If you’re planning to pursue an M.Sc., an integrated Ph.D., or another postgrad program at an IIT, here’s something worth putting on your calendar early. IIT Kharagpur, which is handling this year’s edition, has put out the notification for the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. — JAM 2027. Applications open on 05 September and stay open till 12 October, so you’ll have a few weeks once the window’s live, though the exam itself is still a good five months out, set for 14 February 2027.
I get that it feels early to be reading about a February exam in August, but JAM applications close well before the year wraps up, and if you’re serious about getting into an IIT for your postgrad, this isn’t a window you want to miss. Below is everything currently available — dates, fees, eligibility, official links — plus what’s still pending on IIT’s end so you know exactly what to watch for as September rolls around.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Institute | IIT Kharagpur (on behalf of all participating IITs) |
| Exam Name | Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) 2027 |
| Application Opens | 05 September 2026 |
| Application Closes | 12 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 14 February 2027 |
| Total Seats | Not available yet — check the official website closer to the exam |
| Official Website | jam.iitkgp.ac.in |
Important Dates
Here’s what’s confirmed so far, though a few things — like the exact admit card date — are still pending official word:
- Application Start Date: 05 September 2026
- Application Last Date: 12 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 12 October 2026
- Exam Date: 14 February 2027
- Admit Card: Will be released before the exam, exact date not out yet
- Result: To be announced
That’s roughly four months between the application deadline and the exam — a decent runway if you actually plan things out now instead of waiting around for the admit card to show up. IIT usually confirms exact admit card and result dates closer to the exam, so check the official JAM site again once you’re into December and January.
Application Fee
The fee depends on whether you’re going for one paper or two, and it’s worth knowing this upfront since it affects how you plan your application.
For a single paper, General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹2,000, while SC/ST and PH/Female candidates pay ₹1,000. For a double paper, General/OBC/EWS pays ₹2,700, and SC/ST/PH/Female pays ₹1,350.
Payment’s handled online — debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, or a cash card/mobile wallet.
If you fall under the reduced fee category and are thinking about two papers to widen your options, the double-paper route actually works out cheaper per paper than applying separately twice — worth factoring in while you’re weighing subject choices.
Age Limit
IIT hasn’t published a specific age limit for JAM 2027 in this notification — it’s just mentioned as being governed by standard IIT rules. Rather than guessing, check the official JAM website directly once the full notification’s out, since age criteria (where applicable) usually tie to specific programs rather than the exam as a whole.
Eligibility Criteria
This part’s refreshingly simple, at least for now:
| Exam Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM 2027 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India |
That said, “any stream” is just the broad eligibility for sitting the exam — actual admission into specific M.Sc. or integrated programs comes down to your subject background and each IIT’s course-level requirements. So don’t assume clearing JAM alone gets you a seat everywhere; check the detailed eligibility for your target course once the full notification’s out.
You may also check: AIBE 22 Online Form 2026
How to Fill the IIT JAM 2027 Admission Form
A few things here are still pending activation on IIT’s end, but here’s the process you’ll follow once the portal opens on 05 September:
- Visit the official IIT JAM website once applications open.
- Register with your basic details to create your application account.
- Log in and fill in your personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificates if applicable.
- Choose your paper(s) and the exam cities you’d prefer.
- Pay the application fee based on your category and paper selection.
- Review your form carefully before final submission — most portals only allow limited corrections afterward.
- Download and save a copy of your submitted application.
Since the apply link and official notification aren’t live yet as of this post, keep checking the official JAM website starting 05 September rather than clicking around on placeholder links elsewhere.
Mode of Selection
Admission to JAM programs runs through an Online Examination. There’s no interview or additional round mentioned in this notification — your JAM score is what universities use to shortlist and admit candidates into their M.Sc. and integrated Ph.D. programs.
Because it’s a single computer-based test deciding your admission, this isn’t an exam to walk into underprepared. A five-month gap between application and exam sounds generous, but it tends to shrink fast once college coursework, other exams, or job applications start competing for your time — so it’s worth blocking out consistent study time now rather than pushing everything to January.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| IIT JAM Official Website | jam.iitkgp.ac.in |
Note: The direct “Apply Online” and “Official Notification” links haven’t been activated by IIT Kharagpur yet at the time of writing. Once applications open on 05 September 2026, you’ll be able to apply directly through the official JAM website linked above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will applications for IIT JAM 2027 open?
05 September 2026.
Q2. What’s the last date to apply for IIT JAM 2027?
12 October 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment.
Q3. When is the IIT JAM 2027 exam scheduled?
14 February 2027.
Q4. What’s the eligibility for IIT JAM 2027?
A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized Indian university, though specific programs may have additional subject-based requirements once you’re shortlisted.
Q5. What’s the official website for IIT JAM?
https://jam.iitkgp.ac.in/ — this is where the application portal, official notification, and all further updates for JAM 2027 will be posted.
