documents for Admission to IIT Jammu are mentioned below:
- Provisional certificate of the qualifying degree
- Submit the qualifying degree certificate within 15 days of the commencement of the classes
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheet and certificate
- Category certificate (for OBC-NCL / SC / ST as applicable)
- GATE Score Card
- Latest passport size photograph and signature
Ques. What is the IIT Jammu Dual Degree Program?
Ans. In collaboration with IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu offers a dual degree program (BTech + MBA). The program lasts six years in total. The first four years of the B. Tech program, followed by the last two years of the MBA program.
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