IIT JAM 2026 admit card will be available for download on the JOAPS portal from January 5, 2026. Candidates can log in using their enrolment ID or email ID and password to access the admit card. Only those whose IIT JAM 2026 application forms have been successfully accepted by the authorities will be able to download the admit card.
- The IIT JAM 2026 hall ticket will be available in PDF format and will include details such as the exam centre, venue, shift timing, and reporting time. Candidates must carry the IIT JAM admit card to the exam centre, as entry will not be permitted without it.
- The IIT JAM 2026 exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026, across 116+ centres nationwide. Candidates can download their admit card up to one or two days before the exam.
- The exam will be held in two shifts: the morning shift (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) for Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics, and the afternoon shift (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) for Biotechnology, Physics, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics.
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IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date
IIT Bombay has released the IIT JAM 2026 registration dates, along with other exam information, on the official website.
| Date | Events |
| January 05, 2026 | JAM Admit Card |
| February 15, 2026 | Jam Exam Date |
How to Download IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official website: jam2026.iitb.ac.in and open the JOAPS admit card link.
- Solve the security question, accept the declaration, add your signature, and click Download Admit Card.
- Take a printout and carry it with a valid ID to the exam centre; without these, entry will not be allowed.
Details to Check on IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
Candidates must carefully verify all the details printed on their IIT JAM 2026 admit card and report any errors to the exam authorities immediately. The admit card will include the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Registration number
- Exam date and time
- Test paper name and code
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Exam centre address
- Parent/guardian’s contact number
- Organising Chairman’s signature
- Exam day instructions
What to do after Downloading the IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
- Take 2 colour A4 printouts of the admit card.
- Check all details carefully for errors.
- Paste your photo in the given space; don’t sign the admit card at home.
- Get the parent/guardian's signature on the admit card.
- For any mistakes, contact the IIT Delhi helpline (10 AM–5 PM) immediately.
Important Instructions for IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
- Carry your admit card and one original photo ID (College/Employer ID, DL, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, Aadhaar).
- Take a clear A4 colour printout of the admit card and check that the photo and signature are visible.
- Visit your exam centre a day before the test.
- Ensure no ink/mehndi/henna/tattoo on fingertips for biometric verification.
- Report 90 minutes early; entry is allowed only after identity verification.
- Sit at your seat 40 minutes before and log in 20 minutes before the exam.
- No login allowed 30 minutes after the exam begins; no early exit.
- A virtual calculator will be provided; no electronic devices are allowed.
- No charts/papers allowed; scribble pads will be provided and must be returned after writing your name and registration number on them.
- Carry an admit card (A4 colour print) and a valid photo ID.
- Reach early and follow login/entry rules.
- No devices allowed; use only the virtual calculator.
JAM score will be used for admission to over 2000 seats for postgraduate programs at IISc, CFTIs, NITs, DIAT, IIEST Shibpur, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, IIPE, JNCASR, SLIET, etc.
Every year, IIT JAM is conducted by eight bodies – IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee) on a rotational basis.
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Exam Year |
Organizing IIT / Institute |
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2026 |
IIT Bombay |
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2025 |
IIT Delhi |
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2024 |
IIT Madras |
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2023 |
IIT Guwahati |
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2022 |
IIT Roorkee |
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2021 |
IISc Bangalore |
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2020 |
IIIT Kanpur |
The IIT JAM 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2026, in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode across two shifts — the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, each lasting three hours.
Candidates appearing for the IIT JAM exam will receive a scribble pad at the exam centre for rough work. They are not required to bring any rough sheets from home.
Candidates should double-check their name, application number, photo, signature, test paper details, and exam centre information on the IIT JAM 2025 admit card. Any errors must be reported to JAM authorities before the exam.
There are approximately 3,000 seats in postgraduate programs across 22 IITs for the 2026–27 academic year.
The IIT JAM 2026 hall ticket will be available in PDF format and will include details such as the exam centre, venue, shift timing, and reporting time. Candidates must carry the IIT JAM admit card to the exam centre, as entry will not be permitted without it.
IIT JAM exam offers admissions to many postgraduate programmes at IITs, NITs, IISc, and other participating Institutes. Majorly, candidates will be enrolled in the following courses:
- MSc
- MSc (Tech)
- MS (Research)
- MSc-MTech (Dual Degree)
- Joint MSc- PhD
- MSc- PhD dual degree
- Integrated PhD
Not to Carry:
- Electronic gadgets (mobiles, smartwatches)
- Study materials or papers
- Bags or wallets
- Food/drinks (except clear water bottle)
- Metal accessories or heavy jewellery.
Visit the JOAPS portal, log in with your ID and password, complete the verification step, and click on “Download Admit Card.” Take a clear A4 colour printout for future reference.
The admit card contains important candidate and exam details, including the candidate’s name, registration number, photograph, signature, test paper names and codes, and the name and address of the test center.
Solving IIT JAM previous year papers is essential for IIT JAM 2026 preparation. Candidates can access subject-wise past papers here and also attempt the official JAM 2026 mock test released annually by IIT Delhi.
The exam will have 60 questions totaling 100 marks across three sections (A, B, C), including MCQs, MSQs, and NATs, similar to last year’s pattern.
Candidates can secure admission to M.Sc, Joint M.Sc–Ph.D, M.Sc–M.Tech, M.Sc–Ph.D Dual Degree, and several other postgraduate programmes through this exam. The IIT JAM 2026 scorecard will be accepted by IITs, IISc, and many other institutions for admissions.
Candidates must carefully review all details on their IIT JAM 2026 admit card. If any incorrect or missing information is found, they should immediately contact the IIT JAM conducting authority for correction.
Ensure your admit card carries the signature of your parent or guardian before the exam. Get your admit card duly signed by a parent or guardian as mandatory verification.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026. It will be held at over 116 exam centres nationwide. Candidates should check their respective centres in advance.
The IIT JAM 2026 hall ticket will be available in PDF format, featuring details such as the exam centre, venue, shift timings, and reporting time.
You cannot update once the admit card is released. It will be your responsibility to cross-verify your signature before uploading it while the registration process is ongoing.
The print of the IIT JAM admit card has to be taken on A4-size paper by using a colour laser printer (preferably). After taking a printout of the admit card, candidates need to ensure that their signature and photograph are clear.
In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the IIT JAM 2026 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the IIT Bombay Help Line between 10.00 am. and 5.00 pm.
Candidates will be allowed to sit at their allotted seat for IIT JAM 2026, 40 minutes before the exam is scheduled to start. Further, 20 minutes before the exam starts, candidates will be allowed to log in and read the exam instructions.
Candidates should not bring any charts, tables, or papers to the exam hall; scribble pads will be provided for rough work. Aspirants must write their names and registration numbers on the pad and return it to the invigilator after the exam.
The IIT JAM exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026, and will be held at over 116 exam centres across the country. Candidates can download their admit cards up to one or two days before the examination.
An admit card will include the candidate’s name, registration number, photograph, signature, the names and codes of the test papers applied for, and the complete address of the allotted exam centre.
The Organizing Institute may withdraw the permission granted to a candidate to appear in JAM 2025 if it is found later that the candidate is not eligible to appear in the exam, even though an Admit Card has been issued.
If you already have an OTP, enter your enrolment ID and OTP, set a new password, confirm it, and click save to reset your login.
After downloading the IIT JAM 2026 admit card, take colour printouts, verify all details, paste your photo, obtain a parent/guardian signature, and contact the helpline immediately if any errors are found.
- If there is any mistake in your admit card details, photo, or signature, contact the IIT Bombay helpline (10 AM–5 PM) immediately.
- You can still appear for the exam with the same admit card, and IIT Bombay will correct the records later. Just ensure you follow up before the admission process begins.
Check IIT JAM 2026 live updates from January 1, 2026, as the admit card releases on January 5, 2026.
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