IIT JAM 2027 Admission Notification & Online Registration

IIT JAM 2027 Admission Notification & Online Registration

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has officially announced the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 notification. IIT JAM 2027 is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, M.Sc.-M.Tech., and other Post-Bachelor Degree Programmes at various IITs and integrated Ph.D. programmes at IISc Bangalore, NITs, and CFTIs across India.

Eligible and interested candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant science disciplines can apply online through the official JOAPS portal before the specified deadline. Read below for detailed information regarding key dates, educational eligibility, application fees, examination structure, and step-by-step application procedures.

IIT JAM 2027 Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	IIT Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM 2027)
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Academic Year	2027 - 2028
Available Vacancies / Seats	Multiple Seats across participating IITs, IISc, NITs & CFTIs
Programmes Offered	M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, M.Sc.-M.Tech.
Mode of Application	Online (JOAPS Portal)
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	September 03, 2026
Application Begin Date	September 03, 2026
Closing Date for Application	October 11, 2026
Last Date for Apply Online	October 11, 2026
Admit Card Availability	January 2027
JAM Exam Date	February 14, 2027
Declaration of Results	March 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to appear for the IIT JAM 2027 examination:

Educational Qualification

• Qualifying Degree: Candidates must hold an Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's Degree) in a relevant Science subject/discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Appearing Candidates: Students currently appearing or due to appear for their final year qualifying degree examinations in 2027 are also eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling the physical verification standards at the time of admission.
• Nationality: Both Indian and Foreign nationals are eligible to apply, subject to meeting individual institute requirements.

Age Limits

Category	Age Limit Requirement
All Candidates	No Age Restriction (There is no upper age limit to apply for IIT JAM 2027)

Application Fees

The application fee structure varies depending on the number of test papers selected and the candidate's category. Payment must be made online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the JOAPS portal.

Category	Fee for One Test Paper	Fee for Two Test Papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD	₹900/-	₹1,250/-
All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS)	₹1,800/-	₹2,500/-

Selection Process

Admission to participating institutes through IIT JAM 2027 involves a multi-stage evaluation process:

• Computer Based Test (CBT): Candidates must appear for the online entrance test conducted on February 14, 2027. The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
• All India Rank (AIR) Generation: Based on performance in the test, subject-wise All India Rank lists and merit lists will be published.
• Centralized Admission Counseling (JOAPS): Qualified candidates must submit their preferences for academic programmes and institutes through the online admission form. Seat allocation will be finalized based on merit, category, and available seats.

Step-by-Step How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your online application for IIT JAM 2027 successfully:

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) portal. Click on "New User Registration" and enter your basic information including full name, valid email address, mobile number, and password to create an account.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form

Log in using your Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password. Fill in the required details including personal information, academic qualifications, chosen JAM test paper(s), and preferred exam city choices.

Step 3: Document Uploads

Upload scanned images of mandatory documents according to the prescribed specifications:

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG format)
• Clear scanned image of candidate's signature
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Step 4: Application Fee Payment

Pay the required application fee using the secure online payment gateway through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

Step 5: Final Submission and Printout

Re-check all filled details carefully before final submission. Submit the application form online and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.