IIT JAM 2026 First Admission List LIVE Updates: Seat Allotment on May 25; Round 1 Closing Ranks

IIT JAM 2026 Round 1 Admission List: IIT Bombay will soon be releasing the official allotment list for Round 1 on May 25, 2026. Candidates who completed the counselling registration and choice filling are now waiting for the Round 1 seat allotment result. As per previous year trends, the allotment link is likely to be activated in the evening hours. Students are also checking the expected closing ranks for top institutes like Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras. This year, competition for popular MSc programmes is expected to remain very high.

Candidates will be able to check their allotment status by logging into the official portal using their enrollment ID and password. After the first admission list is released, students should carefully verify the allotted programme, institute, and category details before proceeding further. If no seat is allotted in Round 1, candidates should not panic because additional allotment rounds will also be conducted later.

IIT JAM 2026 First Admission List Expected Release Time

Based on previous years' counselling trends, the Round 1 seat allotment is expected to be released in the afternoon or evening. However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact timing of the admission link's activation. Due to heavy traffic, the website may respond slowly after the result is released.

Seat Acceptance Process After Allotment

• Login to the official IIT JAM admission portal using enrollment ID and password.
• Check the allotted institute, programme, and category carefully before accepting.
• Pay the seat acceptance fee within the given deadline through online payment mode.
• Download and save the provisional admission letter for future admission process.
• Candidates satisfied with allotment can choose the “Freeze” option.
• Students wanting better allotment in next rounds may wait for upgradation option.
• Failure to complete fee payment on time may result in cancellation of allotted seat.
• Keep checking updates related to document verification and reporting schedule regularly.