IIT Kharagpur has announced the registration dates for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. Applications open on September 5, 2026 , and close on October 12, 2026 . The examination is scheduled for February 14, 2027 .
JAM 2027 Schedule and Details
The IIT JAM 2027 information brochure will be released on August 22, 2026 . This document will contain essential details for prospective applicants. Information includes eligibility criteria, application fees, exam patterns, syllabus, and the admission process for participating institutes.
The JAM 2027 exam serves as a gateway for admission to postgraduate science programs. These programs are offered at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Accepted programs include Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. degrees.
Exam Structure and Application
The JAM 2027 exam features seven test papers: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, and Physics. Candidates must select one test paper during the application process.
Online applications will be processed through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). Candidates will need to register on the platform. After registration, they can log in using their enrollment ID and password to complete the application.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must prepare several documents for their JAM 2027 application. These include personal details and nationality proof. Proof of nationality can be a birth certificate, voter ID, or passport first page.
Academic documents are also required. This includes mark sheets for the qualifying degree. Specific requirements apply to mark sheets from the first year up to the final year of the qualifying degree. Consolidated mark sheets are acceptable if available.
Other required documents may include:
- X and XII standard mark sheets/certificates.
- Degree/Provisional certificate (if available).
- Filled JAM 2026 Declaration Form.
- OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST certificates (if applicable).
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
| JAM 2027 Information Brochure Release | August 22, 2026 |
| JAM 2027 Registration Begins | September 5, 2026 |
| JAM 2027 Registration Ends | October 12, 2026 |
| JAM 2027 Exam Date | February 14, 2027 |
| JAM 2027 Result Date | March 18, 2027 |
