IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) Released – Check JOAPS Portal

IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment – Round 1 Result Released

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially released the IIT JAM 2026 First Admission List (Round 1) on May 25, 2026. Candidates who successfully completed their counselling registration and choice filling can now check their seat allotment result on the JOAPS portal. This is a crucial step for admission to postgraduate programmes such as M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and others offered at multiple IITs and IISc Bengaluru. Stay updated with the latest Sarkari Job notifications and Recruitment 2026 updates.

Organization Overview

IIT Bombay is the organizing institute for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026. It is responsible for conducting the entrance exam and managing the counselling process through the JOAPS portal. Multiple IITs and IISc Bengaluru participate in offering admission to various science and technology programmes.

Post Details

This recruitment pertains to the IIT JAM 2026 Seat Allotment (Round 1) for admission to postgraduate programmes. The allotment is based on the candidate's performance in JAM 2026 and their choices filled during counselling.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have qualified in JAM 2026 and completed the counselling registration process. Specific eligibility requirements vary by programme and are detailed in the official notification.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for JAM 2026 admission. However, candidates must meet the educational qualifications specified by the respective institutes.

Application Fee

The seat acceptance fee is to be paid online through the JOAPS portal after allotment. The fee amount varies by category. Details are provided in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection is based on the candidate's JAM 2026 score, followed by counselling, choice filling, and seat allotment in multiple rounds. Candidates can choose to Freeze or Float their allotted seat.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Candidates do not need to apply separately for seat allotment. However, to check the result and accept the seat, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official JOAPS portal: joaps.iitb.ac.in.
2. Log in using your Enrollment ID and Password.
3. Click on the Admission section and view your Round 1 allotment status.
4. Check the allotted institute, programme, and category details carefully.
5. Choose Freeze (if satisfied) or Float/Upgrade (for better options in later rounds).
6. Pay the seat acceptance fee online within the deadline.
7. Download the provisional allotment letter for future reference.

IIT JAM 2026 Overview

Documents Required for Admission

• JAM 2026 Scorecard
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Photo ID Proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Passport-size photographs