IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bombay will release the first admission list for Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 on May 25, 2026. Candidates who completed counselling registration and choice filling can check their Round 1 seat allotment result on the official JOAPS portal.
IIT Bombay is scheduled to release the IIT JAM 2026 First Admission List (Round 1) today. As per the latest updates, the allotment result is yet to be published on the official portal. Candidates are advised to keep refreshing the JOAPS website as the link may be activated without prior notice.
Official Portal: joaps.iitb.ac.in
How to Check IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment
Follow these steps to check your result:
- Visit the official JOAPS portal – joaps.iitb.ac.in.
- Log in using your Enrollment ID and Password.
- Click on the Admission section and view your Round 1 allotment status.
- Check the allotted institute, programme, and category details carefully.
- Download the provisional allotment letter for future reference.
Seat Acceptance Process After Allotment
After the first admission list is released, candidates must complete the following actions:
- Log in to the portal and review the allotted seat.
- Choose Freeze (if satisfied with the seat) or Float/Upgrade (for better options in next rounds).
- Pay the seat acceptance fee through the online payment mode within the given deadline.
- Download the provisional admission letter.
- Failure to pay the fee on time may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Candidates are advised to read all official instructions carefully before making any choice.
IIT JAM 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organising Institute | IIT Bombay |
| First Admission List | May 25, 2026 |
| Portal | JOAPS (joaps.iitb.ac.in) |
| Participating Institutes | Multiple IITs + IISc Bengaluru |
| Courses Offered | M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, etc. |
What to Do If No Seat is Allotted in Round 1
Do not panic if you do not receive a seat in the first round. IIT JAM 2026 counselling will have multiple rounds. Candidates who opted for the Float option will be considered for upgradation in subsequent rounds.
Documents Required for Admission
Keep the following documents ready after seat allotment:
- JAM 2026 Scorecard
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Photo ID Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Passport-size photographs
