The IIT JAM 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology for admission into postgraduate science programs like M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other PG science courses.
Admission through this exam is offered in IITs, IISc, NITs, and other institutes across India.
IIT JAM 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IIT JAM 2026 |
| Full Form | Joint Admission Test for Masters |
| Conducting Institute | IIT |
| Course Offered | M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Category | Admission |
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 05 September 2025 |
| Last Date | 20 October 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 20 October 2025 |
| Exam Date | 15 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | 13 January 2026 |
| Result Declared Date | 19 March 2026 (Available Now) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Students appearing in the final year of their degree are also eligible to apply for IIT JAM 2026.
Available Test Papers
Candidates can appear for the following subjects:
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Economics (EN)
- Geology (GG)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mathematical Statistics (MS)
- Physics (PH)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1800 (1 Paper) |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹900 |
Additional charges apply for multiple papers.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Question Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 50 |
| Section B | Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) | 20 |
| Section C | Numerical Answer Type (NAT) | 30 |
Total Marks: 100
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Participating Institutes
Admission through IIT JAM 2026 is available in:
- Indian Institutes of Technology
- Indian Institute of Science
- National Institutes of Technology
- Other government institutes
Required Documents
Candidates need the following documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Graduation mark sheet
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof
How to Apply
Visit the official JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).
Register with email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the application form.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit and print the confirmation page.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| IIT JAM Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
Admission is based on:
- Performance in IIT JAM 2026
- Rank in JAM Merit List
- Counselling and admission process