IIT JAM 2026 Registration Open at joaps.iitb.ac.in – Apply Now for M.Sc Admissions

Published: Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:17 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has opened the registration portal for IIT JAM 2026 at joaps.iitb.ac.in. Candidates aspiring for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other postgraduate programs at IITs and IISc can now apply online.

IIT JAM 2026 Registration Open at joaps.iitb.ac.in — PTI Images

The registration window is open for eligible candidates who must carefully check the eligibility criteria, important dates, application fee, and required documents before applying.

The IIT JAM 2026 exam will serve as the gateway to over 3,000 postgraduate seats across IITs and IISc Bengaluru. Candidates are advised to complete their application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

IIT JAM 2026 Registration Portal Opens at joaps.iitb.ac.in

The IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for Masters) 2026 registration process has officially started on the JOAPS portal (joaps.iitb.ac.in), with IIT Bombay being the organizing institute this year. The entrance exam is conducted annually for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate programmes at IITs and IISc.

Key Highlights of IIT JAM 2026:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	IIT Bombay
Exam Date	15 February, 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Participating Institutes	21 IITs & IISc Bengaluru
Courses Offered	M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., Dual Degree Programs, Integrated Ph.D. at IISc
Official Website	joaps.iitb.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria for IIT JAM 2026

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject.
There is no age limit for appearing in IIT JAM 2026.
Final-year students can also apply, subject to submission of proof before admission.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2026 - Steps to Register Online

1. Visit the official JOAPS portal - joaps.iitb.ac.in.

2. Click on New Candidate Registration and fill in personal details.

3. Generate a User ID & Password and log in.

4. Fill the application form, upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).

5. Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card/UPI/net banking.

6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Application Fee (Expected)

Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹900 (for one paper), ₹1250 (for two papers)
All Others: ₹1800 (for one paper), ₹2500 (for two papers)

Importance of IIT JAM 2026

The exam is one of the most competitive postgraduate entrance tests in India, offering entry into 3,000+ PG seats across IITs and IISc. Apart from admissions, many NITs, IISERs, and CFTIs also accept IIT JAM scores for their postgraduate courses.