IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key is now available on the official JOAPS portal by IIT Bombay. Candidates who appeared in the Joint Admission Test for master’s on 15 February 2026 can download the provisional answer key and their response sheet from jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key is released in subject-wise PDF format for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Geology, and Mathematical Statistics. Students can check correct answers, match them with their responses, and estimate their probable scores using the official marking pattern.

The objection facility for IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key is open from 24 February to 27 February 2026. Candidates can challenge any answer by paying ₹500 per question through the JOAPS login. After reviewing objections, IIT Bombay will publish the final answer key along with the IIT JAM 2026 Result on 20 March 2026. Applicants should download the answer key PDF and verify all details carefully for admission planning in IITs and NITs.

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Important Dates	Application Fees
• Apply Start Date: 05 September 2025 • Apply Last Date: 20 October 2025 • Last Date for Fee: 20 October 2025 • Exam Date: 15 February 2026 • Admit Card: 13 January 2026 • Result Declare: 20 March 2026 (Tentative) • Scorecard Available: Late March 2026 • IIT JAM Answer Key Date: • Objection window last date: 27 February 2026.	• Single Paper UR / OBC/ EWS: ₹ 1800/- SC/ ST: ₹ 900/- For Female PH Candidates: ₹ 900/- Next Paper UR / OBC/ EWS: ₹ 2500/- SC/ ST: ₹ 1250/- For Female PH Candidates: ₹ 1250/-
IIT JAM Notification 2026: Age Limit		TOTAL Seats
• Minimum Age: 21 Years • Maximum Age: 42 Years • Age Calculate on: 01 August 2024		3000

IIT JAM Answer Key 202: How to Objections

1. Login: Use JOAPS credentials.

2. Select Question: Click 'Challenge Answer Key' and pick the specific Question ID.

3. Upload Proof: Attach a PDF of supporting evidence (standard textbooks only).

4. Pay Fee: Pay ₹500 per question via the online portal.

5. Submit: Confirm challenge before the 11:59 PM deadline.

IIT JAM Answer Key 2026: What Happens Next?

1. Expert Review: IIT Bombay will review all candidate objections filed by the February 27 deadline.

2. Final Answer Key: A verified final key will be released on 20 March 2026, which cannot be challenged further.

3. Result Declaration: Official score and All India Rank (AIR) will be announced alongside the final key.

4. Scorecard Download: Download detailed scorecard from the JOAPS portal starting 27 March 2026.

5. Admission Portal: Qualified candidates must submit their choice of programs and institutes when the admission portal opens in April 2026.

IIT JAM Answer Key 2026: Marking Scheme

Section	Question Type	Marks per Question	Negative Marking
Section A	Multiple Choice (MCQ)	1 Mark	-1/3 (0.33)
Section A	Multiple Choice (MCQ)	2 Marks	-2/3 (0.66)
Section B	Multiple Select (MSQ)	2 Marks	None
Section C	Numerical Answer (NAT)	1 Mark	None
Section C	Numerical Answer (NAT)	2 Marks	None

Note: For MSQs, full marks are awarded only if all correct options are selected and no incorrect options are chosen. There is no partial marking.

IIT JAM Answer Key 2026: Cutoff

Test Paper	General (GEN)	OBC-NCL / EWS	SC / ST / PwD
Biotechnology	46.5 - 48.0	41.0 - 42.5	22.5 - 23.5
Chemistry	26.0 - 27.0	23.5 - 24.5	13.0 - 14.0
Mathematics	11.5 - 12.0	10.2 - 10.8	5.8 - 6.2
Physics	20.0 - 21.0	18.0 - 19.0	10.0 - 11.0

IIT JAM Answer Key 2026: Marks & Rank
Raw Marks (Out of 100)	Predicted Rank (AIR)	Potential Institutions
85 and above	1 – 100	IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, IISc
75 – 84	101 – 200	IIT Madras, Kharagpur, Roorkee
65 – 74	201 – 500	IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad, BHU
55 – 64	501 – 1000	New IITs (Indore, Gandhinagar), Top NITs
45 – 54	1001 – 2000	Mid-tier NITs, CFTIs, IIEST
35 – 44	2001 – 3500	Lower NITs, Central Universities

👉 Also Read: IIT JAM Admit Card 2026: Released Download Hall Ticket and Check Exam Pattern

How to Download JAM 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet 2026

1. Go to Official Website: Visit the JAM 2026 official portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in.

2. Access JOAPS: Click on the link for the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).

3. Enter Credentials: Type in Enrolment ID or registered Email Address.

4. Input Password: Enter the secure password created during the registration process.

5. Navigate to Dashboard: Once logged in, look for the candidate dashboard area.

6. Get Response Sheet: Click the link specifically labelled "Candidate Response Sheet" to see own answers from the Feb 15 exam.

7. Get the Answer Key: Select the Provisional Answer Key link to see the official correct answers.

8. Choose Subject: Pick the PDF for specific Sarkari Exam subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, or Biotechnology).

9. Save & Print: Download the PDF files to device and print a copy for score calculation and future reference.

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FAQs

Q. Where can I download the IIT JAM Answer Key 2026?
A. Download the IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key from the official JOAPS portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in by logging in with your Enrollment ID or Email ID and password.

Q. In which format is the IIT JAM 2026 Answer Key released?
A. The answer key is released in subject-wise PDF format for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Geology, and Mathematical Statistics.

Q. What is the last date to raise objections against the answer key?
A. The objection window closes on 27 February 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q. What is the fee to challenge a question in IIT JAM 2026?
A. Candidates must pay ₹500 per question to submit an objection through the JOAPS portal.

Q. When will the IIT JAM 2026 Result be declared?
A. The result and final answer key will be released on 20 March 2026.

Q. Is there negative marking in IIT JAM 2026?
A. Yes, negative marking applies to MCQ questions as per the official marking scheme.

Q. When will the IIT JAM 2026 scorecard be available?
A. The scorecard will be available for download in late March 2026 through the JOAPS portal.

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