New Delhi, Updated on Oct 20, 2025 13:29 IST

The JOAPS portal has just released IIT JAM 2026 registration. Online registration for IIT JAM 2026 has been opened by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. You can check the official website: jam2026.iitb.ac.in

The registration link for IIT JAM 2026 is now active, and candidates can register and submit their forms through the JOAPS portal until October 20, 2025 (11.59 pm). Candidates are advised to complete their IIT JAM 2026 registration early to prevent any technical or internet issues on the last day to register.

IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026 Scheduled

The IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026 will be February 15, 2026. There will be two slots: The Morning slot will be from 9.30 am to 12:30 Pm. The second afternoon slot will be from 2.30 pm to 5.30 PM. 

How to Fill IIT JAM 2026 Application Form

Students can follow steps below to complete IIT JAM 2026 registration:

  1. Go to the official JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in 
  2. Upload documents, such as, recent passport-size photo, signature, category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD), and date of birth proof.
  3. Pay the application fee online.
  4. Go through the details and submit an IIT JAM application form 2026

IIT JAM Application Fee 2026

Application fee 2026 for one and two test papers:

  • For Female / SC / ST / PwD One test paper is INR 1000 and for two test papers it is INR 1350. 
  • For All Other categories, one test paper is INR 2000 and for two test papers it is INR 2700.

LIVE UPDATE

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IIT JAM Registration 2025 Live Updates

  • 1:29 PM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM Registration Window Ending: Don't miss the registration

    IIT JAM 2026 Application Form

  • 12:40 PM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM Registration 2026 Begins; Candidates Advised to Keep These Documents Ready

    Students have to get these documents ready with them for the IIT JAM application form 2026:

    Category Details Required
    Personal Information
    Name, Date of Birth, Personal Mobile Number, Parent’s Name, Parent’s Mobile Number, etc.
    Eligibility Details Eligibility degree details
    Communication Address Full address with PIN code
    Exam Preferences Choice of JAM examination cities
    Academic Details
    College name and address with PIN code
    Exam Papers JAM Paper(s) Code
    Category Certificate
    Scanned copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
    Photograph High-quality passport-size photo
    Signature
    High-quality image of candidate’s signature
    Identity Proof
    Details of valid ID document (to be carried in original to exam centre)
    PwD Certificate
    Scanned copy of PwD certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
  • 11:37 AM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM Registration 2026 Ending Today @jam2026.iitb.ac.in; Check Direct Application Link Here

    IIT Bombay has opened the IIT JAM registration 2026 on the internet. Students who want to view the registration link must keep in mind that, first, students will need to go to the official IIT JAM website. After that, students will need to click on the screen where it reads the 'JOAPS Portal' link. The IIT JAM registration link 2026 will be located at the bottom of the page.

    Note: Today, the IIT JAM registration for 2026 is closing. Students are advised to register today.

  • 11:03 AM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM 2026 Live Updates: Category Change Window Opens for Candidates

    If a candidate has provided the wrong category/ gender/ DoB or exam city in the IIT JAM registration 2026 form, he/ she will be allowed to change it by paying an additional fee of INR 300. In addition, students can also add or change a test paper in the already submitted form by paying an additional fee of INR 300 before 10th November 2025.

  • 10:45 AM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM 2026 Live: Question Paper Pattern

    The IIT JAM exam 2026 will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Questions will be displayed in a random order in the test. There will be a total of 60 questions in the test with a total value of 100 marks. The test will consist of three sections: A, B and C.

  • 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.

    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 12, 2025 but it has been extended till October 20. 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 pay IIT JAM application fee?
    A:

    Candidates shall be able to make the payment using Net-banking, debit or credit card or UPI till October 12, 2025. It is recommended that applicants view their application by clicking on the "Save and View" button before starting any payment procedure. Once a candidate clicks the “Proceed for Payment” button, no other changes to the application form may be made and the candidate will be taken to the payment portal.

  • 10:30 AM IST20 Oct 2025

    IIT JAM 2026: Structure of Question Paper

    If you have already registered for the exam and you're preparing for IIT JAM 2026 exam. Have a look at the number of questions and total marks.

    Section Question Numbers Marks per Question Number of Questions Total Marks
    Section-A Q.1 – Q.10 1 10 10
    Section-A Q.11 – Q.30 2 20 40
    Section B Q.31 - Q.40 2 10 20
    Section C Q.41 - Q.50 1 10 10
    Section C Q.51 - Q.60 2 10 20
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