This year, IIT Kharagpur will serve as the organising institute for IIT JAM 2027, overseeing the complete admission and examination process.

Candidates interested in pursuing postgraduate programmes through IIT JAM can now visit the official portal to stay updated with all examination-related announcements. According to the schedule released by the institute, the IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure will be published on August 22, 2026, while the online application process will commence on September 5, 2026.

The launch of the official website marks the beginning of the admission cycle and provides aspirants with a dedicated platform to access notifications, application updates, examination details, eligibility criteria, and admission-related information.

IIT JAM 2027 Official Website Now Available

The official website for IIT JAM 2027 has been activated, allowing candidates to monitor all important announcements related to the entrance examination.

Students preparing for postgraduate admissions can regularly visit jam.iitkgp.ac.in to receive the latest updates regarding:

• Information brochure

• Registration dates

• Application procedures

• Examination schedules

• Syllabus updates

• Admission guidelines

• Participating institutions

• Counselling-related announcements

The portal will act as the primary source of information throughout the entire admission process.

IIT JAM 2027 Important Dates

Candidates can refer to the table below for the complete IIT JAM 2027 schedule:

IIT JAM 2027 Registration Process to Begin on September 5

The IIT JAM 2027 registration window will officially open on September 5, 2026.

Candidates intending to appear for the examination will be able to complete their applications through the JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) portal.

The application window will remain open until October 12, 2026, giving candidates more than a month to complete the registration process.

Applicants must carefully complete every stage of the online application process before submitting the form. The registration procedure will include:

• Creating a candidate account

• Entering personal information

• Providing academic details

• Uploading required documents

• Verifying the entered information

• Paying the prescribed application fee

• Submitting the final application form

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date, as technical issues and heavy website traffic could cause delays during the final days of registration.

PwD Candidates Must Upload Required Documents After Fee Payment

The official schedule also includes a separate notification for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.

According to the announcement, the required supporting documents must be uploaded after the successful payment of the application fee.

Candidates applying under the PwD category should carefully review all guidelines mentioned in the information brochure before completing the application process.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Date Yet to Be Announced

While IIT Kharagpur has confirmed the registration schedule, the official examination date for IIT JAM 2027 has not yet been announced.

The institute is expected to publish the examination date along with the IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure on August 22, 2026.

Based on previous examination patterns, IIT JAM is likely to be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Seven Subjects Expected for IIT JAM 2027

Following previous years' trends, the examination is expected to be conducted for the following seven subjects:

• Biotechnology (BT)

• Chemistry (CY)

• Economics (EN)

• Geology (GG)

• Mathematical Statistics (MS)

• Mathematics (MA)

• Physics (PH)

Candidates should begin their preparation early and carefully review the syllabus once the official brochure becomes available.

IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure to Be Released on August 22

The IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure will be published on August 22, 2026.

The brochure will serve as the official handbook for candidates and will provide comprehensive details regarding:

• Eligibility criteria

• Educational qualifications

• Application procedures

• Examination pattern

• Subject-wise syllabus

• Application fees

• Important dates

• Admission procedures

• Participating institutions

Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the brochure thoroughly before beginning the registration process to avoid errors during application submission.

What Is IIT JAM?

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Technology.

The examination provides admission opportunities to candidates seeking postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines offered by:

• Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

• Other participating institutes

Qualifying in IIT JAM opens the door to several postgraduate programmes, including MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD Dual Degree, and other interdisciplinary courses offered by premier institutions across the country.

As the registration process approaches, aspirants should regularly monitor the official website and keep all necessary academic and personal documents ready to ensure a smooth application experience.