IIT JAM Registration 2027

IIT JAM exam registration is not an application for admission. You register now to write the exam, and you apply again on JOAPS after the result to get a seat. IIT JAM exam registration 2027 closes on 22 October 2026, after an extension from 19 October 2026. The organising institute is IIT Kharagpur.

Registration is online only, at jam.iitkgp.ac.in. The IIT JAM 2027 dates page has the full schedule, and the exam is on 14 February 2027.

IIT JAM exam registration 2027 has one portal, one fee table and one window. All steps are online, and the portal is JOAPS. The IIT JAM registration form is the only way to get an exam seat. Complete IIT JAM exam registration before the last date.

What is the IIT JAM 2027 registration link?

Register through the official JAM site, which links to the JOAPS portal for IIT JAM registration 2027. Use no other link for the IIT JAM registration form. The JOAPS portal needs a login, so it opens fully only after you create an account.

The IIT JAM registration 2027 dates run from 11 September 2026 to 22 October 2026. The IIT JAM exam registration window is about six weeks long.

The start of IIT JAM exam registration appears in three ways on official pages. The homepage and the brochure say 11 September 2026. The notice table says effective 12 September 2026, published on 11 September. An older procedure page says tentatively 5 September 2026. Use 11 September 2026.

What is the IIT JAM 2027 registration last date?

The last date is 22 October 2026. The brochure still says 19 October 2026, but the website notice of 19 October extended it. The brochure shows no extension for fee payment. Check your payment on JOAPS. The IIT JAM 2027 dates page tracks any further change.

The correction date is separate from the last date. New IIT JAM exam registration is not possible after the last date.

Any Indian or foreign national with a UG degree can complete IIT JAM exam registration. Final-year students of 2027 can also register. There is no age limit, no attempt limit and no minimum percentage at this stage. Backlogs are allowed.

Eligibility for IIT JAM exam registration is not admission eligibility. Each admitting institute checks its own minimum educational qualification (MEQ) after the result. Foreign nationals must also meet the institute's rules for foreign students. Run these checks before you pay.

1. If your degree will be complete before the admission date of the institute, you can register.
2. If you are an Indian or foreign national, you can register.
3. If your paper is BT, CY, EN, GG, MA, MS or PH, you can choose it.
4. If you want two papers, pick one from each session.
5. If an institute asks for subject-years, check that your degree meets them.

For example, IIT Madras Physics asks for Physics for two years and Mathematics for one year. It places no restriction on engineering degrees. Our IIT JAM colleges 2027 page has more MEQ examples.

Can final-year students do IIT JAM exam registration?

Yes. A candidate appearing in the final UG exam in 2027 can register. The UG programme must be complete before the admission date of the admitting institute. Keep your marks proof ready for that stage.

Is there an age limit or attempt limit for IIT JAM?

No. IIT JAM exam registration has no age restriction and no attempt limit in 2027. You can register again in any year if you want a better rank.

To complete IIT JAM exam registration, create a JOAPS account, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee. Follow the steps in order.

1. Open jam.iitkgp.ac.in and go to the JOAPS portal.
2. Register with your name, a valid email, a mobile number and a password. Your name must match your qualifying degree, with no prefix such as Mr or Dr.
3. Collect the Enrolment ID and OTP sent to your email and mobile.
4. Log in with your Enrolment ID or email and fill the IIT JAM registration form.
5. Choose one paper or two papers, and three exam cities.
6. Upload your IIT JAM registration documents: photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof and certificates.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Track your application status on JOAPS.

The second and third city choices must be in the same zone as the first. There are eight zones, centred on IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee. JAM has no international centres.

How do I check my IIT JAM 2027 application status?

Log in to JOAPS and read the status line. It moves through Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status and Rectified. Only an Accepted application completes IIT JAM exam registration. Fix any Defect Status quickly.

How many exam cities can I choose for IIT JAM?

IIT JAM exam registration lets you choose three cities. The brochure says JAM 2027 will use around 114 cities. The website says approximately 100 cities. Your admit card shows the final centre.

Which mistakes should I avoid in the IIT JAM registration form?

Check your IIT JAM registration documents against these rules before you submit the IIT JAM registration form. Your name must match your qualifying degree. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be dated on or after 1 April 2026. The photograph and signature must meet the size ranges below. The second and third cities must be in the first city's zone.

The IIT JAM exam registration fee for 2027 is ₹1,000 or ₹2,000 for one paper. For two papers it is ₹1,350 or ₹2,700. The fee is the same as in JAM 2026. These IIT JAM registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Under IIT JAM exam registration, a female General candidate who writes one paper pays ₹1,000. A male OBC-NCL candidate who writes two papers pays ₹2,700. An extra paper adds ₹350 for the first group and ₹700 for the second group. These two figures are our arithmetic from the table.

A change of category, gender, exam city, date of birth or paper costs ₹300 plus the difference in application fee. The official site mentions no separate processing fee. IIT JAM registration fees exclude bank or gateway charges, which you pay.

Which payment modes work for IIT JAM exam registration?

You can pay IIT JAM registration fees by net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI or wallet. Enable e-commerce transactions on your card before you pay. Payment queries go to gatejamfee@adm.iitkgp.ac.in.

How much does it cost to change a paper or city?

Each change in IIT JAM exam registration costs ₹300 plus any difference in application fee. Adding or changing a paper must be done before 10 November 2026. See the IIT JAM 2027 fees page for admission-stage fees.

Fee: Frequently Asked Questions

The IIT JAM application form needs a photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof and photo ID. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD candidates add a certificate. The IIT JAM registration documents list is short, so keep scans ready before IIT JAM registration 2027 closes.

Carry the original photo ID you submitted to the exam centre. A printed admit card alone is not enough. The IIT JAM registration documents also matter later, because the admitting institutes check proofs at admission.

Which certificate date is valid for OBC-NCL and EWS?

In your IIT JAM registration documents, the OBC-NCL or EWS certificate must be dated on or after 1 April 2026. Get a fresh one before you upload if yours is older. The IIT JAM 2027 counselling page lists the documents checked at admission.

The brochure and the website give different file-size limits for the IIT JAM photo and signature. Upload files that meet both ranges during IIT JAM exam registration. The JOAPS upload screen is the final rule in practice.

The brochure sets the other photograph rules. The photo is 3.5 x 4.5 cm in JPEG, with 240 x 320 to 480 x 640 pixels. It is a colour photo on a white or light background. The face covers at least half the frame. The aspect ratio is 0.66 to 0.89.

The signature is 2 x 7 cm, with 80 x 280 to 160 x 560 pixels. It must be in black or dark blue ink on white paper. The aspect ratio is 3.15 to 4.04.

What size should the photo and signature be for IIT JAM?

Keep the photo between 50 and 200 KB and the signature between 50 and 150 KB. A file in these ranges meets the brochure and the website. Use a clear scan, not a photo of a photo.