IIT JAM Application Form 2027: Form live till Oct 19, How to Apply, Registration Fee, and Form Correction

The IIT JAM 2027 application form is live from September 11 to October 19, 2026, on its official website jam.iitkgp.ac.in. It will be conducted by IIT Kharagpur for admission to MSc, MS (by Research), and integrated PhD programmes at 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore. The application fee was ₹2,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS male students for one test paper.

• Students could apply for up to two test papers from 7 options: BT, CY, ES, GG, MA, MS, and PH.
• The application fee was ₹2,000 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS male, 1 paper) and ₹1,000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD, 1 paper).
• A form correction window will be opened for candidates with a correction charge of ₹300 per change.
• Documents required included a qualifying degree marksheet, photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
• The application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
• The IIT JAM 2027 exam is scheduled to be held on February 14, 2027, and results are to be declared on March 18, 2027.

Related Links:

• IIT JAM 2027 Registration Deadline Extended at jam.iitkgp.ac.in; Check Last Date to Apply
• ​IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates: Registration from September 11, Important Dates, and Exam on February 14

• IIT JAM Admit Card 2027: Expected in January 2027, Hall Ticket Download Link, Documents to Carry and Exam Day Guidelines

The table below lists all key dates for the IIT JAM 2026 application cycle in chronological order. All events are past as of the article’s publish date. Dates are sourced from the official IIT JAM 2026 information brochure published by IIT Bombay.

IIT JAM registrations have grown steadily from about 60,000 in 2022 to about 78,000 in 2026, reflecting growing interest in postgraduate science education at IITs.

• The 2024 cycle recorded the lowest attendance rate (82%) in this five-year window;
• 2025 recovered sharply to around 91%.
• The five-year trend points to a stable participation base in the 73,000–80,000 range.

IIT JAM Application Process 2027: Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

Before filling the IIT JAM 2027 application form, students are required to verify their eligibility against the criteria below.

• Each test paper carries its own qualifying-subject requirement.
• For example, the Physics (PH) paper required a science/engineering background with Physics as a major subject;
• The Biotechnology (BT) paper required a degree in biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
• Students who appeared in a paper for which they were not eligible had their results cancelled.
• Always verify paper-specific requirements from the official brochure before registering.

For complete paper-wise qualifying subject requirements, refer to the official JAM 2027 Information Brochure at jam.iitkgp.ac.in.

Source: IIT JAM 2027 Information Brochure, IIT Kharagpur

How to Fill IIT JAM Application Form 2027?

Complete the IIT JAM 2027 application entirely online through the JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The process was in 2 phases: new registration followed by form completion and fee payment.

Phase 1: New Registration

1. Visit jam.iitkgp.ac.in and click "New Registration" in the JOAPS login section.
2. Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate.
3. Verify your mobile number and email address using the OTPs sent to each.
4. Set a strong password and note your Enrolment ID — it is required for all future logins, admit card download, and the JOAPS admission process.
5. Save your login credentials securely. IIT Bombay does not send the Enrolment ID or password by post or email after registration.

Phase 2: Fill the Application Form

1. Log in to the JOAPS portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in using your Enrolment ID and password.
2. Enter your personal details, including your name, date of birth, gender, category, and nationality.
3. Choose one or two test papers from BT, CY, ES, GG, MA, MS, and PH. Check the official brochure to confirm which paper combinations are allowed.
4. Fill in your academic details, such as your qualifying degree, college or university name, year of passing, and percentage or CGPA.
5. Select up to 6 exam cities in your preferred order. Upload your photograph and signature in JPEG format, following the prescribed file size and format requirements.
6. Upload your photograph and signature in JPEG format within the permitted file size limits.
7. Review the form carefully and check all details, especially your name, date of birth, category, test paper choices, photograph, and signature.
8. Pay the application fee using an available payment method, such as net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
9. Download and save the confirmation page after submitting the form. Keep it safe for future reference during the admission process.

Note: Submit only one application form. Multiple applications from the same student will be summarily rejected, and the fee will not be refunded.

Source: Quora

A candidate on Quora has asked a question which is “What is to fill in the option “Discipline of qualifying degree” in IIT JAM application form?”

Ans. In the “Discipline of Qualifying Degree” field, select the subject or discipline of your qualifying degree as mentioned in your degree certificate or academic records. For example, candidates with a BSc in Physics should select Physics, while those with a BSc in Mathematics should select Mathematics. If your exact discipline is unavailable, check the official IIT JAM information brochure for the appropriate option.

Documents Required for IIT JAM Application Form 2027

The following documents were required as scanned uploads at the time of filling the IIT JAM 2026 application form. Originals were verified at the time of admission reporting to the allotted institute.

IIT JAM Application Process 2027: Photo & Signature Upload Guidelines

Candidates applying for IIT JAM 2027 must ensure that their scanned photograph and signature strictly adhere to the following specifications before uploading them on the JOAPS portal

1. Clarity: Ensure the image is sharp and not blurry or pixelated.

2. Lighting: Avoid dark photos, direct harsh sunlight, or shadows across the face.

3. Cropping: Crop the image precisely to the required border size before converting or compressing.

4. Reshooting: Do not take a photo of a printed physical photograph using a phone camera; use a direct digital photo or a proper scanner.

The IIT JAM 2027 application fee varied based on the candidate’s category and the number of test papers selected.

• All female candidates were eligible for the reduced fee, regardless of their category.
• The same concession applied to male candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwD categories.
• Candidates could pay the fee online only, as offline payments were not accepted.

Payment was accepted via: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI. No offline payment mode (cheque, demand draft, or cash) was accepted.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if your application is rejected, you withdraw, or you do not appear for the exam.

Source: IIT JAM 2027 Admission Brochure, IIT Kharagpur

The IIT JAM 2027 application form correction window is expected to open on November 10, 2026.

• Candidates will be able to make permitted changes to their submitted application through the JOAPS portal.
• They should log in using their Enrolment ID and password to check the available correction options.
• The details that can be edited may be limited, so candidates should review the official instructions before making changes.

Source: Quora

Another candidate has asked a question on Quora that “How do I correct the IIT JAM application form in Chemistry?”

Ans. To correct the IIT JAM 2027 application form for Chemistry, visit the official JOAPS portal and log in using your enrollment ID and password. Open the application correction section, edit the permitted details, pay any applicable correction fee, and submit the updated form once the correction window opens.

How to Make Corrections in the IIT JAM Application Form 2027?

1. Visit the official IIT JAM 2027 website and open the JOAPS portal.
2. Log in using your Enrolment ID and password.
3. Open your submitted application form and look for the available correction options.
4. Edit the permitted details carefully and upload revised documents, if required.
5. Review all changes and pay any additional correction fee, if applicable.
6. Submit the corrected form and download the updated confirmation page for future reference.

What changes can you make in the IIT JAM Application Form 2027?

• Exam centre preferences and city choices
• Choice of test paper(s)
• Category, gender, or PwD status (via the GCP correction option on JOAPS)
• Personal details: name, date of birth, parent/guardian name, address
• Academic details: college/university name, year of passing

What changes can you not make in the IIT JAM Application Form 2027?

• Photograph and signature (locked after initial submission)
• Application/Enrolment number
• Date of application submission
• Application fee payment status
• Application status (Submitted / Incomplete / Pending)

IIT JAM Application Form 2027 FAQs