JAM 2024 registration starts from 5 Sep 2023, prospectus, test schedule, link to apply and other imp info here

JAM 2024 registration will take place from 5 September to 13 October 2023. Candidates can apply at ‘https://jam.iitm.ac.in/’ during these days. It is about admissions into post graduate courses in IITs.
Students willing to pursue postgraduation in science subjects in IITs can take up JAM 2024 registration. There are about 3000 seats in postgraduate courses in 21 IITs.


Schedule
JAM 2024 registration starts on 5 September 2023 and ends on 13 October 2023. Admit cards will be available for download from 8 January 2024 onwards.
Candidates who have taken up JAM 2024 registration successfully alone will be able to download the hall tickets and attend the exam on 11 February 2024.
Results of JAM 2024 will be declared on 22 March 2024. The score cards can be downloaded from 2 April 2024 onwards. The admission portal in connection with JAM 2024 will be open from 10 April 2024.

Candidates can refer to the table below in connection with the schedule of JAM 2024 registration:
| JAM 2024 Schedule | Date (Day)* |
| JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) Website Opens | September 05, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date for Online Registration/Application Submission | October 13, 2023 (Friday) |
| Availability of JAM Admit Cards on the Online Application Portal (for Download and Printing) |
January 08, 2024 (Monday) |
| Date of Examination | February 11, 2024 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of the Results | March 22, 2024 (Friday) |
| Availability of Scorecards for download | April 02, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Portal for Admission Opens | April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) |
Note: Applicants are requested to periodically check the website for the status of the application or/and information. They should also check the messages sent to their registered email id and mobile number.
About the exam
The full name of the exam is Joint Admission Test for Masters and is popular as JAM. This is conducted once a year and is a national level test for admission into postgraduate courses in IITs across India.

Candidates have to pass this exam with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the admission into IITs.
They can also try for admission in non IIT institutions (NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET and DIAT) with help of this score. They have to approach these institutions separately.
JAM 2024 will be a computer based test and will be conducted in seven test papers – Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics.

Candidates can either choose to appear in one paper or two test papers. This exam is conducted by one of IITs located in India by taking turns. JAM 2024 is being conducted by IIT Madras.
Admitting institutes
Candidates who have completed their JAM 2024 registration can appear for the exam. After passing the exam with required qualifying marks, they can apply for admission. The list of admitting institutions are provided below for the sake of the candidates:
| Admitting Institutes | Website | E-mail ID | Phone |
| IIT Bhilai | https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in | academics@iitbhilai.ac.in | (0771) 2973624 07021210587 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | https://www.iitbbs.ac.in | chairman.jam@iitbbs.ac.in ar.acad@iitbbs.ac.in |
(0674) 7134462 (0674) 7135136 |
| IIT Bombay | https://www.iitb.ac.in | jam@iitb.ac.in | (022) 25767068 |
| IIT Delhi | https://home.iitd.ac.in/ | jam@admin.iitd.ac.in | (011) 26591749 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | http://www.iitism.ac.in | chairman_gatejam@iitism.ac.in | (0326) 2235265 (0326) 2235266 (0326) 2235662 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | https://www.iitgn.ac.in | academics@iitgn.ac.in | (079) 23952532 |
| IIT Guwahati | https://www.iitg.ac.in | jam@iitg.ac.in | (0361) 2582751 |
| IIT Hyderabad | https://www.iith.ac.in | dean_academics@iith.ac.in | (040) 23016082 |
| IIT Indore | https://www.iiti.ac.in | jamchairman@iiti.ac.in gatechairman@iiti.ac.in |
(0731) 6603598 (0731) 6603150 |
| IIT Jammu | https://www.iitjammu.ac.in | ar.acad@iitjammu.ac.in | (0191) 2570633 |
| IIT Jodhpur | https://www.iitj.ac.in | chair_admissions@iitj.ac.in | (0291) 2801141 |
| IIT Kanpur | https://iitk.ac.in | jam@iitk.ac.in | (0512) 6797412 |
| IIT Kharagpur | https://www.iitkgp.ac.in | jam@adm.iitkgp.ac.in | (03222) 282091/95 |
| IIT Madras | https://www.iitm.ac.in | jam@iitm.ac.in | (044) 22578200 |
| IIT Mandi | https://www.iitmandi.ac.in | jamchair@iitmandi.ac.in aracad@iitmandi.ac.in |
(01905) 267828 (01905) 267058 |
| IIT Palakkad | https://iitpkd.ac.in | deanadmn@iitpkd.ac.in | (04923) 226567 |
| IIT Patna | https://www.iitp.ac.in | pic_jam@iitp.ac.in | (06115) 233028 (06115) 233697 (06115) 233773 |
| IIT Roorkee | https://www.iitr.ac.in | jam@iitr.ac.in | (01332) 284531 |
| IIT Ropar | https://www.iitrpr.ac.in | jamchair@iitrpr.ac.in | (01881) 231111 (01881) 231114 (01881) 231110 |
| IIT Tirupati | https://iittp.ac.in | academics@iittp.ac.in | (0877) 2503531 |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | https://www.iitbhu.ac.in | office.academics@iitbhu.ac.in | 09454820126 |
Who can take up JAM 2024 registration?
Individuals who have passed graduation in the relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution can take up JAM 2024 registration.
The graduation must be in the same discipline in which the candidates desire to pursue postgraduation.
Even those who have appeared for the final exams of their qualifying degree and are waiting for results or those who are about to appear for the final exams can also take up JAM 2024 registration.
However, these people have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time the admission process begins. If they donot produce the proof, admission may be cancelled.
Foreign nationals
Even foreign nationals can take up JAM 2024 registration. For admission, foreign nationals are required to satisfy the rules and regulations of the Admitting Institute pertaining to foreign students. For further details, they are advised to contact the concerned Admitting Institute.

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.
2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for registration to create an account with a username and password.
3. After the account is created, candidates can login and start applying for the exam.
4. They can provide the required data, choose the exam center, upload the documents.
5. Applicants can check for any errors in the information provided and correct them if any.
6. After rectification of errors if any, candidates can submit the application.
Documents
Candidates have to upload, their photograph, image of their signature, Community certificate (if applicable) and PwD certificate (if applicable) while taking up JAM 2024 registration.
Registration fee
JAM 2024 registration fee is Rs 900 for a single paper for Female applicants and SC/ST/PwD category candidates. For all others, JAM 2024 registration fee is Rs 1800 per paper.
The same is Rs 1250 for women applicants and SC/ST/PwD category candidates if applying for two test papers. For all others JAM 2024 registration fee is Rs 2500 if applying for two test papers. Details are present in tabular format below:
| Gender / Category | Fees Amount** | |
| One Test Paper | Two Test Papers | |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD* | ₹ 900 | ₹ 1250 |
| All others | ₹ 1800 | ₹ 2500 |
| **Fee Amount – Fee for Changing Examination Cities /Test Papers /Category /Gender is ₹300 apart from the applicable difference in Application fee. | ||
*PwD: Person with benchmark Disability

Admit card can be downloaded from the official website which is accessible at ‘https://jam.iitm.ac.in/’ The process to obtain the admit card is mentioned below:
1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.
2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for the hall ticket.
3. Clicking the link may open another webpage and the candidates have to enter their application number, date of birth and other required information.
4. The above details must be submitted to obtain the hall ticket.
5. After the hall ticket is visible, the candidates can download it and take a printout of it.
Exam pattern
The questions have to be answered in a duration of three hours. Medium of the exam will be english. There will be a total of 60 questions which are framed in three sections – Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section – A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each.
Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices.
A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted.
Section – B contains a total of 10 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) carrying two marks each. Each MSQ is similar to MCQ but with the difference that MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given choices.
The candidate is awarded full credit only if all the correct answer(s) and no wrong answers are selected. Candidates can mark the answer(s) by clicking the choice(s).
There is no negative marking or partial marking for MSQ. Section – C contains a total of 20 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions involving 10 questions of one mark each and 10 questions of two marks each.
For NAT questions, the answer is a signed real number, which needs to be entered using the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the monitor.
No choices will be shown for NAT questions. There is no negative marking for NAT. In all sections, questions not attempted will result in zero mark. There is no provision for
partial marking.
The candidates are required to select the answer(s) for MCQ and MSQ type questions using the mouse. The answer for NAT questions must be entered using a mouse on a virtual numeric keypad. The keyboard of the computer will be disabled.
Exam centres
The exam centres for JAM 2024 will be located across the country. Candidates have to choose them while taking up JAM 2024 registration. Applicants have to exert caution while choosing test centers.
Applicants can choose the test centers keeping in mind factors accessibility, availability of transport, reachability through various modes of transport while taking up JAM 2024 registration.
Details about the exam centres are mentioned below for the sake of the candidates. For any clarifications, they can visit the official website of the exam:
| IISc Bengaluru | Belagavi/Belgaum [KA], Bengaluru [KA], Bidar [KA], Gulbarga/Kalaburagi [KA], Hassan [KA], Hubbali [KA], Hyderabad [TS], Kannur [KL], Kozhikode [KL], Mangaluru [KA], Mysuru (Mysore) [KA], Palakkad [KL], Port Blair [AN], Shimoga [KA], Thrissur [KL], Vatakara [KL] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Bombay | Ahmedabad [GJ], Ahmednagar [MH], Akola [MH], Amravati [MH], Aurangabad [MH], Goa [GA], Jalgaon [MH], Kolhapur [MH], Mumbai-Navi Mumbai-Thane [MH], Nagpur [MH], Nanded [MH], Nashik [MH], Pune [MH], Rajkot [GJ], Sangli [MH], Satara [MH], Solapur [MH], Surat [GJ], Vadodara [GJ] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Delhi | Faridabad [HR], Greater NOIDA [OR], Gurugram [HR], Hisar [HR], Indore [MP], Jaipur [RJ], Jammu [JK], Jodhpur [RJ], Mathura [UP], New Delhi [DL], Srinagar [JK] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Guwahati | Agartala [TR], Asansol-Durgapur [WB], Dhanbad [JH], Dibrugarh [AS], Dimapur-Kohima [NL], Guwahati [AS], Imphal [MN], Jorhat [AS], Kalyani [WB], Patna [BR], Shillong [ML], Siliguri [WB] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Kanpur | Agra [UP], Aligarh [UP], Bareilly [UP], Bhopal [MP], Gorakhpur [UP], Jabalpur [MP], Kanpur [UP], Lucknow [UP], Prayagraj (Allahabad) [GJ], Varanasi [UP] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Kharagpur | Bhubaneswar [OR], Bilaspur [CH], Brahmapur (Odisha) [OR], Kolaghat [WB], Kolkata [WB], Kharagpur-Midnapore [WB], Raipur [CH], Ranchi [JH], Vijayawada [AP], Visakhapatnam [AP] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Madras | Alappuzha [KL], Chennai [TN], Coimbatore [TN], Ernakulam [KL], Guntur [AP], Karimnagar [TS], Khammam [TS], Kollam [KL], Kottayam [KL], Madurai [TN], Ongole [AP], Puducherry [PY], Salem [TN], Thiruvananthapuram [KL], Tiruchirapalli [TN], Tirunelveli [TN], Tirupati [AP], Warangal [TS] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIT Roorkee | Ambala [HR], Dehradun [UK], Ghaziabad [UP], Haldwani [UK], Jalandhar [PB], Kangra [HP], Kurukshetra [HR], Meerut [UP], Mohali-Chandigarh [PB], Moradabad [UP], NOIDA [UP], Patiala [PB], Roorkee [UK], Shimla-Solan [HP] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Choice of Examination Cities: JAM 2024 Examination will be conducted in eight zones. The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities given above. Candidates must specify their first, second and third choice of cities at the time of taking up JAM 2024 registration. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the candidates will be able to choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone. Note: There may be an addition or dropping an examination city or town due to operational constraints – a notification will be made on the JAM 2024 website. ![]() Those who have applied for more than one test paper during JAM 2024 registration have to ensure that the test papers they have opted do not fall on the same day. More details are available in the table below:
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![]() If you have registered for MHT CET 2026 and are now wondering “when will my admit card come out?” — you are in the right place. With the exam just around the corner, thousands of engineering and pharmacy aspirants across Maharashtra are refreshing the official CET portal every hour. This guide covers everything you need to know: the exact admit card release dates for PCM and PCB groups, how to download your hall ticket in under two minutes, what to check on it once downloaded, the complete exam schedule, and actionable last-minute preparation tips that can genuinely improve your score. Let’s get right into it. Table of Contents
MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Release Dates (PCM & PCB)This year, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has introduced an important two-step hall ticket process for the first time — a City Intimation Slip (provisional hall ticket) followed by the Final Admit Card. Here is what that means for you. ![]()
Understanding the Two-Ticket System (New for 2026)
The official website for both documents is cetcell.mahacet.org and its examination portal at portal-2026.maharashtracet.org.
Complete MHT CET 2026 Exam ScheduleMHT CET 2026 is being conducted in two sessions this year — similar in structure to JEE Mains — giving students a second opportunity to improve their percentile. ![]()
Exam shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning) and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (afternoon). Your specific shift will be printed on your admit card. How to Download Your MHT CET 2026 Admit Card — Step-by-StepThe download process is straightforward, but given the server load around release dates, having your credentials ready beforehand will save you frustration. 1
Go to the Official PortalVisitportal-2026.maharashtracet.orgor the main sitecetcell.mahacet.org. Bookmark both — if one is slow due to traffic, try the other.
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Click on the CET Examination Portal 2026–27Look for the link on the homepage. It will be labelled for your group (PCM or PCB) once the admit card is live.
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Log In With Your CredentialsEnter yourregistered Email ID and Password(not application number — this year’s portal uses email login). Keep these safe from the day you registered.
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Click “Download Admit Card”Your hall ticket will open as a PDF. Check all details immediately before closing the tab.
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Print on A4 PaperTake a colour printout if possible. The exam centre will check the photo on your admit card against your face — a clear print matters. Keep 2–3 copies.
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What Is Printed on the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card?Verify each of these details the moment you download your hall ticket. Mistakes are rare but not impossible, and correcting them takes time you may not have close to the exam date. Details on Your Admit Card
If you spot any error — particularly in your name, photograph, or exam centre — contact the CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org immediately and submit an undertaking form with valid proof documents. ![]() Documents to Carry on Exam DayYou need your printed admit card plus one valid government-issued photo ID. Accepted IDs include: Accepted Photo ID Proofs
Note: A Ration Card is not accepted as valid ID proof. No electronic devices — mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones — are allowed inside the examination hall. Common Mistakes Candidates Make (And How to Avoid Them)Mistakes That Cost Students Dearly
Last-Minute Preparation Tips for MHT CET 2026With exams starting April 11, there are still roughly two weeks of productive preparation time left. Here is how to use them wisely. Focus on High-Weightage TopicsThe MHT CET syllabus follows an 80:20 split — 80% of questions come from Class 12 topics and 20% from Class 11. Do not waste time going deep into Class 11 topics at this stage unless they are your strong suit. Double down on Class 12 chapters. For Mathematics, prioritise Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, and Vectors. For Physics, focus on Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Mechanics. Chemistry tends to be the most scoring section — give special attention to Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry numericals. Take Full-Length Mock Tests DailyAt this stage, reading new theory is less useful than practising under exam conditions. Take at least one full mock test daily — 180 minutes, no breaks, phone away. This builds stamina and improves speed, both of which matter enormously in a 150–200 question paper. Revise, Don’t RestartA common last-minute mistake is picking up a new book or starting a fresh chapter. Stick to what you have already covered. Revisit your formula notebook, short notes, and flagged mock test questions. Consolidation beats new content at this point. Maintain a Formula and Concept SheetKeep a running document of formulas, reactions, and key definitions that you tend to forget. Review this sheet every morning. Repetition over 10–14 days makes these stick far more reliably than marathon study sessions. Sleep and Health Are Not OptionalSacrificing sleep to study the night before does more harm than good. A well-rested brain processes information 20–40% faster. Aim for 7–8 hours in the final week and arrive at the exam centre calm and hydrated. MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
Since there is no negative marking, answer every question — an unanswered question is a guaranteed zero, while a guess gives you a chance. Strategic guessing on questions you have narrowed down to two options is a legitimate exam tactic. What Happens After the Exam?Once the exam concludes, the CET Cell will release a provisional answer key on cetcell.mahacet.org within roughly a week of each session. Students can raise objections against any answer within the challenge window by submitting a fee and supporting documents through the candidate portal. After resolving objections, the final answer key is published and results are calculated as percentile scores. The MHT CET 2026 Result is expected in June 2026. Candidates who qualify then participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), with counselling tentatively beginning in the second week of June 2026. Key Takeaways
ConclusionThe MHT CET 2026 admit card is one of the most important documents in your engineering or pharmacy admission journey this year. With the PCM hall ticket releasing on April 5 and PCB on April 15, you have very little time to spare. Download it the moment it goes live, verify every detail, and keep multiple printed copies. More importantly, use the remaining days before the exam productively. Focus on high-weightage Class 12 topics, take full-length mock tests, and keep your preparation targeted rather than scattered. Thousands of students will appear alongside you — the ones who stay organised and consistent right till the end are the ones who come out ahead. Bookmark cetcell.mahacet.org, set reminders for the admit card dates in your phone, and all the best for MHT CET 2026. FAQsQ1. When will the MHT CET 2026 admit card be released?
The MHT CET 2026 admit card for the PCM group (engineering) will be released on April 5, 2026, and for the PCB group (pharmacy/biology) on April 15, 2026. Both can be downloaded from cetcell.mahacet.org or portal-2026.maharashtracet.org.
Q2. Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the MHT CET admit card?
No. The City Intimation Slip is a provisional document released about 10 days before the exam that only tells you which city your exam centre is in. The final admit card — released 3–4 days before the exam — contains the full centre address, shift timing, and is the only document accepted for entry at the exam hall.
Q3. What login credentials are needed to download the MHT CET 2026 admit card?
You need the Email ID and Password you registered with on the CET portal during the application process. If you have forgotten your password, use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal before admit card release day.
Q4. What are the MHT CET 2026 exam dates for PCM and PCB?
PCM (Engineering) Session 1 is from April 11 to 20, 2026, and Session 2 is from May 12 to 16, 2026. PCB (Pharmacy) Session 1 is from April 21 to 26, 2026, and Session 2 is on May 10 and 11, 2026.
Q5. Is there negative marking in MHT CET 2026?
No, MHT CET 2026 does not have any negative marking for wrong answers. This means you should attempt every question — even if you are unsure, guessing from narrowed-down options is a valid strategy.
Q6. Can students from outside Maharashtra appear for MHT CET 2026?
Yes, students from other states can apply, but exam centres in 2026 are restricted to Maharashtra only (across all 36 districts). In previous years, centres were available in states like Delhi, Gujarat, and UP — that option is not available this year. Out-of-state candidates should plan travel and accommodation accordingly.
Q7. What should I do if there is an error in my MHT CET 2026 admit card?
Contact the State CET Cell immediately through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. You will likely need to submit a correction request along with an undertaking form and supporting documents. Act quickly — corrections close to the exam date may not be possible.
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