IIT JAM 2026 registration date announced by IIT Bombay on a new site: Check key dates, how to apply, official website

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) 2026, opening the way for postgraduate science admissions across India. The registration process will begin on September 5, 2025, through the portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in and will remain open until October 12, 2025.

IIT JAM 2026 how to apply

• Visit jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
• Register on JOAPS with name, email, and mobile number (starting September 5, 2025).
• Log in using the generated Enrollment ID and password.
• Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
• Choose test paper(s) and three exam cities in the same zone.
• Upload required documents.
• Pay the examination fee online.

IIT JAM 2026: Eligibility criteria

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and meet the criteria set by the participating institutions. There is no upper age limit for the exam. The online application form requires scanned copies of a photograph, signature, academic documents, and category certificate if applicable.

IIT JAM 2026: Important dates (tentative)

• Application opens: September 5, 2025
• Application deadline: October 12, 2025
• Admit card release: January 5, 2026
• Exam date: February 15, 2026
• Result declaration: March 20, 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Exam

JAM is a national-level entrance examination for admission to MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD dual degree, and other postgraduate science programmes offered by the IITs and participating institutions. IIT Bombay is the organising institute for the 2026 exam.

Along with the website launch, IIT Bombay has released the tentative schedule, session timings, and the list of exam city zones. The examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode on February 15, 2026.

IIT JAM 2026: Exam centres and zones

The exam will take place in cities grouped into eight zones, with each zone coordinated by an assigned IIT. Candidates must choose three preferred cities within the same zone. Major centres include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kanpur, Chennai, and Guwahati.

IIT JAM 2206: Application process

Candidates must apply through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). The process includes filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and completing the fee payment before the deadline.

All key updates including admit cards, mock tests, and result announcements will be posted on the JAM 2026 official website.

The institute noted that the dates are provisional and may change.

For the latest information and updates, candidates should regularly check the official website.