How to fill IIT JAM 2020 Application Form
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day
14 Feb '27
IIT Kanpur released IIT JAM application form 2020 on September 4. Given below is the step by step procedure of how to fill IIT JAM 2020 application form.
IIT JAM application form 2020 is to be filled by aspirants online on the official website of the exam from September 4 onwards. The last date to fill JAM application form 2020 is October 8. Candidates are informed that they can fill the application form of the exam only through JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).
In order to fill IIT JAM application form, candidates need to first of all register on JOAPS website. Aspirants can successfully register for IIT JAM 2020 by providing details such as their name, mobile number, email address and password.
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IIT JAM exam will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. The science entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 9, 2020. JAM is held online as a computer based test (CBT). JAM exam would be conducted in two sessions. Check IIT JAM exam dates 2020 here.
| Session |
Time |
Test Papers & Codes |
|---|---|---|
| I |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Biotechnology (BT), Mathematical Statistics (MS) and Physics (PH) |
| II |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chemistry (CY), Geology (GG) and Mathematics (MA) |
- Steps to Fill IIT JAM Application Form 2020
- Information to be Filled in IIT JAM Application Form 2020
- Documents Required for IIT JAM 2020 Application Form
- IIT JAM Application Fee
Steps to Fill IIT JAM Application Form 2020
Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT JAM 2020 and navigate to JOAPS.
Step 2: Upload documents like photograph, signature and other documents like category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), etc.
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Step 3: Pay the application fee through any of the electronic payment modes like net banking, credit card or debit card.
Step 4: Check the status of the application form- Received, Under scrutiny, Accepted, Defect status, Status after rectification, Rejected with valid reasons, etc.
Step 5: Download IIT JAM application form
Step 6: Take a clear print of JAM application form 2020.
Candidates need to note that no hard copy of documents need to be sent to the organising institute, IIT Kanpur. All the required documents need to be uploaded on the official website of IIT JAM 2020 only.
Information to be Filled in IIT JAM Application Form 2020
Candidates need to fill the below mentioned information in their JAM 2020 application form:
- Personal information like name, date of birth, mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.
- Address for communication including PIN code
- Details of the qualifying degree
- Name of college with address and PIN code
- Name of JAM paper
- Choice of JAM examination cities
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
- Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
- Details of the valid Identity Document (ID) which the candidate will carry to the exam hall
- Details of net-banking/debit card/credit card for fee payment
Note: Candidates need to ensure that the name entered by them in their JAM registration form is exactly the same as that mentioned on their qualifying degree certificate. This is important because when JAM results are declared then the JAM 2020 score card will mention the name of the candidate exactly as is mentioned in the application form. Also, while filling the name in the application form candidates should not prefix titles such as Mr/Shri/Dr/Mrs/Smt, etc.
Documents Required for IIT JAM 2020 Application Form
Aspirants need to upload scanned copy of their photograph as well as signature with their IIT JAM 2020 application form.
Photograph: The photograph should be in colour and taken after August 1, 2019. Candidates are informed that photographs taken by a mobile phone or any self-composed portraits may lead to rejection of the JAM application form. Photographs should be taken in a professional studio only. The file size for the document should be within 5 KB to 200 KB.
| Photograph Requirements for IIT JAM Application Form 2020 |
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|---|---|---|
| Size |
Dimension |
Format |
| 3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height |
Maximum Size: 480×640 in pixels (0.3 Mega pixel) Minimum Size: 240×320 pixels |
JPEG |
Signature: For IIT JAM application form, candidates need to first draw a rectangular box of 2 cm height and 7 cm width on a white paper. Next, aspirants need to sign in this box using a black or dark blue ink pen. The file size for the document should be within 5 KB to 100 KB.
Candidates are informed that if they place their signature in capital letters or use just initials then their application may stand cancelled.
| Signature Requirements for IIT JAM Application Form 2020 |
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|---|---|---|
| Size |
Dimension |
Format |
| 2 cm Height × 7 cm width |
Maximum Size: 160×560 pixels Minimum Size: 80×280 pixels
|
JPEG |
IIT JAM Application Fee
| Category |
IIT JAM Application Fee for One Test Paper |
IIT JAM Application Fee for Two Test Papers |
| Female (All Categories)/ SC/ ST/ PwD |
Rs 750 |
Rs 1,050 |
| All Others |
Rs 1,500 |
Rs 2,100 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, you are generally eligible for IIT JAM M.Sc. Geology (GG) as long as you have studied Geology for three years/six semesters and have taken any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Science as your minors/subsidiary subjects.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT Kharagpur will open IIT JAM 2027 form correction window in November 10. Registered candidates will be allowed to edit the application formd. Complete changes are not allowed, therefore it is important to fill the IIT JAM application form 2027 carefully.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The specification of photograph for IT JAM application form 2027 is provided below.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The following documents are requird while filling the IIT JAM application form.
- SCC (Class 10) mark sheet with Date of Birth.
- High-quality recent photograph and signature as per the specification.
- Scanned copy of category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST).
- Scanned copy of Physical Disability Certificate (
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT Kharagpur activated the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates must fill the application form through the JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date was revised to September 12. But, IIT Kharagpur has activated the registration portal on September 11, 2026. The application form is available online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for two test papers in IIT JAM. However, they will have to additional fee.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IIT JAM application form fee is provide mentioned below.
| CATEGORY | ONE TEST (INR) | TEST PAPERS (INR) |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 1350 |
| All Others | 2000 | 2700 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority activated the JOAPS portal on September 11, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 is accepted online only.
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Contributor-Level 10