IIT JAM counselling 2026
IIT Bombay announced the IIT JAM 2026 counselling schedule on March 22, 2026 . Registration on the JOAPS portal opens March 27 and closes April 15, 2026 ; the non-refundable fee is ₹750 .
IIT JAM counselling 2026 — key dates
Below are the key deadlines you must note for IIT JAM counselling 2026. Save them and set reminders.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling application submission window | March 27 to April 15, 2026 |
| Last date for freezing choices | May 6, 2026 |
| Release of first admission list | May 25, 2026 |
| Last date for payment of seat booking fee (1st list) | May 30, 2026 |
| Opening and closing of withdrawal option | June 3 to July 3, 2026 |
| Release of second admission list | June 8, 2026 |
| Last date for payment of seat booking fee (2nd list) | June 11, 2026 |
| Release of third admission list | June 16, 2026 |
| Last date for payment of seat booking fee (3rd list) | June 20, 2026 |
| Declaration of fourth admission list | June 27, 2026 |
| Last date for payment of seat booking fee (4th list) | June 30, 2026 |
| Declaration of additional round list (if any) | July 03, 2026 |
| Last date for online payment (additional round) | July 07, 2026 |
| Downloading of offer letters from candidate portal | July 09, 2026 |
IIT JAM counselling 2026 — registration & documents
You must register on the JOAPS portal to participate in counselling. The portal opens March 27 and closes April 15 . Pay the ₹750 non-refundable registration fee to complete the process.
Keep these documents ready for verification: IIT JAM scorecard, application form, admit card, provisional seat allotment/offer letter, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet, all semester/year marksheets of your qualifying degree, valid ID (Aadhaar/passport/voter ID), school transfer certificate showing nationality, nationality certificate, category certificate (if applicable) and PwD certificate (if applicable).
Seats, programmes and coordination
IIT Bombay will coordinate admissions for 22 IITs for the 2026–27 session. Over 3,000 seats are available across 105 PG programmes through JAM admissions. Offer letters will be downloadable from your candidate portal on July 09, 2026 .
Note gaps: the official schedule does not list institute-wise seat matrix, seat-by-category split, or detailed choice-filling steps on JOAPS. Check the official JAM portal for any updates and file-size or upload-format instructions before you upload documents.
What you should do now
Register on JOAPS within the window. Freeze your choices by May 6 if you want them considered in the first round. Watch the May 25 admission list and pay the seat booking fee by the listed deadlines to secure your seat.
FAQs
When does JOAPS counselling registration open?
March 27, 2026. Registration closes on April 15, 2026 .
What is the counselling registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹750 (non-refundable) .
When is the first admission list released?
The first admission list is released on May 25, 2026 .
When can I download my offer letter?
Offer letters will be downloadable from the candidate portal on July 09, 2026 .
How many IITs and seats are covered by this counselling?
Counselling is coordinated for 22 IITs , covering 3,000+ seats across 105 PG programmes .
What documents are mandatory for verification?
You need your IIT JAM scorecard , application form, admit card, all degree mark sheets, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet and a valid photo ID. Category and PwD certificates if applicable.
Is there a withdrawal window?
Yes. The withdrawal option is open from June 3 to July 3, 2026 .