IIT JAM 2026: Registration (Sept 5), Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Participating Institutes

IIT JAM 2026 notifictaion is out, according to the official announcement IIT JAM 2026 registration potral will be open on Sept 5, 2025. Since the exam is conducted typically by a rotating IIT and this year the IIT JAM 2026 will be hosted by IIT Bombay via JOAPS portal. The registration will be held till Oct 12, 2025, via JOAPS portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in and the exam will be conducted on Feb 15, 2026. The fees for the IIT JAM 2026 application is based on category and paper count which will vary around INR 900 to INR 2500. 

IIT JAM is conducted by one of the IITs each year, it allows you to apply for M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate programs at IITs, NITs, IISc, and other prestigious institutes. The exam tests your understanding of core science subjects and opens up exciting opportunities in research, academics, and industry. To apply for IIT JAM no minimum percentage criteria is mandated centrally, though admitting institutes may set programme-specific Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and eligibility requirements (ERs). And , over 3,000 seats across 21 IITs, plus IISc Bengaluru, NITs, IISERs, CFTIs like IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, and others accept JAM scores.

About IIT JAM

IIT JAM 2026 full-form is the Indian Institute of Technology - Joint Admission Test, a national-level admission test conducted by any IIT institute and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. IIT JAM is conducted every year on a rotational basis by any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore.

IITs and IISc are high-class Institutions whose fame is known by many across the globe due to the quality structure of the syllabus they follow and the well-organized education system given to the students.

Applicants can get admission to Master of Science programs (M.Sc), joint PhD dual degree programs, and other postgraduate programs. Foreigners can also be allowed to register for this exam only when he/she, is deemed eligible based on certain conditions.

The full-form IIT JAM 2026 is the Indian Institute of Technology- Joint Admission Test, a national-level admission test conducted by any IIT institute and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. IIT JAM is conducted every year on a rotational basis by any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore.

Detailed information on the IIT JAM 2026 exam and associated events is below in the following table.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	IIT JAM
Full Form	Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test
Conducting Body	2026 - IIT Bombay
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Type	Postgraduate
Exam Mode	Online: Computer-based Test (CBT)
Types of Questions	Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
No. of Sections	3 Sections (Sections A, Section B, Section C)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Mode of Exam	English
IIT JAM Official Website	www.jam.iitm.ac.in

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IIT JAM Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for IIT JAM 2026 exams must hold a degree certificate from a reputed, certified university or institution before beginning their application process to satisfy the IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2026. Candidates should be able to write and read in English since the language of IIT JAM 2026 question paper will be in English.

Candidates must have minimum aggregate marks mentioned in the table below.

Category	Percentage Required
General and Other Backward Castes (OBC)	PASS Percentage
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes and Persons With Disabilities (PwD)	PASS Percentage

All admitted candidates must go through the medical examination and must get a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner as part of the final process.

Note:

• The candidate has to check whether they are eligible or not eligible before filling out the application form.
• The admitting institute has the right to cancel the admission of a candidate who gets admitted to a course to which they are not entitled. The following situation will happen only when the candidate is unqualified or ineligible by the rules and regulations.

IIT JAM Application Form 2026

IIT JAM 2026 application form will be released on Sep 5, 2025. Candidates are advised that IIT JAM application form 2026 should be correctly filled out (details should be accurate and free from any form of forgery) before submission.

IIT JAM 2026 application form will be released by IIT Bombay on the official website. The application form is available on the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). Further, the last date to apply for the exam will be around Oct 12, 2025.

Documents Required for IIT JAM Application 2026

Candidates must check the necessary documents required for the various categories mentioned below. Candidates should submit all the documents below at the time of IIT JAM application process.

• Passport-Size Photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 Marksheet
• Category Certificate
• PwD Certificate
• Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card Details.

IIT JAM Application Fee Structure 2026

IIT JAM 2026 application fee structure varies depending on the categories of the applicants. Candidates are, therefore, requested to refer to the table below for the fee system for their category certificate and test paper choice.

They can make IIT JAM 2026 exam fee payments using net banking, debit card, or credit card. Candidates can also pay offline through E-Challan SBI mode done via the State Bank of India.

Category/Group	Test Paper I or II	Test Papers I and II
General and Other Backward Castes (OBC)	INR 1500	INR 2500
Females (All Categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)/People with Disabilities (PwD)	INR 900	INR 1250

IIT JAM Registration 2026

IIT JAM 2026 registration process is being commenced from Sep 5, 2025, and the last date to register for the exam was Oct 12, 2025 IIT JAM 2026 registration can only be done online through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). Candidates must follow the procedure mentioned below for IIT JAM 2026 registration.

• Candidates must fill in their details (which consist of the candidate's name, email ID, password, and valid mobile number) as requested on the form.
• No data should get tampered with the wrong information else will lead to the disqualification of the candidate.
• Payments can only be made online through (debit card/credit card/Net banking) and E-Challan via the State Bank of India (SBI). Candidates aspiring for IIT JAM 2026 should take note of these two methods.

Document Specifications for IIT JAM Registration 2026

The required documents, such as the current photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable), must uploaded by the candidate in the given portal in the specifications instructed by the conducting body.

Documents	Resolution (Width x Height)	Size	Format
Photograph	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	5 KB to 200 KB	jpg/jpeg
Signature	7 cm * 2 cm	5 KB to 150 KB	jpg/jpeg
Category Certificate	-	10 KB to 300 KB	PDF

IIT JAM Admit Card 2026

IIT JAM 2026 admit card will be available on the JOAPS portal in Jan, 2026. Candidates can access the admit cards on the official website of IIT JAM 2026. Candidates must use the login credentials, the enrollment ID, and the password, to gain access to their IIT JAM 2026 admit cards and take printouts of the same, which will also serve as the IIT JAM exam hall ticket.

IIT JAM admit card 2026 should be in good shape and condition when presented for the exam or future use. Since candidates are solely responsible for any error on their admit card during the exam day, to avoid any discomfort or future problems, candidates must cross-check the various given pieces of information on the IIT JAM admit card 2026 before taking a printout.

Any discrepancy found on the IIT JAM admit card 2026 should be alerted to the conducting authority, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, for quick rectification to avoid any future hindrances.

How to Download IIT JAM Admit Card 2026?

Following is the step-wise process for downloading the IIT JAM 2026 admit card.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the IIT JAM official website- jam.iitm.ac.in.
• Step 2: Click on the tab for admit cards under JOAPS
• Step 3: Enter login credentials
• Step 4: After submitting, go to the box for the declaration
• Step 5: Click on the download tab for the IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
• Step 6: Download and print the admit card.

IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026

IIT JAM Exam Dates 2026 has been released by IIT Bombay on the official website. As per the schedule, IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted on Feb 15, 2026. Further, the IIT JAM 2026 application form will be released on Sept 5, 2025.

IIT JAM 2026 examination aims to fill over 2300 seats across 30 CFTIs including NITs, IISc, DIAT, IIEST, IISER, IIPE, JNCASR, and SLIET. Check the detailed schedule for IIT JAM 2026 in the table below.

Event	Date (Tentative)
Registration Window	Sept 5 to Oct 12, 2025
Admit Card Release	Jan 5, 2026
Exam Date	Feb 15, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	Feb 2026
Results Announcement	Mar 20, 2026
Scorecard	April 2026
Counselling & Admission Process	April-May 2026

IIT JAM Exam Timings 2026

IIT JAM 2026 Session I exam will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and Session II from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The table below shows the session-wise exam timings for IIT JAM 2026 in detail.

Session	Time	Test Paper & Code
I	09:30 AM to 12:30 PM	Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.
II	02:30 PM to 05:30 PM	Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, and Mathematical Statistics.

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026

IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted in 100 different cities across India as per the zones or state local Technology (IITs). Candidates must choose a convenient exam centre before IIT JAM 2026 application form submission. They must choose three IIT JAM 2026 exam centre cities considering transportation and other crucial factors.

The details regarding the allotted IIT JAM 2026 exam centre will be available on the admit cards. IIT JAM 2026 exam centre zones given can only be changed or rectified when a request application is sent to the conducting authority, IIT Bombay, together with a Demand Draft of INR 500 from any nationalised bank, stating reasons for the exam centre changes.

IIT JAM exam centres 2026 can be cancelled by the authorities when centres/zones in the selected city fail to meet the targetted number of registered candidates. The venue will be dropped from the final list, and the candidates will be allotted the city of their second or third choice as per the selection rules.

Institute Zone	Cities
IISc Bangalore	Bengaluru, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Palakkad, Trissur
IIT Bombay	Ahmedabad, Goa, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Vadodara
IIT Delhi	Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Hisar, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, New Delhi
IIT Guwahati	Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Siliguri
IIT Kanpur	Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bhopal, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi
IIT Kharagpur	Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
IIT Madras	Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Warangal
IIT Roorkee	Dehradun, Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, NOIDA, Mohali, Moradabad, Roorkee

IIT JAM Exam Day Guidelines 2026

Candidates must adhere to IIT JAM 2026 exam day guidelines given by the conducting body while appearing for the exam.

• It is required that they bring their IIT JAM admit card 2026 and a valid ID to the exam centre.
• Candidates who arrive at the exam centre beyond the scheduled time will not be admitted.
• There is no need to bring any notepads or blank pages to the exam. Candidates will be given a scribble pad for rough work.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth, microphones, and other communication devices are not permitted.
• Wallets, goggles, handbags, belts, hats, and other accessories are also prohibited.
• Water bottles, food that has been opened or packaged, and other objects are not permitted within the exam room.
• Calculators, electronic pagers, and other mathematical gadgets in the exam are restricted.

Note:

• IIT JAM 2026 Committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one because of operational constraints.
• In such situations, the IIT JAM 2026 committee would give a particular test city that may not be any one of the choices stated by the candidate.

IIT JAM Exam Pattern 2026

IIT JAM 2026 was in a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted online by the in-charge or conducting authority of the Institute through various certified exam centres across the country. The exam sections, Sections A, B, and C, carry 60 questions for 100 marks.

Section A comprises 30 questions with negative markings, and Sections B and C both do not have negative markings and have 10 and 20 questions each. IIT JAM 2026 questions were in three formats: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

• Multiple Choice Question (MCQ): Only one of the answers is correct out of the given options.
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): There will be multiple correct answers.
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Candidates must enter the appropriate number.

Candidates will lose one-third of the marks (1/3) mark for a wrong answer for the one-mark question, and for the two-mark questions, two-thirds (2/3) marks will be deducted for a wrong answer. For unattempted questions, there will be no deductions. Candidates must finish the IIT JAM 2026 exam within 3 hours.

IIT JAM Syllabus 2026

IIT JAM syllabus 2026 gives insight for the candidates concerning the type of questions asked with their distribution in the question paper. IIT JAM 2026 syllabus has an authentic set of courses selected as a part of the syllabus during the past years.

Below are most of the associated topics that usually appear in the IIT JAM 2026 syllabus, which candidates must practice regularly.

Subject	Topics
Biotechnology (BT)	Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Chemistry (CY)	Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
Geology (GG)	Planet Earth Geomorphology Structural Geology Paleontology Stratigraphy Mineralogy Petrology Economic Geology Applied Geology
Mathematics (MA)	Sequences and Series of Real Numbers Functions of Two Real Variables Differential Equations Vector Calculus Group Theory Linear Algebra Real Analysis
Mathematical Statistics (MS)	Sequences and Series Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Matrices Differential Equations Statistics, Probability Random Variables Standard Distributions Joint Distributions Sampling Distributions Estimation Testing of Hypotheses
Physics (PH)	Mathematical Methods Mechanics and General Properties of Matter Oscillations Waves and Optics Electricity and Magnetism Kinetic Theory Thermodynamics Modern Physics Solid State Physics Devices and Electronics Simple Oscillators

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IIT JAM Mock Test 2026

IIT JAM mock test 2026 will be available on the exam's official website by IIT Bombay. Candidates should take the IIT JAM mock test 2026 to improve their preparation and become familiar with the format and content of the exam.

Steps to Take IIT JAM Mock Test 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to take the IIT JAM mock test 2026.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit IIT JAM 2026's website.
• Step 2: To take a mock test, select the Mock Test tab.
• Step 3: Please select the topic and "Sign in"
• Step 4: After reading the directions, press "Next."
• Step 5: After checking the box indicating that the candidate has read and understood the instructions, select the "I'm ready to start" tab.
• Step 6: Take the IIT JAM mock exam.

IIT JAM Reference Books 2026

Candidates must go through and prepare from the IIT JAM books 2026 based on the exam syllabus. They can prepare and score better accordingly since it helps them understand the topics and questions better. Check the books according to the subjects mentioned below.

IIT JAM Chemistry Reference Books 2026

• Theory of Gases - by Peter W. Atkins
• Thermodynamics
• Solid State
• Adsorption
• Basic Mathematical Concept
• Analytical Chemistry
• Bio-inorganic Chemistry
• Instrumental Method of Analysis
• Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications

IIT JAM Mathematics Reference Books 2026

• Algebra
• Integral and Vector Calculus
• G.F. Simmons - Differential Equations
• Analysis of Real aspects

IIT JAM Physics Reference Books 2026

• Physical science - Mathematical methods
• Vector analysis
• Quantum and Nuclear Physics
• Fundamentals of Electronics and Digital aspects
• EDC theory
• Electro and thermodynamics
• Mechanics
• Oscillations and Waves
• Magnetism and Electricity

IIT JAM Biotechnology Reference Books 2026

• Biology at the Cellular Level
• Molecular-level Biology
• Physiology - Plant and Animal
• Ecology
• Biochemistry
• Immunology

IIT JAM Preparation 2026

To come out as a victor in IIT JAM 2026 good preparation is essential. Candidates can go through the few listed tips for help. Knowing and implementing strategies and methods help secure very high scores in the IIT JAM 2026 exam.

These tips are helpful only if the candidate is eligible and has undergone various processes to attempt the exam.

• Candidates must take note of the IIT JAM 2026 Dates.
• A prepared mind has a dedicated mindset for victory. Candidates should begin IIT JAM exam with a good state of mind.
• Candidates must schedule their errands to meet the required dates before the exam to avoid any discomfort or hassle.
• Candidates must prepare a proper timetable/schedule to follow and learn effectively without deviating from the preparation track.
• Candidates should make a personal timetable based on the IIT JAM 2026 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Important Dates.
• Waking up early to prep is highly recommended for candidates, as one will have a fresh mind in the morning.
• Candidates must give less time to social media and focus on IIT JAM 2026 syllabus.
• Candidates must practice previous papers to become familiar with the question types, likely to be repeated in future exams (like IIT JAM 2026).
• When solving past questions, give yourself a minimum time duration compared to the IIT JAM 2026 exam.
• Aspirants solving more previous question papers and sample question papers have higher chances of scoring well.
• Have a balanced diet as you stay fit, giving yourself some break times as you relax and refresh your mind by memorizing what you've studied.
• Forbid unnecessary time with friends.
• Prepare two weeks before the exam date to revise what you have studied. Candidates are requested to begin their studies before the IIT JAM 2026 Exam month.
• Stay Healthy.
• Candidates should be on time for the exam during IIT JAM exam date.
• Candidates must attempt all the known and familiar questions before attending to the questions that are unfamiliar and unknown.
• Candidates can secure scores within minimal time utilization, and the rest of the questions can be answered or attempted in the remaining time.

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IIT JAM 2026 Paper Analysis

Once the exam is conducted the you will be able to check the IIT JAM 2026 paper analysis based on student's reviews in the table given below. To understand the exam trend you can refer to the paper anylsis 2025 mentioned in the table below

IIT JAM 2026 Paper Analysis

Event	Difficulty Level
IIT JAM 2025 Shift 2 (2.30 PM to 5.30 PM)	Moderate to Difficult
IIT JAM 2025 Shift 1 (9.30 AM to 12.30 PM)	Moderate to Difficult

IIT JAM Answer Key 2026

IIT JAM 2026 answer key (Final) will be released in Mar 2026. Candidates must visit the official website to download the subject-wise final answer key through the official website.

Further, the provisional answer key will be released in Feb, 2026. Students will have the provision to object to the presented JAM 2026 provisional answer key for all the papers. Further, the direct link to access the final answer key is shared below.

Subject	Final Answer Key	Question Paper
Biotechnology (BT)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Chemistry (CY)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Economics (EN)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Geology (GG)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Mathematics (MA)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Mathematical Statistics (MS)	To be Updated	To be Updated
Physics (PH)	To be Updated	To be Updated

IIT Bombay will activate the objection window of the IIT JAM 2026 answer key. The answer key challenge IIT JAM 2026 portal has been made available by the test authorities. Candidates may lodge challenges against the provisional answer keys by paying an INR 500 fee for each question.

IIT JAM 2026 answer key is an essential aspect of the exam with which the candidates can check and predict their scores. They can compare the answers through the answer keys before the release of the results. The finak answer key for the IIT JAM 2026 will be released shortly after the objections are raised.

Students must compare both to gauge their final scores. This will also provide insight into the JAM ranking of the candidate.

IIT JAM Response Sheet 2026

IIT  released the IIT JAM response sheet 2026 on Feb 14, 2026. Candidates can check and download their response sheets by entering their registered credentials. Candidates can use the IIT JAM 2026 response sheet to check their answers in the exam.

Steps to Download IIT JAM Response Sheet 2026

Follow the steps mentioned below to download the IIT JAM 2026 response sheet from the official website.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the IIT JAM website - jam.iitg.ac.in.
• Step 2: Candidates must click on the "View IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet' link on the homepage.
• Step 3: Candidates will be redirected to the login portal, where they must provide their registered credentials to log in.
• Step 4: The IIT JAM 2026 response sheet will appear on the screen. Candidates can download the same for future reference.

IIT JAM Result 2026

IIT JAM Result 2026 will be released on Mar 20, 2026, by IIT Bombay. IIT JAM 2026 scorecard will be published by April 2026. Candidates must log in with their credentials to view their results. Candidates can check their IIT JAM 2026 results and download scorecards from the official website at jam.iitr.ac.in by logging in to the JOAPS portal using their login credentials.

IIT JAM results 2026 contains details, such as the All India Ranks, marks, candidate's name, category, and the qualifying status of the candidates. Only qualified candidates can access their scorecards at the JOAPS 2026 portal. IIT JAM 2026 scores will be used by 30 CFTIs, including NITs, IISc, DIAT, IIEST, IISER, IIPE, JNCASR, and SLIET to admit candidates in over 2300 seats.

Candidates who qualify for the IIT JAM 2026 exam can fill out the admission form from Apr 10, 2026. Candidates must keep the JAM 2026 scorecard with them at the time of the IIT JAM 2026 admission process.

How to Check IIT JAM Result 2026?

Candidates can log in with their registered credentials to view their IIT JAM results 2026, and download the scorecard. Check the steps given below for checking the IIT JAM result 2026.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official webpage of IIT JAM 2026 - jam.iitm.ac.in.
• Step 2: Click on the IIT JAM 2026 Result portal.
• Step 3: Enter credentials asked- JOAPS enrollment/email ID & password.
• Step 4: Click on the submit button.
• Step 5: Print the IIT JAM 2026 result and keep it secure for future reference.

IIT JAM Toppers 2026

IIT JAM 2026 toppers list will be announced by IIT Bombay on Mar 20, 2026, followed by IIT JAM 2026 results. The names of the top IIT JAM topper 2026 has been updated for all the papers individually. 

Candidates can check the subject-wise AIR 1 name once the results are announced followed by the IIT JAM exam 2026

Subjects	AIR 1 Name
Biotechnology	To be Announced
Chemistry	To be Announced
Economics	To be Announced
Geology	To be Announced
Mathematical Statistics	To be Announced
Mathematics	To be Announced
Physics	To be Announced

IIT JAM Cut Off 2026

IIT JAM cut off 2026 will be released for all categories along with the exam results. Factors like this cut off trend, the number of outstanding and non-outstanding scorers from the tests, the difficulty of the exam, seat availability, and a total number of candidates will contribute to the determination of IIT JAM 2026 cut off marks.

Candidates will be able to check the cut off of IIT JAM which is the minimum mark required for each subject to be eligible for admission to M.Sc programs in IITs and IISc. You can refer IIT JAM 2025 cutoff to understand the trend in the  table below.

Subjects	General	OBC-NCL/ EWS	SC/ ST/ PWD
Biotechnology	24.46	22.01	12.23
Chemistry	25.83	23.24	12.91
Economics	42.55	38.29	21.27
Geology	21.06	18.95	10.53
Mathematics	19.90	17.91	9.95
Mathematical Statistics	8.75	7.87	4.37
Physics	14.66	13.19	7.33

IIT JAM 2026 Counselling

IIT JAM 2026 counselling registration will begin tentatively in April/May 2026. IIT JAM 2026 counselling is conducted for the outstanding candidates who clear the cut off at their desired institute (IITs or IISc). Candidates must register through the JOAPS portal or through the concerned institute's official website to appear for the IIT JAM counselling 2026.

IIT JAM 2026 counselling process is being held in four rounds for the shortlisted candidates. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories must pay a requisite fee of INR 1500 for their applications for IIT JAM 2026 counselling process, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates must pay INR 750.

IIT JAM 2026 Admission Procedure

The options for the admission process for IIT JAM 2026 are explained below.

• Accept and Freeze: By choosing the 'Accept and Freeze' option, the applicant accepts the offered seat and would not like to upgrade to their higher preferences, if any, in subsequent rounds (if applicable).
• Accept with Upgrade: By choosing the 'Accept with Upgrade' option, the applicant accepts offered seat and would like to upgrade to their higher preferences in subsequent rounds (if any).
• Reject and Quit: By choosing the 'Reject and Quit' option, the applicant rejects the offered seat and would not like to continue the IIT JAM admission process.

IIT JAM 2026 Participating Institutes and Courses Offered

Candidates should go through the IIT JAM 2026 participating institutes and the courses offered for an idea about where and how they can study and plan accordingly to get into one of the institutions, based on their vicinity or interest. They can check for their desired courses being offered and choose their institution, which will be available based on their cut off marks.

The table shows the IIT JAM college list and the various postgraduate (PG) courses offered at their campus across India.

Institute	Courses Offered
IIT Bhubaneswar	Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Geology, (iii) Mathematics, (iv) Physics, and (v) Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
IIT Bombay	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in: (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Geophysics, (iii) Applied Statistics and Informatics, (iv) Biotechnology, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, and (vii) PhysicsM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree Programmes in (i) Environmental Science and Engineering, (ii) Operations Research,
IIT Delhi	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IIT Dhanbad	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics and Computing, (iii) Physics, and Three Year Master in Science (M.Sc. [Tech]) in (i) Applied Geology, and (ii) Applied Geophysics
IIT Gandhinagar	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IIT Guwahati	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics and Computing, and (iii) Physics
IIT Hyderabad	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics/ Mathematics and Computing, and (iii) Physics
IIT Indore	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, (iv) Astronomy, and (v) Biotechnology with an option to convert it to M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree program during the second semester.
IIT Jodhpur	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IIT Kanpur	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, and (iv) StatisticsM.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree Programmes in Physics
IIT Kharagpur	Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programmes in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Geology, (iii) Geophysics, (iv) Mathematics, and (v) Physics
IIT Madras	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IIT Patna	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IIT Roorkee	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Biotechnology, (iii) Chemistry, (iv) Economics, (v) Mathematics, and (vi) Physics
IIT Ropar	Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programs in (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics
IISc Bangalore	Integrated PhD. Programs in (i) Biological Science, (ii) Chemical Science, (iii) Mathematical Science, and (iv) Physical Science

IIT JAM: List of Courses and Colleges Accepting Score

IIT JAM 2026 accepting institutes list of courses and paper codes are mentioned below.

Paper Code	Respective Course	List of IITs Accepting Score
Biotechnology (BT)	MSC Biotechnology	IIT Indore, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee
	MSc-PhD Dual Degree in Environmental Engg	IIT Bombay
Chemistry (CY)	MSc Chemistry	IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Madras, Patna, Roorkee, Ropar, Dhanbad, Madras, Bhilai, Plakad, Varanasi
	MSc-PhD in Chemistry	IIT Bhubaneshwar, IIT Kharagpur
	MSc-PhD in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences	IIT Bhubaneshwar
Geology (GG)	MSc Applied Geology	IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee
	MSc-PhD Geophysics	IIT Kharagpur
	MSc-PhD Geology	IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneshwar
	MSc Tech in Applied Geology	IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Mathematics (MA)	MSc Mathematics	IIT Bombay, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Madras, Patna, Roorkee, Ropar
	MSc Economics	IIT Roorkee
	MSc Applied Mathematics and Computing	IIT Hyderabad, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bhilai
	MSc-PhD in Mathematics	IIT Bhubaneshwar, IIT Kharagpur
	MSc-PhD in Operation Research	IIT Bombay
Mathematics Statistics (MS)	MSc Applied Statistics and Informatics	IIT Bombay
	MSc Statistics	IIT Kanpur
Physics (PH)	MSc Physics	IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Madras, Patna, Roorkee, Ropar, Dhanbad, Madras, Bhilai, Plakad, Varanasi
	MSc-PhD Physics	IIT Bhubaneshwar, IIT Kharagpur
	MSc Astronomy	IIT Indore

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IIT JAM Contact Details 2026

Candidates can find the following details to enquire about the exam processes at the given time.

Address:
The Chairperson, JAM 2026
GATE - JAM Office, IIT Madras,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600036.

Phone No: (044) 2257 8200

Email: jam@iisc.ac.in

Help Desk Timing: Monday to Friday (Govt. working days only) 10.00 am to 12.00 noon, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.