Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, the organizing institute for JAM 2026, has released the official exam schedule. The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 will be conducted on February 15, 2026 (Sunday).
Admit Card Alert: The Admit Card is scheduled to be released on January 5, 2026 (Monday).
IIT JAM 2026: Key Dates Overview
| Event | Date |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Bombay |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Exam Date | February 15, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration | March 20, 2026 |
| Official Website | jam2026.iitb.ac.in |
Detailed Session-Wise Exam Schedule
The exam will be conducted in two sessions on a single day. Candidates must appear for the session corresponding to their Test Paper Code.
| Date & Day | Session | Test Paper Codes |
| Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon (09:30 AM – 12:30 PM) | CY (Chemistry), GG (Geology), MA (Mathematics) |
| Afternoon (02:30 PM – 05:30 PM) | BT (Biotechnology), EN (Economics), MS (Mathematical Statistics), PH (Physics) |
Note:
- A candidate can appear for either one or two test papers.
- The two test papers must be from different sessions (one from Forenoon and one from Afternoon).
- Please check the Test Paper Combinations on the official website to ensure no clash.
Important Next Steps
- Download Admit Card: Mark January 5, 2026 on your calendar. Log in to the JOAPS 2026 portal to download your hall ticket.
- Verify Details: Check your Name, Registration Number, Test Paper(s), Exam Centre, and Category carefully.
- Mock Tests: Practice the official Mock Tests available on the JAM 2026 website to familiarize yourself with the Computer Based Test (CBT) interface.