TheIIT JAM 2026 response sheet has now been released online giving applicants opportunity to review the answers they marked during the computer-based examination. The response sheet is accessible through the JOAPS login window on the official website and applicants can download the JAM response sheet using their Enrollment ID or Email ID along with their JOAPS password. With the release of the response sheet applicants can cross-check their recorded answers predict their expected marks using the official marking scheme and prepare for the subsequent stages including the provisional answer key and result announcements.
IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 |
| Conducting Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| Exam Date | Mid-February 2026 |
| Response Sheet Date | 18–19 February 2026 |
| Official Website | jam2026.iitb.ac.in |
| Purpose | Verify answers and estimate probable score |
| Next Key Events | Provisional answer key, result, final answer key, scorecard |
How to Download the IIT JAM 2026 Response Sheet
Step1 > Open the official IIT JAM 2026 portal at jam2026.iitb.ac.in and look for the JOAPS login link or directly go to joaps.iitb.ac.in/login.
Step2 > Enter your Enrollment ID or registered Email ID and the JOAPS password and complete the captcha or arithmetic question displayed on the screen.
Step3 > Click on the button labelled “Login” or “Submit.” and find the option titled “Response Sheet” or “View Responses.”
Step4 > Select your paper and download the response sheet displayed on the screen and save the IIT JAM response sheet file on your device and take a printout for easier comparison with the answer key.
How to Use the Response Sheet to Score Calculation
Step1 > Download the IIT JAM 2026 provisional answer key from the official website once it is released then open both the answer key and the response sheet side by side.
Step2 > Match each question ID with the correct option in the answer key and add the allotted marks for every correct answer according to the marking scheme.
Step3 > Deduct negative marks for incorrect MCQ responses where applicable and for MSQ and NAT questions apply the rules specified in the official brochure for the 2026 exam.
Step4 > Total all the marks to estimate your probable IIT JAM score.
Next Events After Release of Response Sheet
| Event | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key | Within a few days after response sheet release |
| Objection Window | Available soon after answer key release |
| Final Answer Key | Around result time |
| IIT JAM 2026 Result | Available online on the JOAPS portal |
| Scorecard Release | Shortly after the declaration of results |
FAQs
Q1. Is the JAM 2026 response sheet available online?
Ans. Yes, the response sheet is now available on the JOAPS portal, and candidates can access it using their Enrollment ID or registered Email ID and password.
Q2. What information is needed to log in and download the response sheet?
Ans. Applicants need their Enrollment ID or Email ID and the JOAPS password. In some cases, a registered mobile number may also be accepted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | jam2026.iitb.ac.in |
| WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Telegram Group | Click Here |