IIT JAM 2026 Application Form will be released from September 2025 through via online mode. Exam is expected to be held in February 2026 via online mode. In 2026, it is expected that IIT Roorkee will going to organize IIT JAM 2026 exam.
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It is an all-India level online entrance exam held by the IITs on rotational basis on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India every year.
All you need to know about IIT JAM 2026 Exam:
- Do you know, IIT JAM 2026 application form will be released in September 2025…Get registration details here…
- In 2026, it is expected that IIT Roorkee is going to conduct IIT JAM 2026 exam…. Check overview below. ..
- Want to know the exam date of IIT JAM 2026?…Let’s check complete schedule below..
- Are you looking for the complete eligibility criteria of IIT JAM 2026? Check eligibility criteria section below.
- Searching for the best books to start preparing for IIT JAM 2026 exam? We have mentioned the best books below…
- Looking for the effective tips & tricks to score higher in IIT JAM exam..Have a look on the preparation tips below..
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To know compete details related to IIT JAM 2026 exam such as application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, candidates can visit the article below.
IIT JAM 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | IIT JAM 2026 |
| Full form | Joint Admission Test for Masters |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee |
| Courses offered | Postgraduate |
| Exam level | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam mode | Online CBT |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Duration of Exam | Three Hours |
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates
To know complete schedule of IIT JAM 2026, check the table below:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application form starts | 1st week of September 2025 |
| Deadline to fill form | 3rd week of October 2025 |
| Correction window | 1st week of November 2025 |
| Last date to change the Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender | 2nd week of November 2025 |
| Confirmation of Compensatory Time/Scribe Assistance | 4th week of December 2025 |
| To upload a valid OBC-NCL/EWS certificate | 4th week of November 2025 |
| Release of Admit card | 1st week of January 2026 |
| IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date | 1st week of February 2026 |
| Answer key & responses release | 2nd week of February 2026 |
| Answer key objection window | 3rd week of February 2026 |
| Declaration of Results | 2nd week of March 2026 |
| Final key & cut off release | 2nd week of March 2026 |
| Scorecards for download | 3rd week of March 2026 |
| Admission Opens | 4th week of March 2026 |
IIT JAM 2026 Application Form
Here we have mentioned the complete details related to IIT JAM 2026 application form:
- Apply for IIT JAM 2026 will be started from September 2025 on the website.
- Candidates will be able to complete the registration procedure via online mode, as no other method will be provided.
- To start the process, aspirants will have to register on JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) by entering the basic information such as name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
- Enrolment ID and Password will be provided to the candidates after successful registration.
- Now candidates will have to upload the documents such as Photograph, signature and other requisite documents to complete the process.
- Applying applicants are advised to recheck the complete form once before submitting it on the website.
- Submit the form and keep it safe for further usage in admission procedure.
Application Fee:
- There will be an online facility available to submit the application fee.
- Facilities such as Net Banking, Debit card, Credit Card & UPI will be provided for online fee submission.
- Under any circumstances, the registration fee will be non-refundable.
- Applicants will be required to submit Rs. 300/- apart from the applicable difference in fee for changing exam cities/ Test papers/ category/ gender.
Application fee will be different for every category candidates:
| Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Paper |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 900/- | Rs. 1250/- |
| All candidates | Rs. 1800/- | Rs. 2500/- |
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2026
Here we have mentioned the step-by-step procedure to fill IIT JAM 2026 form:
- Step-1: Firstly, visit the website of IIT JAM (Link will be mentioned above).
- Step-2: On the webpage, press the “IIT JAM 2026 Registration” link.
- Step-3: Start the registration procedure on JOAPS by entering the basic personal information.
- Step-4: After registration, enrolment ID & password will be generated.
- Step-5: Now start filling the application form with all required information such as educational, communicational, etc.
- Step-6: Complete the process by uploading the documents such as photograph, signature and other documents.
- Step-7: Submit the required fee as per your category.
- Step-8: Recheck the form and press the “Submit” button.
- Step-9: Do not forget to take a hardcopy of application form for further usage in admission.
IIT JAM 2026 Application Correction
Correction facility in IIT JAM 2026 will be provided via online mode. Edit window will be available for limited time i.e. two to three days only. It will be started from November 2025 on the website.
Applicants will be eligible to make changes in some section only such as gender, category, PWD status, and exam centre. Candidates are advised to make changes in IIT JAM 2026 form during edit window. As the authority will not provide any correction facility after closing the window.
IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To know complete details about IIT JAM 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates can go through the section below:
- Nationality: Indian as well as foreign nationals will be able to apply for exam.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates will have to show the Physical fitness certificate during admission.
- Foreign national with an Indian Degree will also apply for IIT JAM 2026 exam.
Eligibility Criteria for different courses is mentioned below in pointers:
- M.Sc. in Chemistry: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree of three years with Chemistry subject will be eligible to apply.
- Joint M.Sc. Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences: Applying candidates must be graduated in any discipline with Mathematics and Physics with any one of the subjects i.e., Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Applications & Statistics, Geology.
- M.Sc. Statistics (IIT, Tirupati): One with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics or Statics subjects for at least 2 years will be able to apply.
- M.Sc. in Economics (IIT, Delhi): Those graduated candidates in BS, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Math., B. Stat.,B.Tech., BE, or equivalent from any recognized university will be eligible to apply.
- M.Sc. Biotechnology: To be eligible for IIT JAM 2026, candidates must have bachelor’s degree with courses from any subject/ branch.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
Want to know the mode of IIT JAM 2026 exam? Let’s check exam pattern below:
- Mode of Exam: IIT JAM 2026 exam will be held through online mode.
- Duration: Total 3 hours will be allotted to solve the exam.
- Medium: English language will be available in exam.
- Type of Questions: There will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), & Numerical Answer Type (NAT) asked in exam.
- Subjects: 7 subjects will be referred to test paper.
- Total Questions: In exam, total 60 questions will be asked.
- Marking Scheme: There will be -1-mark questions in MCQs section, MSQs section will consist of 2 mark per question and NAT section will contain one or two marks per question.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking will be there in MSQs & NAT sections. There will be a negative marking of 1-mark questions in writing answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted, for writing answer to 2 mark questions 2/3 marks will be deducted.
Here we have mentioned the distribution of questions for various section in exam:
| Sections | No. of questions | Type of questions | Total marks |
| Section 1 | 30 | Multiple choice questions | 50 |
| Section 2 | 10 | Multiple choice questions | 20 |
| Section 3 | 20 | Numerical answer type questions | 30 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | 100 |
IIT JAM 2026 Syllabus
Syllabus of IIT JAM 2026 will consist of total 7 subjects to test the basic knowledge of candidates. It will be released via online mode. It will be download in PDF format. We have mentioned the various topics from the syllabus below:
| Chemistry | Chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, resonance, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, complex formation, mechanism of organic reactions, Amino acids, Bohr’s theory and Schrodinger wave equation, etc. |
| Physics | Waves and Optics, Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, electricity and Magnetism, oscillation, modern physics, kinetic theory, Thermodynamics, Solid state physics, devices and Electronics, Mathematical Methods. |
| Biotechnology | Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology, Basic Biotechnology, General Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, etc. |
| Mathematical Statistics | Matrices and determinants, probability, univariate distributions, multivariate distribution, Integral calculus, limit theorems, estimation, testing of hypotheses, sampling distribution, sequences and series of real numbers, etc. |
| Geology | Paleontology, mineralogy, stratigraphy, petrology, Geomorphology, economic geology, Planet earth, structural Geology, applied geology, etc. |
| Mathematics | Complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations, three-dimensional, Boolean algebra, straight lines and family, differentiation, logarithms, application of derivatives, circles, exponential and logarithmic series, trigonometry, Sets, Relations, and Functions, etc. |
IIT JAM 2026 Preparation Tips
To prepare for the exam, candidates can go through the effective tips & tricks below:
- Search for the complete syllabus and exam pattern for IIT JAM 2026.
- One will have to do their revision on a regular basis and gives more time to weak areas.
- Make a proper timetable and follow it strictly.
- Candidates should practice a mock test and previous year papers.
- Use a short trick while solving a question, it saves a lot of time.
- Take some help from the best books for IIT JAM 2026, we have mentioned it below.
- Stay hydrated and keep yourself healthy by practicing daily exercise.
IIT JAM 2026 Books
To score higher in exam, candidates can take some help from the given books:
- Introduction to Solid State Physics by Charles Kittel
- Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications by Nouredine Zettilli
- Physical Chemistry by Keith J. Laidler, John H. Meiser
- Earth’s Changing Surface by MJ Selby
- Inorganic Chemistry by AG Sharpe
- Elementary Solid State Physics by Omar
- Quantitative Analysis by R.A. Day Jr. A.L. Underwood
- Bioinformatics by Mount David W
- Abstract Algebra by Bhattacharya, Jain & Nagpal
- Principles of Physical Chemistry by B.R. Puri, L.R. Sharma, and M.S Pathania
- Molecular Cloning by Sambrook and Russei
- Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Gallian
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres
Here we have mentioned the exam centers where the IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted by the authority:
| Institute | Cities |
| IISc Bangalore | Belagavi [KA], Bengaluru [KA], Bidar [KA], Gulbarga/Kalaburagi [KA], Hassan [KA], Hubbali [KA], etc. |
| IIT Bombay | Ahmedabad [GJ], Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) [MH], Akola [MH], Amravati [MH], Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) [MH], Goa [GA], etc. |
| IIT Delhi | Faridabad [HR], Greater NOIDA [UP], Gurugram [HR], Hisar [HR], Indore [MP], Jaipur [RJ], etc. |
| IIT Guwahati | Agartala [TR], Asansol [WB], Dhanbad [JH], Dibrugarh [AS], Dimapur [NL], Durgapur [WB], Guwahati [AS], etc. |
| IIT Kanpur | Agra [UP], Aligarh [UP], Bareilly [UP], Bhopal [MP], Gorakhpur [UP], Jabalpur [MP], Kanpur [UP], Lucknow [UP], etc. |
| IIT Kharagpur | Bhubaneswar [OR], Bilaspur [CH], Brahmapur (Odisha) [OR], Kolaghat [WB], Kolkata [WB], Kharagpur-Midnapore [WB], etc. |
| IIT Madras | Alappuzha [KL], Chennai [TN], Coimbatore [TN], Ernakulam [KL], Guntur [AP], Karimnagar [TS], Khammam [TS], Kollam [KL], etc. |
| IIT Roorkee | Ambala [HR], Dehradun [UK], Ghaziabad [UP], Haldwani [UK], Jalandhar [PB], Kangra [HP], Kurukshetra [HR], Meerut [UP], etc. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
Admit card for IIT JAM 2026 will be released in January 2026 via online mode. There will be no other method provided to download admit card. Login credentials such as Enrolment ID/ Email Address and password will be required to access hall ticket from th website.
Details such as name, application number, photograph, exam date, time, venue, address, signature, and other details. Keep the hardcopy of admit card safe for the day of exam, as it will be required for the day of exam. Without having a valid hardcopy of admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit inside the exam hall.
IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key
Candidates will be able to download the IIT JAM 2026 answer key via online mode. It will be published in February 2026. Appearing candidates will be able to access the answer key from the website of authority. Facility to challenge the answer key will also be provided in case of any discrepancy.
Candidates will be able to raise an objection against the answer key via online mode. It will publish in the form of PDF. After analyzing the raised objection, final answer key will be released.
IIT JAM 2026 Result
Authority will release the IIT JAM 2026 result in March 2026. Candidates will be able to download the result via online mode. At JOAPS portal, candidates will have to enter their login credentials to access the result.
No offline method will be provided to download the result. Authority will also prepare a merit list based on the result of IIT JAM 2026. After qualifying the exam, students will be able to participate in counselling procedure.
IIT JAM 2026 Cut Off
Candidates will be able to access the IIT JAM 2026 cut off via online mode. It will be released in March 2026. To check cut off list, candidates will have to visit the GATE portal online. Cut off is the minimum marks required to secure the admission in top IITs in India. IIT JAM 2026 opening and closing ranks will also be release for the respective courses.
Cut Off will depend on the various factors such as difficulty level of exam, seat availability, previous year trends and number of applicants. Each IIT JAM participating institutes will release its own cut off via online mode which can differ based on their specific requirement and the popularity of the course.
IIT JAM 2026 Counselling
Qualified candidates in IIT JAM 2026 exam will be able to participate in further counselling procedure. It will be started from March 2026. Those qualified candidates will have to fill out the admission form via online mode.
Aspirants will be required to fill out their preferences in term of institutions and other necessary choices during form filling procedure. Candidates will have three options to choose after counselling i.e. Accept and Freeze, Accept and upgrade, and reject and quit.
Required Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Class 10th & 12th marksheet
- Class 10th & 12th certificate
- IIT JAM 2026 scorecard
- Identify Proof
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate, mark sheet
- Certificate of nationality
Participating Institutes in IIT JAM 2026
The various participating institutes in IIT JAM 2026 is listed below:
- IIT Bhilai
- IIT Mandi
- IIT Bhubaneshwar
- IIT Dhanbad
- IIT Bombay
- IIT BHU
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
- IIT Palakkad
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Ropar
- IISER Pune
- CCMN
- JNCASR
Candidates are advised to keep visiting the website to get latest updates related to IIT JAM 2026 exam. As we will also update the direct link to apply for the same. Application Form will be released in September 2025 via online mode.
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