IIT Bombay launches website for Joint Admission Test Masters 2026, opens Sept 5
JAM is a national-level entrance examination for admission into various postgraduate courses, including MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD dual degree, and other PG science degrees at top Indian institutes.As per the JAM 2026 announcement, a total of 89 postgraduate programmes will be offered across 22 IITs for the 2026-27 academic year, covering more than 3,000 seats.ADMISSION BASED ON INSTITUTE-SPECIFIC CRITERIACandidates who qualify in JAM 2026 will be eligible for consideration across participating institutes. However, admission is subject to the specific eligibility criteria (MEQ) of the admitting institute.A note on the official website states: 'The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) has set the benchmark for undergraduate science education in the country for the past two decades.'The exam remains a pivotal route for students aiming to pursue advanced education in pure sciences from top technical institutes in India.- Ends
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