About IIT JAM

The IIT JAM exam is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to postgraduate science programs across IITs and IISc. The exam evaluates candidates' understanding of science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, and Geology.

The IIT JAM 2026 registration process is currently underway. Eligible and interested candidates can fill out the IIT JAM application form 2026 through the official website — jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The online registration will remain open until October 20, 2025, via the JOAPS portal.

The IIT JAM 2026 application process, which began in early September 2025, allows candidates to apply for admission to MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, and other postgraduate programs offered by IITs and IISc for the academic year 2026-27.

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment and to complete their IIT JAM 2026 registration well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. The direct link to apply for IIT JAM 2026 is provided above for easy access.

Important Dates

Last date to apply: Expected to close in the third week of October 2025

Application correction window: Likely to open in November 2025

IIT JAM 2026 exam date: February 9, 2026 (Sunday)

Admit card release: January 2026

 
Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree with required subjects and no minimum percentage criteria. Students in the final year of undergraduate study are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2026

·        Visit the official website — jam.iitm.ac.in

·        Click on the “JAM 2026 Registration” link.

·        Complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.

·        Fill out the application form, upload documents, and pay the exam fee.

·        Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

How to Fill IIT JAM 2026 Application Form

·        Students can follow below steps to complete IIT JAM 2026 registration:

·        Visit JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitm.ac.in

·         Upload documents, such as, recent passport-size photo, signature, category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD), and date of birth          proof.

·        Pay the application fee online.

·        Go through the details and submit IIT JAM application form 2026.

 
IIT JAM Application Fee 2026

Below are application fees  2026 for one and two test papers:

IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026

IIT JAM test for 2026 will be held on February 15, 2026. The schedule:

With the registration window closing soon, candidates are urged to apply without delay to avoid last-minute technical issues.