The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially activated the portal for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) 2026, paving the way for aspirants seeking admission to postgraduate science programmes across premier institutions. The online application process will begin on September 5, 2025, through the Joint Admission Test Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.According to the examination calendar released by IIT Bombay, the admit cards for JAM 2026 will be made available on January 5, 2026. The examination is scheduled to take place on February 15, 2026, and results will be declared on March 20, 2026. Candidates are advised to adhere to the timeline and ensure timely submission of their applications.JAM is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to a range of postgraduate programmes, including MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, MSc-MS (Research), and other post-bachelor’s degree programmes in the sciences. The examination opens doors to academic opportunities at various IITs and other participating institutions.
JAM 2026 registration: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for the JAM 2026 exam:
- Visit the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in using a secure web browser.
- Register as a new user by providing your name, email ID, mobile number, and other essential information.
- Log in using the system-generated ID and password sent to your registered email.
- Fill out the detailed application form, including academic qualifications and personal details.
- Choose your exam paper and select preferred examination cities from the available options.
- Upload scanned documents, including your photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway to complete the registration process.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the JAM 2026 registration process.
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