The IIT JAM 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, within 10 to 15 days after the Joint Admission Test for MSc. The entrance exam was conducted on February 15, 2026 .
Answer Key Release Timeline
The IIT JAM answer key is released in two stages. Candidates first receive a provisional answer key. Following its release, a specific period will be announced for candidates to submit objections. The final answer key will be published after reviewing these challenges.
The table below shows the answer key release dates and exam dates for the past three years.
| Year | IIT JAM Answer Key Date | IIT JAM Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Expected) | February 25 to 28, 2026 | February 15, 2026 |
| 2025 | February 14, 2025 | February 2, 2025 |
| 2024 | February 20, 2024 | February 11, 2024 |
| 2023 | February 23, 2023 | February 12, 2023 |
Challenging the Answer Key
Candidates who find errors in the provisional answer key can challenge it. This process is conducted through the online portal JOAPS.
To challenge an answer key, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official JOAPS portal.
- Log in using their enrollment number and password.
- Navigate to the section for IIT JAM 2026 answer key objections.
- Select the specific question to be challenged.
- Provide a detailed explanation for the challenge.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Pay a fee of Rs 500 per question .
- Submit the challenge.
The authority will review all submitted challenges before releasing the final answer key.