IIT JAM 2026 Registration: IIT Bombay will start the process of registration for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 from September 5, 2025. Candidates can submit their applications online until October 12, 2025, using the JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
Exam and Admission Details
The test will be administered in two sessions on February 15, 2026. About 3,000 places in MSc and Integrated MSc–PhD programs at 22 IITs and IISc will be open for admission to the 2026–2027 session under JAM 2026.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
The Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 will be administered as a computer-based test (CBT). The test will be on seven subjects, Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The examination will be conducted in more than 100 cities in India.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should be a Bachelor's degree holder or in their final year of undergraduate study. There is no maximum age limit, but graduation proof should be submitted by the deadline set by the admitting institution.
Application Fee
The charges for one test paper are ₹1,000 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for all others. The charges for two test papers are ₹1,350 for reserved category candidates and ₹2,700 for all others. An extra ₹300 will be levied for corrections like a change in exam city, subject, or category.
Correction Window
Candidates can correct their form until November 10, 2025, through the JOAPS portal. Payments are to be done online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI, following which candidates can download the filled application form.
Important Dates
Opening of online registration: September 5, 2025
Closing of online registration: October 12, 2025
Availability of Admit Card to download: January 5, 2026
Date of Examination: February 15, 2026
Result declaration: March 20, 2026
