The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has extended the deadline for making changes to the IIT JAM 2026 application forms. Students who applied for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) can now correct their forms until November 13, 2025 . This extension gives applicants more time to fix any mistakes or update their details online.
The correction window opened on October 31, 2025 . Candidates who registered for IIT JAM 2026 and submitted their applications by the main deadline are eligible to use this correction facility. It is important to make sure all details in the application form are correct to avoid problems later in the admission process for various postgraduate programs.
Key Dates for IIT JAM 2026 Application Correction
Here are the important dates related to the application correction process:
| Event | Date |
| IIT JAM 2026 Application Correction Window Opens | October 31, 2025 |
| IIT JAM 2026 Application Correction Last Date | November 13, 2025 |
How to Correct Your IIT JAM 2026 Application Form
Candidates need to log in to the official JOAPS portal to make any changes. Follow these simple steps to correct your application:
- Step 1: Go to the official JOAPS portal website. This is the online platform for all IIT JAM application activities.
- Step 2: Find the login section on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter your unique enrollment ID . This ID was given to you when you first registered for IIT JAM.
- Step 4: Type in your password that you created during the registration process.
- Step 5: Click on the 'Login' button to access your application dashboard.
- Step 6: Once logged in, carefully read any instructions or guidelines provided for making corrections. Understand which fields you can change.
- Step 7: Make the necessary changes or corrections to your application form.
- Step 8: If any changes require an extra fee, make the payment online.
- Step 9: Review all the updated information to ensure everything is accurate.
- Step 10: Save your changes and then take a printout of the updated application form or the payment receipt for your records. This printout can be useful for future reference.
What You Can and Cannot Change
Not all details in your application form can be edited. Candidates should know what changes are allowed and what details cannot be modified.
Editable Fields:
You can change the following details in your IIT JAM 2026 application form:
- Your name , if there was a spelling mistake or correction needed.
- Your category (for example, General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), if you selected the wrong one earlier.
- Your gender , if incorrectly entered.
- The test papers you wish to appear for in the IIT JAM exam. You can add or change them.
- Your address and other contact details, except mobile number and email.
Non-Editable Fields:
You cannot change these details once you have registered:
- Your mobile number .
- Your email address .
These two pieces of information are linked to your application account and cannot be modified through the correction window.
Fees for Making Certain Changes
Some corrections require candidates to pay an extra fee. It is important to know these charges before making changes:
- If you want to change or add a test paper , you must pay INR 900 for each extra paper. For example, if you add one more paper, you pay INR 900.
- If you need to edit your gender and you belong to Group 1, a fee of INR 300 is required.
Candidates must pay these fees online through the JOAPS portal. Ensure that the payment is successful for your changes to be saved.
This correction window is a crucial chance for all applicants to ensure their IIT JAM 2026 application forms are error-free. Correct details are important for the fair processing of your application and future admission to postgraduate courses at IITs.
