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IIT JAM Exam Day Instructions 2026: Reporting Time, Dress Code, Documents Required and Exam Hall Guidelines

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  • Updated February 20, 2026 11:47 AM
  • by Kowsalya Chinnadurai
  • IIT JAM Exam Day Instructions 2026 explain the reporting time, items to carry, dress code, and exam hall rules for candidates appearing on February 15, 2026. Candidates must carry the IIT JAM 2026 admit card and a valid photo ID and follow all exam day guidelines to avoid disqualification.
  • The IIT JAM 2026 exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026. It is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with a duration of 3 hours.
  • Shift 1 timing: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (typically for Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics)
  • Shift 2 timing: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (typically for Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics)
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IIT JAM Exam Day Instructions 2026: Reporting Time & Entry Rules

  • Candidates should reach the exam centre at least 60–90 minutes before the exam start time to complete verification processes smoothly.
  • Entry usually closes 30 minutes after the exam begins; late entry is not permitted.
  • Follow the specific reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
  • Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the exam ends.
  • Step-by-step process:
  • Reach the centre early.
  • Stand in the verification queue.
  • Undergo biometric/photo capture.
  • Proceed to the allotted system.

Documents Required on IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day

  • Mandatory Documents to Carry
  • Printed IIT JAM 2026 admit card (with clear photo and details).
  • Original valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, or College ID, as specified in the official notification).
  • Name, photo, and date of birth on the ID must match the admit card details; any mismatch may require extra verification.
  • One or two passport-size photographs are recommended (though optional).
  • Items Provided at the Centre
  • System with virtual scientific calculator on screen.
  • Scribble pad/rough sheet for calculations (to be returned after the exam).
  • No personal stationery is needed; candidates must not carry their own.

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

  • All test papers are in English and CBT mode.
  • Duration: 3 hours; total 60 questions carrying 100 marks.
  • Three sections: A (MCQ), B (MSQ), C (NAT).
  • Negative marking applies in certain sections; read on-screen instructions carefully.

Q2. Which documents are mandatory on IIT JAM 2026 exam day?

  • Candidates must carry a printed IIT JAM 2026 admit card and an original valid photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence or College ID as mentioned in the official notification.
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