The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially launched the website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026, marking the beginning of the admission process for various postgraduate science programmes across India. Aspirants seeking admission to MSc, Joint MSc–PhD, MSc–PhD dual degrees, and other PG science courses offered by IITs and other participating institutions can now start preparing for the examination process.
According to the official schedule, the online application portal — the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) — will be activated on September 5, 2025. Interested candidates will be able to apply through the official website. The last date to submit applications is October 12, 2025.
The JAM 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2026, and the admit cards will be available for download from January 5, 2026. Following the examination, the results are expected to be declared on March 20, 2026, tentatively.
JAM 2026 – Important Dates:
- Application Portal Opens: September 5, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: October 12, 2025
- Admit Card Release: January 5, 2026
- Exam Date: February 15, 2026
- Result Declaration: March 20, 2026 (tentative)
The official website also includes details on the tentative paper-wise session timings, exam city zones, and other relevant information to help students plan accordingly.
JAM is a highly competitive national-level entrance examination that serves as a gateway for admission to postgraduate science programmes at IITs and other centrally funded technical institutions. Candidates who qualify JAM 2026 will be eligible to apply for admission into participating institutes, subject to meeting Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) as outlined by the respective institutions.
With IIT Bombay organizing JAM 2026, candidates can expect a well-structured and transparent process. Aspirants are advised to visit the official JAM 2026 website regularly for updates on the syllabus, paper patterns, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
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