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IIT JAM registration link 2026 is available at JOAPS portal,  jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Know IIT JAM 2026 important dates and steps to apply for IIT JAM registration 2026 here. 

IIT JAM Application Form 2025

IIT JAM Registration 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has started the IIT JAM 2026 registration in online mode. Students can visit the official website to fill IIT JAM application form 2026. The IIT JAM registration link 2026 is activated at jam2026.iitb.ac.in for all interested and eligible candidates. The IIT JAM 2026 registration process is ongoing till October 12, 2025, through the official JOAPS portal. However, students must avoid waiting for JAM registration last date 2026 and fill the form at the earliest possible. For the convenience of the students, the IIT JAM registration 2026 direct link is provided below. 

Click here: IIT JAM 2026 Registration Link

IIT JAM Exam Schedule 2026

The IIT JAM exam 2026 will be conducted on February 15, 2026. Students can check the exam schedule of IIT JAM 2026 below: 

Date Test Paper Code Session Time
Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) CY, GG, MA Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) BT, EN, MS, PH Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026 

Students can check the IIT JAM important dates 2026 from below: 

JAM 2026 Schedule

Dates

JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Website Opens

September 05, 2025

Last Date for IIT JAM registration 2026

October 12, 2025

JAM Admit Card 2026 release date 

January 05, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 exam date

February 15, 2026

IIT JAM result date 2026

March 20, 2026

IIT JAM Application Fee 2026

The IIT JAM registation fee 2026 is provided below for female, SC, ST, PwD and all other categories for one and two test papers: 

Gender / Category One Test Paper Two Test Papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD* INR 1000 INR 1350
All others INR 2000 INR 2700

How to Fill IIT JAM 2026 Application Form?

To complete the IIT JAM 2026 registration, students need to follow these steps:

  • Visit the official JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in and apply online.
  • Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD), and proof of date of birth.
  • Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
  • Review all the details carefully and submit the application form.

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Q:   When is the last date for IIT JAM 2026 online registration form?
A:

The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses was October 20. The payment date has been extended till midnight of 25th October, 2025. You are requested to make the payment at the earliest and complete the process.Candidates qualifying in JAM 2026 are eligible to apply for admission to around 3000 seats in IITs for the academic year 2026-26. No additional evaluation process, such as suitability test or interview is required for admission to the programmes in Admitting Institutes under JAM 2026.

IIT JAM 2026 for the academic session 2026-2027 will be conducted by IIT Delhi, the examination conducting body on February 15,  2026. Aspirants who had already completed an undergraduate degree (BSc) or are currently studying in the final year of undergraduate programmes are eligible to apply for the exam. 

Q:   How to select examination centres upon filling IIT JAM application form?
A:

JAM 2026 Examination will be conducted in eight zones. The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities are listen on JAM 2026 exam centres (Probable Examination cities of JAM 2026). Candidates must specify their first, second and third choice of cities at the time of applying for JAM 2026. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the candidates will be able to choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone.

In case, any city in the choices is not allotted due to operational reasons, alternate city will be allotted. Candidates are requested to regularly check JAM 2026 website for updates regarding examination cities, if any.

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