The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is opening the online registration window for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM 2027) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Aspirants seeking admission into Master of Science (M.Sc.), M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, M.Sc.-M.Tech., and other post-bachelor degree programmes across 22 IITs, IISc Bangalore, and participating NITs (via CCMN) can submit their application forms on the official JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
IIT JAM 2027 Official Calendar & Important Dates
Candidates must carefully track the admission schedule outlined by IIT Kharagpur:
- Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
- Official Examination & Application Portal: jam.iitkgp.ac.in (JOAPS 2027 Portal)
- Opening Date of JOAPS Online Application: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Closing Date of Online Application & Fee Payment: Monday, October 12, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Availability: Early January 2027
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027 (Conducted in Forenoon and Afternoon sessions)
- Declaration of Results: March 18, 2027
- Scorecard Download Window: March 25 to May 31, 2027 (Free of charge)
- Centralised Admission Portal Submission: April 2027
Academic Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the minimum academic eligibility requirements for JAM 2027:
- Qualifying Degree: Candidates who have either completed an undergraduate degree or are currently appearing in the final year of their qualifying Bachelor's programme are eligible to apply.
- Minimum Percentage Requirement: In alignment with recent IIT JAM council guidelines, candidates only require a pass in their qualifying degree without rigid aggregate cut-offs at the time of entrance registration. Individual participating institutes may prescribe specific Essential Educational Qualifications (EEQs) during final counselling.
- Nationality: Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to appear for the test.
Fee Structure for Single and Two-Paper Options
The non-refundable application fee varies based on category and number of test papers:
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates:
- One Test Paper: Rs. 1,000/-
- Two Test Papers: Rs. 1,250/-
- All Other Candidates (General, OBC-NCL, EWS):
- One Test Paper: Rs. 2,000/-
- Two Test Papers: Rs. 2,500/-
- Payment Methods: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI via integrated payment gateways on JOAPS.
List of 7 Test Papers & Examination Shift Schedule
IIT JAM 2027 will be administered across seven subject papers divided into two shifts to facilitate candidates appearing for two test papers:
- Session I (Forenoon: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM):
- Chemistry (CY)
- Geology (GG)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Session II (Afternoon: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM):
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Economics (EN)
- Mathematical Statistics (MS)
- Physics (PH)
- Two-Paper Combination Rule: Candidates can opt for a maximum of two test papers, provided both papers belong to different examination sessions.
Computer-Based Test Pattern & Marking Scheme
The 3-hour examination consists of 60 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks, structured into three distinct sections:
- Section A (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ): 30 Questions (Total 50 Marks). Contains 10 questions of 1 mark each and 20 questions of 2 marks each. Negative marking applies: 1/3 mark deducted for 1-mark questions, and 2/3 mark deducted for 2-mark questions.
- Section B (Multiple Select Questions – MSQ): 10 Questions (Total 20 Marks). Each question carries 2 marks and may have one or more correct options. Full marks awarded only if all correct choices are selected without incorrect options. No negative marking and no partial marking.
- Section C (Numerical Answer Type – NAT): 20 Questions (Total 30 Marks). Contains 10 questions of 1 mark each and 10 questions of 2 marks each. The answer is a signed real number entered via the on-screen virtual numeric keypad. Zero negative marking.
Step-by-Step JOAPS Online Registration Guide
Follow these steps to successfully submit your application from September 12:
- Visit the official portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in and click on the 'JOAPS 2027 Candidate Portal' link.
- Click on 'Register Here' and enter your First Name, Valid Email ID, and Active Mobile Number. Create a secure password.
- Verify your account using the OTP sent to your registered email and mobile number to receive your unique Enrollment ID.
- Log in using your Enrollment ID / Email and Password.
- Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications, and select one or two test papers.
- Choose three examination cities within the same IIT JAM administrative zone.
- Upload scanned images of your passport photograph (file size 20 KB to 200 KB) and signature (file size 20 KB to 150 KB), along with valid Category/PwD certificates (PDF format) if applicable.
- Review the completed application form, pay the online application fee, and download the confirmation page PDF for future reference.
Postgraduate Admission Opportunities via JAM 2027
A valid IIT JAM 2027 scorecard unlocks admission into over 3,000 postgraduate seats nationwide:
- Direct IIT Admissions: Over 2,800 seats across 22 IITs offering M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and M.Sc.-M.Tech. programmes.
- IISc Bangalore Admissions: Integrated Ph.D. programmes in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
- NIT & CFTI Admissions via CCMN: Over 2,000 seats across National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, SLIET, and DIAT through Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech) (CCMN 2027).
- Research & Industry Scope: Provides immediate eligibility for CSIR-UGC NET, GATE research fellowships, and direct placements in government laboratories, data analytics firms, and chemical/pharmaceutical R&D divisions.