JAM Application Form 2026: Application (Begins), Eligibility, Registration Fees, Documents Required, Correction Window

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.

The IIT JAM 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts, with the first from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and the second shift from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) has been established as a benchmark for postgraduate-level science education in the country for the last two decades. The objective of JAM is to provide admissions to postgraduate degree programmes and to consolidate science as a career option for the students across the country.

IIT JAM examination for the academic session 2026-2027 will be conducted by IIT Bombay, the examination conducting body. Aspirants who had earlier filled the JAM 2026 application form with the required eligibility will be able to give the JAM 2026 examination. 

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.

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. 

Here are some tips while filling out the MSc Microbiology application form:

• Read the instructions carefully: Before you start filling out the form, read the instructions carefully to understand the requirements. This will help you avoid any mistakes.
• Keep your documents ready: You will need to upload scanned copies of certain documents, such as your photograph, signature, and identity proof. Keep these documents ready so that you can upload them quickly and easily.
• Enter your details accurately: Make sure that you enter all of your details accurately, including your name, date of birth, address, and educational qualifications. Any errors in your application form may lead to rejection of your application.
• Proofread your application: Once you have filled out the form, proofread it carefully to catch any errors. It is also a good idea to ask a friend or family member to proofread the form for you.
• Use a good internet connection: Make sure that you are using a good internet connection when you are filling out the form. This will help to ensure that the form is submitted successfully.
• Save your progress: Click on the "Save" button frequently to save your progress. This will prevent you from losing your data if there is a technical problem.
• Submit your form early: Do not wait until the last day to submit your form. Submit your form as early as possible to avoid any technical glitches.

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.

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.

Successfully registered candidates of the IIT JAM 2026 application get an opportunity to modify the details that were earlier filled incorrectly in the JAM 2026 application form. 

• The following section brings the list of fields that can be edited.
  • Examination cities
  • Test Papers
  • Categories
  • Gender

Once the IIT JAM 2026 application form has been sucessfully submitted by the candidates, the exam officials will srcutinize their JAM application form 2026 to know whether they have filled in all the details asked correctly and also the document uploaded by them is in the correct format or not.

If the exam officials found the details and documents uploaded by the candidates are incomplete, they will contact the candidates via mail and will ask them to correct or upload the required details in the specified timeline. 

Candidates can check out the reference image of the mail recieved by the JAM 2026 officials in regard to JAM 2026 application status:

The following information will be required while filling the form at JOAPS portal:
• Personal information (name, e-mail id, date of birth, mobile number, parent’s/guardian’s name, parent’s/ guardian’s mobile number, etc.)
• Name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as per Qualifying degree. JAM 2024 Scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form. Prefix/title such as Mr/Shri/Dr/Ms/Mrs/Smt, etc. should NOT be used.
• Address for communication including PIN code.
• Details of Eligibility degree.
• Name and address with PIN code of the College/Institute/University.
• Choice of JAM paper (s).
• Choice of JAM Examination Cities.
• Scanned copy of 10th standard (SSC) Marksheet.
• High-quality image of the candidate’s photograph and signature conforming to the specifications given in Section 6.3 (Photograph Requirements) and Section 6.4  (Signature Requirements), respectively.
• Scanned copy of the Category (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) as per guidelines given in Section 6.5 (Certificate for OBC-NCL/ EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD).
• Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable) or Unique Disability Identification (UDID) certificate.
• Details of the Photo Identity Document (ID). Any one of the following Photo ID: Aadhaar ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID. The specified Photo Id, in original,  should be carried by the candidate to the examination centre.
• Mode of Payment – Net banking / Debit card / Credit card / UPI details for fee payment. The application fee will be automatically determined based on the category, gender, and number of Test Papers that have been opted by the candidate.
• JOAPS allows the candidate to enter the data, save a partially filled form, log out and resume filling by logging in again. The JOAPS portal is self-explanatory and user-friendly.

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.

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. 

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.