IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended Again to October 22, Check Other Details
West Bengal: Students interested in postgraduate science studies now have another chance to take the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has postponed the application deadline to October 22, 2026 from the previous date of October 19, 2026.
Students have an opportunity to complete their application, upload the required documents, select the test papers and pay the application fee. Students should review their details to minimize errors rather than wait to do this in the final minutes. The extension is shown on the IIT JAM 2027 website, which shows October 22, as the extended deadline to fill the application.
IIT Kharagpur is conducting the JAM 2027 test to grant admission in various post graduate science programs for the academic year of 2027-28. As per the official website, JAM provides an admission route to 89 post graduate programs across 23 IITs.
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027
Students need to apply through the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) for admission to the selected post graduate science programs. The application process is fully online and candidates need to use the official website to reach the online application. The following steps describe the application process.
- Go to the official IIT JAM 2027 website
- Open the JOAPS Application portal
- Register yourself and create an account using your email ID and mobile number.
- Log in using your registration details
- Enter your personal, academic and contact details
- Select the JAM test papers of your choice
- Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- Download or save the application confirmation for future reference.
Before submitting the application, candidates should verify their personal information, category details, selected test papers and uploaded documents. Any correction after submission may be subject to the official correction rules and applicable charges.
IIT JAM 2027: Important Dates
Applicants should keep the following dates in view while preparing their applications and examination plans.
|
Event |
Date |
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Online registration began |
September 11, 2026 |
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Previous application deadline |
October 19, 2026 |
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Revised application deadline |
October 22, 2026 |
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Application correction window |
November 10, 2026 (tentative; verify official schedule) |
|
IIT JAM 2027 examination |
February 14, 2027 |
|
Result announcement |
March 18, 2027 |
The October 22 deadline is the immediate priority for candidates who are yet to apply. Applicants should monitor the official portal for any further changes to the schedule.
What Happens After Registration?
Once the application window closes, candidates are expected to monitor the JAM site for details regarding correction facility, release of admit cards, and instructions regarding the examination. The correction window is reported to be opening on November 10, 2026, but candidates are advised to cross-check the date against the official schedule.
Qualifying in JAM does not ensure admission to an IIT. Candidates have to meet the academic eligibility criteria of the programme/institution of their choice and go through the prescribed admission process to be admitted to the programme.
Conclusion
The extension of the deadline for IIT JAM 2027 until October 22 gives additional opportunity to eligible candidates to apply to the Postgraduate programmes in Basic Sciences offered by the various IITs. Being the examination is scheduled on February 14, 2027, candidates are advised to fill the application form as soon as possible to exercise their choices regarding test papers, and keep the submission confirmation.
Candidates are advised to use the official JAM website for all updates, and not depend on summarized/altered updates by other websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date of application of IIT JAM 2027?
The website has announced that the last date for application for IIT JAM 2027 is October 22, 2026.
2. Which Institute is conducting IIT JAM 2027
The JAM 2027 is being conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
3. From where candidates can apply for IIT JAM 2027?
Candidates can fill their online applications on the official IIT JAM 2027 website.
4. When IIT JAM 2027 will be conducted?
The examinations will be conducted on February 14, 2027 in two sessions.
5. When the result of IIT JAM 2027 will be declared?
The result of JAM 2027 will be declared on March 18, 2027.
6. What is the subject of IIT JAM 2027?
The subject of test papers are Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics.
7. How many post graduate programmes are covered by IIT JAM 2027?
As per the official website, 89 post graduate programmes will be available across 23 IITs for the academic year 2027-28.
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