| Updated On - Oct 20, 2026
IIT Kharagpur has extended the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to October 22, 2026. Candidates can now apply through the JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The entrance exam will be conducted on February 14, 2027.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has extended the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 registration deadline on the official website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The last date to submit the online application form has been pushed from October 19, 2026 to October 22, 2026. Candidates can register through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal at joaps.iitkgp.ac.in.
The extension gives candidates three additional days to complete their application submission. The JAM 2027 entrance test is scheduled for February 14, 2027, and the result will be declared on March 18, 2027. The exam is conducted for admission to postgraduate science programmes offered at participating IITs.
IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Original Last Date to Apply | October 19, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | October 22, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Opens | November 10, 2026 (tentative) |
| JAM 2027 Exam Date | February 14, 2027 |
| Result Declaration | March 18, 2027 |
IIT JAM 2027 Test Papers and Session Timings
The JAM 2027 exam will be conducted in two sessions on a single day. Candidates may appear for either one paper or two papers. Two-paper selection is allowed only when both papers fall in different sessions.
| Session | Timing | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Forenoon | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH) |
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027?
Candidates can submit the application form through the JOAPS portal. The process involves creating a login, filling personal and academic details, uploading documents, and paying the fee. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) must upload the required certificate after completing the fee payment.
Steps to complete the registration are listed below.
- Visit the official website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
- Click on the JOAPS login link and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and test paper details.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and category certificate.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
JAM scores open the door to around 3,000 seats across IITs. The exam has anchored postgraduate science admissions in India for over two decades. The three-day extension gives last-minute aspirants a crucial second chance to apply.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official JAM portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in without delay.
- Verify eligibility criteria for your chosen test paper.
- Keep scanned documents, photograph, and signature ready in the correct format.
- Arrange the application fee and complete the online payment.
- Submit the form before 5:00 PM on October 22, 2026.
- Save the confirmation page and application number for future steps.
The application correction window is expected to open on November 10, 2026. Candidates should also watch for the JAM 2027 admit card release on the official portal before the February 14 exam.
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