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Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 4, 2025
IIT JAM 2026 registration starts on September 5, 2025, on the JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The JAM 2026 registration last date is October 12, 2025. Check dates, registration form, fees, official website, and live updates.
IIT JAM 2026 registration starts on September 5, 2025 on the JOAPS Portal at the IIT JAM official website – jam2026.iitb.ac.in. IIT JAM 2026 registration last date is October 12, 2025. Eligible candidates must register online, fill out the application form, upload necessary documents, pay the application fee, and confirm submission.
JAM 2026 login credentials are Enrollment ID and password. After successful registration, you will receive an Enrollment ID through registered email ID and Mobile Number.
- IIT JAM 2026 registration fee is Rs 1000 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates, and Rs 2000 for other candidates appearing for one paper. For two papers, female/SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay Rs 1350, and all others must pay Rs 2700.
- Candidates who have either completed their UG degree or appearing for the qualifying exam are eligible for the JAM 2026. There is no age restriction or minimum qualifying marks.
- IIT JAM 2026 exam date is scheduled for February 15, 2026, in two sessions – Forenoon (FN) and Afternoon (AN).
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is the organizing body for Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026. The candidate login can be access through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Portal.
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IIT JAM 2026 Registration Dates
IIT Bombay has released the IIT JAM 2026 registration dates, along with other exam information on the official website.
- JAM 2026 Registration Start Date: September 5, 2025
- JAM 2026 Registration Last Date: October 12, 2025
| JAM 2026 Events | Date |
|---|---|
| JAM Registration Starts | September 05, 2025 |
| JAM Registration Closes | October 12, 2025 |
| JAM Admit Card Date | January 05, 2026 |
| JAM Exam Date | February 15, 2026 |
How to Register for IIT JAM 2026?
Here are the step-by-step guide to register and fill out the IIT JAM 2026 application form:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the JAM 2026 official website – jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- Register on JOAPS: On the homepage, click on JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) Portal. Register using a valid email ID, mobile number, and set a password.
- Generate Login Credentials: A system-generated Enrollment ID will be shared after successful registration.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Log in with the Enrolment ID and Password, fill in personal details, academic information, test paper details (choose 1 or 2 papers), and choose preferred exam cities.
- Upload Documents: Upload copies of your photograph, signature, Class 10 marksheet, category certificate, and PwD certificate in the specified format.
- Pay the Application Fees: Pay the registration fee online via net banking, credit card, debit card, and UPI.
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IIT JAM 2026 Registration Fee
For successful registration, pay the JAM 2026 application fee online, via net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI. Check the category and gender-wise fees here:
| Gender / Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 1350 |
| All others | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2700 |
Note: You have to pay an additional fee of Rs 300 to change the exam city, test paper, category, or gender (apart from the applicable difference in application fee).
Documents Required for IIT JAM 2026 Registration
| Document | Details & Format |
|---|---|
| Passport-size Photograph | Candidates have to upload a recent coloured photograph with a white background in JPEG/JPG Format in 5-200 KBs. |
| Signature | The signature should be uploaded in black/blue ink on white paper in the JPEG/JPG Format in 5-100 KBs. |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) | It is required for the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS Category in a PDF Format, according to the government regulations. |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | For persons with disability, they must upload a valid PwD certificate in a PDF Format. |
| Class X (SSC) Certificate/Marksheet | The Certificate of final year marksheet (If Available) in a PDF Format. |
IIT JAM Previous Year Registration Statistics
Based on previous year trends, around 70,000 to 80,000 candidates are expected to register for IIT JAM 2026. Out of this, around 60,000 to 70,000 candidates will appear for the exam.
| Year | Total Registered Candidates | Candidates Appeared | Organizing Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75,000 | 68,000 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2024 | 72,000 | 65,000 | IIT Madras |
| 2023 | 70,000 | 62,000 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2022 | 62,654 | 57,000 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2021 | 73,360 | 66,000 | IISc Bangalore |
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IIT JAM 2026 Official WebsiteJOAPS full form is JAM Online Application Processing System. It is the official portal for IIT JAM 2026 candidates to register, download the admit card, result, and participate in the counselling process.
IIT JAM JOAPS Portal opens tomorrow, September 5, 2025.
JAM stands for Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM). It is a national-level entrance exam, conducted online by IIT Bombay in 2026.
- Candidates who qualify in JAM can seek admission to 3000 seats in 89 postgraduate programmes offered across 22 IITs for the academic year 2026-27.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Ink Color | Black or Blue |
| Background | Plain white paper |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| File Size | 5 KB – 100 KB |
| Recommended Size | 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Recent passport-size, colored |
| Background | White or light-colored |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| File Size | 5 KB – 200 KB |
| Recommended Size | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm |
| Must Be Taken After | July 1, 2025 |
There is no limit on the number of times candidates can appear for the IIT JAM exam. For every session, candidates have to submit the application form only once, even if they want to appear for 2 test papers.
If the candidate submits multiple application forms, their application can be rejected.
IIT JAM 2025 registration last date is October 12, 2025. The IIT JAM Registration will be conducted online by the JOAPS Portal at the official website jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam is expected to maintain a moderate to difficult level based on past trends. Here is the subject-wise expected difficulty level for 2026 eam.
| Subject | Expected Difficulty Level | Trend Based on Past Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Difficult | The cut-off dropped by 51% in 2024 |
| Physics | Moderate | Stable cut-off trend |
| Chemistry | Moderate to Easy | The cut-off increased in 2024 |
| Geology | Moderate to Difficult | Declining cut-off trend |
| Biotechnology | Easy to Moderate | Highest cut-off in 2024 |
| Mathematical Statistics | Moderate | Increasing competition |
| Economics | Moderate | Stable cut-off trend |
Candidates must pay the IIT JAM 2026 registration fees online, through net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI. The registration fee varies based on the candidate’s gender/category and the number of papers.
IIT Bombay is the Organizing Institute for JAM exam 2026. All exam processes and details will be communicated through the official website – jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- JAM is an entrance exam conducted for admission to PG courses – M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research), M.Sc. - M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree, and Integrated Ph.D (I-PhD).
- JAM score is accepted by IITs, along with NITs, DIAT, IIEST, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET, through CCMN.
IIT Bombay has launched the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
IIT JAM 2026 will be administered in two sessions through the CBT mode in multiple exam centers.
| IIT JAM 2026 Shift | IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timing | Exam Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics |
| Shift 2 | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Biotechnology, Physics, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics Subjects |
IIT JAM 2025 Registration Process will be conducted online by the JOAPS Official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Candidates must register using their details, filling the application form, uploading the documents, and paying the application fees.
IIT Bombay is the Organising Institute for JAM 2026. You can check more details on the official website: jam2026.iitb.ac.in. JAM is conducted by IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, and six IITs comprising IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee, on a rotational basis.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science/ relevant subject. Final-year students of Bachelor’s degree programs are also eligible. There is no age limit for appearing in the exam. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria of individual institutes/programs during admission.
| Features | IIT JAM | GATE |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Full Form | Joint Admission Test for Masters | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Official Website 2026 | jam2026.iitb.ac.in | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Conducting Body 2026 |
IIT Bombay |
IIT Guwahati |
| Purpose |
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| Eligibility | UG Degree | UG Degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities |
| Test Papers | 7 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Statistics, Geology, Economics) | 30 papers |
| Competition Level | Moderate to High (focused Science candidates) | Very High (for engineering, science, PSU candidates) |
- Choose IIT JAM – higher education in Master's or integrated MSc-PhD, science
- Choose GATE – higher education in Engineering or Technology, research, and scholarship opportunities, PSU recruitment
IIT JAM 2026 conducting body is IIT Bombay. The conducting body will launch the JOAPS portal, release the application form, admit card, conduct the exam, and declare the result.
| Exam Year | Organizing IIT |
|---|---|
| 2026 | IIT Bombay |
| 2025 | IIT Delhi |
| 2024 | IIT Madras |
| 2023 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2022 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2021 | IISc Bangalore |
| 2020 | IIIT Kanpur |
Every year, IIT JAM is conducted by eight bodies – IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee) on a rotational basis.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the important IIT JAM 2026 dates:
- Start of Online Registration: September 5, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: October 12, 2025
- Admit Card Release: January 5, 2026
- Exam Date: February 15, 2026
- Result Announcement: March 18, 2026
IIT Bombay is the Organizing Institute for JAM exam 2026. IIT JAM exam is conducted on a rotational basis by IISc Bengaluru and IITs comprising IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IIT Roorkee.
Candidates can start IIT JAM 2026 registration from September 5, 2025, on the official website – jam2026.iitg.ac.in. The registration is conducted through the JOAPS portal. IIT JAM 2026 registration last date is October 12, 2025.
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