IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure Released; Check Exam Date, Eligibility and Application Details

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released the IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure on the official website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The brochure contains important details related to the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and important dates for candidates planning to appear for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM). The IIT JAM 2027 application process will begin on September 5, 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is October 12, 2026. The examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in two sessions. JAM is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes such as MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree and other postgraduate science programmes offered by participating IITs. Around 3,000 seats are available across IITs for the 2027 academic session.

IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates

Source: jam.iitkgp.ac.in

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the candidate category and the number of test papers chosen. Payment is accepted through online modes only. The fee is non-refundable.

A correction charge of Rs 300 will apply for changes to examination city, test paper, category, gender, or date of birth. Any difference in the application fee will also be charged.

IIT JAM 2027 Test Papers

The exam will be held across seven subject papers. Candidates may appear for one paper or two papers. Those opting for two papers must pick options scheduled in different sessions.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern

The IIT JAM 2027 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The total duration of the examination will be three hours.

The exam will be conducted in two sessions:

• Session 1: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Session 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• The question paper will include:
• Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Multiple-Select Questions (MSQs)
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
• Candidates should note that no international test centres will be available for JAM 2027.

IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Graduates and candidates who are currently in the final year of their qualifying degree during the academic year 2027 can appear for IIT JAM 2027. There is no age restriction for appearing in the examination. However, candidates must carefully check the eligibility requirements for the specific postgraduate course and institute they wish to apply for, as eligibility conditions can vary between programmes. Candidates are advised to refer to the official information brochure for the eligibility requirements applicable to each test paper and course.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027?

The IIT JAM 2027 application process will be conducted online through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). Candidates will need to create a JOAPS account using their email address and phone number. They must then provide their personal and academic information, select the preferred test paper, upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee.

Steps to Apply

• Visit the official IIT JAM website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
• Register on the JOAPS portal.
• Fill in the personal and academic details.
• Select the required test paper.
• Upload the documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and print the confirmation page.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download and read the IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure.
2. Check the eligibility requirements for the preferred test paper and programme.
3. Keep scanned copies of the photograph, signature and category certificate, if applicable, ready.
4. Register on the JOAPS portal between September 5 and October 12, 2026.
5. Complete the application form and fee payment before October 12, 2026.
6. Begin exam preparation using the prescribed IIT JAM 2027 syllabus.