IIT JAM 2026 exam will commence on February 15 at 9:30 AM. Those who are appearing for the JAM 2026 exam can check the live updates for exam timing, guidelines, question paper and analysis here.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Live Updates
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay will conduct Joint Admission Test for Masters 2026 on February 15, 2026. The exam will be conducted as computer based test. IIT JAM exam will be held in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon. Each shift will be conducted for three hours.
Students must carry a printed copy of IIT JAM admit card 2026 and a valid photo id with them to the test centre. No student will be allowed inside the centre after closing the gate. The exam schedule for IIT JAM 2026 is also updated here.
Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geology papers will be conducted in forenoon session, while in afternoon Physics, Biotechnology, Economics, and Mathematics Statistics papers are scheduled.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Highlights
JAM is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes like M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree and Integrated Ph.D. at various institutes. The highlights are mentioned below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Full Name | Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) |
| Short Name | JAM |
| Exam Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Exam Session | Forenoon and Afternoon |
| Exam Timing | Forenoon - 9:30 to 12:30 PM Afternoon - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Students need to follow the JAM exam day guidelines to avoid any unwanted stress before the test. A few tips to follow on the exam day are:
- Report to the assigned centre an hour before the exam commence.
- Carry JAM admit card and a valid photo id to the test centre.
- Wear comfortable dress. Avoid cap, scarf, and jewellery.
- Do not carry electronic devices, bag, books and calculator.
- Follow the instructions of invigilator.
- Leave the exam hall when you are asked to do so.
LIVE UPDATE
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Live Updates: Exam Day Guidelines, Question Paper Analysis, and High Weightage Topics
- 12:11 AM IST• 15 Feb 2026
Who will conduct JAM 2026?
IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology Bombay. The exam is scheduled on February 17, 2026. JAM exam will be held in two sessions - forenoon and afternoon. The morning shift will commence at 9:30 AM and afternoon shift at 2:30 PM. The duration of test is three hours.
- 12:00 AM IST• 15 Feb 2026
How many subjects are in JAM?
JAM exam is conducted for seven subject namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics and Mathematical Statistics. IIT Bombay will conduct these subjects in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon. Students who pass in these subjects will be eligible for admission to M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.- Ph.D., M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree and Integrated Ph.D. at various institutes.
- 11:47 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is the use of iit jam login credential?
JAM login is used to fill the application form, download the admit card, response sheet, answer key and scorecard. IIT JAM login credentials are email address and password. Students have to visit the JOAP portal to use the JAM login.
- 11:37 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is the use of iit jam previous year question papers with answers pdf?
You can use the iit jam previous year question papers with answers pdf for self - assessment and identify the high weightage topics.
- 11:27 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is IIT JAM Marking Scheme?
JAM 2026 will be conducted as computer based test for three hours. The question paper comprises 60 question for 100 marks. There are three section in JAM question paper. Section A will have 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs). Section B has 10 multiple select questions(MSQs), while Section C has 20 numerial answer type (NATs).
Negative marking is done for MCQs. 1/3 mark is reduce for 1 mark question and 2/3 for 2 marks question.
- 11:12 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
Where can I get IIT JAM mock test?
IIT JAM 2026 mock test link is available on the website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- 11:05 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is JAM 2026 Exam Date?
IIT JAM exam date 2026 is February 15, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon.
- 10:52 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is the use of JOAPS Portal?
JOAPS portal is use to apply for IIT JAM exam, download admit card, check response sheet and other events.
- 10:43 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is JAM exam full form?
The full form of JAM exam is Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM).
- 10:36 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
How to attempt IIT JAM mock test free?
Students can attempt the IIT JAM mock test free on the website jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- 10:36 PM IST• 14 Feb 2026
What is IIT JAM exam date?
IIT JAM exam date is February 15, 2026.
Yes you can, but you need to familiarise yourself with the questions asked in the exam, its marking scheme and how important are some topics which comes probably every year. For that you should make a 2 month structuted preparation plan for yourself in order to achieve good marks.
IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The exam will be held on February 15, 2026. The exam duration is three hours. The test will be conducted for seven papers in two shifts - forenoon and afternoon.
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The last date to apply for IIT JAM 2026 was October 20, 2025. JAM registration link was available on the webste, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board could apply online.