Admit card for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 examination, organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, the organizing institute, is declared. As the national-level entrance examination for admission to the various postgraduate academic programs such as M.Sc., Dual Degree M.Sc.-Ph.D., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research) etc. in IITs, IISC Bengaluru and the participating institutions, it remains a major opportunity for science students in pursuing their further education, as well as knowing about jobs in the Central Government in India, since the CBT process remains scheduled for February 15, 2026.
Academic Degree: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks (General/OBC): At least 55% aggregate or 5.5 out of 10 CGPA in the qualifying degree.
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwD): At least 50% aggregate or 5.0 out of 10 CGPA in the qualifying degree.
Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for their final year exams in 2026 are eligible to apply.
Nationality: Both Indian and Foreign nationals are eligible to appear for the test.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: September 05, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: October 20, 2025
Admit Card Release Date: January 13, 2026
Date of Examination: February 15, 2026
Declaration of Results: March 20, 2026
Application Fee
Female/SC/ST/PwD (One Paper): Rs. 1,000/-
Female/SC/ST/PwD (Two Papers): Rs. 1,350/-
All Other Candidates (One Paper): Rs. 2,000/-
All Other Candidates (Two Papers): Rs. 2,700/-
Pay Scale
Scholarship/Stipend: Eligible M.Sc. students may receive financial assistance through Merit-cum-Means scholarships.
Research Fellowships: Students integrated into Ph.D. programs are eligible for JRF stipends ranging from Rs. 37,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- per month.
Career Prospects: Graduates often secure placements with starting packages ranging from Rs. 6,00,000/- to Rs. 15,00,000/- per annum.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
Particulars
Details
Mode of Examination
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration
3 Hours
Medium of Exam
English
Total Questions
60
Total Marks
100
Question Types
MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Negative Marking
MCQ: Yes, MSQ: No, NAT: No
Selection Process
Applicants have to sit for an online test of 3 hours duration comprising MCQ, MSQ and NAT type questions.
All India Rank is prepared on the basis of the resulting scores of the entrance exam.
The cut off marks are determined for each category of subjects individually by the organizing authority of the IIT exams.
Only qualified candidates can apply for admission through the JOAPS portal for seat allotment.
The process of admission gets completed after the verification of the academic and category certificates by the admitting institution.
Steps to Check and Download IIT JAM Admit Card 2026
To register online for the IIT JAM 2026 exam, you will need to log on to the official website of the
Finalize the new user registration process with a proper email ID and mobile number.
Access the JOAPS examination portal by signing in with your Enrollment ID and the password generated at the time of registration.
Fill in your personal details carefully and educational information in the online application form. Also, ensure that you mention your address in the correspondence correctly.
Choose only one or a maximum of two test papers as per eligibility and preference.
Select three test centers of preference from the given list.
Digitally upload the scanned images of the photograph, signature and category certificate, if any.
Pay application fee by making use of the online payment option provided.
Carefully consider all of the information entered before finalizing the application.
Download and print copies of the form that has been submitted for further use.
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