The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has postponed the admit card release for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2026). A revised date for admit card availability will be announced shortly by the institute. The computer-based examination is confirmed for February 15, 2026 .
Candidates must download their JAM 2026 admit cards from the official website:joaps.iitb.ac.in. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination hall. Access requires specific login details, including the application number and a password.
About JAM 2026
JAM 2026 serves as a national-level entrance examination for admission into various postgraduate science programs. These include Master of Science (MSc) and MSc-PhD dual degree programs. An MSc is typically a two-year postgraduate degree focused on scientific or mathematical subjects, while an MSc-PhD dual degree combines master’s and doctoral studies. These advanced programs are offered at premier institutions across India.
Participating institutions include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). Success in JAM 2026 opens doors to advanced studies in science disciplines at these leading academic centers.
Examination Schedule
IIT Bombay will conduct the JAM 2026 examination in two distinct shifts on February 15. The morning session is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM . The afternoon session will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . Each exam session will last three hours, providing candidates ample time to attempt all questions.
Result Declaration and Admissions
The results for JAM 2026 are scheduled for declaration on March 20, 2026 . These results will be used for admissions to the MSc and MSc-PhD dual degree programs offered by the various participating institutions across India. Candidates should review their scores carefully for the admission process.
JAM 2026 Examination Details
The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 follows a structured pattern. The examination is entirely computer-based and has a total duration of three hours. It consists of 60 questions, totaling 100 marks. Questions are divided into three sections: A, B, and C, each with different question types and marking schemes.
Section A features Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). In this section, each question has four options, but only one option is correct. Section B contains Multiple Select Questions (MSQ). Here, each question may have one or more correct options out of four choices. Candidates must select all correct options to receive marks. Section C includes Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, where candidates must enter a numerical value as the answer using a virtual keypad on the screen.
Negative marking applies only to Section A questions. Incorrect answers in Section A lead to a deduction of 1/3rd mark for 1-mark questions and 2/3rd marks for 2-mark questions. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses in Sections B and C.
Detailed Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section/Type | Number of Questions | Marks Distribution | Negative Marking | Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 30 | 10 questions (1 mark each), 20 questions (2 marks each) | Yes (1/3 for 1-mark, 2/3 for 2-mark) | Multiple Choice (MCQ) |
| Section B | 10 | All 10 questions (2 marks each) | No | Multiple Select (MSQ) |
| Section C | 20 | 10 questions (1 mark each), 10 questions (2 marks each) | No | Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Total Questions | 60 | |||
| Total Marks | 100 | |||
Stay Updated
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official JAM 2026 website,joaps.iitb.ac.in. All official updates regarding the admit card release, examination guidelines, and other important announcements will be published there.