KHARAGPUR — JAM 2027:The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has extended the online registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2027. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs across 23 IITs and participating institutes now have until Oct 19, 2026, to submit their application forms through the official JOAPS portal.

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The registration process originally was scheduled to close on October 12, 2026. The decision to extend the deadline provides relief to thousands of aspirants needing extra time to complete profile creation, upload category certificates, and process application fees online.

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IIT JAM 2027: Important Dates:

Event	Official Date
Registration Start Date	September 11, 2026
Extended Registration Deadline	October 19, 2026
JOAPS Correction Window Opens	November 10, 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release	Early January 2027
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Date	February 14, 2027
Declaration of Results	March 18, 2027

Application Fee Structure

Applicants can register for either one or two test papers, provided the papers are held in different exam sessions (Forenoon and Afternoon).

Category

Fee for One

Test Paper

Fee for

Two Test Papers

Female / SC / ST /

PwD Candidates

₹1,000

₹1,350

All Other Categories

(General / OBC / EWS)

₹2,000

₹2,700

Note: Application fees can be paid via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. Additional bank or payment gateway service charges apply where applicable.

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Eligibility Criteria & Programs Offered

Educational Qualification: Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or are currently appearing for their final-year qualifying examinations in 2027 are eligible.
Programs Covered: IIT JAM 2027 scores will be utilized for admission into 89 postgraduate programs across all 23 IITs for the 2027–28 academic session. These include M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.–M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.–Ph.D., and Integrated Ph.D. courses.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for IIT JAM 2027

Candidates can complete their registration on the official JOAPS portal before the extended deadline by following these steps:

Visit the official website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
Click on the IIT JAM 2027 Registration / JOAPS 2027 link on the homepage.
Register by providing your name, valid email ID, mobile number, and password.
Log in using the generated credentials to access the detailed application form.
Enter personal details, academic qualifications, and preferred test city choices.
Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificates (if applicable).
Pay the application fee online and submit the completed application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

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Exam Pattern & Overview

IIT JAM 2027 will be held on February 14, 2027, as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across approximately 114 test cities in India. The exam evaluates candidates across seven subjects: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Economics, and Physics.

The paper comprises three sections: