The IIT JAM 2026 response sheet has been published by IIT Bombay on 19 February 2026 on the official exam portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 can now access and download their personalised response sheets by logging into the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) portal. The response sheet will help candidates review their answers marked during the computer-based test, compare them with the official answer key once released, and estimate expected scores ahead of the final result announcement.
How to Download the IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet?
Here’s a simple guide to download the response sheet from the official exam website:
- Visit jam2026.iitb.ac.in — the official JAM 2026 portal.
- Click on the “JOAPS” (JAM Online Application Processing System) link.
- Log in using your Enrollment ID/Email ID and Password.
- Navigate to the response sheet section on your dashboard.
- Click Download Response Sheet and save the PDF.
Candidates should print or save a copy of their response sheet for future reference and score estimation.
Details Mentioned on the IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet
The IIT JAM 2026 response sheet contains important information such as:
- Test paper code
- Examination code
- Question IDs
- Options selected by the candidate
- Marking status
This information enables students to tally their responses against the forthcoming provisional answer key and calculate approximate scores before the results are out.
Next Steps After IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet
Following the response sheet release, the provisional answer key is expected to be published soon. After both documents are available, candidates can compare and estimate their scores. A window to raise objections against the provisional answer key will likely open for a limited period before the final key and results are announced. The IIT JAM 2026 results are anticipated in March 2026, after the conclusion of the answer key objection process. Qualified candidates will then be able to proceed with admissions into postgraduate programmes like MSc, MSc-PhD, MSc-MTech dual degrees, and other courses at Indian Institutes of Technology and other participating institutes.