IIT JAM Seats 2026: Participating Institutes and Total Seats

IIT JAM opens a gateway to over 3,000 seats across 22 IITs for the 2026-27 academic year along with additional seats in institutes like IISc Bangalore, NITs, IIITs, and other CCMN-participating institutes. The seat matrix varies depending on the subject, category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), and institution.

In this article, we’ll provide a detailed look at the expected seat distribution for 2026, helping you understand where you stand and how to prioritize your options.

The official seat matrix for IIT JAM 2026 will be released by IIT Bombay on the official website. JAM scores will also be used for admission to more than 2,000 seats in PG programs, including MSc and MA, at institutions such as IISc, various NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, and DIAT through the Centralized Counselling for MSc/MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN).

IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Courses

The list of courses for which different IITs offer you seat based on your IIT JAM score 2026 have been provided below. It will help you learn about the courses.

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biotechnology
• Economics
• Mathematical Studies
• Geology

What is the IIT JAM Physics Seat Matrix 2026? (Tentative)

You must check out the table shared below showing the tentative IIT JAM seat matrxi 2026 for Physics program. 

IIT JAM Chemistry Seat Matrix 2026: Check Tentative Data

The tentative IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix for Chemistry course has been shared in the table below.

IIT JAM Mathematics Seat Matrix 2026 (Tentative)

You must go through the table shared to learn about the IIT JAM 2026 Mathematics paper seat matrix.

IIT JAM Biotechnology Seat Matrix 2026 (Tentative)

The IIT JAM 2026 seat matrix for the Biotechnology program has been given below.

IIT JAM Economics Seat Matrix 2026 (Tentative)

Check out the table shared showing the IIT JAM 2026 Economics expected seat matrix.

IIT JAM Geology Seat Matrix 2026 (Tentative)

The Geology paper seat matrix of the IIT JAM 2026 is given here.

Note: There are some seats reserved for PwD category students for courses offered at different institutions for all the courses mentioned above. The seat reservation varies for different institutes.

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What is the IIT JAM Seat Allotment Process 2026?

IIT JAM seats 2026 will be allotted to all the candidates who qualified for the exams. The IIT JAM seats 2026 allotment process starts the centralised admission process. The detailed discussion is as follows:

• Submission of Application Form: Candidates must visit the official website of IIT JAM, fill in the choice of courses and submit. The whole process is conducted online, and the required admission fee must be paid.
• Publication of Admission List: Once the candidates submit the application, the authorities will publish the admission list. The candidates can choose from the three following categories:
• Accept and freeze
• Accept and upgrade
• Reject and Quit
• Securing the IIT JAM Seats 2026: Candidates who get IIT JAM seats 2026 must report to the colleges on the assigned date. Submit all the documents required to complete the admission process.
  Additionally, candidates are required to pay the remaining admission fee.

Also Read: IIT JAM Qualifying Marks 2026

Conclusion

The IIT JAM seat allotment 2026 list has not been shared yet officially. You must check out tentative seat intake of different colleges for different courses shared in the article above. You must prepare well and score high to get admission into your desired college in preferred course.