The IIT JAM 2026 registration process has officially started today, September 5, 2025, through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is conducting the exam for admission into M.Sc., M.Sc.–PhD dual degree, and Integrated Ph.D. programmes at IITs and IISc. The application window will remain open till October 12, 2025.
IIT JAM 2026 Registration Dates
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has released the complete schedule for the IIT JAM 2026 exam. Students are advised to apply well before the deadline.
This timeline highlights the key milestones of the registration and examination process.
IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Students planning to appear for IIT JAM 2026 must fulfill the following conditions:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is mandatory.
- Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
- There is no minimum percentage requirement.
- The exam has no age limit and is open to both Indian and foreign students.
IIT JAM 2026 Application Fee
The registration fee varies based on category and gender.
- Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates: INR 1000 (one paper), INR 1350 (two papers)
- All other candidates: INR 2000 (one paper), INR 2700 (two papers)
Fee payment can be made online using a debit card, a credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Steps to Apply for IIT JAM 2026
Students have to follow these steps on the JOAPS portal:
- Register on the JOAPS portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate if applicable.
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam city details carefully.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern
The JAM 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode across 116 cities. The question paper will include:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
