The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which is the organising institute for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026, will release the JAM 2026 admit card on January 6, 2026. Candidates who have completed the registration process successfully will be able to download their admit cards from the official JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal.The admit card is a very important document and is compulsory to appear for the examination. It will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, test paper, exam centre, exam date, and exam timing. The JAM 2026 exam will take place on February 15, 2026. The test is a means of admission to master’s degree programs in science disciplines at IITs and other institutes that participate in the JAM exam.
JAM 2026 admit card release date and official portal
The official timetable made public by IIT Bombay states that JAM 2026 admit cards will be available from January 6, 2026. It is mandatory for the candidates to access the JOAPS portal to obtain the hall ticket. The release of the admit cards will not be restricted to a single day, as they can be downloaded from the time they are uploaded till the date of the exam.IIT Bombay will not send the admit card through post or email. Candidates are advised to download and print the admit card as early as possible to avoid any last-minute problems or technical issues.
How to download IIT JAM 2026 admit card
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their JAM 2026 admit card:
- 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
The Joint Admission Test for Masters (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.
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