JAM 2026: Application (Underway), Exam Date (Feb 15), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Other Details

JOAPS stands for JAM Online Application Portal System. IIT JAM 2026 application process has started on September 5, 2025. Interested applicants of JAM 2026 examination can visit the official webiste of IIT JAM 2026 and sign up to the JOAPS portal in order to register themselves first. 

The IIT JAM 2026 registration provided by the examination conducting body, IIT Bombay is helpful for a number of exam-related tasks, including filling out the application form, downloading the admit card or hall ticket, the answer key, or viewing the IIT JAM 2026 result.

Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for the undergraduate level Science education in the country from last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to Post- graduate Degree Programmes and to consolidate Science as a career option for the students across the country. These programmes offer high-quality education in
their respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The curricula for these programmes are designed to provide the students with opportunities to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The interdisciplinary content of the curricula enable the students with the ability to utilize scientific knowledge for practical applications. These programmes are open to all eligible students irrespective of their nationality. The medium of instruction is English for all the programmes.

There are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 21 IITs for the academic year 2025-26. JAM 2025 Scores will be used to admit the candidates subject to satisfying the ERs and MEQs and any other necessary requirements, without any additional interview or written test.
JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as M.Sc. and M.A. at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc / M.Sc. (Tech.) Admission (CCMN).

The conducting body for the IIT JAM 2026 examination is the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. IITs conduct the exam on a rotational basis, and this year, IIT Madras is responsible for organizing and conducting the exam.

IIT JAM is a national-level entrance exam conducted every year for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode and consists of 60 questions for 100 marks.

IIT JAM is one of the most popular entrance exams for Science students in India, and it is a gateway to some of the best universities and institutes in the country. If you are a Science student and are interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in India, then IIT JAM is an exam that you should definitely consider appearing for.

The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses will be October 12, 2025. 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. 

Candidates who are planning to appear for IIT JAM exam for the academic session 2026-2027 can check out the important dates for the complete admissions process from here:

Here are the list of MSc Mathematics courses offered by participating institutes like IITs & NITs :

If candidates make any mistake in IIT JAM registration forms so they can correct it in the correction window. Here we have provided steps to correct the application form:

• Visit the website of IIT JAM 2025 official website- https://joaps.iitd.ac.in/login 

• Click on JOAPS portal or application form correction link.

• Then click on the login button & enter the user ID and password.

•  After login, you can change specific details in IIT JAM 2025 Application form.

•  Save the changes and take the printout of the form for future uses.

Aspirants can go through the eligibility criteria for MSc Biotechnology IIT JAM test paper in the table below:

There will be 3 sections in the IIT JAM 2026 exam:

• Section A
• Section B
• Section C

Each section will have a different type of question and format, as described below:

Section A: This section will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 and 2 marks each.

Section B: This section will consist of 10 multiple-select questions (MSQs) of 2 marks each.

Section C: This section will consist of 20 numerical answer type (NAT) questions of 1 and 2 marks each.

JAM 2026 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA),  Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.

JAM 2026 examination pattern is divoded in such a way that the exam will be conducted in the form of three sections ie., Section A, B and C.

Section - B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice (s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer (s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer (s) by clicking the choice (s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.

JAM 2026 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA),  Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
JAM 2026 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test  (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours.

No, IIT Madras, the examination authority will not send the JAM 2025 admit card by post and candidates had to download it online from the official website. Students who appeared for IIT JAM 2025 must have download the admit card in an online mode as soon as it will be released and not delay it till last moment.

Candidates were advised to take multiple printouts and check the details printed on the IIT JAM 2025 admit card carefully. In case a candidate lacks a proper internet connection, then he or she can visit a nearby Common Service Centre or CSC or take the help of teachers or peers to download and print the admit card of IIT JAM 2025.

IIT JAM Admit Card 2025 has been released on January 6, 2025. Candidates who have successfully filled out and submitted the IIT JAM 2025 application form can download the JAM 2025 admit card by visiting the IIT JAM official website.

IIT JAM 2025 admit card will be available in online mode on the JAM Online Application Processing System  (JOAPS) portal. Candidates who had filled out the IIT JAM 2025 Application Form can download the IIT JAM 2025 Admit Card by using their enrolment ID or email ID and password on the portal to see their respective exam centres. 

Test takers who had successfully filled out the IIT JAM 2025 application form will be able to downlaod IIT JAM 2025 admit cards from the official website of JAM 2025. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below in order to download the JAM 2025 admit card.

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to download IIT JAM Admit Card 2025:

• Go to the official site of IIT JAM; i.e. jam.iitg.ac.in
• Click on IIT JAM Admit Card 2025 link available on the home page
• Enter the login details and click on submit
• Your admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Check the admit card and download the page
• Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

JAM 2025 Scores to be used for admissions to over 3,000 seats by various CFTIs including NITs, IISc, DIAT, IIEST, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET. For more related details candidates can check the official site of IIT JAM 2025. 

The Test Paper schedule of JAM 2026 is given below:

A candidate can appear in either ONE or TWO Test Paper (s). However, a candidate can appear in two Test Papers only if they are not scheduled in the same session.         

IIT Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) notification has been announced by IIT Bombay, the exam conducting body for the academic year 2026-27. IIT Bombay, the conducting body for IIT JAM 2026, will be commencing the application process on September 5, 2025 in online mode. 

According to the information mentioned in the IIT JAM 2026 Information brochure, which was released by IIT Bombay, the examination conducting body, there is no as such nay age limit to appear for IIT JAM 2026. However it is recommended that aspirants can appear for IIT JAM 2026 examination as soon as the get a graduate degree so that they can perform well in the examination.

IIT JAM 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2026. The examination will be held in 2 sessions. IIT Madras, the examination conducting body will be organizing the exam at the JAM 2026 exam centres across the nation.

IIT JAM is a joint entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects. It is one of the most popular entrance exams for Science students in India 

The difficulty level of IIT JAM is moderate to tough. The difficulty level for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is tougher as compared to the IIT JAM subjects of Economics, Biotechnology and Geology.

If we compare the difficulty level of IIT JAM 2024 examination with CUET PG exam, ISI Admission test, NEST exam, IISER Entrance examination, then it will be found that IIT JAM 2024 examination is comparetively tougher than the other top colleges/ universities entrance examination.

Physics is one of the most sought course of choice among students who want to take admission in IITs, IISc, etc. It is for this reason alone that IIT JAM Physics paper is extremely competitive. Thus, when preparing for the Physics paper in JAM exam, candidates are suggested to pay less attention to the number of books from which they are studying and more emphasis on finding the topics that will help them score more.

To have an effective prep plan for the IIT JAM Physics paper students should have a time-table in place and make notes of important formulas that will make their last-minute preparation easy.

Every year on the rotational basis, IIT JAM exam organising institute changes. For the academic session 2025-2026 the exam conducting body is IIT Bombay. IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on February 15, 2026 at 116+ exam centres across the nation. Test takers will be able to download the IIT JAM 2026 question paper.

The officail website link to downlaod the IIT JAM previous year question is mentioned below:

• jam2025.iitd.ac.in/qp.php 

Candidates can go through the IIT JAM prep tips mentioned below in order to formulate a strategy to crack the JAM exam paper for Physics.

Know the exam pattern

The first and foremost thing that candidates need to be well acquainted with is to know the IIT JAM exam pattern. IIT JAM 2026 for Physics will consist of three sections wherein candidates need to attempt – MCQs, MSQs and NAT questions.

Know the marking scheme

The next step for exam prep is to know the marking scheme for IIT JAM. This is important as by knowing the marking scheme, aspirants can have a plan of action in place to avoid negative marking wherever possible in the exam.

In IIT JAM for Physics, there is a negative marking in Section A only. There is no negative marking in Section B and Section C of the exam.

Know the syllabus

Next, aspirants need to be thorough with IIT JAM syllabus. Here, candidates need to be well acquainted with the topics that they need to ace to score well in the science entrance exam. The topics that form a part of IIT JAM syllabus include:

Prepare a timetable

Candidates should prepare a timetable for how they want to complete and revise the syllabus for the Physics paper in the IIT JAM exam. Also, while preparing the timetable candidates need to include adequate time to solve practice papers and thereafter revise important topics for IIT JAM preparation.

Know important formulas

While preparing different topics for the IIT JAM Physics paper, candidates should ensure that they keep jotting down the important formulae for each topic. This will prove extremely helpful at the time of revision as students would have a consolidated list of all the important formulae for IIT JAM Physics preparation which they can easily refer to before taking the exam.

Read important books

Aspirants should make a list of important books to read for IIT JAM physics exam preparation. Here, candidates should go through one or two important books and thereafter prepare well for each section of this Science exam.

Well, if you have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, all three in your Bachelor's degree you should first understand and analyze that which subject you like the most and you are highly interested in. Then devote atleast a year and evaluate the scope of M.Sc in that particular subject, study it and then select the subject. Don't be in a rush, take your time.

Firstly, go through the syllabus and keep notes attached to it. Then create a study plan and refer to quality study material like recommended textbooks make consice notes for revision. Practice regularly solve mock tests, previous year papers and solve its problems.

BONUS: Don't use your phone when you are preparing for the exam. If you're studying then keep your phone silent and stay away from unnessecary distractions.

Candidates will have to select the IIT JAM exam centre city while filling out the application form. They will have to enter as many as two exam cities in preferential order. NTA will try to allot the exam centre according to candidates preferences. However, the final decision will be made by the exam authorities.

Candidates has to follow the steps given below to select the exam city of JAM 2025:

 1. Visit the JAM 2025 website.

2. In the Exam City Preference section of the JAM 2024 application form, select three cities in preferential order.

3. Complete the application process by paying the requisite application fee. The exam city preference can be changed during the application correction window.

The following items will be allowed to be carried inside the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres:

• IIT JAM 2025 admit card
• Valid photo identity card
• Few copies of passport-size photographs
• Transparent water bottle
• 50 ml sanitiser bottle
• Fruits or medicines (only for diabetic candidates)

The following items or objects will not be allowed to be carried to the IIT JAM 2025 exam centres.

• Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
• Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
• Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
• Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pager, etc.
• Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.

IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard is basically a rankcard which consist of the number of marks which the aspirant has achieved in the IIT JAM 2025 examination. The Score Card will contain separate scores for Section A, B and C. The University will draw the merit list based on the total score achieved by the candidates.

The IIT JAM 2025 Scorecard will be valid for admission to the academic year 2025-26 only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with the University where he/she has applied. Evaluation of MCQ, MSQ and NA of all the Test Papers will be carried out using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of IIT JAM 2025. 

IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special
eligibility requirements through CCMN. 
In addition, JAM 2025 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.

Candidates must first determine whether they have qualified for the exam by comparing their earned score to the qualifying or cutoff marks once the IIT JAM result has been announced. If they do, they will need to get ready for the IIT JAM counselling procedure, which is the further step.

Test takers can check the IIT JAM 2024 Admission List in the following manner:

• Candidates have to visit the official website of IIT JAM 2024 or directly visit- 
• Enter Enrolment ID or Email ID
• Enter Password
• Enter the correct Mathematical Expression
• Click on 'Submit'

IIT JAM scores will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programmes such as MSc and MA at IISc and various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, DIAT through Centralized Counselling for MSc / MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN). There are no additional written tests or interviews for admission to candidates qualifying JAM and satisfying the eligibility and special
eligibility requirements through CCMN. 
In addition, JAM 2025 scores will be used for admission to the four Integrated Ph D Programmes and two MSc Programmes at Indian Institute of Science (IISc). JAM 2025 scores are likely to be used by various other institutes such as Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE). Additional details can be directly obtained from the respective institute.

There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:

Section - C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT.

The last date for filling up the online application form for MSc courses will be October 12, 2025. 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. 

IIT JAM 2024 applications shall be scrutinized to verify the data entered by the candidate with the submitted supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to be in order, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, defects in the application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification within a stipulated time. The status of the application and defects marked in the application will be intimated to the candidates through e-mail and/or SMS. The latest status of an application will be updated after the receipt and re-scrutiny of the application.

The status of an application can be checked at any point of time by logging in JOAPS. Candidates should rectify the marked defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection
of the application.

Scribes will be arranged for those PwD candidates who have requested to be provided with a scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of the scribe arranged by test center will NOT be more than the minimum eligibility criteria of JAM 2025. However, the qualification of the scribe will be matriculation (10th) or above. If there are Y candidates who require 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.
Each eligible PwD candidate will be presented with TWO scribes on the day before examination. The candidate has to choose one from these two scribes. Candidates will NOT be permitted to bring their own scribe, if they have already requested to be provided with scribes. PwD Candidates are permitted to visit the Exam Centre a day before the examination to get familiarized with the arrangements.