Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has released the application form for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The form was released on September 11, 2026, a day ahead of its originally announced date of September 12. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate science and related programmes at IITs, IISc and other participating institutes can now register through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).

Latest Update: IIT JAM 2027 Registration Window Live

As of today, September 14, 2026, the IIT JAM 2027 application window remains open, with candidates required to complete registration and fee payment by October 12, 2026. Candidates should create a fresh login ID on JOAPS using a valid email address and mobile number before proceeding with the application form, since this login will be used throughout the registration, correction and admit card stages.

Background: IIT JAM 2027

IIT JAM is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Master of Science and other postgraduate programmes at the IITs, IISc Bangalore, and other centrally funded technical institutes. IIT JAM 2027 will be organised by IIT Kharagpur and conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering seven subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. The examination will be held on February 14, 2027, across two sessions, with the result expected to be declared on March 18, 2027. Admission to participating institutes after the exam is typically conducted through separate counselling processes such as CCMN and JOAPS-linked institute counselling, based on a candidate's JAM score, category and the programmes offered at each institute.

IIT JAM 2027: Key Highlights

  • Application form released on September 11, 2026, ahead of the earlier scheduled date of September 12.
  • Last date to submit the application form and pay the fee: October 12, 2026.
  • Examination date: February 14, 2027, in two computer-based sessions.
  • Result date: March 18, 2027.
  • Eligible candidates include graduates and final-year undergraduate students, with no upper age limit and no cap on the number of attempts.

IIT JAM 2027: Important Dates

EventDate
Application form releaseSeptember 11, 2026
Last date to apply online and pay feeOctober 12, 2026
Application correction windowExpected to open around November 10, 2026
Admit card releaseTo be announced on jam.iitkgp.ac.in
Examination dateFebruary 14, 2027 (two sessions)
Result declarationMarch 18, 2027

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

  • Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates: Rs 1,000 for one test paper.
  • All other candidates: Rs 2,000 for one test paper.
  • An additional fee applies for opting for a second test paper, as specified in the official information bulletin.
  • Changing exam city, test paper, category, gender or date of birth after submission attracts an extra fee of Rs 300, plus any applicable difference.
  • Correction of genuine defects flagged during scrutiny is free of cost.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027 Online

  1. Visit the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in, and access the JOAPS portal.
  2. Register using a valid email address, mobile number and password to generate your enrollment ID.
  3. Log in using your enrollment ID, password and captcha code.
  4. Select 'Edit Application Form' and enter all required personal, academic and exam-related details.
  5. Choose your exam city and the test paper(s) you wish to appear for.
  6. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents, complete the self-declaration, and pay the application fee to finish the process.
Candidates should preview their filled application carefully before making the payment, since most details cannot be changed once the fee payment process begins.— General advisory based on the IIT JAM 2027 application instructions

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