IIT JAM exam dates have been published on the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Notification for IIT JAM 2026 was released on the official website on 26 July 2025.
- IIT Bombay opened IIT JAM 2026 application portal (JOAPS) on 5 September 2026.
- Last date of IIT JAM 2026 fee payment was extended till 25 October 2025.
- IIT Bombay will conduct both sessions of IIT JAM 2026 on 15 February 2026.
- IIT JAM admit card will be released on 5 January 2026 on the official website.
IIT Bombay will announce results of IIT JAM 2026 on 20 March 2026. The admission process for IIT JAM 2026 is likely to begin a week after the release of IIT JAM results 2026
Key Summary
- IIT JAM official brochure 2026 was released on 22 August 2025 (version 1.0) and on 3 September 2025 (Version 1.1).
- For PWD candidates, Appendix and Scribe form were to be filled by 5 September 2025.
- IIT JAM application portal re-opened on 27 November 2025 for data change.
- IIT Kanpur introduced 3 new programs on 5 September 2025.
IIT JAM Exam Dates
| Date | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Online Registration Starts | Through JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in |
| October 20, 2025 (Extended) | Last Date to Submit Application | Check the official website for any updates |
| January 5, 2026 | Admit Card Release | Download from the official portal |
| February 15, 2026 | IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date | Computer-based test (CBT) in two shifts |
| To be announced | Provisional Answer Key Release | Expected shortly after the exam |
| March 20, 2026 | Result Declaration | Scorecard available on the official website |
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
On Reddit, user “intj_female08” asked if GATE Biotechnology exam will clash with IIT JAM exam date?
IIT JAM is scheduled on 15 February 2026. As per the GATE exam dates, the February 15 GATE exam will clash with the IIT JAM exam 2026. There is no provision released for clash of the February 15 exam of GATE and IIT JAM. However, candidates taking both exams must carefully check if their exams conflict.
Source:@reddit.com
Ques. Is IIT JAM score card released on the same date as the release of IIT JAM result?
Ans. No, IIT JAM scorecard is released after a few days of the release of IIT JAM result. Last year, IIT JAM score card was released after 5 days of the release of results for IIT JAM examination.
IIT JAM Dates 2026: Registration
IIT JAM registration process has ended. Registration for IIT JAM was open till 20 October 2025 on the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- The IIT JAM registration process began on September 5, 2026.
- There is no registration period with a late fee provided for IIT JAM.
- Only the extension to the primary registration date is provided by the authority.
IIT JAM Registration Date vs GATE Registration Date
| Events | IIT JAM 2026 | GATE 2026 | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | September 5, 2025 | Late August 2025 (exact: Aug 28) | GATE starts ~1 week earlier |
| Registration Deadline (No Late Fee) | October 12, 2025 | September 28, 2025 | JAM ~2 weeks later |
| Extended Deadline | October 20, 2025 (extended) | October 9, 2025 | JAM offers more extension time |
| Portal | JOAPS (jam2026.iitb.ac.in) | GOAPS (gate2026.iitg.ac.in) | Separate portals; users report JAM glitches more |
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Ques. How many extra days given for IIT JAM registration 2026?
Ans. As per the dates released on the official website, students were allowed to register for IIT JAM 2026 till 12 October. The registration duration was then extended till 20 October 2026. Students were given 8 more days to register for IIT JAM 2026.
Ques. Is IIT JAM registration and application fee deadline same?
Ans. No, As per the extended dates for IIT JAM 2026, registration and application deadlines were different. Registration for IIT JAM concluded on 20 October 2026. However, IIT JAM application fee deadline was 25 October 2025.
IIT JAM Dates 2026: Form Correction
In case of incorrect details filled in IIT JAM application form, you are allowed to edit the incorrect details. You can only rectify details of your application form during the IIT JAM correction window. IIT JAM 2026 correction window was open on the official website during the following timeline.
- IIT JAM Registration Window Opens: 31 October 2025
- IIT JAM Registration Window Closes: 10 November 2025
- IIT JAM Registration Window Closes (extended): 13 November 2025
- IIT JAM Registration Window Reopened: 27 November 2025
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
Ques. What details can I correct during IIT JAM correction window?
Ans. During IIT JAM form correction window, you can edit your personal details. These include Name, Date of Birth, Category, City, and Paper.
Ques. Can I correct details of my IIT JAM application after release of IIT JAM admit Card?
Ans. No, you can’t change details of your IIT JAM application form by yourself after the release of IIT JAM admit card. If you notice any discrepancy in your IIT JAM admit card, you can inform the conducting authority to get the details corrected before appearing for the examination.
IIT JAM Dates 2026: Admit Card
IIT JAM admit card must be downloaded before appearing for the IIT JAM exam. You can download the IIT JAM admit card as per the date listed below.
- IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date: 5 January 2026
You can download the JAM admit card 2026 till the IIT JAM examination date 2026.
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
Ques. Can I download the IIT JAM admit card after the exam is over?
Ans. No, you can download the IIT JAM admit card till the date of IIT JAM examination. You might be required to present the IIT JAM admit card at the time of IIT JAM admissions. For that, you must preserve a copy of the admit card for IIT JAM.
IIT JAM 2026 Dates: Exam Date
Unlike GATE examination, which is conducted on multiple days, the IIT JAM is conducted in 2 sessions on a single day. IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on 15 February 2026. IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted in 2 sessions as per the schedule below.
- IIT JAM Forenoon Session (FN): 9:30 to 12:30
- IIT JAM Afternoon Session (AN): 2:30 to 5:30
Source:@jam2026.iitb.ac.in
Ques. Is IIT JAM conducted twice a year?
Ans. No, IIT JAM is conducted only once a year. IIT Bombay will conduct the IIT JAM 2026 on 15 February in 2 sessions.
IIT JAM 2026 Dates: Result and Admission Timeline
After the IIT JAM examination is conducted, IIT Bombay will prepare the result for IIT JAM 2026. IIT Bombay will announce the IIT JAM result 2026 on 20 March 2026. IIT JAM counselling and admission process will commence soon after the release of IIT JAM results.
- You can apply for admission to all eligible programs with a single application.
- Those who have qualified in two IIT JAM test papers also need to apply with a single application.
| IIT JAM Admission Dates (tentative) | IIT JAM Admission Events |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM Score Card Uploading | Last week of March 2026 |
| IIT JAM Admission Form Submission | Last week of March to 2nd week of April 2026 |
| IIT JAM Choice Filling Last Date | First Week of May 2026 |
| First Admission List Date | Last week of May 2026 |
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IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
Ques. After how many days will IIT JAM answer key 2026 be released?
Ans. IIT JAM 2026 answer key is likely to be released after 10-12 days of conducting the IIT JAM exam 2026. Last year, IIT JAM was conducted on 2 February, and the answer key was released on 14 February.
Based on the above-mentioned timeline, it is expected that IIT Bombay will release the IIT JAM answer key in the last week of February 2026.
Ques. When will IIT JAM 2026 admission portal open?
Ans. IIT JAM admission portal is likely to open in the first or second week of April 2026. Last year, IIT JAM admission portal was opened on 2 April 2025.
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