Job Description

About JAM

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) has set the benchmark for undergraduate science education in the country for the past two decades. This prestigious exam paves the way for students to gain admission to top-tier postgraduate programs, solidifying science as a stellar career choice nationwide. Our programs offer world-class education in various disciplines, designed to cultivate academic excellence and a fulfilling professional life.

What does JAM offer?

JAM is not just an exam—it’s a gateway to premier institutes offering high-quality postgraduate education. The interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum empowers students to translate scientific knowledge into real-world applications. These opportunities are open to all eligible students, regardless of nationality, with English as the medium of instruction. 

With a JAM score, you can pursue a range of advanced degrees, including:

• M.Sc.
• M.Sc. (Tech.)
• MS (Research)
• M.Sc. – M.Tech. Dual Degree
• Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D.
• M.Sc. – Ph.D. Dual Degree
• Integrated‐ Ph.D (I-PhD)

 How Admissions Work

Admissions through JAM 2026 are categorized into:

1. Admitting Institutes: Coordinated by the JAM 2026 Organizing Institute.
2. Result Sharing Institutes: Candidates must approach these institutes directly after qualifying.

JAM 2026 Organizing Institute will coordinate the admission process of only the Admitting Institutes and the candidates can apply for Admission after qualifying the JAM 2026 examination. For admissions in Result Sharing Institutes qualifying candidates have to directly approach the respective Institute / admission body.

Key Information for JAM 2026

• Exam Date: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
• Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT) across seven subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, and Physics.
• Locations: Conducted in approximately 100 cities across India.
• Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, with no age restriction. The candidates who have either completed or will be appearing in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2026 are eligible to appear in JAM 2026.

Admission Criteria

• All India Rank (AIR): Admission is based on AIR in each test paper, reservation policies (Govt. of India), and seat availability.
• Foreign Nationals: Must comply with the respective Admitting Institute’s regulations.
• Requirements: The candidates who have either completed or will be appearing in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2026 are eligible to appear in JAM 2026. By qualifying in JAM 2026, candidates can apply for admission subject to the conditions that
  1. all parts of their undergraduate programme shall be completed before the date of admission of the respective Admitting Institute, and  
  2. proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute should be submitted within the timeline provided by respective admitting institute.

The list of academic programmes, number of seats, Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) of each of the programmes mentioned in the Information Brochure are subject to change, as per the policy of Admitting Institutes. 

In all matters concerning JAM 2026, the decision of the Organizing Institute, JAM 2026 will be final and binding on all the applicants

Test Papers

1. Biotechnology (BT)
2. Chemistry (CY)
3. Economics (EN)
4. Geology (GG)
5. Mathematical Statistics (MS)
6. Mathematics (MA)
7. Physics (PH)

IITs Admitting Institutes

1. IIT Bhilai
2. IIT Bhubaneswar
3. IIT Bombay
4. IIT Delhi
5. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
6. IIT Dharwad
7. IIT Gandhinagar
8. IIT Guwahati
9. IIT Hyderabad
10. IIT Indore
11. IIT Jammu
12. IIT Jodhpur
13. IIT Kanpur
14. IIT Kharagpur
15. IIT Madras
16. IIT Mandi
17. IIT Palakkad
18. IIT Patna
19. IIT Roorkee
20. IIT Ropar
21. IIT Tirupati
22. IIT (BHU) Varanasi

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