IIT JAM information brochure 2027 has been released. Candidates can visit official website to download IIT JAM 2027 notification PDF and check revised registration dates. Know details here
IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure @jam.iitkgp.ac.in
IIT JAM 2027: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has released official Information Brochure and poster online at official website jam.iitkgp.ac.in. As per official update, JAM 2027 registration date has also been revised. Now, IIT JAM JOAPS portal will be activated from September 12, 2026. Whereas, last date to submit IIT JAM 2027 registration form remains same.
Interested candidates can complete IIT JAM 2027 registration form online till October 12, 2026 at official website. Those willing to get admission to postgraduate programmes in participating IITs and other institutes can check IIT JAM eligibility criteria, examination pattern, syllabus, application and other details in information brochure PDF.
How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027
Candidates can apply online through official JAM website once application portal opens. They should keep their photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate/marksheet and applicable category or PwD certificates ready while applying. Check steps below
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Go to IIT JAM official website
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Click on JOAPS Portal
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Complete IIT JAM registration to generate login credentials
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Login and fill application form
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Upload image and signature
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Pay application fees
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Submit form
IIT JAM 2027 Application Fee
The application fee for candidates belonging to the Female/SC/ST/PwD categories is INR 1,000 for one test paper and INR 1,350 for two test papers. For all other candidates, fee is INR 2,000 for one paper and INR 2,700 for two papers.
IIT JAM 2027 Examination Date and Schedule
IIT JAM will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) on February 14, 2027. The examination will be held in two sessions. Check table to know IIT JAM exam schedule
| Session |
Time |
Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Forenoon |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG), Mathematics (MA) |
| Afternoon |
2:30 to 5:30 pm |
Biotechnology (BT), Economics (EN), Mathematical Statistics (MS), Physics (PH) |
Candidates can appear for either one or two test papers. Those opting for two papers can select only papers scheduled in different sessions.
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam will have three sections - Section A (MCQs), Section B (MSQs) and Section C (NAT questions). Negative marking will apply to incorrect answers in Section A, while there will be no negative marking in Section B. JAM will be conducted for seven test papers
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Biotechnology (BT)
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Chemistry (CY)
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Economics (EN)
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Geology (GG)
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Mathematics (MA)
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Mathematical Statistics (MS)
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Physics (PH)
Commonly asked questions
The difficulty level of IIT JAM is moderate to tough. The difficulty level for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is tougher as compared to the IIT JAM subjects of Economics, Biotechnology and Geology.
If we compare the difficulty level of IIT JAM examination with CUET PG exam, ISI Admission test, NEST exam, IISER Entrance examination, then it will be found that IIT JAM examination is comparetively tougher than the other top colleges/ universities entrance examination.
A score above 75 is considered a good score. 75 marks will help to obtain a rank between 1 and 80. This mark will help to get admission to IIT JAM participating institutes.
JAM 2027 Examination will be conducted in eight zones. The names of these eight zones with the list of zone-wise Examination Cities are listed on the JAM 2027 exam centres. Candidates must specify their first, second, and third preference of cities while applying for IIT JAM 2027. When the choice of first city is made, then the zone gets determined and the candidates can choose the second and third choice city only from the same zone.
In case, any city in the choices is not allotted due to operational reasons, alternate city will be allotted. Candidates are requested to regularly check JAM 2027 website for updates regarding examination cities, if any.
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