The Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay has released the response sheet for the IIT JAM 2026 on its official website. The candidates who appeared for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) exam on February 15, 2026, can now check their respective response sheets by logging into the JOAPS website using their enrollment ID or email credentials. The release of the response sheet is a crucial step in the admission process, which will enable the candidates to check their answers, estimate their scores, and gear up for the upcoming result declaration. Simultaneously, the IIT Bombay will also release the provisional answer key along with the objection window.
IIT JAM 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
JAM 2026 Exam
February 15, 2026
Response Sheet Release
February 19, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release
Expected soon
Objection Window
To be announced
Result Declaration
March 2026 (tentative)
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Overview
The IIT JAM 2026 was conducted on February 15, 2026 in two shifts-
Morning Shift: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The computer-based test was held across seven subjects:
Biotechnology (BT)
Chemistry (CY)
Economics (EN)
Geology (GG)
Mathematics (MA)
Physics (PH)
Mathematical Statistics (MS)
How to Download the IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet
Steps to check the Response Sheet of the Candidates
Step 2- To check the response sheet find the JOAPS portal and click on it.
Step 3- Fill in your Enrollment ID/Email Address, Password and security captcha in it.
Step 4- Go to the response sheet option.
Step 5- Download and save the PDF for future use as well as for raising objections.
Answer Key & Objection Window
The provisional answer key will be available shortly after the response sheet.
The candidates can match their answers with the key to make an estimate of their scores.
An objection window will be provided for the candidates to object to any discrepancies by providing valid proof.
After the objections have been checked, the final answer key will be released by IIT Bombay before the results.
What’s Next for Candidates?
Use the response sheet to calculate likely scores.
Keep an eye on the release of the answer key and the details of challenging the answers.
The release of the response sheet for the candidates of IIT JAM for the year 2026 is an important event for the candidates. This adds transparency to the system and also enables the candidates to assess their performance before the final result is declared. Now, with the answer key and objection process likely to begin any time soon, the candidates should be cautious and should keep a tab on the official site.
