JAM 2026 Website Launched By IIT Bombay: Registrations Starting on 5th September

Website for Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) 2026 launched by IIT Bombay. The registrations will start from September 5th, 2025 through the specified portal, jam2026.iitb.ac.in, and close on October 12, 2025. This national-level entrance exam is scheduled for 15th February, 2026. Taking this exam will allow admission to various postgraduate courses in the Science stream at IITs and other participating institutions. 

What is JAM 2026?

JAM is a national-level entrance test to be admitted to MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD dual-degree, and similar postgraduate courses offered by IITs and the associated institutes. The exam will be held next year in February, and the result is expected to  be announced on 20th March, 2026.

Application Procedure  

The applicants need to apply online through the Joint Admission Test for Master's Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) on the JAM 2026 official website. The personal and academic information needs to be filled in the form. Similar to that of any other entrance exam registration form, the choice of three cities should be made, and the requested documents are to be uploaded, especially the photograph, signature, and category certificate (in case it is necessary). Lastly, an application fee needs to be paid to complete the registration.

Examination Centres and Zones  

JAM 2026 test centres are divided into eight sectors under various IITs. Top cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kanpur, Chennai and Guwahati have been provided so that the candidates all over the country have a choice to select a location as per their suitability.  

Admission and Available Degrees  

The aspiring students should have a bachelor's degree and meet the eligibility standards set by the participating institutes. The exam provides entry to various postgraduate courses in various fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics.  

Resources of Preparation and Information  

In order to help the candidates in their preparation towards the examination and also to enable them to know how to go about the different admission procedures, the official site provides the latest syllabus, exam pattern, mock tests and for effective guidance, a detailed brochure. It is desirable to access these resources regularly.

The Joint Admission Test (JAM) is an intense and competitive admission process of highly regarded postgraduate science courses in India into the IITs and a few other impressive institutions for qualified candidates. It is recommended that the prospective student maintain the following calendar and, therefore, submit the registration procedure on time, to get an opportunity to become a member of the 2026 batch.For more info or guidelines, refer to the online portal of JAM 2026 at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.