IIT JAM 2027 Registration Shifted: New Dates, Exam Schedule, and Fee Details You Must Know

Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 20:14 [IST]

IIT Kharagpur has shifted JAM 2027 registration to September 12, replacing the earlier September 5 plan. The last date remains October 12, while the exam will run on February 14, 2027, in two sessions. The institute has also published the brochure and exam schedule for quick planning.

Applications will open on the JAM Online Application Processing System. Create an account, verify by OTP, fill details, upload documents, choose papers and cities, pay the fee, and download the form. The fee is non‑refundable; payment issues typically auto‑refund after the window closes. Steps and amounts are detailed below.

IIT JAM 2027 registration: key dates and what changed

The start date now reads September 12 on the revised schedule, while October 12 stays as the deadline. Results are slated for March 18, 2027. Candidates should bookmark these dates and avoid waiting for the final week, when scrutiny and uploads often delay submissions.

IIT JAM 2027 fees: category-wise slabs and change charges

JAM has two slabs and separate two‑paper pricing. Changes to exam city, test paper, category, gender, or date of birth cost ₹300 plus any fee difference. Enable e‑commerce on your card to prevent failed payments before checkout.

Category	One paper	Two papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD	₹1,000	₹1,350
All others	₹2,000	₹2,700

IIT JAM 2027 eligibility and score validity

Graduates and final‑year students in 2027 are eligible. There is no minimum percentage or age bar; backlogs are allowed subject to institute timelines. JAM scores are typically valid for one admission cycle, so plan applications in the 2027–28 round. Keep proof of qualification ready by institute deadlines.

IIT JAM 2027 exam date, papers and city selection

The computer‑based test is on February 14, 2027. Morning papers: Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics. Afternoon papers: Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics, Physics. You may choose up to two papers, one per session. Pick three exam cities within the same zone; an alternate city may be allotted if needed.

IIT JAM 2027 correction window and JOAPS tips

Document‑defect rectification is planned before November 10, 2026; watch email and SMS alerts. Paid changes use the ₹300 rule. Common snags include photo quality, payment reflection, and OTP delays. Follow photo specs, use valid category formats, and note UDID is required for PwD benefits. Re‑login if a submission stalls.

Bottom line: register on September 12, lock choices and uploads early, and budget the correct fee slab. Keep identity proof, photo, and certificates ready in prescribed formats, and track scrutiny messages. With the exam on February 14, timely paperwork now can protect your attempts and city preferences later.