Counselling and Admission Process
Seat Booking Fee and Upgrade Rules
When you receive a seat offer in JOAPS, the decision you make affects later rounds. Here are the options and fees as per the JAM 2027 Information Brochure.
Options After a Seat Offer
Option | What happens |
|---|---|
Accept and freeze | You accept the offered seat as final; no further upgrades |
Accept and upgrade | You accept the seat and remain eligible for a higher-preference seat in later rounds |
Reject and quit | You reject the offer and exit the admission process |
Seat Booking Fee
Category | Seat booking fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹15,000 |
SC / ST / PwD | ₹7,500 |
The seat booking fee is adjusted against the institute fee when you register at the allotted IIT.
Withdrawal and Refund
Withdrawal and refund rules will be detailed in the JAM 2027 admission brochure (expected in March 2027). The JAM application fee is not refunded.
Key Takeaways
Accept-and-upgrade keeps you in later rounds.
Seat booking: ₹15,000 or ₹7,500.
Withdrawal rules will be in the March 2027 admission brochure.
Pro Tip: Choose “accept and upgrade” if you are still hoping for a higher preference — but make sure you pay the seat booking fee on time to keep your current seat.
Source: JAM 2027 Information Brochure and FAQ, IIT Kharagpur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JOAPS seat booking fee?
₹15,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹7,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Can I upgrade my seat in later JOAPS rounds?
Yes, if you choose to accept the seat with the upgrade option.
Is the JAM application fee refunded if I withdraw?
No, the application fee is non-refundable.