IIT JAM 2027 Application Form Released; Check Registration, Fees and Steps to Apply

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has started the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The IIT JAM 2027 application form is now available online through the official JAM portal. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes through JAM can register through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). According to the official JAM 2027 website, the registration window opened on September 11, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until October 12, 2026. IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027. The entrance examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in computer-based test (CBT) mode. JAM 2027 scores will be used for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by participating IITs and other institutes that accept JAM scores. The official website currently lists 23 admitting IITs, more than 3,000 seats and 89 programmes under the JAM 2027 admission framework.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Form: Highlights

The official JAM 2027 website confirms September 11 as the registration start date, October 12 as the application deadline, February 14 as the examination date and March 18 as the result date.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration Begins

The JAM 2027 registration process is being conducted through the JOAPS portal. Candidates are required to complete the online application, upload the prescribed documents and pay the applicable examination fee within the registration period. Candidates should ensure that the information entered in the application form is accurate. The official FAQ states that after completing the online application process up to generation of the PDF application form, candidates cannot modify the application data through the completed form. The application fee is non-refundable.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

The application fee varies according to the candidate's gender/category and the number of test papers selected.

Candidates can pay the application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI or wallet. IIT Kharagpur states that applicable bank or payment gateway charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.

IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree or are appearing for the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2027 are eligible to appear for JAM 2027. There is no minimum percentage requirement and no age limit for appearing in JAM 2027. Candidates with backlogs are also eligible to apply, subject to the admission requirements of the respective admitting institute. However, candidates must complete the qualifying undergraduate programme before the admission date prescribed by the respective institute. The qualifying degree and other programme-specific requirements must also be satisfied for admission.

IIT JAM 2027 Test Papers

JAM 2027 will be conducted for seven test papers:

• Biotechnology (BT)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Economics (EN)
• Geology (GG)
• Mathematical Statistics (MS)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Physics (PH)

Candidates can appear for one or two test papers. However, candidates selecting two papers must choose papers scheduled in different examination sessions.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Schedule

The JAM 2027 examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in two sessions.

The examination will be held in computer-based test mode.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the JAM 2027 application form:

1. Visit the official IIT JAM 2027 website.
2. Open the JAM 2027 application portal.
3. Register on the JOAPS portal using the required details.
4. Log in to the application account.
5. Enter personal, academic and other required information.
6. Select the preferred JAM test paper or papers.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
8. Upload category or PwD certificates, wherever applicable.
9. Review all details entered in the application form.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment methods.
11. Submit the application form.
12. Download and save the completed application form and payment details.

Candidates should carefully review the form before final submission because the official FAQ states that application data cannot be modified after the application form PDF has been generated.

Documents Required for IIT JAM 2027 Application

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application process.

These may include:

1. Class 10/SSC marksheet or certificate
2. Recent colour passport-size photograph
3. Signature
4. Category certificate, if applicable
5. EWS/OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable
6. SC/ST certificate, if applicable
7. PwD certificate and UDID details, wherever applicable
8. Other documents specified by the JAM 2027 application portal

For OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, the official document requirements state that certificates should be in the prescribed format and issued on or after April 1, 2026.

IIT JAM 2027 Application: Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates should pay particular attention to the quality of uploaded images. The official JAM 2027 website specifies that the photograph should be a recent colour photograph with a white or very light background. The prescribed photograph size is 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, with the image required in JPEG/JPG format and within the specified file-size limits. The signature must also be uploaded according to the prescribed dimensions, format and file-size requirements. Poor-quality photographs or signatures can result in an application being marked defective or rejected.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern

The JAM 2027 examination will be conducted in CBT mode. Each test paper will contain three sections:

• Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Section B: Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
• Section C: Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in Section A, while there is no negative marking in Section B. NAT questions require candidates to enter numerical answers using the virtual keyboard.

What After IIT JAM 2027 Registration?

After submitting the application, candidates should regularly check their application status through the JAM 2027 website. Applications undergo scrutiny, and candidates may be contacted if corrections are required in uploaded documents or other application details.  The official FAQ states that candidates do not need to send a printed copy of the application form to the organising institute or any JAM zonal institute. Candidates should also monitor the official website for updates regarding the admit card, examination instructions, result and admission process.

IIT JAM 2027 Admission Through JAM Score

A JAM 2027 score can provide candidates with opportunities for admission to postgraduate programmes such as MSc, MSc (Tech), MS (Research), MSc-MTech Dual Degree, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree and Integrated PhD, depending on the programme and institute. The official JAM 2027 website lists 23 admitting IITs. JAM scores are also shared with other participating institutes, including IISc and several CFTIs, which conduct admissions through their respective processes. Candidates should check the individual institute's eligibility and admission requirements because qualifying JAM alone does not automatically guarantee admission.

IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates

These dates are listed on the official JAM 2027 website.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Form: Important Instructions

1. Complete registration before October 12, 2026.
2. Select the test paper carefully.
3. Candidates can choose a maximum of two test papers.
4. Two selected papers must be scheduled in different sessions.
5. Upload clear and valid documents.
6. Check category certificate requirements carefully.
7. Review all information before submitting the form.
8. Keep the application number and payment details safely.
9. The application fee is non-refundable.
10. Regularly check the JAM 2027 portal for application-status updates.

Official Website

Candidates can check the JAM 2027 application form, eligibility criteria, fee details, syllabus, examination schedule and other updates on the official IIT JAM 2027 website. IIT JAM 2027 Official Website