IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date OUT: Check Shift-Wise Schedule, Timings & Admit Card Details
The IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date has officially been announced. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released the complete schedule for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) 2026, a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to postgraduate science programmes across IITs and IISc.
As per the official notification, the IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted on 15 February 2026 in two shifts at designated test centres across India. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam should now align their final preparation according to the confirmed schedule.
IIT JAM 2026: Key Highlights
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Exam Name: Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) 2026
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Conducting Institute: IIT Bombay
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Exam Date: 15 February 2026
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Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Total Shifts: 2
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Exam Duration: 3 Hours
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Purpose: Admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.–PhD, and related PG programmes
IIT JAM 2026 Shift-Wise Exam Schedule
The IIT JAM 2026 examination will be held in the following two shifts:
🔹 Forenoon Shift
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Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🔹 Afternoon Shift
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Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
The exam will be conducted at 116 test centres spread across 8 IIT zones, including:
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IISc Bangalore
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IIT Bombay
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IIT Delhi
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IIT Guwahati
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IIT Kanpur
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IIT Kharagpur
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IIT Madras
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IIT Roorkee
Candidates must report to their allotted centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
IIT JAM 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the following key dates related to IIT JAM 2026:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Submission | October 12, 2025 |
| IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card Release | Second Week of January 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIT JAM 2026 Exam Date | 15 February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 20, 2026 |
IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card: What to Know
The IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released in the second week of January 2026. It will be available online and can be downloaded using the candidate’s login credentials.
The admit card will contain:
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Candidate’s name and photograph
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Paper code and shift timing
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Exam centre address
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Reporting time and exam-day instructions
Carrying a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)
Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for smart preparation:
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Total Questions: 60
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Maximum Marks: 100
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Question Types:
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
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Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
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Negative Marking
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MCQs:
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1/3 mark deducted for 1-mark questions
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2/3 marks deducted for 2-mark questions
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No negative marking for MSQs and NATs
What Candidates Should Do Now
With the exam date confirmed, aspirants should now:
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Focus on revision instead of new topics
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Solve previous year IIT JAM papers in exam-like conditions
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Work on time management for a 3-hour CBT
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Revise formulas, concepts, and common numerical traps
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Check exam city and shift details immediately after admit card release
Final Note
The release of the IIT JAM 2026 exam date marks the final phase of preparation. A calm mindset, structured revision, and familiarity with the exam pattern will play a major role in performance.
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