IIT Bombay conducted IIT JAM 2026 on February 15, 2026, in various centres across the nation. The examination was held in two sessions. Read this Shiksha article to learn about IIT JAM 2026 exam shift timings and other related information.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Shift Timings
IIT Bombay has released the schedule for the IIT JAM exam 2026 online. Students can check the information brochure to know the JAM exam shift timing. The authority had conducted the Joint Admission Test for Master (JAM) in two shifts - afternoon & forenoon. JAM shift 1 exam timing was from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the shift 2 timing was 2:30 to 5:30 PM. IIT JAM 2026 exam was conducted on February 15, 2026.
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Students had to carry IIT JAM hall ticket and a valid photo id on the exam. They had to follow the JAM exam day guidelines. Check the article for IIT JAM 2026 shift timings.
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- IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date Sheet
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
- Things Prohibited at IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre
IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released
On Feb 15, 2026, the JAM examination was held in two shifts - the forenoon shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Candidates can check out the JAM 2026 shift timings from here.
| IIT JAM 2026 Shift |
IIT JAM 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 |
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date Sheet
Candidates can check out the exam timings for the subjects they are appearing for from here:
| IIT JAM 2026 Shift |
IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timing |
Exam Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics |
| Shift 2 |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Biotechnology, Physics, Economics and Mathematical Statistics Subjects |
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 candidate registration and photo capture, they were allowed to log in 20 minutes before the test and go through the instructions.
- Take the seat assigned to your Roll Number and no other seat or centre, which might lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
- Not allowed to enter the test centre 30 minutes after the start of the exam.
- Students are not allowed to leave the centre before the exam ends.
- During the examination, a virtual scientific calculator is available on the computer screen.
- A scribble pad is 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.
Things Prohibited at IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre
The following items are barred from being carried 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 also mentioned that there would not be any place to keep candidates’ personal belongings; you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items, inside the exam hall.
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