IIT JAM 2027 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility, How to Apply

IIT JAM 2027 notification has been officially released, opening registrations for M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and other postgraduate programmes at IITs and IISc Bangalore for the 2027-28 academic session.

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is conducted every year by one of the IITs on a rotational basis. IIT JAM 2027 will be held in February 2027 as a computer-based test across 7 subject papers. Students completing or in the final year of a relevant bachelor’s degree can apply online through the official JOAPS portal of the organizing institute.

• IIT JAM 2027 Exam Date: Expected in February 2027
• Registration Last Date: Expected in November 2026 (based on 2026 trends)
• Number of Test Papers: 7 (BT, CY, ES, GG, MA, MS, PH)
• Minimum Eligibility: 55% aggregate in qualifying degree (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Application Mode: Online via official JOAPS portal
• Conducting Body: An IIT (on rotational basis)
• Admission to: IITs and IISc Bangalore

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IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates

The schedule below is based on the official notification and previous year patterns. Mark these dates to plan your application and preparation timeline.

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IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Check all eligibility conditions before applying. You must meet both the academic qualification and minimum marks criteria at the time of admission.

Nationality

Both Indian nationals and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for IIT JAM 2027.

Educational Qualification

You must hold or be appearing in the final year of a bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to your chosen test paper. The qualifying degree requirement varies by paper.

Minimum Marks Required

Appearing students in the final year of a qualifying degree can apply. They must meet the percentage requirement at the time of admission to the programme.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for IIT JAM 2027. Any student meeting the academic criteria can apply regardless of age.

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IIT JAM 2027 Test Papers

IIT JAM 2027 offers 7 test papers across science disciplines. You can apply for one or two papers, subject to meeting the eligibility for each.

Each paper is a 3-hour computer-based test (CBT) of 100 marks. The exam has MCQs, MSQs, and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. Negative marking applies only to MCQ-type questions — 1/3 mark deducted for a 1-mark wrong answer and 2/3 mark for a 2-mark wrong answer.

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IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is paid online at the time of registration and is non-refundable. The expected fee figures below are based on IIT JAM 2026 trends; the official notification will confirm the final amounts.

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How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027

The application for IIT JAM 2027 is submitted online through the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) portal. Follow these steps to complete your registration before the last date.

1. Visit the official IIT JAM 2027 website of the organizing institute as announced in the notification.
2. Click on New Registration and create your account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in with the enrollment ID and password sent to your registered email address.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal details, academic information, and choice of test paper(s).
5. Upload required documents including a recent passport-sized photograph and scanned signature in the specified format.
6. Select your exam city preferences for each chosen test paper.
7. Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Keep your login credentials safe — you will need them to download the admit card and for all future correspondence related to admissions.