IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended to October 19

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. Candidates can now submit the JAM 2027 application form until October 19, 2026 through the official application system. The official JAM 2027 website lists September 11, 2026 as the registration start date and October 19, 2026 as the last date to apply. The examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, while the JAM 2027 results are scheduled to be announced on March 18, 2027. Candidates must complete the application through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration: Important Dates

The October 19 deadline is also displayed on the official JAM 2027 website.

What Is IIT JAM 2027?

The Joint Admission Test for Masters is a national-level entrance examination used for admission to postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines at participating institutes. The official JAM website describes the examination as a gateway to postgraduate programmes offered by participating IITs and currently highlights approximately 3,000 seats across participating IIT postgraduate programmes. Candidates should separately check the eligibility and admission requirements of the specific postgraduate programme they wish to join.

Test Papers

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

Candidates choosing two papers should ensure that the selected papers are scheduled in different examination sessions.

Which Test Papers Are Offered in IIT JAM 2027?

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 should select a paper based on their academic background and the eligibility requirements of the postgraduate programmes they intend to pursue.

When Will IIT JAM 2027 Be Conducted?

The IIT JAM 2027 examination is scheduled for February 14, 2027 and will be conducted in two sessions.

The supplied schedule lists the sessions as:

The official JAM schedule confirms the February 14 examination date and the two-session format.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern

The supplied information states that each JAM paper contains 60 questions across three question formats:

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
2. Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
3. Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
4. Candidates should refer to the official JAM 2027 information brochure for the detailed marking scheme and paper-specific instructions.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027?

Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms can complete the application through the JOAPS system.

1. Visit the official JAM 2027 website.
2. Open the JAM 2027 application link.
3. Register on the JOAPS portal using the required personal details.
4. Log in and complete the application form.
5. Enter academic and other required information.
6. Select the preferred JAM test paper or eligible paper combination.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Review the information entered in the form.
10. Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
11. Candidates should complete the application before October 19, 2026 rather than waiting for the final day.

What Happens After IIT JAM 2027 Registration?

The next major application-related event listed in the supplied schedule is the data correction window from November 10, 2026, marked tentative. The JAM 2027 examination will then be conducted on February 14, 2027, followed by the scheduled result declaration on March 18, 2027. Candidates should regularly check the official JAM website for changes to the correction window, examination instructions and subsequent admission information.

Action Plan for IIT JAM 2027 Aspirants

1. Log in to the JAM/JOAPS application system.
2. Confirm eligibility for the selected test paper.
3. Keep the required photograph, signature and certificates ready.
4. Check the application details carefully.
5. Pay the applicable fee.
6. Submit the form before October 19, 2026.
7. Save the final application and payment confirmation.