IIT JAM 2026 registration process begins at joaps.iitb.ac.in : Here is direct link, steps to apply & other details

IIT Bombay has begun the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 on Friday. The national-level exam is for postgraduate science programs (M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., Dual Degree, etc.) in IITs and IISc.

The application will be open on the official JOAPS portal, joaps.iitb.ac.in until October 12, 2025. The exam is scheduled on February 15, 2026 and the results will be announced on March 20, 2026. .

How to apply for IIT JAM 2026

• Visit joaps.iitb.ac.in.
• Register with your email, mobile number, and password to generate an Enrolment ID.
• Fill out the application form with personal and academic details.
• Upload scanned documents.
• Pay the fee online using card, net banking, or UPI.
• Review the form and submit.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates can apply directly via the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS): joaps.iitb.ac.in.

Important dates for IIT JAM 2026

Event	Date
Registration opens	September 5, 2025
Registration closes	October 12, 2025
Admit card release	January 5, 2026
Exam date	February 15, 2026
Result declaration	March 20, 2026

IIT JAM is a gateway to M.Sc and Ph.D programs at India’s top institutes. Along with IITs, several NIT's and CFTIs also accept JAM scores for admissions.