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Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 17, 2026
The results for JAM 2026 are scheduled to be declared on March 20, 2026.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is expected to release the provisional answer key for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 shortly. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam on February 15, 2026, will be able to access the answer key and their response sheets through the official JOAPS portal. This release is a critical step for students seeking admission to M.Sc. and other postgraduate programs at IITs and NITs.
According to the official timeline, once the provisional key is live, candidates will be given a specific window to submit challenges or objections against any answer they find incorrect. After reviewing these challenges, IIT Delhi will release the IIT JAM 2026 Final Answer Key, which will be used to calculate the final scores.
Read More: IIT JAM Question Paper 2026 (Available): Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs & Previous year papers
IIT JAM 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date | February 15, 2025 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | February 2026 (Soon) |
| Submission of Objections | February 2026 |
| Declaration of JAM 2026 Results | March 20, 2026 |
| Scorecards Available for Download | March 25, 2026 |
For more information, students can visit the official website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. For easy access, the link is given below.
Direct Link: IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Out Soon @jam2026.iitb.ac.in
How to Check IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key?
- Visit the official website: jam2026.iitb.ac.in (or the designated IIT Delhi portal).
- Navigate to the 'JAM 2026 Answer Key/Candidate Portal' link.
- Enter the Enrolment ID / Email ID and Password.
- Download the Answer Key PDF and compare it with the response sheet to calculate estimated marks.
IIT JAM 2026: Marks vs Rank (Expected)
Understanding the correlation between marks and rank helps candidates predict their chances of securing a seat in top-tier institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, or IIT Madras.
| Marks Range (Out of 100) | Expected Rank Range | Participating Institutes (Expected) |
|---|
| 75 and above | 1 – 100 | IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur |
| 60 – 74 | 101 – 500 | IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur |
| 50 – 59 | 501 – 1200 | IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore |
| 40 – 49 | 1201 – 2500 | Top NITs, IIT BHU, IIT Ropar |
| 30 – 39 | 2501 – 5000 | Newer NITs, SLIET, IIEST |
| Below 30 | Above 5000 | Private Universities, State Colleges |
Also Check
List of Top Colleges in India Accepting IIT JAM Based on 2026 Ranking
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