The IIT JAM 2026 official website has been launched and the notification has been released. As per the schedule, the application form will be available from 5th September 2025 through online mode only. The IIT JAM 2026 exam date is 15th February 2026, and this year, IIT Bombay will be the conducting authority.

If you are planning for Postgraduate admissions in IITs, IISc & other institutes, then IIT JAM is your gateway. Here’s the complete breakdown of exam details, dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, books, preparation tips, and admission process.

IIT JAM 2026 Highlights

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Dates (Announced)

IIT JAM 2026 Application Form

• Online registration begins 5th September 2025 on the JOAPS portal.
• No offline mode will be available.
• Candidates must register with Name, Email, and Mobile Number to generate Enrollment ID & Password.
• Upload documents: Photo, Signature & Certificates.
• Application Fee payment via Net Banking / UPI / Credit / Debit Card.
• Final form should be checked carefully before submission.

Application Fee:

👉 Extra ₹300 will be charged for changes in city, paper, category, or gender.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2026?

1. Visit the official IIT JAM Website.
2. Click on “IIT JAM 2026 Registration”.
3. Complete registration on JOAPS portal.
4. Fill personal, academic & communication details.
5. Upload photograph, signature & certificates.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Preview & submit the application.
8. Take a printout for future reference.

IIT JAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Both Indian & foreign nationals can apply.
• Physical Fitness: A certificate will be required at the time of admission.
• Educational Qualification: Varies by course, some examples:
  • M.Sc. Chemistry: Bachelor’s degree with Chemistry.
  • Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Atmosphere & Ocean Sciences: Graduation with Physics & Mathematics + one subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.
  • M.Sc. Statistics (IIT Tirupati): Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Statistics (2 years).
  • M.Sc. Economics (IIT Delhi): B.Sc./B.Tech./B.Com./B.Stat./B.Math. or equivalent.
  • M.Sc. Biotechnology: Bachelor’s degree in any branch.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern

• Mode: Online (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Medium: English
• Question Types: MCQs, MSQs, NAT
• Total Questions: 60
• Total Marks: 100

Question Distribution:

⚠️ Negative Marking: Applicable only for MCQs.

IIT JAM 2026 Syllabus

• Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Hydrocarbons, Amino acids, Organic reaction mechanisms, Quantum theory, etc.
• Physics: Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Solid State, Modern Physics, Devices, Mathematical Methods.
• Biotechnology: Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Basic Biotechnology.
• Mathematical Statistics: Probability, Matrices, Calculus, Sampling, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Real Numbers, etc.
• Geology: Petrology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Stratigraphy, Geomorphology, Economic & Applied Geology.
• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, 3D Geometry, Boolean Algebra, Sets, Functions, Complex Numbers.

IIT JAM 2026 Preparation Tips

• Go through the syllabus & exam pattern carefully.
• Prepare a study timetable & stick to it.
• Solve mock tests & previous year papers.
• Revise weak topics regularly.
• Use short tricks for numerical calculations.
• Refer to best books for IIT JAM.
• Stay consistent, healthy & stress-free.

Best Books for IIT JAM 2026

• Introduction to Solid State Physics – Charles Kittel
• Quantum Mechanics: Concepts & Applications – Nouredine Zettili
• Physical Chemistry – Keith J. Laidler, John H. Meiser
• Inorganic Chemistry – A.G. Sharpe
• Principles of Physical Chemistry – Puri, Sharma, Pathania
• Contemporary Abstract Algebra – Joseph Gallian
• Molecular Cloning – Sambrook & Russell
• Quantitative Analysis – R.A. Day Jr., A.L. Underwood

IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card

• Available from 5th January 2026 on the official website.
• Download using Enrollment ID/ Email & Password.
• Carry printed admit card + valid ID proof to the exam center.
• Without admit card, entry will not be allowed.

IIT JAM 2026 Result & Cut Off

• Result Date: 20th March 2026
• Merit list & scorecard available on JOAPS portal.
• Cut-off will be released in March 2026 depending on exam difficulty, seat intake & number of applicants.
• Each participating institute will release its own cut-off list.

IIT JAM 2026 Counselling

• Begins from March 2026.
• Eligible candidates must fill the admission form online.
• Options during counselling: Accept & Freeze / Accept & Upgrade / Reject & Quit.

Documents Required:

• Birth Certificate
• 10th & 12th Marksheet & Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate
• IIT JAM Scorecard
• ID Proof
• Nationality Certificate
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

IIT JAM 2026 Participating Institutes

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Roorkee
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• IIT Bhilai
• IIT Ropar
• IIT Bhubaneswar
• IIT BHU
• IIT Palakkad
• IIT Dhanbad (ISM)
• IIT Mandi
• IISc Bangalore
• IISER Pune
• CCMN & JNCASR

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