IIT JAM Provisional Answer Key 2026 (OUT): JAM Answer Key PDF, Response Sheet
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
11 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
IIT JAM 2026 answer key: IIT Bombay released the final answer key for JAM 2026 on March 20, 2026. The answer key consists of the correct options for the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use the IIT JAM answer key 2026 to cross-check their responses and calculate their expected score. JAM response sheet and provisional answer key were released on February 24, 2026. The authority conducted the IIT JAM exam 2026 on February 15, 2026
- How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key?
- IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Challenge IIT JAM 2026 Answer Keys
- IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key PDF
- How to Calculate IIT JAM 2026 Score?
- How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheets
- Previous Year's IIT JAM Answer Key and Question Paper
- IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff
- FAQs on IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key
How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key?
The authority has updated the IIT JAM answer key download link online. No credentials are required to download the IIT JAM answer key PDF. Here, we have provided the steps to download the IIT JAM answer key 2026.
- Go to the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- Click on the answer key link.
- Enter the credentials.
- The answer key will appear.
IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key PDF
The answer key for IIT JAM 2026 is available for all seven papers. The link to download the JAM answer key pdf will be updated here soon.
Commonly asked questions
IIT Bombay released the cutoff for IIT JAM 2026 online. Students can check their scorecard to know the minimum qualifying marks for each category. IIT JAM cutoff varies for each paper and student category.
IIT JAM 2027 answer key is expected to be released in February 2027. The authority released the answer key for IIT JAM on the official website. The JAM answer key 2027 will be available for all seven papers.
IIT Bombay released the IIT JAM 2026 scorecard online. Students need to provide the JOAPS credentials to download the score card. The scorecard of IIT JAM 2026 contain the name of candiate, parents/guardian name, registration number, test paper (code), marks scored, All India Rank, number of candidates appeared in the test paper, and cutoff marks category-wise.
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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| Mar ' 27 | IIT JAM 2027 Result TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jul ' 26 | Donwload offer letter |
| Jul ' 26 | Seat Acceptance fees for Additional Round List |
| Jul ' 26 | Additional Round List (if any) |
How to Challenge IIT JAM 2026 Answer Keys
Candidates have to follow the steps given below to submit challenges against IIT JAM 2026 answer keys:
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Visit the candidates' portal of IIT JAM 2026.
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Click on the tab indicating answer key challenge.
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The question number and answer mentioned in the challenge must be according to the question paper posted on the official website and not as per the candidates’ response sheet.
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Candidates challenging the answer key have to provide a detailed answer to the question.
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The answer key challenge fee of INR 500 will only be refunded if the claim is found to be valid.
There is no option to challenge the IIT JAM 2026 final answer key.
Commonly asked questions
IIT JAM question paper comprises 60 questions for 100 marks. The question paper has three sections. Section A has 30 multiple-choice questions. There are 10 multiple select questions in Section B. Section C has 20 numerical answer-type questions. Negative marking is done for Section A.
The payment of the processing fee of the IIT JAM 2025 answer key challenge is to be made through Debit card/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee. The Answer Key challenges will not be accepted through any other medium ie: fax, email or hard copy. The IIT JAM 2025 answer key will help candidates cross-check their answers marked on the answer sheet of the entrance exams and calculate their estimated scores.
The answer key challenge fee of INR 500 will only be refunded if the claim is found to be valid.
The authority shall release the IIT JAM question paper along with the answer key. The question paper will be available for all seven test papers. Students preparing for the upcoming session can use the question paper for preparation.
IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key PDF
The answer key for IIT JAM 2026 is available for all seven papers. The link to download the JAM answer key pdf will be updated here soon.
| Paper Name | Answer Key |
| Physics (PH) |
IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Physics |
| Chemistry (CY) | IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Chemistry |
| Mathematics (MA) | JAM 2026 answer key for Mathematics |
| Biotechnology (BT) | IIT JAM 2026 Biotechnology answer key |
| Economics (EN) | IIT JAM 2026 Economics answer key |
| Geology (GG) | IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Geology |
| Mathematics Statistics (MS) | IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Mathematics Statistics |
How to Calculate IIT JAM 2026 Score?
Result: Mar ' 27
The answer key serves the purpose of helping students predict their scores before the announcement of the results. students can calculate the IIT JAM score in the following manner. For calculating the score, students are advised to go through the marking scheme tabulated below.
| Section/ Type of Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
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| Section A: 10 MCQs Section A: 20 MCQs |
1 mark each |
0.33 marks |
| 2 marks each |
0.66 marks |
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| Section B: 10 MSQs |
2 marks each |
No |
| Section C: 10 NAT Questions Section C: 10 NAT Questions |
1 mark each 2 marks each |
No |
Below are the steps to follow to calculate the IIT JAM score.
- After the students have downloaded the answer key, students have to match their answers against those written in the answer key.
- Add or deduct marks according to the marking scheme mentioned above in the table.
- Do not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in Sections B and C, as negative marking is not applicable in these two sections.
Commonly asked questions
IIT Madras creates a special academic committee. After the initial IIT JAM 2024 answer keys are published, candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections. The committee of experts will study any objections, and will announce results once an objection is made within the timeframe allowed. Candidates can also submit files as proof when submitting their objection.
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How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheets
The authority has released IIT JAM 2026 response sheet online. Students can download the response sheet for JAM 2026 using the JOAPS credentials. The response sheet is the digital response of the students submitted during the test. Students can use IIT JAM answer key and response sheet to check the answers. The process to download the response sheet is provided below.
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Go to IIT JAM website.
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On the home page, click on the ticker text ‘Candidates who have appeared can log in to view responses’.
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Enter Email ID and Password.
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Enter the correct answer to the Arithmetic Expression.
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Click on ‘Submit’.
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Check and download the answer or response sheets.
Commonly asked questions
IIT Bombay released the IIT JAM 2026 answer key for Physics online. Students can use the answer key pdf to verify their answers and calculate the probable score.
IIT JAM 2026 official website is jam2026.iitb.ac.in. All notifications regarding IIT JAM 2026 will be updated here. Students can use the IIT JAM official website 2026 to check the result, download response sheet and answer key.
Previous Year's IIT JAM Answer Key and Question Paper
Students can take a look at the previous years' IIT JAM answer keys and question papers.
IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key
Here we have provided the JAM question paper with answer key PDF.
| IIT JAM 2025 Master Question Paper | IIT JAM 2025 Answer Key |
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| Biotechnology Question Paper | Final Answer Key |
| Economics Question Paper | Final Answer key |
| Geology Question Paper | Final Answer Key |
| Mathematics Question Paper | Final Answer Key |
IIT JAM 2024 Answer Key
Below is the master question paper and answer key for JAM 2024.
IIT JAM 2022 Answer Keys and Question Papers
Candidates can download the subject-wise IIT JAM 2022 question papers and answer keys from the table below.
| Subject |
IIT JAM 2022 Question Paper |
IIT JAM 2022 Answer Keys (Provisional) |
IIT JAM 2022 Answer Key (Final) |
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| Biotechnology (BT) |
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| Chemistry (CY) |
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| Economics (EN) |
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| Geology (GG) |
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| Mathematics (MA) |
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| Mathematical Statistics (MS) |
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| Physics (PH) |
IIT JAM 2021 Answer Key and Question Papers
The table below brings the IIT JAM 2021 answer keys and question papers.
| Question Paper | Provisional Answer Key | Final Answer Key |
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| Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
| Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
| Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
| Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
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| Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff
Candidates can check the IIT JAM qualifying cutoff.
| Subject Name |
Cutoff |
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| GEN |
OBC (NCL) / EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
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| Biotechnology |
42.3 | 38.07 | 21.15 |
| Chemistry |
18.65 | 16.78 | 9.32 |
| Economics |
40.63 | 36.56 | 20.31 |
| Geology |
25.98 | 23.38 | 12.99 |
| Mathematics |
12.65 | 11.38 | 6.32 |
| Mathematics Statistics |
13.33 | 11.99 | 6.66 |
| Physics |
12.04 | 10.83 | 6.02 |
FAQs on IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key
IIT JAM Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi
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Yes, IIT Kharagpur will open IIT JAM 2027 form correction window in November 10. Registered candidates will be allowed to edit the application formd. Complete changes are not allowed, therefore it is important to fill the IIT JAM application form 2027 carefully.
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The specification of photograph for IT JAM application form 2027 is provided below.
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The following documents are requird while filling the IIT JAM application form.
- SCC (Class 10) mark sheet with Date of Birth.
- High-quality recent photograph and signature as per the specification.
- Scanned copy of category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST).
- Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (
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IIT Kharagpur has activated the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates must fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date was revised to September 12. But, IIT Kharagpur has activated the registration portal on September 11, 2026. The application form is available online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for two test papers in IIT JAM. However, they will have to additional fee.
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IIT JAM application form fee is provide mentioned below.
| CATEGORY | ONE TEST (INR) | TEST PAPERS (INR) |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 1350 |
| All Others | 2000 | 2700 |
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Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority activated the JOAPS portal on September 11, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 is accepted online only.
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IIT Kharagpur will close IIT JAM application form 2027 window on October 12, 2026. IIT JAM application window was activated on September 11, 2026. Candidates must generate their login credentials at the JOAPS Portal.
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