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IIT JAM

A postgraduate entrance route for selected science and related programmes at participating institutes.

What should I check?

  • JAM 2026 is organized by IIT Bombay with participating IITs and IISc.
  • Qualifying supports applications to listed postgraduate programmes subject to each institute’s minimum educational qualification.
  • The official admission portal and brochure control current papers, dates and eligibility.
Is this exam required?

That depends on the course, institution, state and current admission cycle. Treat this as one route to investigate, not a universal requirement.

See the route before the exam

Eligibility and scope

Check the academic subjects, marks and category rules for the course and institution you are targeting. Exam eligibility is separate from course eligibility.

State, institution and current-cycle rules can differ. Do not rely on a previous year’s dates or cutoff.

Typical application journey

  1. Read the current official notification
  2. Register and submit the application
  3. Download the admit card and take the exam or selection step
  4. Check result/score and follow the applicable counselling or institution process
  5. Complete document verification and admission

What happens next?

After the exam, the score may feed into rank, counselling or an institution decision. Confirm the exact process with the current authority and participating institution.