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Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )

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IIT JAM 2027 Application Process

12 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26

Updated on Sep 8, 2026 19:15 IST
Candidates can check the list of documents required for IIT JAM 2027 here. They have to follow the document specifications to upload them online. IIT JAM 2027 application process will be done through the JOAP portal. The registration process will commence on September 12.

Candidates can check the list of documents required for IIT JAM 2027 here. They have to follow the documents specification to upload them online. IIT JAM 2027 application process will be done through the JOAP portal.

IIT JAM 2027 Application Form Documents Required

Documents Required for IIT JAM application form 2027: IIT Kharagpur will commence IIT JAM 2027 registration process on September 12. The application process comprises registration, form filling, document uploading, and payment of fees. Documents required for IIT JAM application form 2027 are a photograph, signature, and scanned copies of certificates. Candidates must check the document specifications before uploading them. If the required documents are not according to the specification, then it is not possible to upload them. Candidates whose application forms are submitted successfully can appear for the IIT JAM exam 2027. Check the page for the list of documents required for the IIT JAM 2027 application form.

Table of contents
  • IIT JAM 2027: Admission Schedule Date
  • Documents Required for IT JAM Application Form 2027
  • IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Photograph Upload Dimensions
  • IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Signature Upload Dimensions
  • IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Caste Certificate Dimensions
  • IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • IIT JAM 2027 Application Form
  • Admission Programmes Offered by IIT JAM 2027
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IIT JAM 2027: Admission Schedule Date

IIT Kharagpur has announced IIT JAM 2027 exam dates online. Candidates can check the schedules to stay updated with the upcoming events and avoid missing them. Check the table for IIT JAM 2027 dates.

Events Dates
IIT JAM JOAPS Portal Active September 12, 2026
IIT JAM 2027 Registration  September 12, 2026
IIT JAM application form submission last date October 12, 2026
Form correction date (with payment) November 10, 2026 (tentative)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in JAM?
A: 

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.

Q:   How is the IIT JAM Merit List made?
A: 

For each Test Paper All India merit list is prepared based on AIR. The number of candidates included in the All India Merit List is based on the total number of seats available in each category (GEN/ OBC-NCL/ EWS/ SC/ ST/ PwD) in a given subject. 

Q:   What is the study plan for the preparation of IIT JAM Physics exam?
A: 

Physics is one of the most sought course of choice among students who want to take admission in IITs, IISc, etc. It is for this reason alone that IIT JAM Physics paper is extremely competitive. Thus, when preparing for the Physics paper in JAM exam, candidates are suggested to pay less attention to the number of books from which they are studying and more emphasis on finding the topics that will help them score more.

To have an effective prep plan for IIT JAM Physics paper, students should have a timetable in place and make notes of important formulas that will make their last-minute preparation easy.

IIT JAM Physics Study Plan for First Month

Week of Study

Topic to Study

Sub-topic to Study

1

Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-I

Newton’s Laws of Motion and Applications

Kepler’s Laws

Polar and Cylindrical Coordinate Systems,

Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces

Centrifugal and Coriolis Forces

Motion Under a Central Force

Uniformly Rotating Frame

Gravitational Law and Field

Velocity and Acceleration in Cartesian

2

Mechanics and General Properties of Matter-II

System of Particles

Conservation of Linear and Angular Momentum

Conservation of Energy

Center of Mass

Equation of Motion of the Center of Mass

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Fixed Axis Rotations

Rigid Body Motion

Rotation and Translation

Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorem

Moments of Inertia and Products of Inertia

Principal Moments and Axes

Equation of Continuity

Kinematics of Moving Fluids

Euler’s Equation

Bernoulli’s Theorem

3

Mathematical Methods-I

Stokes’ Theorem

Green’s Theorem

Divergence Theorem

Multiple Integrals

Vector Calculus

Vector Algebra

Fourier Series

Taylor Expansion

Imperfect and Perfect Differentials

Jacobian Matrix

Partial Derivatives

Calculus of Single and Multiple Variables

4

Mathematical Methods-II

 First Order Equations

Linear Second Order Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients

Algebra of Complex Numbers

Matrices and Determinants

IIT JAM Physics Study Plan for Second Month

Week of Study

Topic to Study

Sub-topic to Study

5

Electricity and Magnetism-I

Coulomb’s Law

Gauss’s Law

Electric Field and Potential

Electrostatic Boundary Conditions

Solution of Laplace’s Equation for Simple Cases

Capacitors

Conductors

Dielectric Polarization

Electrostatic Energy

Volume and Surface Charges

6

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-I

Differential Equation for Simple Harmonic Oscillator and Its General Solution

Superposition of Two or More Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Damped and Forced Oscillators

Resonance

7

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-II

Energy Density and Energy Transmission in Waves

Wave Equation

Group Velocity and Phase Velocity

Sound Waves in Media

Doppler Effect

Wave Equation

Fermat’s Principle

8

Oscillations, Waves and Optics-III

General Theory of Image Formation

Thick Lens, Thin Lens and Lens Combinations

Fraunhofer Diffraction

Rayleigh Criterion and Resolving Power

Diffraction Gratings

Polarization

Double Refraction and Optical Rotation

Q:   My photograph and signature are not clear on the IIT JAM admit card. What should I do?
A: 

While uploading files candidates must ensure that they do so in suggested resolution. In case PDF file or printout does not display a clear photograph or signature candidates need to PDF resolution again and check for clarity. If it is still not clear enough, then they have to approach exam authorities and seek solutions.

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Documents Required for IT JAM Application Form 2027

While filling out the IIT JAM 2027 application form, candidates must submit a few documents. They can check the IIT JAM information brochure for the list of IIT JAM application form documents. We have also listed them here.

  • Scanned copy of Class 10 (SSC) mark sheet with DOB.
  • High qualify photograph and signature.
  • Scanned copy of Category certificate (if any).
  • Scanned copy of Physical Disability certificate (if applicable).

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IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Photograph Upload Dimensions

The photograph must match with your appearance on the day of the examination in the following dimensions:

Specifications Details
Dimensions passport size (3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height) photograph of the face of the candidate
Colour of the Image

photograph must be recent and must be in COLOUR. Photographs of poor resolution taken using a mobile phone and other self-composed portraits may result in the rejection of the application.

Format

photograph is required in JPEG/JPG format and must be of size 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (Width × Height).

Maximum and Minimum Pixel

Maximum size of the JPEG/JPG image can be 480×640 in pixels (0.3 Mega pixel).
The minimum pixel size of the JPEG/JPG image should be 240×320 in pixels. The file size of the image should be in the range of 50 kB to 200 kB.

Background

Background of the photograph must be white or a very light colour.

 

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IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Signature Upload Dimensions

While uploading the signature of the candidate, the following details need to be kept in mind:

Specifications Details
Dimensions draw a rectangular box of size 2 cm x 7 cm (Height x Width) on a white paper. Sign with a black or dark blue ink pen completely within this box horizontally.
Image Format JPEG/JPG  
Maximum and Minimum Pixel

Maximum size: 160x560 in pixels

Minimum size: 80x280 in pixels

 File size range file size of the image should be in the range of 50 kB to 150 kB 

Note: A signature with all CAPITAL LETTERS, initials, or in any other colour (other than black and blue) will NOT be accepted.

IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Caste Certificate Dimensions

Please upload a valid OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PwD Category Certificate on the JOAPS portal. Candidates who belong to the following categories need to upload a valid category and/or PwD certificate:

  • Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer  
  • Economically Weaker Section  
  • Scheduled Caste 
  • Scheduled Tribe 
  • Persons with benchmark Disability
  • For OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, and ST categories, certificate issued ONLY by authorized officials  shall be valid.

OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should be submitted in the prescribed format and should have been issued on or after April 1, 2026. If you are unable to upload a valid OBC-NCL / EWS Category Certificate in the JOAPS portal as soon as possible, your category will be automatically changed to "GENERAL" Category, and your application will NOT be rejected.

NOTE: Candidates should upload a scanned copy of the relevant certificate in PDF format of file size in the range 10 KB to 300 KB. Candidates shall be required to submit the same certificate during Admissions and also to the Admitting Institute.

IIT JAM 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The authority has released the IIT JAM eligibility criteria 2027 online. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the minimum conditions required for the IIT JAM exam 2027. The eligibility criteria comprises education qualification. Moreover, there is no age restriction. IIT JAM 2027 eligibility criteria is mentioned below.

  • Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree.
  • Candidates who have appeared for or will appear for their graduation exams in 2027 are also eligible to apply.
  • Those who qualify in the IIT JAM exam 2027 will be considered for the admission process

Till the year 2021, the eligibility criteria for IIT JAM stated that candidates should secure a minimum 55 per cent aggregate or 5.5 CGPA/CPI out of 10 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates and 50 per cent aggregate or 5.0 CGPA/CPI for the reserved category candidates. However, from 2022 onwards, this criterion was relaxed. Now, applicants will have to get a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, and there is no eligibility cutoff.

Also Read: IIT JAM Eligibility Criteria 2027: Know Educational Qualification and Age Limit 

IIT JAM 2027 Application Form

IIT Kharagpur will release the IIT JAM application form 2027 online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can fill out and submit the application form through the JOAPS portal. They will have to check the eligibility criteria and instructions before filling out the application form. Candidates must apply before the last date. 

Admission Programmes Offered by IIT JAM 2027

JAM Score 2027 is used for admission to various postgraduate programmes such as (i) MSc, (ii) MSc (Tech), (iii) MS (Research), (iv) MSc - MTech Dual Degree, (v) Joint MSc - PhD, and (vi) MSc - PhD Dual Degree, across multiple disciplines by premier institutes across the country. 

Below are 8 MSc programmes offered by IIT JAM 2027 exam:

  • MSc Physics
  • MSc Mathematics
  • MSc Chemistry
  • MSc Economics
  • MSc Geology
  • MSc Biotechnology
  • MSc Mathematical Statistics
  • MSc Biological Sciences (newly introduced)

Below are the MSc Integrated PhD programmes offered by IIT JAM 2027 exam:

  • Joint MSc- PhD Programme (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geology, Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences)
  • MSc-Phd Dual Degree Programme (Energy Science and Engineering, EnvironmentalScience and Engineering)

Candidates interested in filling out the IIT JAM 2025 application form can check out the complete process from here:

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No, you cannot get admission to IIT Bombay if your degree completion extends into September.

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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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The specification of photograph for IT JAM application form 2027 is provided below.

Image DescriptionsSizeFormat
  • Good qualify recent and color passport photograph with white or very light colour.
  • Face should cover 50% of photograph (full face view looking into camera).
  • Forehead, eyes nose, ears, and chin must be visible.
  • Avoid spectacles with dark or tinted glasses while taking photograph.
  • 3.5 cm Width * 4.5 cm Height
  • Max. pixel 480*640
  • Min. pixel 240*320
  • JPEG/JPG

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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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IIT Kharagpur will activate the IIT JAM application form link on the official website, jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates will have to fill the appliction form through the JOAPS portal.

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Yes, IIT JAM registration 2027 date has been revised to September 12. Earlier,   IIT JAM application form release date was September 5, 2026. The application form will be released online at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can register for IIT JAM 2027 through JOAPS portal.

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Yes, candidates are allowed to appear for two test papers in IIT JAM. However, they will have to additional fee.

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IIT JAM application form fee is provide mentioned below.

CATEGORYONE TEST (INR)TEST PAPERS (INR)
Female/SC/ST/PwD10001350
All Others20002700

 

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Candidates can apply for IIT JAM exam 2027 through JOAPS Portal. The authority will activate the JOAPS portal on September 12, 2026. IIT JAM application form 2027 will be accepted online only.

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IIT Kharagpur will close IIT JAM application form 2027 window on October 12, 2026. IIT JAM application window will be activated on September 12. Candidates will have to generate their login credentials at JOAPS Portal. 

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