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    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Released, Marking Scheme, Raise Challenge Till Feb 27

    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Released, Marking Scheme, Raise Challenge Till Feb 27

    Anurag ReddyUpdated on 24 Feb 2026, 07:33 PM IST

    IIT Bombay has released the JAM 2026 provisional answer key on February 24. Students can access the IIT JAM provisional answer key 2026 by using their login credentials on the official website. IIT Bombay has also opened the JAM answer key 2026 challenge window with the release of provisional answer key. Candidates who have appeared for the exam will be able to challenge/object IIT JAM 2026 answer key till February 27.
    LATEST UPDATE: IIT JAM 2026 Provisional Answer Key Link
    IIT JAM Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIT JAM 2026 Subject-Wise Unofficial Answer Key
    2. IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Dates
    3. How to Check IIT JAM Answer Key 2026?
    4. How to Calculate IIT JAM Scores Using Answer Key?
    5. When Will IIT JAM Final Answer Key 2026 Be Released?
    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Released, Marking Scheme, Raise Challenge Till Feb 27
    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Release Date Based On Previous Years' Trends

    The JAM final answer key 2026 will be released after the objection window is closed. The institute will calculate the JAM result 2026 based on the final answer key. Students can know more about IIT JAM answer key 2026 release date in this article.

    IIT JAM 2026 Subject-Wise Unofficial Answer Key

    SubjectAnswer key link
    PhysicsCheck here
    ChemistryCheck here
    MathematicsCheck here
    GeologyCheck here
    EconomicsCheck here

    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Dates

    Students can check the IIT JAM answer key 2026 release date and dates related to other events in the table given below:

    IIT JAM Answer Key 2026 Dates

    ParticularsDetails

    IIT JAM answer key date 2026

    February 24, 2026

    JAM answer key objection window

    February 24 to 27, 2026

    JAM final answer key date

    March 2026

    IIT JAM Answer Key Previous Year Trends

    Candidates can estimate the expected dates of IIT JAM events based on the previous year’s data in the table given below.

    IIT JAM Answer Key Release Dates - Based On Previous Year’s Data

    SessionAnswer Key DateResult Date

    IIT JAM 2025

    February 14, 2025

    March 18, 2025

    IIT JAM 2024

    February 19, 2024

    March 20, 2024

    IIT JAM 2023

    February 23, 2023

    March 21, 2023

    IIT JAM 2022

    February 20, 2022

    March 17, 2022

    IIT JAM 2021

    February 26, 2021

    March 20, 2021

    IIT JAM 2020

    February 20, 2020

    March 16, 2020

    IIT JAM 2019

    February 25, 2019

    March 20, 2019

    How to Check IIT JAM Answer Key 2026?

    Candidates who have appeared for the exam can follow the steps given below on how to access IIT JAM 2026 answer key.

    • Go to JAM official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in

    • Click on the ‘Examination’ tab

    • Then, click on the ‘Answer Key’ option

    • You will find the list of JAM answer key for all subjects

    • Download the JAM 2026 answer key PDF

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    IIT JAM 2026 Marking Scheme

    The JAM exam was held based on the marking scheme set by the IIT Bombay. Students are advised to go through the IIT JAM marking scheme 2026 before calculating their scores based on the responses recorded in answer key. The IIT JAM 2026 marking scheme helps students estimate their marks obtained in the exam before the declaration of results. Candidates can go through the IIT JAM marking scheme 2026 in the table given below:

    JAM Marking Scheme 2026

    ParticularsSection ASection BSection C

    Total Questions

    30

    10

    20

    Exam Duration

    180 minutes

    Marks for each section

    • 10 questions - 1 mark

    • 20 questions - 2 marks

    2 marks for each question

    • 10 question: 1 mark

    • 10 question: 2 marks

    Negative Marking

    • 1/3 rd marks deducted

    • For each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted

    No negative marking


    How to Calculate IIT JAM Scores Using Answer Key?

    Students can easily make an estimation on their IIT JAM exam 2026 scores with the help of the JAM response sheet and answer key. Here is how:

    • Keep your response sheet and JAM 2026 answer key side by side

    • Divide questions as per the sections as some sections carry different marks and negative marking.

    • Assign marks for correct answers and deduct marks for incorrect responses

    • Check the JAM marking scheme 2026 above for reference.

    • Finally, calculate all your marks and get an estimated score

    JAM Previous Year Papers
    Candidates can download JAM previous year's papers to boost their exam preparation.
    Download Now

    When Will IIT JAM Final Answer Key 2026 Be Released?

    The IIT JAM 2026 final answer key will be released after the challenge window is closed. IIT Bombay will release the JAM final answer key 2026 in March at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Students will not be able to challenge the IIT JAM final answer key 2026. The institute will calculate the IIT JAM results 2026 based on the responses of final answer key. The IIT JAM result 2026 will be declared after the release of final answer keys.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will IIT JAM answer key 2026 be released?
    A:

    The IIT JAM 2026 provisional answer key has been released on February 24.

    Q: How to challenge the IIT JAM answer key?
    A:

    Candidates who have appeared for the exam will be able to challenge IIT JAM 2026 provisional answer key by using their login credentials during the objection window.

    Q: Can I make changes in JAM final answer key 2026?
    A:

    No, students will not be allowed to object/challenge JAM 2026 final answer key.

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    Questions related to JAM

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to JAM ?

    Hello Nisha. No IIT JAM and NEET are not the same level the reason is quite simple.

    NEET is an exam for students after class 12th who want to become doctor. The questions are asked only from the class 11th and 12th syllabus of physics, chemistry and biology. The concepts

    Hello,

    Your exam result will still be generated after you take the IIT JAM exam .

    But if you do not submit a valid EWS certificate , then:

    • Your EWS category benefit will be cancelled .

    • Your result may be treated as General category .

    • At the admission stage ,

    Hello,

    If your IIT JAM status shows “Under Scrutiny: Defect Rectification Done”, it means your correction is submitted and under review. Keep checking your portal, once verified, it’ll change to “Accepted” or “Found Defective.” Updates usually appear within 2–3 days before the portal closes.

    Hope you understand.


    For IIT JAM BIOTECHNOLOGY EXAMINATION the 4 subjects are PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS AND BIOLOGY and the candidate must be graduated with other criteria. Nowhere in the eligibilities it is needed to have mathematics in +2 level.

    You can check out the other eligibility in the brochure given below by Careers360.

    Hello dear candidate ,

    JAM exam is conducting in english only , no hindi option is available in this exam so there is no choice to giving the IIT JAM exam in Hindi , you must have to prepare in english for IIT JAM .

    Hope this information is useful