IIT JAM Dress Code 2026: Check Attire for Male & Female Candidates Here
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
5 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
IIT JAM 2026 exam was conducted on February 15, 2026, at more than 100 exam centres across the nation for admission to MSc degree programs. Before appearing for the exam, students are advised to check out IIT JAM 2026 dress code specifications for a smooth and stress-free exam experience at the examination center. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the JAM 2026 dress code for male and female students, a list of banned items and exam day instructions from here:
IIT JAM Dress Code 2026
Students appearing for IIT JAM exam 2026 must check the dress code. IIT Bombay has not mentioned the dress code for IIT JAM 2026, but students need to follow a simple dress code on the exam day. They must wear loose and comfortable clothes to avoid discomfort.
IIT Bombay conducted the JAM 2026 exam on February 15, 2026. Students had to IIT JAM hall ticket and a valid photo id. Also, follow the exam day guidelines for IIT JAM 2026. The duration of the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) was three hours. Check the article to know IIT JAM 2026 dress code for male and female students.
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Is there any specific IIT JAM Dress Code mentioned by the exam authority?
As per the exam officials, there is no information provided on the official website and in the information brochure about the JAM dress 2026 for the students.
- IIT JAM Dress Code 2026
- IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
- Banned Items at IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre
IIT JAM Dress Code 2026
To ensure a smooth and respectful examination environment, it's crucial to adhere to the appropriate IIT JAM dress code 2026 guidelines. While there may not be explicit official rules by the exam officials, students should prioritize comfort and simplicity in their clothing choices. Avoid anything inappropriate or distracting, as it could potentially prevent you from taking the exam. This section outlines the suggested JAM dress code 2026 guidelines for both male and female students.
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IIT JAM 2026 Dress Code for Male Students
Male students who are planning to take IIT JAM exam 2026 must go through the dress code and guidelines mentioned below:
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Try wearing simple and comfortable clothes, such as half-sleeved shirts. If it's winter, wear a sweater with fewer pockets.
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Avoid wearing caps or mufflers. Sikh students may wear a turban instead of a cap. In such cases, students are advised to reach the exam centers a bit early to allow for hassle-free security checks.
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Try to avoid any sort of metallic objects like jewellery, rings, and belts.
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Students are advised to avoid jackets, hoodies, and extra layers of clothing.
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Students can opt to wear chappals or sandals rather than closed footwear.
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IIT JAM 2026 Dress Code for Female Students
Female students appearing for IIT JAM 2026 exam are encouraged to wear comfortable and simple attire. To ensure a smooth and secure examination process, please adhere to the following dress code guidelines:
- Choose simple and comfortable clothing options such as kurtas, simple dresses, tops, and trousers.
- Avoid wearing any metal jewellery, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and heavy earrings.
- Refrain from wearing belts or clothing with metallic buttons.
- Keep hairstyles simple and avoid any elaborate hair accessories.
- Avoid applying tattoos to your hands.
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IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released
Students can check the shift timing for IIT JAM 2026 here.
| CUET PG 2026 Shift |
CUET PG 2026 Shift Timing |
Duration (in hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Three hours or 180 minutes |
| Shift 2 |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Three hours or 180 minutes |
Also Read: IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings, Reporting Time and Exam Duration (OUT)
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of IIT JAM 2026 exam.
- Reach the exam centre 90 minutes before the scheduled time for the test commencement.
- Students were permitted to enter the exam hall 40 minutes before the test, and after student registration and photo capture, they were allowed to log in 20 minutes before the test and go through the instructions.
- They had to take the seat assigned to their Roll Number and no other seat or centre, which would lead to the cancellation of their candidature.
- Students were not allowed to enter the test centre 30 minutes after the start of the exam.
- Students were allowed to leave the centre before the exam ended.
- During the examination, a virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.
- A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Write your name and registration number before using it and return it to the invigilator at the end of the exam. Additional scribble pads may be obtained after returning the previous pad.
Banned Items at IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre
The following items are barred from carrying to the exam centre:
- Books, copies or papers of any kind.
- Mobile phones, calculators, watches or any other electronic or digital devices.
- Bags or wallets.
The exam authorities have also mentioned that there would not be any place to keep students’ personal belongings; you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items, inside the exam hall.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
IIT Bombay JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc and MSc+ PhD courses. The cutoff was announced for different categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 15 (MSc in Biotechnology) to 839 (MSc+ PhD in Environmental Science a
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Answered 5 days ago
SC category students under the All India quota need a rank of at least 2336 to be considered eligible for a seat. Candidates can check the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for the SC AI category.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry | 2330 | 2336 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics | 1485 | 1485 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics | 2098 | 2229 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology | 444 | 463 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | 1921 | 1921 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 260 in the first round to 429 in the last round for the General AI category. As per this range, MSc in Mathematics turned out to be the most competitive. This course had the overall cutoff ranging between 260 and 284.
Students can see the table below to know
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Answered 5 days ago
IIT Indore cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category ranged from 211 to 1353 in the last round. As per this range, MSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Astronomy were the most and least competitive MSc branches for admission. Students can check the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff for vari
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Answered 6 days ago
Missing the qualifying cutoff rank by even a small margin can make admission at IIT Dhanbad for its MSc and MSc Tech courses unlikely. Students who want admission to this institute need to attain course- and category-specific ranks. The admission process is strict because the seat counts are low and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The OBC category students need a rank of at least 1493 to be considered eligible for a seat at this instution. For this category, MSc Tech in Applied Geology turned out to be the most preffered course for admission, with the Round 1 closing cutoff of 166, which later moved up to 177 in the last roun
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
A rank of 200 could get you admission at IIT Dhanbad if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 73 to 886. So, getting admission with the attained rank might be possible to all courses, expect M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology, which had the last round
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
A rank of at least 175 is required in the General AI category in the last round to gain admission to the MSc in Physics course. Check the list below to know the highest acceptable rank for other categories for the aforementioned programme.
- General: 175
- OBC: 485
- SC: 859
- ST: 1846
- EWS: 441
- PWD: 2649
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get admission to the MSc Physics course (MSc + PhD in Physics) at IIT Kharagpur, a rank of at least 409 is required to be eligible for admission in the General AI category. Students who belong to other categories can see below to know the highest rank acceptable.
| Category | IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 409 |
| OBC | 868 |
| SC | 1990 |
| ST | 3644 |
| EWS | 747 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can get admission to IIT Kharagpur with a rank of 200 in the IIT JAM exam if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 100 to 894. Students can take a look below to know which courses can be availed in the last round with the attained rank.
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