• Updated on 16 Oct, 2025 by Amrita Das
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres have been officially released by IIT Bombay, the organizing institute. The exam will be conducted on February 15, 2026, across eight zones and 116+ cities in India. While filling out the JAM 2026 application form, candidates must choose three preferred exam cities, with the first two cities from the same zone. The exact exam centre address will be printed on the candidate’s admit card. Candidates are advised to choose nearby cities to avoid long travel distances. The exam will be held in two shifts — forenoon and afternoon, across different subjects. Read further to know more about the IIT JAM 2026 Test Centres.
IIT JAM 2026 Zone-Wise Test Centres List
The IIT JAM 2026 exam centres are divided into eight zones, managed by different IITs and IISc Bangalore. Each zone includes major cities to make it convenient for candidates from all regions of India. The total number of test cities may vary depending on logistical needs.
Zone | Test Cities |
IISc Bangalore Zone | Belagavi/Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Gulbarga/Kalaburagi, Hassan, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Palakkad, Port Blair, Shimoga, Thrissur |
IIT Bombay Zone | Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Goa, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Surat, Vadodara |
IIT Delhi Zone | Faridabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Mathura, New Delhi, Srinagar |
IIT Guwahati Zone | Agartala, Asansol-Durgapur, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Dimapur-Kohima, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna, Shillong, Siliguri |
IIT Kanpur Zone | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi |
IIT Kharagpur Zone | Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
IIT Madras Zone | Alappuzha, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Karimnagar, Kollam, Kottayam, Madurai, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Warangal |
IIT Roorkee Zone | Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Haldwani, Jalandhar, Meerut, Mohali, Moradabad, Noida, Patiala, Roorkee |
How to Select IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre?
Candidates must choose their preferred exam cities while filling out the JAM 2026 application form. The choice of cities determines the exam zone assigned to the candidate.
Steps to Select IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre:
- Visit the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Select three preferred cities for the exam.
- Ensure the first two cities are from the same zone.
- The third city can be from any zone in India.
- Submit your preferences and confirm before final submission.
Tip: Choose exam cities close to ones’ location to reduce travel time and avoid last-minute issues.
IIT JAM 2026 Test Centre Contact Numbers
In case of queries related to exam centres, candidates can contact the respective IIT zone offices through the details provided below.
Institute | Website / Email | Phone |
IIT Bhubaneswar | www.iitbbs.ac.in / registrar.office@iitbbs.ac.in | +91 6747134560 |
IIT Bombay | www.gate.iitb.ac.in/jam / jam@iitb.ac.in | (022) 25767022 |
IIT Delhi | jam2025.iitd.ac.in / jam@admin.iitd.ac.in | (011) 26591749 |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | www.iitism.ac.in / dac@ismdhanbad.ac.in | (0326) 2235213 |
IIT Gandhinagar | www.iitgn.ac.in/jam / academics@iitgn.ac.in | (079) 23952483 |
IIT Guwahati | www.iitg.ac.in/gate-jam / jam@iitg.ac.in | (0361) 2582751 |
IIT Hyderabad | www.iith.ac.in / dean_academics@iith.ac.in | (040) 23016026 |
IIT Indore | www.iiti.ac.in / gatechairman@iiti.ac.in | (0731) 2438733 |
IIT Jodhpur | www.iitj.ac.in / chair_admissions@iitj.ac.in | (0291) 2449099 |
IIT Kanpur | jam.iitk.ac.in / jam@iitk.ac.in | (0512) 2597412 / 2597304 |
IIT Kharagpur | jam.iitkgp.ac.in / jam@adm.iitkgp.ac.in | (03222) 282091 |
IIT Madras | jam.iitm.ac.in / jam@iitm.ac.in | (044) 22578200 |
IIT Roorkee | www.iitr.ac.in/jam / jam@iitr.ac.in | (01332) 284531 |
IISc Bangalore | gate.iisc.ac.in/jam / jam@gate.iisc.ac.in | (080) 22932392 |
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Shift Timings
The IIT JAM 2026 exam will be held on February 15, 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts — forenoon and afternoon. Each session will be of three hours duration.
Date | Test Paper Code | Session | Time |
Feb 15, 2026 | CY, GG, MA | Forenoon (FN) | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Feb 15, 2026 | BT, EN, MS, PH | Afternoon (AN) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
IIT JAM 2026 Permitted Items
Candidates must bring specific items to the examination centre as per the official guidelines. Only limited personal belongings are allowed inside the exam hall.
Permitted Items:
- IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Passport-size photos (a few copies)
- Transparent water bottle
- 50 ml hand sanitiser bottle
- Fruits or medicines (only for diabetic candidates)
IIT JAM 2026 Non-Permitted Items
Certain items are strictly prohibited at the IIT JAM 2026 exam centres to ensure fairness and security. Candidates found with restricted items may be disqualified.
Non-Permitted Items:
- Stationery items such as pens, pencils, erasers, or geometry boxes
- Printed or written material (notes, books, papers)
- Electronic devices (calculators, smart watches, mobile phones, pagers)
- Communication gadgets like Bluetooth or fitness bands
- Bags, wallets, goggles, belts, or caps
- Packed or home-cooked food items and thermos bottles
IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres FAQs
How many IIT JAM 2026 exam centres are there?
There are over 116+ exam centres across India, divided into eight zones managed by different IITs and IISc Bangalore.
When will the IIT JAM 2026 exam be conducted?
The IIT JAM 2026 exam will be held on February 15, 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts – forenoon and afternoon.
How many exam cities can I select while applying for IIT JAM 2026?
Candidates can select three preferred cities while filling out the JAM 2026 application form. The first two cities must be from the same zone.
Can I change my IIT JAM 2026 exam centre after submission?
No. Once the application form is submitted, the exam centre cannot be changed. Candidates must choose their preferences carefully.
Where will my IIT JAM 2026 exam centre be mentioned?
The allotted exam centre name, address, and code will be mentioned on the IIT JAM 2026 admit card.
What is the reporting time at the IIT JAM 2026 exam centre?
Candidates should report at least 60–90 minutes before the scheduled exam time to complete verification and security checks.
What items can I carry to the IIT JAM 2026 exam centre?
Candidates can carry their admit card, photo ID proof, transparent water bottle, and hand sanitiser. Diabetic candidates can carry fruits or medicines.
Which cities are newly added to the IIT JAM 2026 exam centres list?
Haldwani (Uttarakhand) and Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) were recently added to the IIT JAM exam centre list.
Who organizes the IIT JAM 2026 exam centres?
The IIT JAM 2026 exam centres are organized by IIT Bombay, which is the conducting institute for this year’s examination.
What should I do if there is an issue with my IIT JAM 2026 exam centre details?
In case of any issues or discrepancies, candidates should contact the respective zonal IITs using the provided email IDs or phone numbers for clarification.