IIT Kharagpur will open registration for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 on September 12, 2026. The registration start date was earlier set for September 5, 2026, but the latest information brochure revises the opening date. The deadline to submit the online application remains October 12, 2026.
Candidates can apply online through the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS). During registration, applicants need to provide their name, email ID, and active mobile number, create a password, and use the Enrollment ID and OTP sent to their registered contact details. They must then enter personal, academic, and communication information, choose one or two test papers and examination cities, upload the required documents, provide accepted photo ID details, pay the fee, and submit the form.
The application fee is INR 1,000 for one paper and INR 1,350 for two papers for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. For all other candidates, the fee is INR 2,000 for one paper and INR 2,700 for two papers. Required documents include a Class 10 marksheet, recent photograph, signature, and applicable category or PwD certificates. Accepted IDs include Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN card, passport, or voter ID. Candidates should keep these documents ready before starting the application process.
Key highlights:
- IIT JAM 2027 registration begins on September 12, 2026.
- The application deadline remains October 12, 2026.
- Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay INR 1,000 for one paper and INR 1,350 for two papers.
- Other candidates pay INR 2,000 for one paper and INR 2,700 for two papers.
Candidates should visit the official JAM 2027 website for the latest registration notices, application portal access, and detailed instructions. Applicants should check official updates carefully before completing and submitting the application.