The wait is finally over for thousands of postgraduate science aspirants! The crucial counselling registration for IIT JAM 2026 kicks off tomorrow, opening the door to prestigious IITs across the country.
This is the final step for qualified candidates to secure a coveted spot in top-tier Master’s and PhD programs. Missing this window means missing a year, so mark your calendars!
- Registration Window: The online portal will be active from March 27 to April 15, 2026.
- Seat Availability: Over 3,000 seats are up for grabs across 22 IITs in 105+ postgraduate courses.
- First Admission List: The first round of seat allocations will be announced on May 25, 2026.
IIT JAM 2026: Key Dates You Can’t Afford to Miss
The admission process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is extremely time-sensitive. All candidates who have met the qualifying cutoff must complete their registration on the official JOAPS portal before the final deadline on April 15. Following the release of the first admission list on May 25, selected students will have until May 30 to pay the seat booking fee to confirm their acceptance. This entire process is designed to fill seats for highly sought-after programs like M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and other integrated courses at India’s premier institutions.
How Does the IIT JAM Counselling Process Work?
The counselling is conducted entirely online through a series of four admission rounds, with the possibility of additional rounds if seats remain vacant. Once you receive an offer in any round, you will be presented with three critical options. You can choose to ‘Accept and Freeze’ the offered seat, ‘Accept with Upgrade’ to be considered for higher preferences in subsequent rounds, or ‘Reject and Quit’ to exit the admission process entirely. It is vital to understand these choices as they directly impact your final admission status. Candidates who opt for an upgrade can check their revised allocation status when the next list is published. Stay informed with StudyHub for real-time updates and expert guidance throughout your IIT admission journey.