IIT JAM 2026 admit card was released on January 13, 2026. The link to download the admit card of IIT JAM 2026 was updated on website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Candidates had to provide their email id and password to download the JAM admit card 2026. Candidate's details, exam date, exam time, reporting time, centre venue, and important instructions are mentioned on IIT JAM hall ticket 2026.
After downloading the admit card, candidates had to check all the printed details on the admit card. They had to carry IIT JAM admit card on exam day. IIT Bombay had conducted the IIT JAM 2026 exam on February 15, 2026.
- How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card?
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details to Check on IIT JAM Admit Card 2026
- Documents to carry with IIT JAM admit card
- Exam Day instructions
- FAQs on IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card?
Students can download IIT JAM admit card online. They have to keep their login details handy. The process to download the IIT JAM admit card 2026 is mentioned below.
- Go to IIT JAM 2026 website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in
- Click on JOAPS Portal
- Enter the enrolment id / email address and password.
- Download the admit card and take a printout of same.
Also Read: IIT JAM : List of Colleges Accepting JAM Scores/Ranks for Admission
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar ' 26 - 09 Mar ' 26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form Correction |
| 15 Feb ' 26 | IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day |
| 13 Jan ' 26 - 14 Feb ' 26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
Details to Check on IIT JAM Admit Card 2026
Candidates need to thoroughly go through the information on their IIT JAM admit card. If they find any discrepancy in the same, they need to inform the IIT JAM exam conducting authority at the earliest. The information present on the admit card for IIT JAM 2026 is as mentioned below:
- Candidate's name
- Registration number
- Exam date and time
- Test paper name
- Test paper code
- Candidate photograph
- Candidate signature
- Exam centre address
- Parent/guardian's contact number
- Organising Chairman's Signature
- Exam day instructions
Also Read: Last minute preparation tips
Documents to carry with IIT JAM admit card
When appearing for entrance test, students have to carry their admit card and a valid photo id with them. The government-issued photo id is mentioned below.
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- Ration Card
- Passport
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 dress code
Things Not To Carry in IIT JAM 2026 Exam Center
- Devices: electronic devices (mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, and any other communication devices) are completely prohibited.
- Study materials: including books, notes, or written documents
- Food/drinks: including snacks or drinks that are not water (drinking water must be in a transparent bottle), and
- Jewellery: if necessary, please do not wear items that may potentially activate a metal detector (such as rings, earrings, or any number of bracelets).
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 shift timing
Exam Day instructions
On exam day students need to follow the instructions provided by the examination authority. Students can check the information brochure to know the exam day instructions. Here we have provided few of them.
- Aspirants need to carry JAM admit card and a valid photo id on exam day. An original copy of the photo ID card needs to be carried by aspirants as a scanned copy of the photocopy will not be accepted. Photo ID cards that candidates can carry to their IIT JAM exam centre are- College ID, Employer ID, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Aadhaar-UID.
- The print of the IIT JAM admit card has to be taken on A4-size paper by using a colour laser printer (preferably). After taking a printout of the admit card, candidates need to ensure that their signature and photograph are clear.
- Aspirants are advised to visit or locate their exam centre at least a day prior to the exam.
- Candidates need to ensure that their fingertips do not have any coating (example: ink, mehndi, henna, or tattoo) as a biometric system of verification will be done on the exam day.
- Aspirants need to report to their allotted IIT JAM exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam starts for identity verification.
- Candidates will be allowed to take the IIT JAM exam only after their credentials have been verified by JAM Officials.
- Candidates will be allowed to sit at their allotted seat for IIT JAM 2026, 40 minutes before the exam is scheduled to start. Further, 20 minutes before the exam starts, candidates will be allowed to log in and read the exam instructions.
- Candidates will not be able to log in 30 minutes after the exam has started.
- Candidates will not be permitted to leave their exam hall before the exam ends.
- In the IIT JAM exam, candidates will be provided with a 'virtual scientific calculator' on their computer screen. Candidates are informed that they would not be allowed to carry any personal calculators, mobile phones, watches/wristwatches or any other electronic devices inside their examination hall. Also, JAM exam officials are not responsible for the safekeeping of the personal belongings of candidates.
- Candidates are advised against carrying any charts/tables/papers to their exam hall. For rough work, aspirants will be provided with scribble pads. Candidates need to write their names and registration numbers on the scribble pad before using it. When the exam ends, the scribble pad has to be returned to the invigilator.
FAQs on IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
Here are some FAQs asked by the candidates regarding the IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card.
IIT JAM qualifying cut-off is the minimum marks required to pass entrance test. Each paper has a different cutoff marks. The expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 is mentioned below.
| Subject Name | Cutoff (Expected) |
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Scribes were arranged for those PwD candidates who had requested to be provided with a scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of the scribe arranged by test centre will NOT be more than the minimum eligibility criteria of JAM 2026. However, the qualification of the scribe is be matriculation (10th) or above. If there are Y candidates who require a scribe, it will be ensured that a panel of (Y+1) scribes is available at the exam centre so that every candidate can have an alternative scribe to choose for the services.
In case a candidate is not able to download his/ her admit card then the Chairman JAM of the IIT/ IISc under which the first choice of test city falls may be contacted through phone/ fax/ email. However, while contacting, the candidate should provide his/ her “online enrolment ID, name, email ID, mobile number, mailing address, and city code of the desired test centre (first choice) to get information about the registration number and the name of the test centre allotted, ” informs the official website.
While uploading files candidates must ensure that they do so in suggested resolution. In case PDF file or printout does not display a clear photograph or signature candidates need to PDF resolution again and check for clarity. If it is still not clear enough, then they have to approach exam authorities and seek solutions.
Apart from IIT JAM 2026 admit card, candidates must carry these documents to exam centre:
- Passport size photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo Id proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id)
- Facemask and hand gloves
- 50 ml bottle of hand sanitiser
- Transparent water bottle
Exam authorities will take these actions:
- Exam authorities will verify the reported discrepancy.
- If discrepancy is substantiated authorities will adjust or correct your application as required.
- You will be notified via email and/or official website.
IIT JAM 2026 entrance exam does not require students to stick to a specific dress code. You can typically wear casual outfits. However by wearing a formal apparel can benefit in having a decent and presentable look (e.g., wearing a shirt and trouser).
Some institutions may have specific guidelines (e.g., wear shirts or t-shirts, jeans or trousers etc).
The policies for the IIT JAM exam often ban candidates from wearing caps or hats when sitting in the exam hall. Making sure the examination is fair and secure is the purpose of this policy. While there may be no cap or hat policy written on the IIT JAM examination instructions, the general dress code may state 'no head coverings', in order to be free of suspicion of hiding cheating devices and for any obstruction of view the examiners may not be aware of. Only an examination board can investigate a breach of the examination instructions or roles, you should follow the official exam day instructions and guidelines to avoid this and potential disqualification (see IIT JAM website for instructions and guidelines).
The IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card was released on January 13. Students could download IIT JAM Admit Card 2026 on the website.
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