IIT JAM 2027 Registration Last Date Extended to 19 October: Exam on 14 February, About 3,000 Seats – Fee, Papers and How to Apply
IIT Kharagpur has extended the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to 19 October 2026. The exam is on 14 February 2027 and the result on 18 March 2027. Fee, seven test papers, session timings, eligibility and application steps.
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IIT JAM 2027: Registration Deadline Extended
IIT Kharagpur, the organising institute for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027, has extended the last date for online registration to 19 October 2026. The original deadline was 12 October 2026. Registration opened on 11 September 2026 on the JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
JAM 2027 will be held on 14 February 2027, and the result will be announced on 18 March 2027. JAM scores are used for admission to about 3,000 seats in MSc and other postgraduate programmes at the IITs; IISc and several other institutes also use JAM scores.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Organising institute | IIT Kharagpur |
| Registration opened | 11 September 2026 |
| Original last date | 12 October 2026 |
| Extended last date | 19 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 14 February 2027 |
| Result | 18 March 2027 |
| Seats (IITs) | About 3,000 |
| Official website | jam.iitkgp.ac.in |
Application Fee
| Category | One Paper | Two Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| All others | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 |
JAM 2027 Test Papers and Sessions
JAM is a computer-based test of 3 hours per paper. There are seven papers split across two sessions. A candidate can take two papers only if they fall in different sessions.
| Session | Timing | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Forenoon | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH) |
Exam Pattern
Each paper has 60 questions of three types: multiple choice (MCQ), multiple select (MSQ) and numerical answer type (NAT). In the usual JAM format, the paper is out of 100 marks, only MCQs carry negative marking, and MSQ and NAT questions have no negative marking. Check the JAM 2027 information brochure for the exact section-wise marks.
Eligibility
Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree, or are in the final year of one, can apply. There is no age limit. Minimum marks and subject requirements for admission are set by each admitting institute. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027
Step 1: Go to jam.iitkgp.ac.in and open the JOAPS portal.
Step 2: Register with your email ID and mobile number.
Step 3: Log in, fill in your details and choose one or two papers.
Step 4: Select your exam city preferences.
Step 5: Upload your photo, signature and certificates, pay the fee and submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the new last date for IIT JAM 2027?
19 October 2026.
Q2. When is the JAM 2027 exam?
14 February 2027.
Q3. Can I appear in two JAM papers?
Yes, if the two papers are in different sessions.
Q4. Can final-year students apply?
Yes.
Conclusion
The extension gives aspirants one more week. Complete your JAM 2027 application on jam.iitkgp.ac.in before 19 October 2026, and plan your preparation around the paper and session you choose.