IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key Released Along With Response Sheet, Find Direct Links Here
IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) answer key and response sheet have been officially released. The object portal is also open till 27th February 11:59 pm. Find complete details here.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), the conducting authority for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026, officially released the IIT JAM 2026 answer key in provisional form on February 24, 2026. The provisional key for IIT JAM 2026 covers all seven test papers of the national-level entrance examination held on February 15, 2026, in computer-based mode across various centres in India. Alongside the answer key, the JAM 2026 response sheet displaying candidates’ recorded responses is also accessible on the official portal, enabling test-takers to verify answers, estimate scores, and submit challenges if discrepancies are noticed.
This step is crucial in the selection process for admissions to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-M.Tech., and other postgraduate programmes at participating IITs and allied institutes for the academic year 2026-27.
How to View the JAM 2026 Provisional Key and Response Sheet
According to the official notification issued by IIT Bombay, the provisional key for IIT JAM 2026 and the JAM 2026 response sheet are hosted on the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) portal, accessible via the main website jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The documents pertain to the subjects Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).
Candidates can retrieve these materials through the following process:
- Visit jam2026.iitb.ac.in and proceed to the JOAPS login section.
- Sign in using the enrolment ID or registered email ID and password.
- Navigate to the relevant tabs to view and download the IIT JAM 2026 answer key and JAM 2026 response sheet.
Challenge Window for Provisional Answer Key
IIT Bombay has simultaneously opened the objection portal for the IIT JAM 2026 answer key. Candidates identifying any potential errors in the provisional key for IIT JAM 2026 can raise formal challenges supported by valid justification and documentary evidence where necessary.
Key details of the objection process include:
- Submission window closes at 11:59:59 PM on February 27, 2026.
- Challenges must be submitted exclusively through the logged-in JOAPS account.
- Candidates need to select the disputed question(s), upload reasoning and supporting references if applicable, pay the required challenge fee per question, and finalise the submission.
The authority has not announced further details yet regarding the precise amount of the challenge fee for IIT JAM 2026. Only objections submitted within the stipulated timeframe and adhering to the guidelines will be considered for review by subject experts. The final answer key, to be released after resolution of all valid challenges, will determine the official scores and ranks.
Upcoming Timeline for IIT JAM 2026 Results and Admission Process
The release of the the answer key and response sheet marks a significant milestone in the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 recruitment/selection process. IIT Bombay has scheduled the declaration of results on March 20, 2026, followed by the availability of scorecards from March 27, 2026. Qualified candidates will then participate in the subsequent counselling and seat allotment rounds coordinated under the JAM jurisdiction for postgraduate admissions across IITs and other participating institutions.
