The JAM 2026 Additional Round Admission List, if declared by IIT Bombay, will be released on July 3, 2026 on the JOAPS portal; students must pay the seat booking fee by July 7, 2026 to confirm admission.
IIT Bombay conducts JAM 2026 admissions through the JOAPS (Joint Admission Portal for Seats) portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in. After four regular admission lists, an additional round list may be released to fill remaining vacant seats. Students who receive an offer in this round must log in to the JOAPS portal and complete seat acceptance before the deadline. This guide covers every step of the process.
- Additional Round List declaration date: July 3, 2026 — released only if seats remain vacant after four regular rounds.
- Seat booking fee payment deadline: July 7, 2026 — non-payment automatically cancels the seat offer.
- Seat booking fee: Rs 15,000 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS and Rs 7,500 for SC, ST and PwD students.
- Students who already paid the seat booking fee in an earlier round do not need to pay again for the additional list offer.
- All offer details are available only through the JOAPS portal — no separate email or physical letter is sent.
| Direct Link to JAM 2026 JOAPS Portal (Seat Acceptance) (ACTIVE) |
What is the JAM 2026 Additional Admission List?
IIT Bombay releases four regular admission lists for JAM 2026. If seats remain vacant after all four rounds, the organizing institute may declare an Additional Round List to fill those seats. The Additional Admission List for JAM 2026 is scheduled for July 3, 2026, and students who receive an offer must complete seat acceptance and fee payment by July 7, 2026.
Students who selected "Accept and Upgrade" in an earlier round remain eligible for an upgraded offer in the additional round. Students who rejected their offer or did not respond in earlier rounds are no longer part of the process. Offer letters for all rounds, including the additional round, will be available from July 9, 2026 on the JOAPS portal.
How to Accept JAM 2026 Additional Admission List Seat on JOAPS Portal
Follow these steps after the JAM 2026 additional admission list is released on July 3, 2026:
- Visit the JOAPS portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in using any browser on a desktop or mobile device.
- Log in using your JAM 2026 Enrollment ID and password. Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page if needed.
- Navigate to the Admission section and check the allotted programme, institute and category shown in your offer.
- Select an acceptance option — choose one of the three available options: Accept and Freeze, Accept and Upgrade, or Reject and Quit (see the next section for details).
- Pay the seat booking fee if you have not already paid in a previous round. Payment modes accepted include net banking, debit card, credit card and UPI.
- Save the acknowledgement — download or take a screenshot of your fee payment receipt and seat acceptance confirmation from the portal.
- Download the offer letter from the JOAPS portal from July 9, 2026 onwards for future admission formalities.
Complete all steps on or before July 7, 2026. The JOAPS portal closes the acceptance window at the end of the deadline day and no extension is granted.
JAM 2026 Seat Acceptance Options Explained
When you log in after the additional list is released, the JOAPS portal shows three options. Read each carefully before choosing as some options are irreversible.
| Option | What It Means | Effect on Future Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Accept and Freeze | Confirms your admission to the offered programme and institute with no further upgrades considered. | Removed from the upgrade pool; admission is final. |
| Accept and Upgrade | Accepts the current offer provisionally while keeping you eligible for a higher-preference programme if one becomes available in a subsequent round. | Remains in the upgrade pool for any subsequent rounds. |
| Reject and Quit | Declines the offer and permanently withdraws from the JAM 2026 admission process. | Permanently removed from all future rounds; cannot re-enter. |
Since the additional round is the last scheduled round in JAM 2026, selecting Accept and Upgrade in this round functions the same as Accept and Freeze unless IIT Bombay conducts an unscheduled supplementary round. Students should choose Accept and Freeze if they are satisfied with their allotted programme.
JAM 2026 Seat Booking Fee Details
Students receiving a seat offer in the JAM 2026 additional round for the first time must pay the seat booking fee by July 7, 2026 to confirm their admission. This fee is subsequently adjusted against the admitting institute’s admission fee at the time of final enrolment.
| Category | Seat Booking Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs 15,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 7,500 |
Key rules for the seat booking fee:
- Students who paid the fee in Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 do not need to pay again for the additional round. The previously paid amount carries forward automatically.
- Non-payment of the fee by July 7, 2026 results in automatic cancellation of the seat offer.
- If you choose to withdraw after paying, a Rs 6,000 processing charge is deducted from the refund amount. Withdrawals are accepted until July 3, 2026.
- The admission application fee of Rs 750 is non-refundable under all circumstances.
JAM 2026 Additional Round Important Dates
The table below lists all key deadlines relevant to the JAM 2026 additional admission round and offer letter process as per the official schedule published by IIT Bombay.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fourth Admission List released | June 27, 2026 |
| Fourth List — seat acceptance and fee payment deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Withdrawal window closes | July 3, 2026 |
| Additional Round Admission List declaration (if any) | July 3, 2026 |
| Seat booking fee payment deadline — additional round | July 7, 2026 |
| Offer letter download (all rounds) | July 9, 2026 |
JAM 2026 Additional Admission List FAQs
Ques. When will the JAM 2026 Additional Admission List be released?
Ans. The JAM 2026 Additional Round Admission List is scheduled for July 3, 2026 on the JOAPS portal (joaps.iitb.ac.in), subject to IIT Bombay declaring it. The additional round is held only if seats remain vacant after the four regular admission rounds.
Ques. What is the last date to accept a JAM 2026 additional admission list seat?
Ans. The seat booking fee payment deadline for the JAM 2026 additional round is July 7, 2026. Students must log in to the JOAPS portal, select an acceptance option and complete payment before this date. Late submissions are not accepted.
Ques. Do I need to pay the seat booking fee again if I already paid in an earlier round?
Ans. No. Students who already paid the seat booking fee in Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 are not required to pay again for the additional round offer. The previously paid amount carries forward and remains valid for the additional list offer.
Ques. What happens if I do not pay the seat booking fee by July 7, 2026?
Ans. If you do not pay the seat booking fee by the July 7, 2026 deadline, your additional round seat offer will be automatically cancelled. You will not be considered for any further rounds in JAM 2026.
Ques. What is the difference between Accept and Freeze and Accept and Upgrade in JAM 2026?
Ans. Accept and Freeze confirms your admission to the currently allotted programme with no further changes. Accept and Upgrade accepts the current offer provisionally while keeping you eligible for a higher-preference programme if one becomes available in a later round. Since the additional round is the last scheduled round, both options lead to the same outcome unless IIT Bombay conducts a supplementary round.
Ques. Can I withdraw my JAM 2026 seat after accepting in the additional round?
Ans. The withdrawal window for JAM 2026 closes on July 3, 2026, which is the same day as the additional round list declaration. Students who accept a seat in the additional round after July 3 may not be eligible to use the standard withdrawal window. Contact IIT Bombay through the official JOAPS portal for withdrawal queries after this date. A Rs 6,000 processing charge is deducted from refunds for withdrawals made within the window.
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