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    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date (Out), Check Complete Exam Schedule, Two Sessions

    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date (Out), Check Complete Exam Schedule, Two Sessions

    Vishwas GariaUpdated on 27 Oct 2025, 12:50 PM IST

    IIT JAM Exam Date 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has released the IIT JAM 2026 exam date on the official website. The IIT JAM examination 2026 will take place on February 15, 2026. The IIT JAM exam date is a significant event for the science students who want to take admission in the postgraduate courses in the field of science at IITs, NITs, IISc Bangalore, and other participating institutions. The IIT JAM 2026 examination evaluates the candidates in 7 different subjects like Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Physics and more. The IIT JAM 2026 examination will be conducted in two sessions, i.e. forenoon and afternoon sessions.

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    1. What Is IIT JAM 2026?
    2. IIT JAM 2026 Dates
    3. IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date (Out), Check Complete Exam Schedule, Two Sessions
    IIT JAM Exam Date 2026

    What Is IIT JAM 2026?

    IIT JAM is a Joint Entrance Test for Master's, which is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology IITs on a rotational basis for admission to postgraduate science programmes, such as M.Sc, MS, Integrated PhD, and more at IITs, IISc Bangalore and other participating universities. This year, the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) is conducting the IIT JAM 2026. The IIT JAM is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The IIT JAM examination does not have any age restrictions and is open to Indian and foreign nationals.

    IIT JAM 2026 Dates

    Aspirants are advised to take a look at the table below that contains the IIT JAM exam date 2026. Aspirants must visit the official website to know the latest updates related to the IIT JAM 2026 exam dates.

    Event

    Date

    Online application starts

    September 5, 2025

    Last date for applications

    October 20, 2025

    Correction window

    Fourth week of October, 2025

    JAM 2026 Admit cards

    January 5, 2026

    Date of examination

    February 15, 2026

    IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key

    First week of March, 2026

    Result announcement

    March 20, 2026

    JAM 2026 Scorecard and Merit Lists

    March 27, 2026

    IIT JAM 2026 Cutoff

    Fourth week of March, 2026

    IIT JAM 2026 Counselling

    April, 2026

    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date and Schedule

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay) has announced the IIT JAM 2026 exam date on its official website, which is February 15. The examination will be held in 2 sessions, i.e. forenoon and afternoon, for 7 papers, which are Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. The duration of the examination is 3 hours (PwD candidates are eligible for one hour compensatory time for each paper). Candidates can gain a brief understanding of the IIT JAM 2026 exam schedule mentioned in the table below.

    JAM 2026 Examination Schedule

    February 15, 2026

    (Sunday)

    Session

    Paper Code

    Test Paper

    Forenoon 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

    CY

    Chemistry

    GG

    Geology

    MA

    Mathematics

    Afternoon 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    BT

    Biotechnology

    EN

    Economics

    MS

    Mathematical Statistics

    PH

    Physics

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many attempts are allowed for the IIT JAM?
    A:

    There is no limit on the number of attempts for the IIT JAM examination. Candidates can appear as many times as they want until they meet the eligibility criteria.

    Q: What is the timing of the paper on the exam day?
    A:

    The IIT JAM examination will be held in 2 sessions, which are the forenoon and afternoon sessions. The forenoon session will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the afternoon session will be held from  2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

    Q: What documents are required for IIT JAM 2026?
    A:

    Some important documents that are required for IIT JAM 2026 are:

    • Educational certificates

    • Passport-sized photographs

    • A valid ID proof

    • Scanned copy of their signature

    • Category certificate (If applicable)

    Q: Which IIT is conducting the JAM 2026?
    A:

    The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) is conducting the IIT JAM 2026 examinations.

    Q: What is the application date for IIT JAM 2026?
    A:

    The application process for the IIT JAM 2026 started on September 5, 2025, and the last date to apply is October 12, 2025.

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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