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IIT JAM 2027

IIT Kharagpur (Organising Institute, JAM 2027)

IIT JAM 2027 is the Joint Admission Test for Masters for M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. and other PG science programmes at IITs. Exam on 14 Feb 2027; apply by 19 Oct 2026. Check eligibility, pattern, syllabus, cutoffs and JOAPS admission.

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Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027

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Status (as of 17 October 2026): Applications are open on JOAPS until 19 October 2026.

The JAM 2027 application is filled online only through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) at joaps.iitkgp.ac.in.

Steps to apply for IIT JAM 2027

Step-by-Step: How to Apply

  1. Register on JOAPS with a valid email ID and mobile number.

  2. Fill personal and academic details — qualifying degree, institution and year of passing.

  3. Choose one or two papers (from different sessions).

  4. Select three exam cities from one zone.

  5. Upload documents: photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificates where applicable. PwD forms are uploaded after payment.

  6. Pay the fee online and submit.

After Submitting

  • A paid data-correction window opens from 10 November 2026 (tentative) for changes such as category, gender, city, date of birth or papers (₹300 extra, as per the brochure).

  • Admit cards can be downloaded from 5 January 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • Apply online only on joaps.iitkgp.ac.in.

  • Choose one or two papers and three exam cities in a zone.

  • Last date: 19 October 2026.

Pro Tip: Check the data required for the form on the JAM website before you start — it saves time and avoids errors.

Source: JAM 2027 website (How to Apply) and Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply for IIT JAM 2027?

Online on JOAPS at joaps.iitkgp.ac.in.

How many exam cities can I choose?

Three cities from one zone.

Can I change my paper after applying?

Changes to papers are possible in the paid correction window from 10 November 2026 (tentative), as per the brochure.

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IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

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Status (as of 17 October 2026): The fee below is official, from the JAM 2027 Information Brochure. The fee is non-refundable.

IIT JAM 2027 application fee

IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee

Category

One paper

Two papers

Female (all categories), SC, ST, PwD

₹1,000

₹1,350

All others

₹2,000

₹2,700

Other Charges

Item

Amount

Data correction (category, gender, city, date of birth or papers)

₹300 extra (as per brochure)

JOAPS admission application (after result)

₹750 (non-refundable)

Seat booking fee (on accepting a seat)

₹15,000 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) · ₹7,500 (SC/ST/PwD)

Key Takeaways

  • ₹1,000 / ₹1,350 for female, SC, ST, PwD (one / two papers).

  • ₹2,000 / ₹2,700 for all others.

  • The application fee is not refunded.

Pro Tip: If you are unsure about a second paper, decide before paying — adding a paper later costs extra in the correction window.

Source: JAM 2027 Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IIT JAM 2027 application fee?

₹2,000 for one paper and ₹2,700 for two papers; ₹1,000 and ₹1,350 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates.

Is the JAM application fee refundable?

No, it is non-refundable.

What is the seat booking fee in JOAPS?

₹15,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹7,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, adjusted against the institute fee.

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IIT JAM Exam Cities and Zones

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JAM 2027 is held in exam cities across India, grouped into eight zones managed by IISc and seven IITs. There are no international centres for JAM 2027.

Zones and Number of Tentative Cities

Zone

Tentative cities (official list)

IISc Bengaluru

32

IIT Bombay

19

IIT Delhi

11

IIT Guwahati

13

IIT Kanpur

11

IIT Kharagpur

11

IIT Madras

21

IIT Roorkee

13

Total

131

The official exam-cities page lists 131 tentative cities; the Information Brochure mentions about 114. Final centres are shown on the admit card.

How City Choice Works

  • Choose three cities from one zone while applying.

  • Final allotment depends on availability; the centre is printed on the admit card.

  • City changes are possible only in the paid correction window, as per the brochure.

Key Takeaways

  • Eight zones across India; no centres abroad.

  • Choose three cities from one zone.

  • Check the admit card for the final centre.

Pro Tip: Pick three cities you can reach comfortably on a Sunday — for two papers, you will spend the whole day at the centre.

Source: JAM 2027 Examination Cities page and Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there JAM 2027 exam centres outside India?

No. There are no international centres for JAM 2027.

How many cities can I choose for JAM?

Three cities from one zone.

How many exam cities are there for JAM 2027?

The official list shows 131 tentative cities across eight zones.

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