IIT JAM Exam 2027 Notification

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has officially announced the notification for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2027). This national-level computer-based entrance examination serves as a gateway for admission into diverse postgraduate degree programs, including M.Sc., M.S. Research, Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., and Dual Degree programs offered across 23 prestigious IITs nationwide. Eligible candidates aspiring to advance their academic career in basic and applied sciences are invited to submit their applications online through the dedicated portal.

Quick Overview

• Examination Name: Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM 2027)
• Organizing Body: IIT Kharagpur
• Total Available Seats: 3000+ Post Graduate Seats
• Participating Institutes: 23 IITs
• Educational Qualification: Graduation Degree in relevant subject
• Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Application Start Date: September 12, 2026
• Application Deadline: October 12, 2026

Recruitment Details

IIT JAM is an all-India level entrance examination aimed at consolidating science education as a competitive and lucrative career path. Candidates qualifying in the entrance examination will be eligible for enrollment in 89 postgraduate programs across various premier institutions for the academic session 2027-2028.

Vacancy Details

While JAM is an admission exam rather than direct recruitment, successfully clearing the exam opens access to around 3,000 seats across 23 IITs and various participating institutes (IISc, NITs, DIAT, IIEST, IISERs, etc.). The test papers available are Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), and Physics (PH).

Eligibility Conditions

• Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age restriction to appear for JAM 2027.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates who possess a bachelor's degree or are appearing in their final year exams of the qualifying degree in 2027 are eligible.
• Physical Fitness: Admitted students must provide a physical fitness certificate from a recognized medical officer at the time of admission.

Documents Required

1. Recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
2. Valid Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
3. Qualifying degree certificates or marksheets of appearing status.
4. Category/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable.
5. PwD Certificate (if applying under disability reservation).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official JOAPS/JAM 2027 portal.
2. Click on the registration link to create an account with a valid email address and phone number.
3. Log in with the credentials received and fill out the personal and academic details.
4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents, photo, and signature.
5. Pay the online application fee using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
6. Review all submitted details and click the final submit button.
7. Save and print a copy of the filled application form for future reference.

Important Dates

• Online Application Begins: September 12, 2026
• Last Date for Application: October 12, 2026
• Date of Entrance Examination: February 14, 2027 (Sunday)

Important Links

• Official Application Portal: https://jam.iitkgp.ac.in/

FAQs

Q: Is there any age limit for IIT JAM 2027? A: No, there is no age restriction to participate in the examination.

Q: Can final year undergraduate students apply? A: Yes, candidates appearing in the final year examination of their bachelor's degree in 2027 are fully eligible.

Q: What is the mode of examination? A: IIT JAM 2027 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.