IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026: List of State-wise Test Centers and Exam Day Instructions

Updated By Himani Daryani on 25 Aug, 2025 16:04

Registration Starts On September 05, 2025

IIT JAM 2026 will be held at 118+ centres across 8 zones: IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee. Students can select up to 3 preferred cities. Check the details here!

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IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026: The official zone-wise list of IIT JAM 2026 exam centres is live now, covering about 118 locations across India, so you can plan early and pick what is convenient for travel. This year, IIT Bombay is the organising institute, and the exam will be held in computer-based mode on February 15, 2026. IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026 are grouped into eight zones: IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee.

While filling JAM application form 2026 on JOAPS, you have to choose your first, second and third exam city preferences. Your first choice fixes your zone, and the second/third choices must be from the same zone. The list for exam centres of IIT JAM 2026 is tentative and may be updated (cities added/dropped) based on logistics, so it's important to keep checking this page for any official updates or changes. IIT JAM 2026 admit card will include all the required information and instructions that test takers must strictly follow at IIT JAM exam centres. Students must adhere to the protocols set by invigilators and security officials at the exam centres.

Keep reading to find the complete IIT JAM 2026 exam centre list and exam day instructions for a smooth experience!

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IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026: List of Zones

IIT JAM 2026 exam centres have been categorised into eight IIT zones and each zone has a set of exam centres. Let’s unleash the list!

IIT Delhi

IIT Bombay

IIT Kanpur

IIT Guwahati

IIT Madras

IISc Bangalore

IIT Roorkee

IIT Kharagpur

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IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026 Bangalore Zone

 Provided below are the IIT JAM exam centres list 2026 of Bangalore Zone. 

Name of IIT JAM Exam Centres

City Code

Belagvi/Belaum

101

Bengaluru

102

Bidar

103

Gulbarga/Kalaburgi

104

Hassari

105

Hubli

106

Hyderabad

107

Kannur

108

Kozhikode

109

Mangalore

110

Mysuru

111

Palakkad112
Port Blair113
Shimoga114
Thrissur115
Vatakara116

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres Mumbai Zone

The following table list the IIT JAM exam centres 2026 of the Mumbai Zone.  

Name of IIT JAM Test City

City Code

Ahmedabad

201

Ahmednagar

202

Akola

203

Amravati

204

Aurangabad

205

Goa

206

Jalgaon

207

Kolhapur

208

Mumbai

209

Nagpur

210

Nanded

211

Nasik

212

Pune

213

Rajkot

214

Sangli

215

Satara

216

Solapur

217

Surat

218

Vadodara

219

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026 Delhi Zone

 Delhi Zone IIT JAM exam centres list 2026 are given in the following table. 

Name of the IIT JAM Exam Centres

City Code

Alwar301
Bhilwara302
Dausa303

Faridabad

304

Greater Noida

305

Gurugram

306

Hanumangarh307

Hisar

308

Indore

309

Jaipur

310

Jammu

311

Jind

312

Jodhpur

313

Mathura

314

New Delhi

315

Srinagar

316

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres Guwahati Zone

Candidates can check the IIT JAM exam centres 2026 of Guwahati Zone here: 

Name of IIT JAM Exam Centres

City Code

Agartala

401

Asansol-Durgapur

402

Dhanbad

403

Dibrugarh

404

Dimapur-Kohima

405

Guwahati

406

Imphal

407

Jorhat

408

Kalyani

409

Patna

410

Shilong

411

Siliguri

412

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026 Kanpur Zone

 Given below are the IIT JAM exam centres list 2026 of Kanpur Zone. 

Name of IIT JAM Exam City

City Code

Agra

501

Aligarh

502

Bareilly

503

Bhopal

504

Gorakhpur

505

Jabalpur

506

Kanpur

507

Lucknow

508

Prayagraj

509

Varanasi

510

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres Kharagpur Zone

The following table denotes the IIT JAM exam centres 2026 of Kharagpur Zone. 

Name of the IIT JAM Exam Centres

City Code

Baharampur

601

Bhubaneswar

602

Bilaspur

603

Cuttack

604

Kharagpur

605

Kolkata

606

Raipur

607

Ranchi

608

Vijayawada

609

Visakhapatnam

610

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026 Madras Zone

Aspirants can check the list of IIT JAM exam centres 2026 of Madras Zone in the following table. 

Name of the IIT JAM Exam City

City Code

Alappuzha

701

Chennai

702

Coimbatore

703

Ernakulam

704

Karimnagar

705

Kollam

706

Kottayam

707

Madurai

708

Puducherry

709

Salem

710

Thiruvananthapuram

711

Tiruchirapalli

712

Tirunelveli

713

Tirupati

714

Warangal

715

IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centres Roorkee Zone

Check out the list of IIT JAM exam centres 2026 in Roorkee Zone here:

Name of the IIT JAM City

City Code

Ambala801

Dehradun

802

Ghaziabad

803

Jalandhar

804

Kurukshetra

805

Meerut

806

Mohali

807

Moradabad

808

Noida

809

Patiala

810

Roorkee

811

Shimla-Solan812

IIT JAM Shift Timing 2026

IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted on February 15, 2026 in two shifts on a single day i.e., morning shift and afternoon shift. IIT JAM will be held for Chemistry (CY), Physics (PH), Mathematics (MA), Biological Sciences (BL), or Mathematical Statistics (MS) in Shift 1 and for Geology (GG), Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Environmental Science and Engineering (ES), or Statistics (ST) in Shift 2.

Check IIT JAM 2026 Shift Timings below:

Exam Date

Session & Time

Test Papers & Codes

February 15, 2026

Shift 1: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA)

Shift 2: 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM

Economics (EN), Biotechnology (BT), Physics (PH) and Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Permissible Items at IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026

Here is a list of things you can carry at the IIT JAM 2026 exam centre:

  1. IIT JAM 2026 admit card
  2. Photo identity card
  3. Transparent water bottle
  4. 50 ml sanitiser
  5. Fruits and medicines(only diabetic candidates)

Items prohibited at IIT JAM 2026 Exam Centre

We highly recommend students avoid carrying the below-mentioned items at IIT JAM 2026 exam centres:

  1. Electronic devices such as mobiles, electronic pens, scanners, cameras, tablets, or calculators
  2. Stationery items like rulers, scales, writing pads, pencil boxes, geometry boxes, sharpeners, erasers, etc.
  3. Any food items and food containers like thermos
  4. Accessories such as headgear, bags, belts, goggles, wallets, purses, etc
  5. Devices such as smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, etc

IIT JAM Exam Centres 2026: Code of Conduct

All candidates appearing for JAM 2026 are required to strictly adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Students must carry their IIT JAM Admit Card 2026 and a valid original photo ID to the exam centre. Entry will not be permitted without these documents.
  • Candidate’s fingerprints and photographs may be captured before the exam. This data will be used for verification during admission. To ensure a smooth process, avoid any coating (such as ink, mehendi, henna, or tattoos) on fingertips and have clean fingers on the exam day.
  • Mobile phones (even if switched off), smartwatches, calculators, and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
  • Carrying any device that can be used for communication or other purposes, as well as any printed, scanned, or handwritten materials, is not allowed in the IIT JAM 2026 exam centres.
  • All means of communication (verbal or otherwise) between candidates inside the examination hall are strictly forbidden.
  • Students should not tamper with the computer or any related hardware provided in the exam centre. Willful tampering will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.

Use of unfair means by any student during JAM 2026, whether detected at the time of the examination or at any stage afterward, will result in the cancellation of their candidature and disqualification from appearing in future IIT JAM exams. 

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FAQs about IIT JAM

What are the centres for the IIT JAM exam?

IIT JAM 2026 exam is scheduled for February 15, 2026, and will be conducted across eight zones in India, each coordinated by a different IIT or IISc. Students can select up to three exam cities from their preferred zone during the application process. The final allotment will depend on seat availability and the order of preferences.

What should I do if I have a problem at the IIT JAM exam centre?

If you have any problems at the IIT JAM exam centre, such as a technical issue with your computer or a problem with your admit card, you should immediately inform the invigilator.

What should I do if I arrive late at the IIT JAM exam centre?

If you arrive late at the IIT JAM exam centre, you may not be allowed to enter the exam hall. It is important to arrive at the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.

What are the things not allowed inside the IIT JAM exam centre?

The following items are not allowed inside the IIT JAM exam centre:

Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, etc.
Books, notes, or any other study material
Pencil cases or pouches
Bags or backpacks
Any other items that may be considered a distraction or unfair advantage

What should I bring to the IIT JAM exam centre?

You must bring the following items to the IIT JAM exam centre:

IIT JAM admit card
Valid photo ID proof
Writing instruments (pen, pencil, eraser)
Calculator (if permitted)
Water bottle (transparent)
Snacks (if required)

What are the facilities available at IIT JAM exam centres?

IIT JAM exam centres are typically equipped with the following facilities:

Computer labs with internet access
Classrooms for written exams
Restrooms
Drinking water facilities
Medical facilities
Security arrangements

How are IIT JAM exam centres allotted?

IIT JAM exam centres are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis. Candidates are advised to apply early to secure their preferred centre as popular centres may fill up quickly.

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