IIT JAM 2027 registration closes today for 3,000 PG seats; check application steps, fees, exam schedule

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur will close the registration window for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 today. Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications must complete the process through JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS)- jam.iitkgp.ac.in at the earliest.

JAM 2027 will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode on February 14, 2027. The examination will facilitate admission to postgraduate programmes offered by 23 IITs for the 2027-28 academic session.

Candidates can choose to appear for one or two of the seven test papers, subject to the session-wise paper combination rules. The papers are Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS) and Physics (PH).

Candidates can access JAM 2027 application portal through the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The steps involve completing the application form, uploading the required documents and paying the examination fee before submitting applications.

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IIT JAM 2027: Important dates

IIT JAM 2027: Eligibility criteria, application fee

Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree or will appear for the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2027 are eligible to appear for JAM 2027. However, qualifying for the examination does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must meet the qualifying degree requirements specified by the respective admitting institutes and submit the required documents within the prescribed timeline.

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The examination fee varies according to the candidate's category and the number of test papers selected.

How to apply for IIT JAM 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the IIT JAM 2027 application process:

• Visit the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in
• On homepage, open the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS)
• Register using required details and note down the enrolment ID and password
• Log in, select the test paper or papers and provide the preferred examination cities
• Upload required photograph, signature and other documents and pay fee
• Review the details and submit application form
• Download and save confirmation page

The examination will be conducted in two sessions on February 14, 2027. Each test paper will have a duration of three hours.

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The JAM 2027 question paper will contain 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The paper will have three compulsory sections: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

The examination will be conducted in approximately 114 cities across India. Candidates must provide their first, second and third preferences for examination cities while filling out the application form. All three preferences must belong to the same examination zone. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official JAM 2027 website for the latest updates on registration, examination and admission procedures.