IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centres: Check Zone-wise Test Centres Cities and Codes

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

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IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day

14 Feb '27

IIT JAM 2027 exam centre: The authority will release the JAM exam cities online. The exam cities will be divided into eight zones. Candidates must go through the IIT JAM exam cities before making the choice of a test centre. While filling out the application form, candidates will have to select the exam cities. 

The authority will allocate test cities based on students' submitted preferences. Candidates can find the address of the exam centre allocated to them through the IIT JAM hall ticket. Get more information on the IIT JAM exam centre 2027 on this page.

Table of contents
  • IIT JAM Exam Centre Zones 2027
  • IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IIT JAM 2027 Test Centres: Zone Wise Test Centres List
  • How to Select IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centre?
  • Permissible Items at IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centres
  • Non-permissible Items at IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centre
  • IIT JAM 2027 Shift Timings
  • IIT JAM Exam Centre 2027 Contact Details
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IIT JAM Exam Centre Zones 2027

The authority will conduct the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) in eight zones. Every zone has different cities. Candidates will have to select the exam cities from these test zones. Below is the list of IIT JAM zones.

IISc Bangalore Zone 

IIT Bombay Zone

IIT Delhi Zone

IIT Guwahati Zone

IIT Kanpur Zone

IIT Kharagpur Zone

IIT Madras Zone

IIT Roorkee Zone

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of IIT JAM examination?
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IIT JAM exam is conducted for three hours. The test will be held in two sessions. The mode of exam is computer based test (CBT).

Q:   What type of questions Section A of IIT JAM exam has?
A: 

JAM exam for all the Test Papers was conducted as a computer-based Test  (CBT) where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.

Section - A contains a total of 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) involving 10 questions of one mark each and 20 questions of two marks each. Each MCQ has four choices out of which only one choice is the correct answer. Candidates can mark their answer by clicking one of the choices. A wrong answer will result in negative marks. For each wrong answer to 1 mark
questions, 1/3 mark is deducted and similarly for each wrong answer to 2 marks questions,  2/3 mark is deducted.

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Form Correction

TENTATIVE
14 Feb ' 27

IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day

DatesPast Exam Dates
11 Sep ' 26 - 22 Oct ' 26

IIT JAM 2027 Application Process

Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26

IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card

Nov ' 25

IIT JAM Application Correction Window

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IIT JAM 2027 Test Centres: Zone Wise Test Centres List

The number of zones remains the same, but the cities are added or removed by the authority. Last year, IIT JAM was conducted in eight zones and 116+ cities. 

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under the IISc Bangalore Zone 

The following cities of South India are under the IISc Bangalore zone:

  • Belagavi/Belgaum
  • Bengaluru
  • Bidar
  • Gulbarga/Kalaburagi
  • Hassan
  • Hubballi (Hubli)
  • Hyderabad
  • Kannur
  • Kozhikode
  • Mangaluru (Mangalore)
  • Mysuru (Mysore)
  • Palakkad
  • Port Blair
  • Shimoga
  • Thrissur

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List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Bombay Zone

The following cities of West India are under the IIT Bombay zone:

  • Ahmedabad
  • Ahmednagar
  • Akola 
  • Amravati
  • Aurangabad
  • Goa
  • Jalgaon
  • Kolhapur
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Nanded
  • Nashik
  • Pune
  • Rajkot
  • Sangli
  • Satara
  • Solapur
  • Surat
  • Vadodara

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Delhi Zone

The following cities of North India are under the IIT Delhi zone:

  • Faridabad
  • Greater NOIDA
  • Gurugram
  • Indore
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Jodhpur
  • Mathura
  • New Delhi
  • Srinagar

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Guwahati Zone

The following cities of North East India are under the IIT Guwahati zone:

  • Agartala
  • Asansol-Durgapur
  • Dhanbad
  • Dibrugarh
  • Dimapur-Kohima
  • Guwahati
  • Jorhat
  • Kalyani
  • Patna
  • Shillong
  • Siliguri

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Kanpur Zone

The following cities of North India are under the IIT Kanpur zone:

  • Agra
  • Aligarh
  • Bareilly
  • Bhopal
  • Gorakhpur
  • Jabalpur
  • Kanpur
  • Lucknow
  • Prayagraj (Allahabad)
  • Varanasi

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Kharagpur Zone

The following cities of East India are under the IIT Kharagpur zone:

  • Berhampur
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Bilaspur
  • Kolkata
  • Raipur
  • Ranchi
  • Vijayawada
  • Visakhapatnam

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Madras Zone

The following cities of South India are under the IIT Madras zone:

  • Alappuzha
  • Chennai
  • Coimbatore
  • Ernakulam
  • Karimnagar
  • Kollam
  • Kottayam
  • Madurai
  • Puducherry
  • Salem
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Tiruchirapalli
  • Tirunelveli
  • Tirupati
  • Warangal

List of IIT JAM 2027 Test Cities Under IIT Roorkee Zone

The following cities of North India are under the IIT Roorkee zone:

  • Dehradun
  • Ghaziabad
  • Haldwani
  • Jalandhar
  • Meerut
  • Mohali
  • Moradabad
  • NOIDA
  • Patiala
  • Roorkee
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to select IIT JAM exam city?
A: 

Candidates were able to select the IIT JAM exam city while filling out the application form. The process to select the IIT JAM exam city is mentioned below.

  • Go to the JAM 2027 website.
  • Click on the application form link
  • Complete the registration and start filling form.
  • While filling the form, select the preferred exam centre.
  • Complete the application process by paying the requisite application fee. The exam city preference can be changed during the application correction window.
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How to Select IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centre?

Candidates will have to select the IIT JAM exam city while filling out the application form. They must select the exam city near their hometown to avoid travelling on exam day. Candidates can check the process to select the IIT JAM exam centre provided below.

  • The choice of examination city will also determine the zone.
  • The second and third choice cities of the exam have to be indicated from the same zone as the first city.
  • If any of the selected exam cities cannot be allotted to a candidate for operational reasons, they will be assigned an alternative city within the same zone.
  • The selection of zones and exam cities is made at the time of applying online by using the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS).
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which institutes are participating in IIT JAM exam?
A: 

IIT JAM is conducted for admission to IITs, NITs, IISc Bengaluru, IIEST Shibpur, SILET, and IISER (Pune and Bhopal). The participating institutes offer admission to the postgraduate programmes.

Q:   What is IIT JAM 2027 exam date?
A: 

IIT JAM 2027 will be held on February 14, 2027. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. Each shift will be held for three hours.

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Permissible Items at IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centres

Candidates at the IIT JAM 2027 exam centres are permitted to bring the following items:

  • IIT JAM 2027 admit card.
  • Valid photo identification card.
  • Copies of passport-size photos (few).
  • Transparent water bottle.
  • 50 ml hand sanitiser bottle.
  • Fruits or medicines (only for diabetic candidates).

It should be noted that this list may vary from year to year. Candidates are encouraged to frequently refer to the IIT JAM official website for all recent permissible items. Also, candidates should arrive early before the start time of the exam to allow enough time to check in and complete the security processes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I check IIT JAM exam centres list?
A: 

The authority will release IIT JAM 2027 exam centre list on the official website. Students can check the exam centre list to know the test cities name zonal wise.

Q:   Is there any specific dress code guidelines for IIT JAM exam?
A: 

IIT JAM 2027 entrance exam does not require students to stick to a specific dress code. You can typically wear casual outfits. However by wearing a formal apparel can benefit in having a decent and presentable look (e.g., wearing a shirt and trouser).

Some institutions may have specific guidelines (e.g., wear shirts or t-shirts, jeans or trousers etc).

Q:   What are the permissible items at IIT JAM exam centre?
A: 

These items are allowed to be carried inside the IIT JAM exam centres:

  • IIT JAM admit card
  • Valid photo identity card
  • Few copies of passport-size photographs
  • Transparent water bottle
  • 50 ml sanitiser bottle
  • Fruits or medicines (only for diabetic candidates)
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Non-permissible Items at IIT JAM 2027 Exam Centre

The following items or objects were not allowed to be carried to the IIT JAM exam centres.

  • Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
  • Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
  • Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
  • Devices used for communication, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, and pagers.
  • Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.

Candidates are also not allowed to carry any food or drinks inside the exam centre, with the exception of a transparent water bottle and 50 ml sanitiser bottle.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the general instructions for IIT JAM Mock Test?
A: 

Before taking the IIT JAM mock test candidates can find important particulars here:

  • The total time allotted to take the examination is 180 minutes. 
  • The clock will be initiated at the server. The countdown timer shown at the top right corner of the screen will show you the remaining time you have to complete the examination. The examination will automatically finish when the clock reaches zero. You do not have to finish or submit your examination. 

To answer a question, you would go through the following actions:

  • Click on the question number in the Question Palette on the right of your screen to go to the numbered question. Be advised that after using this option, your answer for the last question won't be saved. 
  • Click on Save & Next to save your answer for the last question and to go to the next question. 
  • Click on Mark for Review & Next to save your answer to the last question and to mark it for review and to go the next question.
Q:   How can I download IIT JAM brochure 2027?
A: 

IIT JAM brochure 2027 will be released online soon.  Students can check the academic program, JEE 2027 application process, and admission procedure through the JAM brochure.

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IIT JAM 2027 Shift Timings

The authority will release the IIT JAM shift timing online. The exam will be conducted in two shifts for three hours. Seven test papers will be conducted in two shifts. The mode of exam will be a computer-based test.  Candidates can check the names of IIT JAM test papers here. 

The schedule for IIT JAM 2026 is as mentioned in the table below:

IIT JAM Exam Schedule 2026

The schedule for IIT JAM 2026: every candidate should keep track of:

Date Test Paper Code Session Time
Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) CY, GG, MA Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) BT, EN, MS, PH Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

 

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IIT JAM Exam Centre 2027 Contact Details

Candidates who wish to appear in the entrance test can go through the JAM exam centre contact details for any queries from here:

Institute

Website

Phone / Fax

IIT Bhubaneswar

Website: https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/

Email: registrar.office@iitbbs.ac.in

Phone: +91 6747134560

IIT Bombay

Website: http://www.gate.iitb.ac.in/jam

Email: jam@iitb.ac.in

Phone: (022) 25767022

IIT Delhi

Website: https://jam2025.iitd.ac.in/

Email: jam@admin.iitd.ac.in

Phone: (011) 26591749

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Website: https://www.iitism.ac.in/

Email: dac@ismdhanbad.ac.in

Phone: (0326) 2235213

IIT Gandhinagar

Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/jam/index.htm

Email: academics@iitgn.ac.in

(079) 23952483

IIT Guwahati

Website: http://www.iitg.ac.in/gate-jam

Email: jam@iitg.ac.in

Phone: (0361) 2582751

IIT Hyderabad

Website: http://www.iith.ac.in

Email: dean_academics@iith.ac.in

Phone: (040) 23016026

IIT Indore

Website: http://www.iiti.ac.in

Email: gatechairman@iiti.ac.in

Phone: (0731) 2438733

IIT Jodhpur

Website: http://www.iitj.ac.in

Email: chair_admissions@iitj.ac.in

(0291) 2449099

IIT Kanpur

Website: http://jam.iitk.ac.in

Email: jam@iitk.ac.in

Phone: (0512) 2597412/ (0512) 2597304

IIT Kharagpur

Website: http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in

Email: jam@adm.iitkgp.ac.in

Phone: (03222) 282091

IIT Madras

Website: http://jam.iitm.ac.in

Email: jam@iitm.ac.in

Phone: (044) 22578200

IIT Mandi

Website: https://www.iitmandi.ac.in

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IIT Patna

Website: https://www.iitp.ac.in

Email: pic_jam@iitp.ac.in

Phone: (0612) 3028103

IIT Roorkee

Website: http://www.iitr.ac.in/jam

Email: jam@iitr.ac.in

Phone: (01332) 284531

IIT Ropar

Website: http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/jam

Email: jamchair@iitrpr.ac.in

Phone: (01881) 242186

IIT Varanasi

Website: http://www.iitbhu.ac.in

Email: doaa@iitbhu.ac.in, associate.doaa@iitbhu.ac.in

(0542) 2368428

IIT Bhilai

Website: https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in

Email: academics@iitbhilai.ac.in

7712973624

IIT Tirupati

Website: https://iittp.ac.in

-

IIT Palakkad

Website: https://iitpkd.ac.in

-

IISc Bangalore

Website: http://gate.iisc.ac.in/jam

Email: jam@gate.iisc.ac.in

Phone: (080) 22932392

 

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

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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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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

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  • 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months 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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