Organizing Institute: IIT Kharagpur | Last Date to Apply: 12 October 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has officially released the comprehensive notification for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. This prestigious national-level science examination serves as the primary gateway for admissions to various elite postgraduate programs, including M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, Integrated Ph.D., and other Post-Bachelor Degree Programs offered by IITs, IISc, NITs, and other centrally funded technical institutes.

Interested and eligible candidates who possess or are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree can submit the IIT JAM 2027 Online Form directly through the official JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal. The online registration window is actively accepting applications from 12 September 2026 to 12 October 2026. Candidates are highly encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria, test paper options, exhaustive syllabus, exam pattern, and fee structure outlined below before proceeding with the final application.

IIT JAM 2027 – Key Overview

Important Dates & Schedule

The timeline for the IIT JAM 2027 examination is strict. Candidates must complete their application and fee payment within the stipulated timeframe to avoid rejection. The examination will be conducted across multiple designated test centers pan-India.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee Details

The application fee depends on the number of test papers opted for and the category of the candidate. A candidate can appear for either one or two test papers (subject to the examination session schedule). The fee must be paid exclusively through online modes (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI).

Note: If a candidate wishes to change the examination city, test paper, category, or gender after submission, an additional rectification fee of ₹ 300/- (plus the applicable difference in application fee, if any) will be charged during the designated correction window.

IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility & Qualification Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any recognized discipline from a University/Institute in India.
• Final Year Students: Candidates who are currently in the final year of their undergraduate program (or those awaiting their final semester results) are fully eligible to apply, provided they can submit their final qualifying degree certificate by the stipulated deadline (usually September 2027) during the admission and counselling process.
• Minimum Marks / CGPA Criteria:
  • For General / OBC (NCL) / EWS categories: A minimum of 55% aggregate marks or a CGPA/CPI of 5.5 out of 10 in the qualifying degree.
  • For SC / ST / PwD categories: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a CGPA/CPI of 5.0 out of 10 in the qualifying degree.
• Physical Fitness: Candidates must submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner at the time of admission.
• Important: Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with the minimum specified marks is required only at the time of counselling/admission, not during the initial application process.

Participating Institutes & Programs Offered

Qualifying in IIT JAM 2027 opens doors to approximately 3,000+ seats in elite postgraduate science programs across premier institutions.

• Primary Admitting Institutes:
  • IISc Bangalore (Integrated Ph.D. programs)
  • Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): IIT Bhilai, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Jammu, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Mandi, IIT Palakkad, IIT Patna, IIT Roorkee, IIT Ropar, IIT Tirupati, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
• Result Sharing Institutes (CCMN): JAM scores are also widely used and accepted by NITs, IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, and DIAT through the Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech.) (CCMN) process. Furthermore, institutions like JNCASR, IISERs, and others utilize the JAM rank for their respective admission interviews and processes.

IIT JAM 2027 Examination Pattern

The IIT JAM examination is entirely an online Computer Based Test (CBT) encompassing three specific sections. All test papers contain 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The total duration of the exam is exactly 3 hours (180 minutes).

Important Note: An on-screen virtual calculator will be provided during the examination. Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying physical calculators, smartwatches, or mobile phones inside the examination hall.

IIT JAM 2027 Test Papers & Syllabus Highlights

Candidates can apply for up to two of the following seven test papers, provided their examination sessions do not clash.

• Biotechnology (BT): Biology (10+2+3 level), Basic Mathematics (10+2 level), Basic Physics (10+2 level), and Basic Chemistry (10+2+3 level).
• Chemistry (CY): Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry (Graduation level).
• Economics (EN): Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics for Economics, Indian Economy, Mathematics for Economics.
• Geology (GG): The Planet Earth, Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Paleontology, Stratigraphy, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology, Applied Geology.
• Mathematics (MA): Sequences and Series of Real Numbers, Functions of One and Two Real Variables, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Group Theory, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis.
• Mathematical Statistics (MS): Sequences and Series, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Matrices, Probability, Random Variables, Standard Distributions, Joint Distributions, Sampling Distributions, Limit Theorems, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses.
• Physics (PH): Mathematical Methods, Mechanics and General Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves and Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill the IIT JAM 2027 Online Form

1. Visit the Official JOAPS Portal: Navigate to the official IIT JAM website (administered by IIT Kharagpur for the 2027 cycle) and click on the "JOAPS Application Portal" link.
2. New Registration: Click on "Register" and provide your Full Name, a valid Email ID, an active Mobile Number, and create a strong password. You will receive a unique Enrollment ID upon successful registration via SMS and email.
3. Login & Fill Application: Log in using your Enrollment ID and Password. Fill in your personal demographics, choice of examination cities (in order of preference), and the specific test paper(s) you wish to appear for.
4. Educational Details: Enter your academic history, including your Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor’s degree marks/CGPA and respective university details accurately.
5. Upload Documents:
   • Upload a recent, high-quality passport-size color photograph (with a white background, size constraint as per notification).
   • Upload a clear scanned image of your signature running in blue/black ink.
   • Upload your Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) or PwD Certificate, if applicable.
6. Fee Payment: Proceed to the secure payment gateway and pay the requisite application fee online via Net Banking, UPI, or Card.
7. Submit & Print: Review all details thoroughly in the preview mode. Submit the application form before the final deadline of 12 October 2026. Download the generated PDF and take a printout for your records.

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