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Q: What are the subjects for which IIT JAM examination is being conducted?

Candidates seeking admission to select postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025-26 must appear in JAM 2025 Examination. There is no age restriction. JAM 2025 Examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test in SEVEN Test Papers namely, Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). To apply for admission to a desired programme, a candidate is required to qualify in the relevant Test Paper, satisfy the Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) of the respective Academic Programmes.

Q: What is the duration of IIT JAM 2026?

A. IIT JAM is of three hours duration. The national-level Science entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, which are as follows: Session-I (9 AM to 12 noon) for the following JAM Test Papers- Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA) Session-II (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) for the following JAM Test Papers- Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Q: Is IIT JAM conducted every year?

Yes, IIT JAM is conducted every year. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis for admission to M.Sc., Ph.D., and other postgraduate programs in Science and its allied subjects. The exam is typically conducted in the month of February, and the applications are usually open in the month of September. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode and consists of 60 questions for 100 marks.

Q: What is IIT JAM JOAPS portal?

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.

Q: What is the duration of IIT JAM 2025 examination?

IIT JAM 2025 examination is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2025 across the various JAM 2025 exam centres. The exam will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Session 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Candidates will have to attempt all three sections of the exam in the allotted time. 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

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Manisha Kumari

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Updated on Feb 1, 2025 11:45 IST

IIT Delhi will conduct the IIT JAM 2026 on February 15, 2026, in various centres across the nation. The examination will be held in two sessions. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the IIT JAM 2026 exam shift timings and other related information.

IIT JAM 2026 examination is all set to be held on February 15, 2026. It will be a computer-based test (CBT). There will be two sessions. The result is expected to be out by March 20, 2026.

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IIT Delhi conducts the JAM exam, also known as the Joint Admission Test is for admissions to the postgraduate programs in various scientific disciplines like Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Mathematical Statistics of 22 IITs. IIT JAM 2026 admit card is expected to be released on January 5, 2026 on the official website - jam2026.iitb.ac.in.

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IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date Sheet
Things Prohibited at the IIT JAM 2025 Exam Centre

IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings Released

On Feb 15, 2026, the JAM examination will be 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 who have filled the IIT JAM 2025 application form successfully and are planning to appear in the JAM exam for the academic session 2025-2026 can check out the JAM 2025 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

IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on February 15, 2026 at various centres across the nation. Candidates can check out the exam timings for the subjects they are appearing for from here:

IIT JAM 2025 Shift	IIT JAM 2025 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 the IIT JAM 2026 exam.

Reach the exam centre 90 minutes before the scheduled time for the test commencement.
You will be permitted to enter the exam hall 40 minutes before the test and after candidate registration and photo capture, you will be allowed to log in 20 minutes before the test and go through the instructions.
You will have to take the seat assigned to your Roll Number and no other seat or centre, which will lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
You will not be allowed to enter the test centre 30 minutes after the start of the exam.
You will not be allowed to leave the centre before the exam ends.
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.

Things Prohibited at the IIT JAM 2025 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 candidates’ personal belongings, hence you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items inside the exam hall.

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