IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Live Updates: Check Direct Link and Steps to Download

Will there be two admit cards to appear for two IIT JAM course exams?

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.

Is it important to keep the IIT JAM admit card after the exam? 

Yes, it is important to keep the IIT JAM 2026 admit card even after the exam. Candidates must carefully preserve a copy of the admit card, as it may be required during the admission process by the admitting institutes. 

IT JAM 2025 Mock Test

• IIT Bombay has released the IIT JAM 2025 mock test in January 2026 on its official website.
• For better preparation, candidates can also practice using the IIT JAM 2024 mock test to get familiar with the exam format and navigation.

How to Take the Mock Test:

• Visit the IIT JAM 2026 official website.
• Click on the Mock Test tab.
• Select your subject.
• Sign in with your credentials.
• Read the instructions and click Next.
• Check the box to confirm that you have read and understood the instructions.
• Click, I am ready to begin to start the test.

Items to Be Carried to the Examination Centre

Please carry the following objects to the centre:

• One small sanitiser bottle
• One mask
• One transparent water bottle for drinking water
• One transparent pen (Blue/Black)

Can JAM 2026 admit card be cancelled due to ineligibility? 

Yes, IIT JAM 2026 admit card can be cancelled due to ineligibility. The Organizing Institute may withdraw the permission granted to a candidate to appear in JAM 2026 if the candidate is found to be ineligible, even after the admit card has been issued. 

IIT JAM 2026: Items Not Allowed at Exam Centre

Candidates must not carry electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices), study material (books, notes, papers), food or drinks other than water in a transparent bottle, and jewellery or metal items that may trigger metal detectors.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day Entry and Login Instructions
Candidates will be permitted to take their allotted seats 40 minutes before the scheduled start of the IIT JAM 2026 examination. Additionally, 20 minutes before the exam, candidates will be allowed to log in to the system and read the examination instructions.

Biometric Verification Guidelines for Exam Day
Candidates must ensure that their fingertips are free from any coating, such as ink, mehndi, henna, or tattoos, as biometric verification will be conducted at the examination centre on the exam day.

Blurred Photograph or Signature on Admit Card – What to Do

If your photograph or signature is unclear on the admit card, promptly notify the authorities by emailing jam@iitm.ac.in. Candidates may be denied entry to the exam hall if these details are not clear.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day Seating & Login Rules
Candidates can take their allotted seats 40 minutes before the exam begins. Additionally, 20 minutes before the start, they will be permitted to log in and read the exam instructions

What is JAM?

JAM stands for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM). It is a national-level entrance exam, conducted online by IIT Bombay in 2026. 

• Candidates who qualify in JAM can seek admission to ​3000 seats in 89 postgraduate programmes offered across 22 IITs for the academic year 2026-27.

IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings

• IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted in two shifts. The morning session, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, is scheduled for Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematics.
• The afternoon session, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, will be held for Biotechnology, Physics, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics.

Forgot JAM 2026 Credentials? What to Do

If you lose your IIT JAM 2026 login details, you can recover them through the JOAPS portal.

• Just click “Forgot Credentials.”
• Enter your enrollment ID/email, mobile number, and the security expression.
• After receiving the OTP, use it to log in and reset your credentials

Things to Carry at the IIT JAM Exam Centre

Along with the IIT JAM 2026 admit card, candidates must bring:

• A valid government-issued original photo ID (PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Ration Card, Passport, etc.)
• One small sanitiser bottle
• One mask
• One transparent water bottle
• One transparent blue/black pen

IIT JAM Exam – Calculator & Device Rules

• A virtual scientific calculator will be available on the exam computer screen.
• Personal calculators, mobile phones, watches, or any electronic devices are strictly not allowed.
• Candidates must not bring valuables, as exam officials are not responsible for the safekeeping of personal belongings.

Who can apply for IIT JAM 2026?

To be eligible for JAM 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science or any other relevant subject. Final-year students of Bachelor’s degree programs are also eligible.

• There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.
• There is no restriction on the number of times you can appear for the exam.

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of individual institutes/programs during admission

Details to Check on IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
Candidates must carefully verify all details on the IIT JAM 2026 admit card and report any errors to the conducting authority immediately. Key information includes:

• Candidate’s name
• Registration number
• Exam date & time
• Test paper name & code
• Photograph & signature
• Exam center address
• Parent/guardian contact number
• Organising Chairman’s signature
• Exam day instructions

IIT JAM 2026 Timeline

• Admit Card Release: January 5, 2026 (Expected)
• Exam Date: February 15, 2026 (Two shifts)
• Download From: JOAPS portal (joaps.iitb.ac.in)

New Participating Institute Added in 2025

In the academic session 2025, IIT Dharwad has added to admissions in the master's degree programs. IIT Dharwad provides admissions to the MSc in Molecular Medicine program. Candidates can check out the minimal eligibility criteria and seat matrix for the course from here:

IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings 

IIT JAM 2026 exam will be held on February 15, 2026, for admissions to the MSc, MSc (Tech), MS and Integrated PhD programs. The Admit Card will be available on and from January 5, 2026. 

Details to Check on IIT JAM Admit Card 2026 

• Candidate's name
• Registration number
• Exam date and time
• Test paper name
• Test paper code
• Candidate photograph
• Candidate signature
• Exam centre address
• Parent/guardian's contact number
• Organising Chairman's Signature
• Exam day instructions

When will IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card be released? 

The IIT JAM 2026 admit card will be released tomorrow, January 5, 2026, and can be downloaded from the official JOAPS portal.

• 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.