Apply by October 12 for IIT JAM 2026 on the JOAPS portal starting today. Over 3000 seats across 22 IITs will be filled using the scores. In addition, the scores are shared with other institutions-including IISc, NITs, and IISERs-to fill an additional 2000 seats in various postgraduate programs.

The online IIT JAM 2026 registration will commence till October 12, 2025 starting today, September 5, 2025 via the official JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal at; joaps.iitb.ac.in. IIT JAM 2026 exam official information brochure has been released by the IIT Bombay for the at jam2026.iitb.ac.in JAM 2026 examination. Download it from below.
Direct Link: IIT JAM Registration 2026 (ACTIVE)
Direct Link: IIT JAM 2026 Information Brochure (Download Official PDF) |
Candidates interested in applying for M.Sc and Integrated M.Sc-PhD programs at IITs and IISc must complete their application form through the portal. A correction window will typically open on the second week of November to make changes. Admit cards will be issued on January 5, 2026 to download and any error in the application can cause a cancellation of your application form. Register early and check the IIT JAM 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the form. The examination is scheduled on February 15, 2026 and the result is on March 20, 2026.

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How to Fill IIT JAM 2026 Application Form?
Steps for the IIT JAM 2026 application are given below:
- Step 1: Go to the official JOAPS portal at iitb.ac.in.
- Step 2: Upload a recent photograph, a scanned signature, and any required documents (such as your Class 10 marksheet or category certificate).
- Step 3: Complete the application by paying the fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Step 4: After carefully checking all details, submit the form and save the confirmation page for your records.

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IIT JAM 2026: What is the Application Fee?
The IIT JAM 2026 application fee details are tabulated below:
| Gender / Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Papers |
| Female | INR 1000 | INR 1350 |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 1000 | INR 1350 |
| All Other Categories | INR 2000 | INR 2700 |
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UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: For IIT JAM 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria below:
- You must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- There is no minimum marks requirement to apply.
- Students in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply.
- There is no age limit for the exam.
- Both Indian and foreign nationals can apply.
Ans: To register for IIT JAM 2026, you will need the following information and documents:
- Personal and Contact Details: Your name, date of birth, parent's name, mobile number, and a permanent address.
- Academic Information: Details about your qualifying degree and the name/address of your college.
- Exam-related Choices: Your preferred JAM Paper(s) Code and a list of your chosen examination cities.
- Scanned Documents:
- passport-size photograph.
- Image of your signature.
- A Category (SC/ST) certificate, if applicable.
- A PwD certificate, if applicable.
- ID Proof: You must provide details of a valid photo ID (like an Aadhaar card, Passport, or PAN card) and bring the original to the exam center.
Ans:
- For the photograph, it must be a recent, high-quality color passport-size photo. It should be in JPG/JPEG format with a file size between 50 kB and 200 kB. The background must be white or very light, and your face should be clearly visible and occupy at least 50% of the photo area.
- For the signature, you must sign horizontally with a black or dark blue pen inside a 2 cm x 7 cm box on white paper. The signature must not be in all capital letters or initials. The scanned JPG/JPEG file should have a size between 50 kB and 150 kB and a resolution between 80x280 and 160x560 pixels.
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