The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has released the IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics answer key 2026 along with candidates’ response sheets on the official portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in. This allows aspirants who appeared in the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) 2026 to evaluate their performance and estimate probable scores before the final results are declared.
How to Download IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics Answer Key?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official JAM 2026 website – jam2026.iitb.ac.in
- Go to the section for JAM 2026 question papers and answer keys
- Select Mathematical Statistics (MS) subject answer key
- Download the provisional answer key PDF along with the response sheet
- Save or print the document for reference
The answer key includes correct option IDs for the questions, helping candidates compare their recorded answers and assess expected scores
IIT JAM 2026 Objection Window & Final Answer Key
After the release of the provisional answer key, students can raise objections if they find discrepancies. To do so, candidates need to:
- Log in to the JOAPS portal with their application number and password
- Select the question(s) to challenge
- Provide justification and any relevant supporting documents
- Pay the requisite objection fee of Rs. 500 per question
The challenge window will remain open for a limited period in February 2026. Once the objections are reviewed, IIT Bombay will publish the final JAM answer key 2026, which will be used for result preparation.
What to Do After Answer Key Release?
After downloading the answer key and response sheet, candidates should:
- Compare responses with the official answers to calculate tentative marks
- Raise objections during the challenge window if required
- Wait for the final answer key and IIT JAM result 2026, expected on March 20, 2026 based on the schedule for all subjects.