The IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on January 5, 2026, by the organizing institute IIT Bombay on the official JOAPS portal of jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Registered candidates must download their hall ticket before the exam. The IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on 15 February 2026 in computer-based test mode.
IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Importance
The IIT JAM 2026 admit card is an official document that candidates must possess to enter the examination centre on the exam day. It contains candidate details, exam centre, date, timing and other key information. Without a valid admit card, entry to the test venue will not be permitted. The hall ticket will not be sent by post or email and can only be accessed through the official JAM website.
How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card?
Candidates should follow these steps once the admit card link becomes active on January 5, 2026:
- Visit the official JAM 2026 website jam2026.iitb.ac.in or the JOAPS portal.
- Locate and click on the “JAM 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket” download link.
- Enter enrolment ID or email ID and password/date of birth to log in.
- View and download the IIT JAM admit card PDF.
- Take multiple printouts for future reference and exam day.
Details Mentioned on the IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
The IIT JAM 2026 hall ticket will include essential information, such as:
- Candidate’s name and photograph
- Registration/enrolment number
- Exam paper name and code
- Exam date, timing and test centre details
- Signature of the candidate and the exam authority.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
The IIT JAM 2026 examination will be held on 15 February 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode across various centres. All applicants must have their admit card and a valid photo ID to appear in the test.
After Admit Card Release – Important Instructions
After downloading the admit card, candidates should:
- Verify all printed information for accuracy.
- Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, etc.) to the exam centre.
- Preserve the admit card safely until admissions are completed, as it may be required for verification later.
Candidates are advised to regularly check jam2026.iitb.ac.in and the JOAPS portal for the admit card download link and any updates.
