Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released an official notification for Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 for admission to M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research), M.Sc. - M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc. - Ph.D., and M.Sc. - Ph.D. Dual Degree in various institutes for the academic session 2026-27. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online at JAM 2026 official portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in from 05th September 2025 to till the application last date 12th October 2025 for Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
While the JAM 2026 application window remains open until October 12, 2025, we strongly recommend completing your registration well in advance to avoid last-minute server congestion at the IIT Bombay portal. A common pitfall for candidates is failing to verify the specific subject-wise eligibility criteria for dual-degree programs; ensure your undergraduate background aligns strictly with the test paper you choose. Since this is a Computer Based Test (CBT), familiarize yourself with the interface using the mock links usually provided on the official website closer to the exam date.
| Category | One Paper | Two Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PwD | 1000 | 1350 |
| All Others | 2000 | 2700 |
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Website Opens | 05th September 2025 |
| Last Date for Closing Registration | 12th October 2025 |
| Last Date to Change the Examination Cities/ Test Papers/ Category/ Gender | - |
| Availability of JAM Admit Cards on the Online Application Portal | 05th January 2026 |
| JAM 2026 Exam Date | 15th February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of the Results | 20th March 2026 |
| Availability of Score Cards for Download | - |
| Portal for Admission Opens | - |
Candidates who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or currently studying in the final year of undergraduate are eligible to appear for JAM Exam 2026.
Note : Foreign Nationals with Indian degree are eligible to apply, subject to the policy of the Admitting Institute.
| Exam Date | Session | Test Papers and Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon (FN) 9.30 am to 12.30 pm | Chemistry (CY) Geology (GG) Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon (AN) 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm | Biotechnology (BT) Economics (EN) Mathematical Statistics (MS) Physics (PH) |
JAM 2026 Examination will be conducted in SEVEN subjects, also referred to as Test Papers; Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH). The medium for all the Test Papers is English only.
JAM 2026 Examination for all the Test Papers will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The duration of the examination will be of THREE hours. Eligible PwD candidates may be given one-hour compensatory time and the assistance of scribe for the examination as per the guidelines of Government of India. There will be a total of 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The entire paper will be divided into three sections, A, B and C. All sections are compulsory. Questions in each section will be of different types as given below:
Section - A : contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices. A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Section - B : contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given choices. The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the choice(s). There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ.
Section - C : contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each. For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor. No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT.
Help Desk Number : +91 22 25767022 || +91 22 25767035
Email Id : jam2026@iitb.ac.in
Address : IIT Bombay, GATE-JAM Office, Powai, Mumbai - 400076, Maharashtra, India.
Follow these verified steps to fill out the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 online form:
Ensure you have the following ready before applying: