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IIT JAM 2026 Registration: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will on September 5 start the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) for the academic session 2026. Those interested can fill in the IIT JAM 2026 application form once it is started. As per the notification, for this year, the official website for the IIT JAM 2026 or JOAPS portal is jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The last date for the application is October 12, 2025.
Candidates seeking admission to MSc and Integrated MSc–PhD programmes at IITs and IISc must fill in the online JAM 2026 registration form. The exam is slated for February 15, 2026, in two shifts. As mentioned in the information brochure, there are around 3000 seats in postgraduate programmes at 22 IITs for the academic year 2026-27.
To apply for IIT JAM 2026, candidates must either possess a Bachelor’s degree or be currently enrolled in the final year of their undergraduate studies. There is no upper age limit for eligibility. However, applicants must ensure that they complete their undergraduate programme by the time of admission and submit valid proof of graduation within the deadline set by the respective admitting institute.
Application begins: September 5
Application ends: October 12
Admit Cards: January 5
Exam date: February 15
Result declaration: March 20
The IIT JAM 2026 application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates applying for one test paper must pay Rs 1000 if they are female students or belong SC, ST, or PwD categories, and Rs 2000 for all others.
For two test papers, the fee is Rs 1350 for reserved categories and Rs 2700 for others. Additionally, a Rs 300 fee applies for changes in examination city, test paper, category, or gender, along with any applicable fee differences.
Candidates can make these changes before November 10, 2025, through the application portal. Payments must be made online via net banking, debit and credit card, or UPI. After successful payment, applicants can download their completed form with payment details.
