IIT Kharagpur Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM 2027) Online Application Form

IIT Admission APPLY TILL 12 OCT 2026 📅 Posted Date: 12 September 2026 | Updated 20 September 2026 🌐 SarakariHub.com

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP • JAM 2027)

Short Information :

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, the organizing institute for JAM 2027, has opened the online application window for the Joint Admission test for Masters (IIT JAM 2027). Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc., M.Sc. (Technology), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other post-bachelor's degree programmes at IITs and IISc Bangalore can apply online on the JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The application window is active from 12 September 2026 to 12 October 2026. The examination will be held on 14 February 2027.

Important Dates

Online Application Portal Opens	12 September 2026 (12/09/2026)
Last Date for Online Application	12 October 2026 (12/10/2026)
Last Date for Fee Payment	12/10/2026
Admit Card Available for Download	Early January 2027
IIT JAM 2027 Examination Date	14 February 2027 (Sunday)
Announcement of JAM 2027 Results	March 2027

Application Fee

Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates	One Test Paper: ₹900/- \| Two Test Papers: ₹1,250/-
All Other Candidates (Gen/OBC/EWS Male)	One Test Paper: ₹1,800/- \| Two Test Papers: ₹2,500/-
Payment Mode	Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI

Age Limit Details

Age Limit Criteria: No age restriction to appear in IIT JAM 2027 examination
Nationality: Indian and Foreign nationals are eligible

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : M.Sc / Dual Degree Seats across 21+ IITs & IISc Bangalore

Test Paper Code	Test Subject	Session / Shift (14 Feb 2027)
BT	Biotechnology	Forenoon Session (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
MS	Mathematical Statistics	Forenoon Session
PH	Physics	Forenoon Session
CY	Chemistry	Afternoon Session (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
EN	Economics	Afternoon Session
GG	Geology	Afternoon Session
MA	Mathematics	Afternoon Session

Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) :

Candidates must have completed or be appearing in the final year of an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's Degree) in science/engineering from a recognized university. Candidates only need to pass the qualifying degree without any minimum percentage cut-off constraint.

Examination Structure & Marking Pattern

Computer Based Test (CBT): 3-Hour duration test carrying 60 questions for a total of 100 marks divided into Section A (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs), Section B (Multiple Select Questions - MSQs), and Section C (Numerical Answer Type - NAT).

Centralized Counselling: Qualified candidates can participate in the common admission process across participating IITs and CCMN counselling for NITs/CFTIs.

How to Fill Online Application Form

Visit the official JAM 2027 website: jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
Click on the 'JOAPS 2027 Portal' registration link.
Register with your Name, valid Email ID, and Mobile Number.
Log in with Enrolment ID and Password.
Choose test papers (one or two non-overlapping sessions), examination city preferences, and academic details.
Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the online application fee via Net Banking, Card, or UPI before 12 October 2026.
Download and save the completed application form for future reference.

Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (JOAPS Portal for JAM 2027)	Apply Online on JOAPS
Download JAM 2027 Information Brochure PDF	Download Brochure
IIT JAM 2027 Official Website	IIT KGP JAM Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which IIT is conducting JAM 2027?

Ans. IIT Kharagpur is the organizing institute for JAM 2027.

Q. What is the last date to apply for IIT JAM 2027?

Ans. The last date to submit online applications on the JOAPS portal is 12 October 2026.

Q. When is the IIT JAM 2027 exam scheduled?

Ans. The exam will be held on 14 February 2027 in two sessions.

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