IIT JAM Counselling 2026 registration begins on JOAPS; apply by April 15, 2026
IIT Bombay has opened IIT JAM Counselling 2026 registration on the JOAPS portal (jam2026.iitb.ac.in / joaps.iitb.ac.in/login). The deadline to register is April 15, 2026 for admissions to the academic session 2026–27 .
IIT JAM Counselling 2026: How to register on JOAPS
You must log in to JOAPS using your Enrollment ID or email and password. Pay the required application fee on the portal to complete registration; the official notice does not list the exact application fee amount.
When registering, fill your programme and IIT preferences carefully and save a copy of the submitted form for future reference. Only candidates who have qualified IIT JAM 2026 and met the qualifying cutoff for their category are eligible to participate.
Important dates for IIT JAM Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling registration last date | April 15, 2026 |
| Choice freezing deadline | May 6, 2026 |
| First admission list release | May 25, 2026 |
IIT JAM Counselling 2026: Seat allotment and fees
Seat allocation is based on your All India Rank (AIR) and the preferences you fill on JOAPS. The counselling covers about 3,000 seats across 89 postgraduate programmes offered by 22 IITs for the 2026–27 academic year.
| Category | Seat booking fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹15,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹5,000 |
After a seat is allotted you can choose to accept and freeze the seat, accept with upgrade, or reject and quit as per the options on the portal. Paying the seat booking fee confirms your admission.
Eligibility, documents and next steps
Eligible candidates are those with a valid IIT JAM 2026 score meeting the category cutoff. You must register on JOAPS, pay the application fee, and submit programme/IIT preferences.
The official portal lists basic steps but does not specify the exact application fee amount, the full list of documents required for final admission, discipline-wise seat matrix, or timelines for subsequent admission lists. Check JOAPS regularly for those updates and for instructions on reporting to the allotted institute.
FAQs
Where do I apply for IIT JAM Counselling 2026?
Apply via the JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in or joaps.iitb.ac.in/login.
What is the last date to register?
The counselling registration last date is April 15, 2026 .
When must I freeze my choices?
Choice freezing deadline is May 6, 2026 .
When will the first admission list be released?
The first admission list is scheduled for May 25, 2026 .
How is seat allotment decided?
Seat allotment is based on your All India Rank and the preferences you fill on JOAPS.
What are the seat booking fees?
The seat booking fee is ₹15,000 for General/OBC and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/PwD.
What if the portal doesn't show the application fee amount or documents?
The JOAPS portal is the official source. If details like exact application fee or document lists are not visible, check the portal notices regularly or contact the exam authority helpdesk.