IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline extended: apply by 22 October

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, the organising institute for JAM 2027, has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. Prospective candidates now have until October 22, 2026, to submit their applications online.

This extension provides applicants with a final opportunity to apply for various postgraduate programmes offered through JAM across 23 IITs. The admission process covers 89 postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines for the 2027–28 academic session.

Revised Application Schedule and Key Dates

The previous registration deadline for IIT JAM 2027 was October 19, 2026. With the extension, candidates have an additional three days to complete their applications. Registration for the examination initially commenced on September 11, 2026.

Following the registration period, the application form correction window is tentatively scheduled to open on November 10, 2026. A correction fee of ₹300 will apply for changes made during this window. The examination itself is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and will be held on February 14, 2027, with results slated for announcement on March 18, 2027.

Eligibility, Examination Structure, and Application Fees

There is no age restriction for JAM 2027. Candidates can opt to appear in one or two test papers. The examination will be conducted in two sessions on February 14, 2027, across approximately 114 cities in India. The seven subjects offered for the examination are Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).

Candidates choosing two test papers must select subjects scheduled in different examination sessions. The forenoon session (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) will include Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), and Mathematics (MA). The afternoon session (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) will feature Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).

The application fee varies based on category and the number of test papers chosen. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.

Programmes and Participating Institutions

JAM 2027 scores will be utilised for admission to various postgraduate programmes, including M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech), MS (Research), M.Sc.-M.Tech. Dual Degree, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and Integrated Ph.D. programmes. These programmes are offered across 23 Indian Institutes of Technology, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kharagpur, among others.

The official portal for registration and further information is jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their applications through the JOAPS portal by the revised deadline of October 22, 2026, and to carefully review all entered information before submission.

Further reading

• IIT JAM 2027: Apply for PG seats by October 19
• IIT JAM 2027 application form submission checklist released; apply by October 19
• IIT JAM exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• MET 2027: Apply by March 31 for Phase 1 registration
• Common University Entrance Test (PG) application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• IIT JAM: complete exam guide

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