The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released the official schedule for IIT JAM Counselling 2026, which will be conducted for admission to MSc, MSc Tech, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, and Integrated PhD programmes. Eligible candidates can apply for admission through the JOAPS portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in starting from March 27, 2026. The counselling process will fill more than 3,000 seats across 105 postgraduate programmes in 22 IITs for the academic year 2026-27.
As per the official brochure, candidates who have scored equal to or above the cut-off marks of their category in JAM 2026 are eligible to participate in the admission process.
IIT JAM 2026 Counselling Overview
The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 was conducted on February 15, 2026, for seven subjects including:
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Economics (EN)
- Geology (GG)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mathematical Statistics (MS)
- Physics (PH)
Candidates who qualified in these papers can now apply for admissions through the JAM counselling process.
Courses Offered Through JAM Counselling 2026
Admissions will be offered to the following programmes:
- MSc
- MSc Tech
- Joint MSc – PhD
- MSc – PhD Dual Degree
- Integrated PhD
These programmes are available at 22 IITs and participating institutes across India.
JAM 2026 Counselling Application Fee
To complete the application submission, candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹750.
JAM 2026 Seat Booking Fee
| Category | Seat Booking Fee |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹15,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹7,500 |
Candidates who are allotted a seat must choose one of the following options in each round:
- Accept and Freeze
- Accept with Upgrade
- Reject and Quit
Failure to choose within the deadline may lead to cancellation of the seat.
IIT JAM Counselling 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application form submission on JOAPS | March 27 – April 15, 2026 |
| Last date for choice freezing | May 6, 2026 |
| First admission list | May 25, 2026 |
| Seat fee payment (Round 1) | May 30, 2026 |
| Withdrawal option | June 3 – July 3, 2026 |
| Second admission list | June 8, 2026 |
| Seat fee payment (Round 2) | June 11, 2026 |
| Third admission list | June 16, 2026 |
| Seat fee payment (Round 3) | June 20, 2026 |
| Fourth admission list | June 27, 2026 |
| Seat fee payment (Round 4) | June 30, 2026 |
| Additional round (if required) | July 3, 2026 |
| Final seat fee deadline | July 7, 2026 |
| Offer letter download | July 9, 2026 |
How to Apply for JAM Counselling 2026
- Visit the official website joaps.iitb.ac.in
- Log in using your JAM 2026 credentials
- Fill the admission form and select programme choices
- Pay the ₹750 application fee
- Submit and save confirmation
Quick Reference Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Counselling Start | March 27, 2026 |
| Total Seats | 3000+ |
| IITs Participating | 22 |
| Programmes | MSc, MSc Tech, PhD, Integrated, Dual Degree |
| Application Fee | ₹750 |
| Official Website | joaps.iitb.ac.in |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply before April 15, 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.
- Keep track of each admission round deadline.
- Pay seat booking fee on time to confirm admission.
- Check the JOAPS portal regularly for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| When will JAM 2026 counselling start? |
| Counselling will start on March 27, 2026. |
| Where can I apply for JAM counselling 2026? |
| Through the JOAPS portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in. |
| How many seats are available through JAM 2026? |
| More than 3,000 seats in 105 postgraduate programmes. |
| What is the JAM counselling application fee? |
| ₹750 (non-refundable). |
| What is the seat booking fee for General category? |
| ₹15,000. |
| What is the seat booking fee for SC/ST/PwD? |
| ₹7,500. |
| When will the first admission list be released? |
| May 25, 2026. |
| Which programmes are offered through JAM? |
| MSc, MSc Tech, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual, and Integrated PhD. |
The announcement of IIT JAM Counselling 2026 dates marks the beginning of the admission process for postgraduate science programmes in IITs. Candidates who qualified in JAM 2026 must complete the application from March 27 to April 15 and follow the admission rounds carefully. For official updates, visit joaps.iitb.ac.in and bookmark this page for future counselling notifications, for more details CLICK HERE
