The application deadline for the prestigious IIT JAM 2026 is fast approaching – it’s today, October 12, 2025! Prospective candidates are urged to complete their applications on the official IIT JAM website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in, before the window closes.
DIRECT LINK TO APPLY FOR IIT JAM 2026
Mark your calendars for the key dates ahead: Admit cards will be available on January 5, 2026, followed by the examination on February 15, 2026. The eagerly awaited results are scheduled for announcement on March 20, 2026.
Application Fee Details:
Female candidates, as well as those belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, can apply for one paper with a fee of ₹1000, or for two papers at a cost of ₹1350.
For all other categories, the application fee is ₹2000 for a single paper and ₹2700 for two papers. Payment can be conveniently made via net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, or digital wallets.
The IIT JAM examination will be held across approximately 116 cities throughout India. The test will feature a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. Scores from JAM 2026 are vital for admissions into various Master’s programs at IITs and other esteemed institutions for the academic year 2026-27, including M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and Integrated Ph.D. programs.
IIT JAM 2026 Application Steps:
Follow these simple steps to submit your application for IIT JAM 2026:
- Visit the official IIT JAM website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the application link for IIT JAM 2026 on the homepage.
- You will be directed to a new page to register your details.
- Complete the application form accurately.
- Proceed to pay the application fee.
- Submit your application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
For further details and information, candidates are strongly encouraged to refer to the official IIT JAM 2026 website.