JAM 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay or IIT B) has announced an extension for the Joint Admission Test (JAM) 2026 registration, now open until October 20, 2025. This exam is the entry point for candidates seeking admission to MSc and MS programmes across various IITs. Earlier, the last date to register was October 12, 2025.
JAM Registration: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has officially launched the website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. As per the schedule, the JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on February 15, 2026 (Sunday). The online application process will begin on September 5, 2025.
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The exam is a gateway for admission into various postgraduate science programs including MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, and other PG science degrees offered by premier Indian institutes. IIT Bombay has also released the tentative schedule, paper-wise session timings, and examination city zones.
JAM 2026 Key Highlights:
- Conducting Body: IIT Bombay
- Exam Date: February 15, 2026
- Application Starts: September 5, 2025
- Official Website: jam2026.iitb.ac.in
- Programmes Offered: 89 PG programs across IITs
- Total Seats: Over 3,000
The JAM exam will be conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions on February 15, 2026. The subjects offered are:
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Economics (EN)
- Geology (GG)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mathematical Statistics (MS)
- Physics (PH)
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Seat: A total of 3,000 seats will be available across IITs. After the exam, successful candidates will go through counselling, with seat allocation based on rank, course preference, and availability. Notably, IIT Kanpur has added three new programs: an integrated PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering, MSc in Economics, and an MSc-PhD dual degree in Chemistry.
