IIT JAM 2027 — At a Glance
About IIT 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.
IIT JAM 2027 Overview
The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is the national entrance test for postgraduate science programmes at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). For more than two decades, JAM has been the gateway to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other programmes at the IITs — and its scores are also used by IISc, NITs and several other premier institutes.
JAM 2027 is organised by IIT Kharagpur. About 3,000 seats in 89 postgraduate programmes across 23 IITs are filled on the basis of JAM scores, with no interview, through the JAM Online Admission Processing System (JOAPS).
Status (as of 17 October 2026): Registration is open until 19 October 2026. The exam is on Sunday, 14 February 2027 and results are due on 18 March 2027. Details below are from the official JAM 2027 website and Information Brochure.
IIT JAM 2027: Highlights
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Exam name | Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 |
Organising institute | IIT Kharagpur |
Exam date | Sunday, 14 February 2027 (two sessions) |
Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), 3 hours per paper |
Test papers | Biotechnology (BT), Chemistry (CY), Economics (EN), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH) |
Papers per candidate | One or two (from different sessions) |
Questions and marks | 60 questions, 100 marks (MCQ, MSQ and NAT) |
Application window | Opened 11 September 2026 (JOAPS); last date 19 October 2026 |
Application fee | ₹1,000 / ₹1,350 (female, SC, ST, PwD) · ₹2,000 / ₹2,700 (others) for one / two papers |
Age limit | None |
Result | 18 March 2027 |
Seats | About 3,000 at 23 IITs, plus over 2,000 at other institutes |
Official website | jam.iitkgp.ac.in · Application: joaps.iitkgp.ac.in |
Why IIT JAM Matters
Direct IIT admission: IIT seats are filled on JAM scores — no interview.
Many programmes: M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), MS (Research), Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, M.Sc.-M.Tech Dual Degree and Integrated Ph.D.
Beyond IITs: IISc, NITs (through CCMN) and other institutes also use JAM scores.
No age limit and no limit on attempts.
Key Takeaways
JAM 2027 is organised by IIT Kharagpur.
Exam: 14 February 2027; apply by 19 October 2026.
About 3,000 IIT seats in 89 programmes are filled through JAM.
Seven papers; you may take one or two.
Pro Tip: Apply before 19 October — after that, only the paid data-correction window remains, and new applications are not accepted.
Official Websites
JAM 2027 (IIT Kharagpur): jam.iitkgp.ac.in
Application portal (JOAPS): joaps.iitkgp.ac.in
JAM Office: jam@iitkgp.ac.in · +91 3222 282091 / 282095
Need Help with IIT JAM?
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Source: JAM 2027 website (jam.iitkgp.ac.in) and JAM 2027 Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is conducting IIT JAM 2027?
IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027.
When is the IIT JAM 2027 exam?
On Sunday, 14 February 2027.
What is the last date to apply for IIT JAM 2027?
19 October 2026.