This exam is held every year for students who want to pursue postgraduate programs in science from top IITs.
• Registration starts: 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
You can register online at jam2026.iitb.ac.in using the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).
Steps to Apply for IIT JAM 2026
1. Go to the official website – jam2026.iitb.ac.in
2. Register with your email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in using the enrolment ID and password sent to your email.
4. Fill in your personal, academic, and exam details.
5. Upload your photo, signature, and other documents (if required).
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Save and download your application copy for reference.
Why is IIT JAM Important?
• Every year, around 75,000 to 90,000 students appear for the IIT JAM Exam from across India.
• It opens the door to over 3,000 seats in 89 postgraduate programs offered at 21 IITs, including IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Roorkee, and others.
• The courses include MSc, MSc-Tech, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, MS (Research), and Joint MSc-PhD programs.
Career Opportunities After IIT JAM
After completing your master's through IIT JAM:
• You can pursue a Ph.D. or research in top institutes like IITs, IISc, and foreign universities.
• Get hired in public sector companies (PSUs) like BARC, ISRO, DRDO, ONGC.
• Opportunity to work in R&D, data science, analytics, teaching, and core sciences.
• Many students also go on to become scientists, professors, researchers, or industry experts.
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