IIT JAM Registration 2026: Registration Date, Application Form, Eligibility and Documents Required
Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 14, 2025
IIT Delhi begins the IIT JAM 2026 registration on the official JOAPS portal – joaps.iitd.ac.in. Candidates are required to fill the IIT JAM 2026 registration form online from their valid email ID, mobile number, and personal information. The exam is held for admissions in M.Sc. and other postgraduate science courses of IITs and IISc, with almost 60,000 candidates applying each year. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with 55% marks minimum. Applicants are advised to apply only on the IIT JAM 2026 official website and not through third-party websites.
- IIT JAM 2026 registration will be conducted only through the official JOAPS portal – joaps.iitd.ac.in; third-party sites are not valid.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks to be eligible for IIT JAM 2026.
- The IIT JAM 2026 registration fees differ by category: ₹1,800/₹2,500 for General/OBC and ₹900/₹1,250 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Nearly 60,000 candidates apply every year, making IIT JAM one of the most competitive entrance exams for postgraduate science programmes at IITs and IISc.
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IIT JAM Registration Highlights
The highlights of IIT JAM 2026 exam are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM 2026 Official Website | https://jam2026.iitd.ac.in/ |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks |
| Mode of Application | Online (JOAPS Portal) |
| Documents Required | Passport-size photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression |
| IIT JAM 2026 Registration Fees | General/OBC: ₹1,800 (1 paper), ₹2,500 (2 papers) Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹900 (1 paper), ₹1,250 (2 papers) |
- IIT JAM Registration Date 2026
- How to Fill the IIT JAM Application Form?
2.1 IIT JAM 2026 Application Fee
2.2 Documents Required for IIT JAM Registration 2026
2.3 Instructions for Uploading Photograph and Signature
- IIT JAM 2026 Application Form Correction
- IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centers
- IIT JAM Previous Year Registration Statistics
5.1 FAQs
IIT JAM Registration Date 2026
The key dates for the IIT JAM 2026 registration form and exam process are as follows:
| IIT JAM 2026 Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Registration | September 05, 2025 |
| IIT JAM 2026 Registration Last Date | October 20, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 05, 2026 (provisional) |
| IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 18, 2026 |
How to Fill the IIT JAM Application Form?
You will be required to visit the official website of IIT JAM 2026 to register. After that, you must select the “Application Login (JOAPS )’ link. Make sure you provide your correct details such as name, email address, phone number, etc. You can also select your exam venue and preferred city in the application form.
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IIT JAM 2026 Application Fee
IIT JAM 2026 Application FeeThe application fee for IIT JAM 2026 registration is given below in the table:
| Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| All Others | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 |
Documents Required for IIT JAM Registration 2026
| Document | File Size | Format | Dimension | Document | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 5 KB – 200 KB | JPG/JPEG | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Photograph | 5 KB – 200 KB |
| Signature | 5 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG | 2 × 7 cm | Signature | 5 KB – 100 KB |
| Category Certificate | 10 KB – 300 KB | – | Category Certificate | 10 KB – 300 KB |
Instructions for Uploading Photograph and Signature
Given below are some instructions for uploading your photograph and signature:
- The photograph should not be black and white
- The background of the picture needs to be white
- The candidate’s face must be visible
- Photographs with spectacles are allowed
- Candidate must not wear any sunglasses while clicking for the photograph
- The signature should be done in dark blue or black ink.
- The signature should be in capital letters
IIT JAM 2026 Application Form Correction
After submission, you can still make changes to your application form. However, this facility is available once until the correction window closes. The changes you can make are listed below:-
| Fields You Can Edit in IIT JAM 2026 Application Form |
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| Change test paper(s) |
| Change exam city |
| Gender |
| Category |
| PwD/Dyslexic status |
| Candidate’s Name |
| Date of Birth (DOB) |
| Parent’s/Guardian’s Name |
| University/College Name |
| Year of Graduation |
| Marks/CGPA |
A form correction fee will also be charged for these changes. The form correction fees are as follows:
| Category | Paper | Case | Additional Fee | Case | Additional Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female (All Categories) / SC / ST / PwD | One Test Paper | One Test Paper | ₹900 | One Test Paper | ₹350 |
| Any One Test Paper | ₹300 | ||||
| Two Test Papers | Both Papers | ₹1,250 | |||
| All Others | One Test Paper | One Test Paper | ₹1,800 | One Test Paper | ₹700 |
| Any One Test Paper | ₹600 | ||||
| Two Test Papers | Both Papers | ₹2,500 |
Fee for Gender and Category Change:
| Existing Group/Category | Change | Case | Additional Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (All Categories) / SC / ST / PwD (Group – 1) | Within Group-1 | One or Two Test Paper(s) | ₹300 |
| To Group-2 | One Test Paper | ₹900 | |
| Both Papers | ₹1,250 | ||
| All Others (Group – 2) | To Group-1 | One or Two Test Paper(s) | ₹300 |
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centers
There are 5 IIT JAM exam centers. Given below are the IIT institutes and their centers:
| Institute | Exam Centers |
|---|---|
| IISc Bangalore | Hyderabad, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Hubli, Kannur, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur |
| IIT Delhi | Greater Noida, Gurugram, Hisar, Indore, Jammu, Jodhpur, Faridabad, New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Jaipur |
| IIT Guwahati | Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Siliguri |
| IIT Kanpur | Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Bareilly |
| IIT Kharagpur | Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, Kharagpur, Vijayawada |
| IIT Madras | Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Warangal, Coimbatore |
| IIT Roorkee | Roorkee, Kurukshetra, Dehradun, Moradabad, Mohali, Jalandhar, NOIDA |
| IIT Bombay | Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Vadodara, Nanded, Ahmedabad |
IIT JAM Previous Year Registration Statistics
Understanding the IIT JAM previous year registration trends helps candidates gauge competition levels, subject popularity, and participation growth across various disciplines.
| Year | Total Registered Candidates | Candidates Appeared | Organizing Institute | Popular Papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75,000 | 68,000 | IIT Roorkee | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| 2024 | 72,000 | 65,000 | IIT Madras | Chemistry, Physics, Economics |
| 2023 | 70,000 | 62,000 | IIT Guwahati | Chemistry, Biotechnology |
| 2022 | 62,654 | 57,000 | IIT Roorkee | Physics, Mathematics |
| 2021 | 73,360 | 66,000 | IISc Bangalore | Chemistry, Physics, Statistics |
FAQs
Ques. What is the official website for IIT JAM 2026 registration?
Ans. The official IIT JAM 2026 registration will only be conducted through the JOAPS portal – joaps.iitd.ac.in. Candidates must avoid third-party websites as they are not authorized for JAM applications.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for IIT JAM 2026 registration?
Ans. To apply for IIT JAM 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.
Ques. What are the IIT JAM 2026 registration fees?
Ans. The application fees vary depending on the category and the number of test papers:
- General/OBC: ₹1,800 (one paper), ₹2,500 (two papers)
- Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹900 (one paper), ₹1,250 (two papers)
Payment must be made online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Ques. What documents are required for IIT JAM 2026 registration?
Ans. Applicants must upload:
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 5 KB – 200 KB)
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, 5 KB – 100 KB)
- Category certificate if applicable (PDF, 10 KB – 300 KB)
- Scanned left-hand thumb impression (if asked)
All documents must follow the prescribed size and format guidelines.
Ques. Can I edit the IIT JAM 2026 application form after submission?
Ans. Yes, IIT JAM 2026 provides a form correction window where candidates can edit details like test paper, exam city, category, gender, PwD status, name, DOB, parent’s name, graduation details, and marks/CGPA. However, a correction fee will be charged depending on the nature of changes.
Ques. When is the IIT JAM 2026 registration starting and ending?
Ans.The registration for IIT JAM 2026 will start on September 5, 2025 and close on October 12, 2025. Candidates are advised to complete the form well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Ques. How many students register for IIT JAM every year?
Ans. On average, 70,000–80,000 candidates register each year. In 2025, nearly 75,000 students registered, showing the rising popularity of postgraduate science admissions in IITs and IISc.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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