IIT JAM Registration Deadline Extended Till October 20 - Apply Link, Eligibility, & Fees

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has extended the registration date for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) till October 20, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates who missed the deadline on October 12 will have the chance to register themselves and enroll in IIT’s various courses, such as MSc and MS programs. To pursue the course at India’s top institute, students must register for the entrance exam, which serves as the gateway to admission.

The IIT JAM 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple sessions on February 15, 2026, for 7 subjects. Talking about the seats in 22 IITs, approximately, there are 3000 seats available across 89 postgraduate programs. Aspiring students who wish to build their careers in science and technology can register through theofficial portaland accelerate their higher education from one of the best institutes in India.

What is the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM)

Joint Admission Test for Masters or commonly known as JAM, is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) for students who wish to enroll in MSc, MSc + PhD, Joint MSc-PhD programs. Moreover, the exam is also required to enroll in other postgraduate science programs at IITs and many other participating institutes.

Revised Timeline (2026)

Description
New Date
Registration Start
As per the original schedule
Registration Deadline
October 20, 2025
Admit Card/Exam Dates
To be announced by IIT Bombay
Declaration of Results/Counseling
Post exam schedule (as per JAM calendar)

The exam will be conducted on 15 February 2026, in the forenoon and afternoon, for the subjects:

• Biotechnology (BT)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Economics (EN)
• Geology (GG)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mathematical Statistics (MS)
• Physics (PH)

Eligibility To Register for the JAM Entrance Exam

Students who wish to take the exams must follow the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Hold aBachelor’s degree(or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Meet minimum marks criteria (often 55% or equivalent, relaxations for reserved categories).
• Check if subject requirements apply (some test papers require prior study in that subject).

IIT Bombay JAM Entrance Exam Fee

Category
One Test Paper
Two Test Papers
Female
INR 1000
INR 1350
SC/ST/PwD
INR 1000
INR 1350
All Other Categories
INR 2000
INR 2700

Application Process: How To Apply For IIT JAM

The registration process is completely online, and students need to follow these steps to fill out the registration form:

• Go to theofficial siteof IIT.
• Follow the instructions and fill out the personal and educational qualifications accordingly.
• Upload the documents, such as a recent passport-size photo, signature, and educational certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), along with the DOB.
• Pay the required fee using a secure online payment gateway
• Review your application once again and hit the submit button.
• Download the receipt and application form for future use.

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