Admit Card, Answer Key and Results
IIT JAM Answer Key
Status (as of 17 October 2026): JAM 2027 answer key and challenge dates have not been announced.
After the exam, the organising IIT usually releases the question papers and provisional answer keys, and candidates can challenge answers within a short window by paying a fee. Final answer keys are used to prepare results.
How the Process Usually Works
Provisional answer keys are published on the JAM website.
Candidates log in to JOAPS to view their responses.
Challenges are submitted online with justification and a fee, within the notified window.
Experts review challenges and the final answer key is released with the results.
Calculating Your Score
Section | Correct | Wrong |
|---|---|---|
A (MCQ, 1 mark) | +1 | −1/3 |
A (MCQ, 2 marks) | +2 | −2/3 |
B (MSQ, 2 marks) | +2 (all correct options only) | 0 |
C (NAT, 1 or 2 marks) | +1 or +2 | 0 |
Key Takeaways
Answer key dates for 2027 are awaited.
Challenges are made online with a fee.
Use the marking scheme to estimate your score.
Pro Tip: Keep a copy of your response sheet as soon as it is available — you will need it to estimate marks and decide on challenges.
Source: JAM 2027 Information Brochure (marking scheme); answer-key process as followed in recent JAM cycles
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the IIT JAM 2027 answer key be released?
The date has not been announced yet; it is usually released a few weeks after the exam.
Can I challenge the JAM answer key?
Yes, challenges are usually allowed online within a notified window with a fee.
How do I calculate my JAM score?
Add marks for correct answers and subtract 1/3 or 2/3 for wrong MCQs; MSQ and NAT have no negative marks.