JAM 2026 admit card: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which is the organising institute for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026, has postponed the release of the JAM 2026 admit card. Earlier, the admit card was scheduled to be released tomorrow, January 6, 2026.According to the latest update, IIT Bombay has informed candidates that the new date for downloading and printing the JAM 2026 admit card will be announced soon. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official JAM website and the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal for further updates.The JAM admit card is a very important document. It is compulsory for candidates to carry it to the examination centre. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.Once released, the JAM 2026 admit card will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, enrolment number, test paper, exam centre address, exam date, and exam timing. Candidates must carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit card after downloading it.
Official portal to download JAM 2026 admit card
The JAM 2026 admit card will be available only on the official JOAPS portal. IIT Bombay will not send the admit card by post or email. Candidates will have to download and print it themselves.Steps to download JAM 2026 admit card (once released)
- Visit the official JAM website and click on the JOAPS login link
- Enter your enrolment ID or email ID and password
- Click on the Admit Card option
- Download the JAM 2026 admit card PDF
- Take a clear printout for use on the exam day
Candidates should carefully check all the details printed on the admit card and make sure they are clearly visible.
JAM 2026 exam date and pattern
JAM 2026 will be conducted on February 15, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination will be held for different science subjects. The question paper will include multiple-choice questions, multiple-select questions, and numerical answer-type questions.The JAM exam is the entrance test for admission to MSc, MSc, PhD dual degree, and other postgraduate science programmes offered by IITs, IISc Bengaluru, and other institutes participating in JAM. Candidates should prepare as per the exam pattern and also adhere to all the instructions given on the admit card.
