IIT JAM Merit List 2026- Dates, Steps to Download

IIT JAM merit list 2026 will be released during the JOAPS counselling process. The admissions registration process will begin in April, 2026 (Tentatively). The candidates who qualify for the admission process will find their names on the IIT JAM merit list 2026.

Further, candidates have to secure the marks as per the cutoff to make a place in the merit list of IIT JAM 2026. The merit list contains details relevant to the scores of the candidates.

IIT JAM Merit List 2026

IIT JAM Merit List 2026 Dates

The merit list of IIT JAM 2026 has been released along with the results. Candidates can check the following dates and participate in the admission process.

IIT JAM Merit List 2026 Dates

Events	Dates
IIT JAM 2026 Results	Mar 20, 2026
IIT JAM Submission of Application Form Start Date	April, 2026
Submission of Application Form for Admission Last Date	To be Announced
Declaration of First Admission List	To be Announced
Last date to make online payment for first admission list	To be Announced
Declaration of Second Admission List	To be Announced
Declaration of Third and Final Admission List	To be Announced

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How to Check JAM Merit List 2026

The merit list is prepared separately for various categories. Candidates wondering how to check JAM merit list 2026 must note the following points. 

• Candidates need to visit the official website of JAM 2026.
• Candidates must enter the login details, such as email ID/ enrollment number and password.
• Next, candidates must click on the ‘Submit’ option. 
• The IIT JAM merit list 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
• Candidates can check their position in the IIT JAM merit list 2026 and download it.

Details Mentioned on IIT JAM Merit List 2026

Candidates must check for all the specifics on the merit list of IIT JAM 2026. The details mentioned on the IIT JAM merit list 2026 are as follows:

• Name of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The course applied 
• The qualifying marks
• The cutoff marks
• The rank secured by the candidate
• AIR

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How is the IIT JAM Merit List 2026 Prepared

IIT JAM merit list 2026 is prepared based on the performance of the candidates on their papers. Here are the factors that are taken into consideration:

• The candidate's All India merit list will be created based on the AIR. 
• The number of seats available in each institute will be considered for the All India merit list.
• The candidates whose names will be on the IIT JAM merit list 2026 can apply for admission to the corresponding course. 
• The names of the candidates from all categories will be included in the IIT JAM merit list 2026. 
• Candidates can visit the official website and download the IIT JAM merit list 2026 PDF once it is released. 

IIT JAM Admission List 2026

Selected candidates will be required to book their seats and make the fee payment online by the deadline provided by the authority. 

The steps to fill up the application for admission are as follows:

• Candidates have to visit the official website of IIT JAM 2026.
• The candidate needs to provide the required information, such as choice of the programmes in order of preference, educational qualifications, percentage of marks/CGPA, category, PwD status, etc. 
• Next, they have to pay INR 750 as a non-refundable processing fee. 
• Candidates applying for admission after the IIT JAM merit list 2026 from the reserved category must produce valid certificates. 
• Nonetheless, candidates from PwD or disability must submit all the required documents and certificates. 
• Certificates for OBC-NCL or EWS should have been issued after March 31, 2023.

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Steps to Check IIT JAM Admission List 2026

The IIT JAM admission list can be availed through the official website. The IIT JAM admission list can be downloaded using the following steps:

• Candidates must log in to the official JOAPS website: jam.iitg.ac.in
• Click on the option 'JOAPS 2026: Candidate Login,' highlighted in green. It will redirect to the JOAPS portal for login.
• Candidates must enter their enrollment number/ email ID and password. 
• Once done, candidates must click on the submit.
• The admission list will be displayed on your screen. Candidates can download and print out the list for future use.

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IIT JAM Admission Fee 2026

Candidates whose names are there on the IIT JAM merit list 2026 can fill up the admission form. The details of the same are as follows:

• The organising committee will notify all the candidates whose names will be on the IIT JAM admission list in each round. 
• Candidates need to pay the admission acceptance fee online.

IIT JAM Admission Fee 2026

Category	Admission Acceptance Fee
General/OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 10,000
SC / ST / PwD	INR 5,000

• The amount will be transferred to the admitting institute and adjusted against the institute fee at the time of registration.
• Admission can be denied if a candidate does not upload valid requisite documents or pay the fee in the stipulated time.

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