IIT JAM 2027 Registration Begins at jam.iitkgp.ac.in: Apply for Around 3,000 PG Seats at 23 IITs
Published 12 Sept 20264 min read
IIT Kharagpur opened online registration for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 on September 12, 2026. Candidates have until October 12, 2026 to submit their applications through the official portal, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The computer-based test will be held on February 14, 2027, across two sessions.
JAM 2027 is the entrance exam for postgraduate science and related programs — including MSc, joint MSc-PhD and other integrated postgraduate courses — offered by 23 IITs and other participating institutes for the 2027-28 academic year. According to the JAM brochure, around 3,000 seats are available at the IITs, with four admission rounds expected, and a possible additional round depending on how many seats remain vacant.
[VERIFY]: The source article's headline refers to IIT Kharagpur having "revised" the registration date to September 12, but does not specify what the date was before the revision.
Registration Window and Application Fee
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | September 12, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 12, 2026 |
| JAM 2027 exam date | February 14, 2027 |
Candidates register through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) using a valid name, email ID and mobile number, and by creating a password. After registration, an enrolment ID and OTP/password are sent to the registered email ID for logging back in.
Application fee:
| Category | One test paper | Two test papers |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,350 |
| All others | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,700 |
The application fee is non-refundable.
JAM 2027 Exam Schedule
Each test paper runs for three hours. Candidates may appear for one or two papers, but if choosing two, both must fall in different sessions on exam day.
| Session | Time | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Forenoon | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH) |
JAM 2027 will be conducted for seven subjects in total: Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS) and Physics (PH).
Seats and Participating Institutes
The JAM 2027 brochure states that around 3,000 postgraduate seats are available across the 23 IITs for the 2027-28 academic year. Admissions will be conducted over four rounds, with a possible additional round if seats remain vacant after the fourth round. [VERIFY] the complete list of non-IIT participating institutes, which the source does not itemise.
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027
The exam will be held in around 114 cities across India. To apply:
- Go to the official JAM 2027 website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
- Open the JOAPS application portal and create an account using a valid email ID, mobile number and password.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and contact details.
- Select your JAM test paper(s) and preferred examination city.
- Upload the required documents and qualifying-degree information.
- Review the application carefully and pay the application fee.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Official Website and Useful Links
- IIT JAM 2027 official website: jam.iitkgp.ac.in
- Application portal: JOAPS (accessible via the official website)
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Q: When does IIT JAM 2027 registration close? A: The last date to apply for IIT JAM 2027 is October 12, 2026, on jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
Q: When is the IIT JAM 2027 exam? A: The JAM 2027 computer-based test will be held on February 14, 2027, in a forenoon and an afternoon session.
Q: How many papers can a JAM 2027 candidate attempt? A: A candidate may attempt one or two test papers, and if attempting two, both must be scheduled in different sessions (one forenoon, one afternoon).
Q: How many seats are available through JAM 2027? A: According to the JAM 2027 brochure, around 3,000 postgraduate seats are available across 23 IITs for the 2027-28 academic year.
Q: What is the JAM 2027 application fee? A: Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates pay Rs 1,000 for one paper and Rs 1,350 for two papers; all other candidates pay Rs 2,000 for one paper and Rs 2,700 for two papers.
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