IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended: Check New Last Date, Exam Date and Details

The IIT JAM 2027 application deadline has been extended by IIT Kharagpur, giving candidates additional time to complete their registration for the Joint Admission Test for Masters. Applicants who are yet to submit their forms can now register through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) until October 19, 2026. The previous deadline was October 12.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended

IIT Kharagpur is conducting JAM 2027 for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by the IITs and other participating institutes. The entrance examination will be held in Computer-Based Test mode on February 14, 2027. For the 2027-28 academic session, the JAM score will be used for admission to 89 postgraduate programmes across all 23 IITs, with around 3,000 seats available.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration: New Last Date

Candidate should complete their forms before October 19 rather than waiting until the final hours. The correction facility is tentatively scheduled to open on November 10, 2026.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern and Test Papers

JAM 2027 will cover seven test papers:

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

Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, provided the selected papers are scheduled in different sessions. The examination will be held in two sessions on February 14. The forenoon session will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics, while the afternoon session will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM for Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics.

The question paper will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the candidate's category and the number of test papers selected.

Candidates should verify the fee applicable to their category before making the payment through JOAPS.

IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree or are appearing in the final examination of their qualifying undergraduate programme in 2027 can apply for JAM 2027, subject to the admission requirements of the individual programme or institute. There is no age limit for appearing in JAM, and there is no restriction on the number of attempts.

Candidates should check the programme-wise eligibility criteria of the institute to which they intend to seek admission because qualifying for JAM does not by itself guarantee admission.

IIT JAM 2027 Admission and Programmes

JAM scores are used for admission to programmes such as MSc, MSc-PhD, MSc-MTech, Joint MSc-PhD, PhD dual degree and Integrated PhD programmes. The examination is used for admissions to postgraduate programmes across the IIT system and participating institutions.

Candidates should review the admission brochure to understand institute-wise programme eligibility, required subjects and admission procedures before selecting their test papers.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027?

Candidates can complete the application process through the JOAPS portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IIT JAM 2027 website.

2. Open the JOAPS registration and application link.

3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Log in and enter personal and academic details.

5. Select one or two eligible JAM test papers.

6. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.

7. Pay the applicable application fee online.

8. Review the complete form carefully.

9. Submit the application before October 19, 2026.

10. Download and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should ensure that the details entered in the application form match their official academic and identity documents.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration: What Candidates Should Know

The extension of the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to October 19 gives candidates additional time to complete applications through JOAPS. However, applicants should not treat the extension as a change in the examination schedule.

The JAM 2027 examination remains scheduled for February 14, 2027, and the result is scheduled for March 18, 2027. Candidates should regularly check the official JAM website for updates on application correction, admit cards, examination centres and the admission process.