IIT JAM 2027 Application Deadline Extended: New Date Announced, Here’s How to Apply

IIT JAM 2027 applicants have more time. The application deadline now ends on October 19, 2026. As of September 25, 2026, the JOAPS portal remains active for registrations, uploads, and fee payment. Complete your form early to avoid payment or image validation errors near closure.

Key dates remain firm on the official site. Registration opened on September 11, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for February 14, 2027, with results on March 18, 2027. The extension does not change the test schedule, so plan submissions and revisions before the new cut-off.

IIT JAM 2027 last date extended: what exactly changed

Earlier, applications were set to close on October 12; the window now runs till October 19. The organising team also indicates a post‑scrutiny defect‑rectification period around November 10, 2026. Expect limited data corrections only, not fresh registrations, when that opens. Finish uploads and fee payment before the last‑date surge.

How to fill the JOAPS form and finish payment

On JOAPS, create an account using email and mobile, then verify your credentials. Enter personal details, choose paper or papers and preferred cities, and upload photograph, signature, and certificates. Review the PDF preview, then pay via UPI, cards, net banking, or wallets. If money is debited without confirmation, refunds are processed after closure.

IIT JAM 2027 fees, photo and signature specifications

Fees remain streamlined: Female, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Persons with Benchmark Disability pay ₹1,000 for one paper, ₹1,350 for two. Others pay ₹2,000 and ₹2,700; change requests cost ₹300 plus any difference. Photo must be 3.5×4.5 cm, 240×320 to 480×640 pixels, 50–200 kB. Signature must be 2×7 cm, 80×280 to 160×560 pixels, 50–150 kB.

Category certificates, EWS–OBC‑NCL validity and exam city choices

OBC‑NCL and Economically Weaker Section certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026. Upload only the prescribed formats to avoid rejection during scrutiny. There are no international centres this year, and an alternate city may be allotted if needed. Choose accessible cities and session combinations to prevent travel conflicts.

Helpline and pre‑deadline checklist for IIT JAM 2027

Before October 19, reconfirm your name case, category, and date of birth; verify compliant images; enable e‑commerce on cards; and use a stable browser. For issues, write to [email protected] or [email protected], or call the helpdesk during office hours. Always mention your JOAPS application number for faster resolution.