IIT JAM Admit Card 2026 has been released on 13 January 2026. Earlier, it was scheduled to be released on 5 January 2026 and was postponed. You can log on to the JAM official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in to get your IIT JAM admit card 2026.
- You can get your IIT JAM admit card using your Enrollment ID and Password on JOAPS.
- You can download the IIT JAM admit card 2026 until the date of the JAM examination 2026.
- You must take a colored printout of the IIT JAM admit card 2026.
- Along with the JAM admit card 2026, you must carry a valid and original photo ID submitted during IIT JAM registration.
Without the IIT JAM admit card and a valid photo ID, you will not be allowed to appear for the IIT JAM exam. IIT JAM examination is scheduled for 15 February 2026, and the IIT JAM result will be released on 20 March 2026.
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Key Summary
- You will not get IIT JAM Admit Card by post or mail.
- At the time of examination, you must present IIT JAM admit card for verification.
- You should preserve a copy of IIT JAM admit card and produce at the time of admission if required.
- Even after issuing the IIT JAM Admit Card, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam if found ineligible.
IIT JAM Admit Card 2026: Release Date
IIT JAM admit card release date is out on the official website. You can check the IIT JAM 2026 admit card release date and for some past years in the table below. In past years, no major delays have been recorded for releasing the IIT JAM admit card.
| Year | Admit Card Release Date | Notes on Timing/Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 13, 2026 | Earliest among recent years; one day ahead of 2025 and earlier than delayed cycles like 2022–2023. |
| 2025 | January 6, 2025 | Early January; aligns with user expectations shared in educational updates. |
| 2024 | January 8, 2024 | Back to early January; consistent with pre-2022 patterns. |
| 2023 | January 14, 2023 | Postponed from January 11 to January 14; mid-January due to administrative adjustments. |
| 2022 | January 16, 2022 | Delayed from an initial early January expectation; released mid-month. |
| 2021 | January 11, 2021 | Slightly later in early January, no major delays were reported. |
| 2020 | January 7, 2020 | On schedule; early January release. |
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
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IIT JAM Admit Card 2026: Steps to Download
Once the admit card is released, you can download IIT JAM admit card PDF from the JOAPS portal. You can follow the steps below to download IIT JAM admit card 2026 PDF.
- Go to the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- Click on the link for IIT JAM admit card
- Log in to the portal using your enrollment ID/email and password.
- Once you click on the “Login” tab, your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- You must take printouts of the IIT JAM admit card for future reference.
Ques. What are the details mentioned on IIT JAM admit card?
Ans. On the IIT JAM admit card 2026, you will find details mentioned below.
- Name of Candidate
- Registration Number
- Photograph of Candidate
- Signature of Candidate
- Name and code of test papers applied
- Name and code of test center allotted
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
Bullered Photograph and Signature in IIT JAM Admit Card
One of the common problems students face after downloading IIT JAM admit card is a blurred image and photograph. In such a case, you must inform the conducting authority by emailing jam@iitm.ac.in. Due to blurred images, you will not be allowed to enter the exam center due to verification issues.
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
Ques. Can I Update My Signature after Downloading the Admit Card?
Ans. No, you cannot update the signature and photograph once the admit card is released. It will be your responsibility to cross-verify your signature before uploading it during the ongoing registration process. However, you can mail the authority if you have found any discrepancies regarding the blurriness of the image. The authority will guide you to resolve the issue.
IIT JAM Admit Card: Exam Day Instructions
Instructions to be followed during the IIT JAM exam are mentioned in the IIT JAM admit card. You are advised to read the instructions carefully.
- Reach the allotted test venue 1 hour before the exam starts
- Bringing any electronic devices like calculators, smart watches, or mobile phones inside the premises is strictly prohibited.
- A virtual calculator will be made available to students for calculation purposes.
- Ensure the system allotted is working properly, and reach the examiner on time if any problem occurs.
- Silence must prevail in the exam hall till the end; students creating a nuisance for other aspirants will be disqualified
- Indulging in unfair means will also lead to the disqualification and cancellation of the paper.
- Do not use the admit card for doing rough work or writing anything.
Ques. What documents are accepted as valid photo Identity to enter IIT JAM exam center?
Ans. To enter IIT JAM exam center, IIT JAM admit card is not sufficient. You must also carry an original and valid photo identity document to enter the examination hall. Documents you can carry include: Aadhaar-UID (front side must), Passport, PAN card, Voter ID and Driving License.
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
IIT JAM Admit Card: List of Test Centers
IIT JAM will mention you IIT JAM test center along with other details. The test center mentioned will be among the IIT JAM test centers listed on the official website.
IIT JAM is conducted in 8 zones. You can also check the list of IIT JAM test centers from the table below.
| IIT JAM Zone | Test Cities |
|---|---|
| IISc Bengaluru Zone | Belagavi [KA], Bengaluru North [KA], Bengaluru South [KA], Bidar [KA], Hassan [KA], Hubballi / Dharwad [KA], Hyderabad [TS], Kalaburagi [KA], Kannur [KL], Kozhikode [KL], Mangaluru [KA], Mysuru [KA], Palakkad [KL], Port Blair [AN], Payyanur [KL], Shivamogga [KA], Thrissur [KL], Vatakara [KL] |
| IIT Bombay Zone | Ahmedabad [GJ], Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) [MH], Akola [MH], Amravati [MH], Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) [MH], Goa [GA], Jalgaon [MH], Kolhapur [MH], Mumbai [MH], Nagpur [MH], Nanded [MH], Nashik [MH], Pune [MH], Rajkot [GJ], Sangli [MH], Satara [MH], Solapur [MH], Surat [GJ], Vadodara [GJ] |
| IIT Delhi Zone | Alwar [RJ], Bhilwara [RJ], Dausa [RJ], Faridabad [HR], Greater NOIDA [UP], Gurugram [HR], Hanumangarh [RJ], Hisar [HR], Indore [MP], Jaipur [RJ], Jammu-Samba [JK], Jodhpur [RJ], Mathura [UP], New Delhi [DL], Srinagar [JK] |
| IIT Guwahati Zone | Agartala [TR], Dhanbad [JH], Dibrugarh [AS], Dimapur-Kohima [NL], Asansol [WB] Durgapur [WB], Guwahati [AS], Imphal [MN], Jorhat [AS], Kalyani [WB], Patna [BR], Shillong [ML], Siliguri [WB] |
| IIT Kanpur Zone | Agra [UP], Aligarh [UP], Bareilly [UP], Bhopal [MP], Gorakhpur [UP], Jabalpur [MP], Kanpur [UP], Lucknow [UP], Prayagraj [UP], Varanasi [UP] |
| IIT Kharagpur Zone | Bhubaneswar [OR], Bilaspur [CH], Brahmapur [OR], Kolaghat [WB], Kolkata [WB], Kharagpur-Midnapore [WB], Raipur [CH], Ranchi [JH], Vijayawada [AP], Visakhapatnam [AP] |
| IIT Madras Zone | Alappuzha [KL], Aluva-Ernakulam [KL], Chennai [TN], Coimbatore [TN], Guntur [AP], Karimnagar [TS], Karaikudi [TN], Khammam [TS], Kollam [KL], Kottayam [KL], Madurai [TN], Ongole [AP], Puducherry [PY], Salem [TN], Thiruvananthapuram [KL], Tiruchirappalli [TN], Tirunelveli [TN], Tirupati [AP], Warangal [TS] |
| IIT Roorkee Zone | Ambala [HR], Dehradun [UK], Ghaziabad [UP], Haldwani [UK], Jalandhar [PB], Kangra-Dharamshala [HP], Kurukshetra [HR], Meerut [UP], Mohali-Chandigarh [PB], Moradabad [UP], NOIDA [UP], Patiala [PB], Roorkee [UK], Shimla-Solan [HP] |
Ques. How many exam cities can I choose in IIT JAM 2026?
Ans. You are allowed to select a maximum of 3 choices as IIT JAM exam centers. As per the official website, you will most likely get the first choice. However, in rare cases when too many students choose a certain city as a test center, a test center from the other two choices is allotted.
Ques. Will I get two admit cards to appear for two IIT JAM course exams?
Ans. No, you will get a single IIT JAM admit card to appear for the examination. However, the courses you opt for will be listed on your IIT JAM admit card.
IIT JAM 2026 vs GATE 2026
| Aspect | IIT JAM | GATE |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted By | IIT Bombay (organizing institute) | IIT Guwahati (organizing institute) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree (completed or appearing) in a relevant subject; no age limit; no minimum percentage for appearing | 3rd year or higher/completed undergraduate degree in Engineering/Technology/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities; no age limit |
| Exam Date | February 15, 2026 (two sessions) | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Subjects/Papers | 7 papers (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics) | 30 papers (including engineering branches, sciences, and humanities) |
| Courses Offered | MSc, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, Integrated PhD, etc., in sciences at IITs, IISc, NITs (~3000 seats) | MTech/ME, PhD in engineering/technology/sciences/humanities at IITs, IISc, NITs; also PSU recruitment |
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IIT JAM Admit Card FAQs
Ques. If I forgot my password, will I be able to access my admit card?
Ans. Yes, by following certain instructions, such as requesting an OTP or using one you have previously received. You can retrieve your Admit Card login password through the JOAPS portal.
Ques. Can I enter the examination hall using soft copy of IIT JAM Admit Card?
Ans. No, you can’t enter IIT JAM examination center with a soft copy of JAM admit card. You must carry a hard copy of IIT JAM admit card to get entry into the IIT JAM examination hall.
Ques. Do I need IIT JAM admit card during JAM counselling?
Ans. Yes, IIT JAM admit card is also required during the JAM counselling. IIT JAM official website notes that students must preserve a copy of IIT JAM admit card and must produce at the time of IIT JAM admission, if required.
Ques. If my name in the IIT JAM admit card is not correct, what should I do?
Ans. In case your name on the IIT JAM admit card is not correct, you must inform the conducting authority. You can report the discrepancy in the JAM admit card 2026 at jam@iitm.ac.in as noted on the official website. The official website mentions “The candidate should carefully examine the Admit Card for all the entries made therein. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate should inform through email to: jam2026@iitb.ac.in”.
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