IIT JAM 2026 Application Form Releasing on September 5: Important Documents Required

IIT JAM 2026 Application Form: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will commence the registration process for the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for Master's (IIT JAM) 2026 today, September 5, 2025. The IIT JAM 2026 Application Form will be available online till October 12, 2025. Likewise, the IIT JAM 2026 Examination will be held on February 15, 2026. Interested candidates can check the important documents required for registration.

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IIT JAM 2026 Application Form: Important Documents Required

The important documents required for IIT JAM 2026 Registration are listed below.

• Photograph: A recent, high-quality, passport-size color photograph in JPEG format.
  • Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
  • File Size: 50 KB to 200 KB.
  • Background: Plain white or a very light color.
• Signature: A scanned image of your signature made with black or dark blue ink on a white paper, in JPEG format.
  • Dimensions: 2 cm (height) x 7 cm (width).
  • File Size: 50 KB to 150 KB.
• Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet/Certificate: This is required as proof of your date of birth. It should be in PDF or JPEG format and clearly readable.
• Aadhaar ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID (Also to be carried to examination centre).

Candidates applying for the IIT JAM 2026 Registration must upload specific documents to the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal. The IIT JAM 2026 Application Form requires scanned images of a photograph and signature, as well as digital copies of the Class 10 marksheet and other relevant certificates. 

IIT JAM 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for postgraduate science programs at IITs, IISc Bangalore, and other top institutes. The computer-based test, held annually in India, evaluates candidates' understanding of subjects like Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Geology, Economics, and Mathematical Statistics. Candidates who clear the IIT JAM 2026 examination will gain eligibility for admission to programs such as M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and Integrated Ph.D. degrees. Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2026 for more information.