IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended to October 22: Exam Date, Eligibility and Application Process
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters, IIT JAM 2027, to October 22, 2026. The deadline extension gives candidates additional time to complete their applications for the national-level entrance examination, which is used for admission to postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines.
According to the official JAM 2027 website, the examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in computer-based mode. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications should visit the official portal, review the eligibility conditions and complete the registration process before the revised deadline.
IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates
The official website lists the following important dates for the examination.
Registration began on September 11, 2026.
The revised last date to apply is October 22, 2026.
The examination is scheduled for February 14, 2027.
The result is scheduled to be announced on March 18, 2027.
Candidates should check the official website regularly for updates, including any changes to the schedule or instructions issued by the organising institute. Applicants should not assume that the deadline will be extended again.
What Is IIT JAM?
The Joint Admission Test for Masters is an entrance examination conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in science and related fields. IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027.
A valid JAM score can be used to seek admission to eligible programmes at participating institutions, subject to the admission requirements of each institute. These programmes include Master of Science degrees, joint MSc-PhD programmes, MSc-MTech dual-degree courses, MS by Research and other eligible postgraduate programmes.
The official JAM 2027 website lists 89 postgraduate programmes across 23 Indian Institutes of Technology for the 2027-28 academic year. The available programmes and admission conditions differ by institution and subject.
Qualifying in the examination does not automatically guarantee admission, a scholarship or employment. Candidates must satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and any additional requirements specified by the admitting institute.
Subjects Offered in JAM 2027
The examination will cover seven test papers.
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Economics
Geology
Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Physics
Candidates should select the test paper that matches their academic background and the admission requirements of the postgraduate programmes they intend to pursue. Before choosing a paper, applicants should examine the eligibility criteria and subject requirements of their preferred institutions.
Candidates can choose one or two test papers, provided that the selected papers are scheduled in different examination sessions. The permitted combinations should be checked in the official test schedule.
Examination Date and Session Timings
IIT JAM 2027 is scheduled for February 14, 2027, with examinations conducted in two sessions.
The forenoon session is scheduled from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and includes Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics.
The afternoon session is scheduled from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and includes Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics.
The examination will be conducted in computer-based test mode. Candidates should review the official examination schedule and instructions before selecting their papers and examination city.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or are appearing for the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2027 can apply for JAM 2027.
However, appearing for the entrance examination and being eligible for admission are separate matters. Candidates must complete their qualifying degree before the admission deadline set by the relevant institution and provide proof of the required qualification within the prescribed period.
The minimum educational qualification can differ between postgraduate programmes. Applicants should therefore check the admission requirements of the institutes and courses they are interested in before submitting the application.
Candidates should also verify that the personal details and academic information entered in the form match their official documents. Any discrepancy could create difficulties during document verification or admission.
Application Fees
The application fee depends on the candidate's category and the number of test papers selected.
For one test paper, the fee is Rs 1,000 for female candidates and candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories. For all other candidates, the fee is Rs 2,000.
For two test papers, the fee is Rs 1,350 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, while other candidates must pay Rs 2,700.
Candidates should confirm the applicable fee and payment instructions on the official portal before completing the application. They should retain the payment confirmation and application receipt for future reference.
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027
Candidates can submit their applications through the official JAM 2027 website at https://jam.iitkgp.ac.in/.
First, open the official website and select the application portal.
Register using the required personal information and create the credentials needed to access the application.
Log in to the portal and complete the application form with the requested personal, academic and contact details.
Select the appropriate test paper or permitted combination of papers. Check that the selected papers match the required examination sessions.
Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the formats and sizes specified by the application portal.
Pay the applicable application fee and review the entire form before final submission.
After submitting the application, download or save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Candidates should check their registered email address and the official website for further notices.
Application Correction Window
Candidates should also monitor the official JAM website for information about the application correction window. Published reports indicate that the correction facility is tentatively scheduled to open on November 10, 2026.
The availability of corrections, the fields that can be changed and any additional charges will be governed by the official instructions. Applicants should not rely on the correction window to fix avoidable mistakes and should review their details carefully before submitting the form.
Conclusion
IIT Kharagpur has extended the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to October 22, 2026. The computer-based examination is scheduled for February 14, 2027, and covers seven subjects for admission to postgraduate science programmes at participating institutions.
Candidates who plan to apply should complete their forms through the official portal, verify the eligibility requirements for their preferred programmes and pay the correct application fee. They should also monitor the official website for updates about the correction window, examination arrangements and admission procedures.
