IIT JAM 2026 | jam2026.iitb.ac.in: IIT Bombay has officially declared the results for IIT JAM 2026—the Joint Admission Test for Masters. This examination is conducted for admission into Master's programs such as M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and others. The examination was held on February 15, 2026, and the results are now available at jam2026.iitb.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results immediately. To check your result, you will need to enter your Enrollment Number or Registration Number and your Password. Following the release of the results, the scorecard will also be made available shortly.

How to Check and Download the Result?
1. First, visit the official website at jam2026.iitb.ac.in, or go directly to the JOAPS portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in.
2. On the homepage, locate and click on the "JAM 2026 Result" or "Login" link.
3. On the login page, enter your Enrollment Number or Registration Number and your Password.
4. Enter the CAPTCHA and click the "Submit" or "Login" button.
5. Your result will appear on the screen, displaying all relevant details.
6. Download the result and save it in PDF format.
7. Take a printout for future reference; it will be useful during the admission process.

What Details Will the Scorecard Contain?
The scorecard will include the following important information:
– Candidate's Name
– Registration Number
– Roll Number
– Date of Examination
– Score Details
– Total Marks Obtained
– All India Rank (AIR)
– Category Rank
– Percentile Score

What are the Tie-Breaking Rules?
If two or more candidates secure the same total marks in a specific test paper, the following tie-breaking criteria will be applied to determine their ranks:
– Priority will be given to the candidate with fewer negative marks.
– Subsequently, priority will be given to the candidate who secured higher marks in the NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions. – Next, marks obtained in MSQs (Multiple Select Questions).
– Followed by marks obtained in 2-mark questions.
– Then, marks obtained in 2-mark NATs.
– If a tie persists even after this, the Date of Birth (DOB) will be considered; the older candidate will be assigned a higher rank.

The Merit List: What Comes Next?

An All-India Merit List is prepared for every test paper. The number of candidates included in this list depends on the available seats across the GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories. These eligible candidates can now apply for admission to Master's programs at IITs, IISc, and other institutions. The admission process will be conducted separately via the JOAPS portal. Following the announcement of the results, details regarding cut-offs, merit lists, and admissions will be updated shortly. Should you encounter any issues, please check the 'Help' section on the official website or reach out for assistance.

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