Has the IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Date postponed?

The IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card was released on January 13. Students could download IIT JAM Admit Card 2026 on the website.

What if there is a discrepancy in IIT JAM Admit Card?

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the IIT JAM 2026 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the IIT JAM Help Line between 10.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. Hence, candidates need not worry about the possibility of not getting allowed inside the IIT JAM 2026 exam centre. However, they must follow up with the examination conducting body before the commencement of the admission process.

Is it mandatory to take a printout of IIT JAM admit card?

Yes it is important to print out IIT JAM admit card as it is the entry pass to the examination hall. You will not be permitted to enter the examination centre without it.

What is IIT JAM total marks?

IIT JAM total mark is 100. Candidates need to obtain 70+ marks for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). 70+ marks will help to obtain a rank between 1 and 150.

What is a good score in JAM?

A score above 75 is considered a good score. 75 marks will help to obtain a rank between 1 and 80. This mark will help to get admission to IIT JAM participating institutes.

How to know IIT JAM rank?

Students can know the IIT JAM rank 2026 through exam result. IIT Bombay had announced the IIT JAM 2026 result on March 19. Candidates can check the result through JOAPS portal using the login credentials.

What is the last date to correct the application form?

IIT JAM 2026 application correction window closed and was being conducted from October 31, 2025, to November 13, 2025. The IIT JAM 2026 application process was conducted from September 5 to October 20, 2025. The application fee could be paid by October 25, 2025.

How to upload an image in the IIT JAM 2026 application form?

To upload image in IIT JAM 2026 application form you need to check the specific size and format and use white background.

How to pay IIT JAM application fee?

IIT JAM 2026 application correction window was opened by IIT Bombay till November 10, 2025 and it was started by October 31, 2025. Registered candidates will be able to make changes in their personal details like name, date of birth, category, exam city and paper.

What is the total score in IIT JAM exam?

IIT JAM exam was conducted for 100 marks. The question paper comprises 60 questions. Students need to obtain 75+ marks to qualify for the entrance test.

What are the IIT JAM 2026 Result Sharing Institutes?

IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). In addition, JAM scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.

Can you please tell me the starting and ending date of IIT JAM application correction window?

IIT JAM 2026 application correction window was opened from October 31 to November 13, 2025. Note: The IIT JAM 2026 correction window has been closed. So, it is advised that every candidate should check the webpage regularly for further updates. And you can also keep a track on the Shiksha page for real-time updates.

What are the JAM 2026 shift timings?

IIT JAM 2026 aspirants can check the below table for exam day shift timings: Examination Date Session Time Test Papers and Code February 15, 2026 (Sunday) Forenoon (FN) 9.30 am to 12.30 pm • Chemistry (CY) • Geology (GG) • Mathematics (MA) Afternoon (AN) 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm • Biotechnology (BT) • Economics (EN) • Mathematical Statistics (MS) • Physics (PH)

How can I check IIT JAM counselling date?

The authority has announced the IIT JAM 2026 counselling dates online. Candidates can check the counselling dates to know the schedule for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to college.

What is the eligibility criteria for filling out the IIT JAM Counselling form?

Below is eligibility criteria required by candidates for filling out IIT JAM 2026 Counselling application form: • Candidates should have passed an undergraduate degree or should be currently studying in their final year of undergraduate programme. • Candidates promoted without a marksheet should produce a certificate stating the subjects studied in that semester/year duly signed by the Head of the Institute. • Foreign nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to policy of the Admitting Institute

What is the minimum eligibility requirement for the IIT JAM Counselling process?

Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs): Each programme has its own set of Minimum Educational Qualifications, which specify the essential subjects to be studied during Bachelor's Degree. The MEQs and seat matrix for various programmes at the Admitting Institutes are listed in a consolidated table. Verification of Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) for admission is the prerogative of the Admitting Institute only and the Organizing Institute will not respond to any queries in this regard.

What is the duration of IIT JAM 2026?

A. IIT JAM is of three hours duration. The national-level Science entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, which are as follows: Session-I (9 AM to 12 noon) for the following JAM Test Papers- Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA) Session-II (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) for the following JAM Test Papers- Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)

What is IIT JAM 2026 exam date?

IIT JAM 2026 exam date was February 15, 2026. The exam was held at multiple test cities. JAM exam was conducted as computer based test for three hours.

What is the use of IIT JAM answer key 2026?

Students can use IIT JAM answer key to cross check their answers. For this, they need to download JAM response sheet online.

How can I download IIT Jam 2026 answer key Chemistry?

IIT Bombay has released the answer key for all seven papers. Students who appeared for IIT JAM exam must download the answer key for their respective test paper.

What is IIT JAM answer key 2026 date?

IIT JAM 2026 answer key release date was February 24, 2026. The authority released the answer key for IIT JAM on the official website. The JAM answer key 2026 is available for all seven papers.

IIT JAM Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Get Schedule for Counselling, Cutoff, Result and Exam

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Counselling - 27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 14:35 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

IIT JAM 2026 exam date was February 15, 2026. The exam was conducted as computer based test. The JAM exam was conducted for seven papers, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Geology, and Mathematical Statistics. IIT Bombay conducted the Joint Admission Test for Masters. The authority has released the JAM 2026 scorecard on March 26, 2026. JAM 2026 result was announced on March 19, 2026. Check the page for IIT JAM dates 2026

Furthermore, the IIT JAM topper list was released alongwith the scorecard. The authority has announced the IIT JAM counselling dates. Candidates can register for IIT JAM counselling 2026 from March 27 to April 15, 2026. Check the page for the schedules of IIT JAM 2026 events.

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IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
IIT JAM 2026 Counselling date
IIT JAM 2026 Application Form dates
IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Date
IIT JAM 2026 Exam date
IIT JAM 2026 Answer key date
IIT JAM 2026 Result Date
IIT JAM 2026 Dates FAQs

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 Mar ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26	Registration ONGOING
27 Mar ' 26 - 06 May ' 26	Last date to freeze choice ONGOING
25 May ' 26	First Allotment
25 May ' 26 - 30 May ' 26	Payment of Seat Booking Fee for First Admission List
03 Jun ' 26 - 03 Jul ' 26	Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option
06 Jun ' 26	Third Seat Allotment
08 Jun ' 26	Second allotment
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
19 Mar ' 26	IIT JAM 2026 Result
02 Mar ' 26 - 09 Mar ' 26	IIT JAM 2026 Form Correction
24 Feb ' 26 - 27 Feb ' 26	IIT JAM 2026 Provisional Answer Key
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IIT JAM 2026 Counselling date

The authority will open the JAM counselling window on March 27, 2026. A qualifying candidate will need to fill out an admission form found on the official website. Regardless of whether a candidate qualifies for one or two test papers, they will only need to fill out and submit one admission form. After filling the admission form, candidates will need to pay INR 750 in the online mode via JOAPS for a processing fee. Qualifying candidates will be eligible to apply for the admission process.

Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Counselling Process

Check Admission List

Upon submitting the admission form and processing fee, the admission lists will be published on the JAM 2026 official website. After the admission list has been announced, offer letters will be provided by the admitting college/ institute(s) to candidates. After a candidate has received the offer letter, the candidate needs to fill out the acceptance form along with a fee in advance for booking a seat in online mode via JOAPS.

Category	Acceptance Fee (in INR)
General/OBC-NCL/EWS	15,000
SC/ ST/ PwD	7,500

Note: "The merit list of any test paper does not guarantee admission or provide an automatic right to admission. Admissions will be made in order of merit and otherwise depending on the number of available seats at the admitting institute(s)," states the official website.

It may also be noted that admission for IISER Bhopal, IISER Pune, and Centralised Counselling for MSc/ MSc (Tech) of NITs (CCMN) will not be done through the common JAM admission process, states the official website.

IIT JAM 2026 Application Form dates

IIT JAM 2026 registration window is closed. The application form was available online from September 5 to October 20, 2025. JAM application form 2026 was accepted online at JOAPS portal. The authority had opened the form correction window from November 10 to 13, 2025.

How to fill IIT JAM 2026 application form

The steps involved in the application process were registration, form filling, uploading required documents and payment of application fees. The process to fill the form is mentioned below.

Go to JAM 2026 website.
Click on JOAPS portal
Complete the registration to generate the JOAPS login credentials
Now fill the form
Upload the required documents
Payment of the IIT JAM form fees
After the submission of the fees application form will be submitted

IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Date

IIT Bombay had issued the JAM admit card 2026 on January 13, 2026. The registered candidates could download IIT JAM hall ticket at the JOAPS portal. The admit card comprises the candidate's details, exam date, test paper name, exam centre address, and guidelines. Candidates had to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID with them on the exam day.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam date

The authority had conducted the IIT JAM 2026 on February 15. JAM exam was conducted in two sessions. Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics papers were held in Session I, while Economics, Biotechnology, Physics, and Mathematical Statistics were held in Session II. Students had to carry the admit card with a valid photo id and follow the exam day guidelines.

IIT JAM Exam Day

Session & Time

JAM Test Papers

15-Feb-2026

Session-I

9.30 AM to 12.30 PM

Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA)

Session-II

2.30 PM to 5.30 PM

Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)

IIT JAM 2026 Answer key date

IIT Bombay had released the final answer key for IIT JAM on March 20. The use of the JAM answer key is to cross check the answer and evaluate the estimated score. Candidates could challenge the provisional answer key from February 24 to 27, 2026. The process to download the answer key is mentioned below.

How to download IIT JAM 2026 answer key?

Go to IIT JAM 2026 website
Select Examination from the menu and click on the master question paper with answer key
The answer key will display

IIT JAM 2026 Result Date

IIT JAM result 2026 was announced on March 20, 2026. Candidates could check the JAM result 2026 at the JOAPS portal. The result comprises marks obtained and All India Rank. Candidates whose marks are above the JAM qualifying cutoff will be considered for the counselling process. The process to check the result of IIT JAM 2026 is mentioned below.