I havr got 8.56 total CGPA, but in 2nd semester, in one Language i.e in telugu I have got 5 grade points. Am i eligible for iit-jam?

Hi Vamsi.  The common JAM Eligibility Criteria for the year 2019 is as follows:

• For General/OBC (NCL) category the minimum requirement of marks will be 55 % or 5.5 out of 10 as a aggregate in languages and subsidiaries of all the combined years.

• For SC/ST and PwD categoriey a candidate must have secured 50% or 5.0 out of 10 aggregate.

If we consider general eligibility, then yes, you are eligible for the exam. But every institute has a bit of modification in the qualification criteria, hence, you can check that by clicking on the given link.

Kindly visit the link to read the article by Careers 360 on eligibility criteria for JAM 2019, https://university.careers360.com/articles/jam-eligibility-criteria

I hope this information has helped you:)