The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) will close the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 today, October 19. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application forms can apply through the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in.The registration deadline was extended earlier, giving candidates additional time to complete their applications. Applicants are advised to enter their details carefully and submit the form before the deadline.JAM 2027 is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutes. The examination will be held for the academic year 2027-28.The JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) data correction window will open on November 10. Candidates should check the official website for further updates.
IIT JAM 2027 exam date
IIT Kharagpur will conduct the JAM 2027 computer-based examination on February 14, 2027. The examination will be held in around 114 cities across India.The examination is used for admission to programmes such as Master of Science (MSc), MSc-PhD, MSc-MTech, Joint MSc-PhD, dual-degree PhD and Integrated PhD programmes, among others.All 23 IITs are offering admission to 89 postgraduate programmes through JAM 2027. Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, subject to the prescribed combinations.
IIT JAM 2027 application fee
Candidates can select one or two test papers while filling out the application form. The application fee varies according to the category and number of test papers selected.
| Category | One test paper | Two test papers |
|---|---|---|
| General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,700 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD) and female candidates | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,350 |
How to register for IIT JAM 2027
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
- Click on the
JAM 2027 registration link. - Enter the required details to register.
- Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
- Fill in the personal, academic and other required information.
- Select the test paper or papers.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates can also access the application portal directly through here.
IIT JAM 2027 exam pattern
JAM 2027 will be conducted in two sessions for seven test papers at the undergraduate level.The question paper will include three types of questions:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Candidates can appear for a maximum of two test papers, provided their selected combination is allowed under the examination rules.Candidates who wish to apply for JAM 2027 should complete the registration process today, October 19, and check the official website for more updates.