IIT JAM 2027 application window closes today; exam scheduled for February

Aspiring candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes at Indian Institutes of Technology must complete their application submissions today, as the registration window for IIT JAM 2027 closes on October 19, 2026. The entrance examination, being conducted by IIT Kharagpur, is scheduled for February 14, 2027.

The test will be administered in two sessions on the examination date, providing candidates with flexibility in their choice of timing. The IIT JAM serves as the primary gateway for admission to Master's degree programmes across several IITs and other prestigious institutions in India.

Candidates are advised to ensure all application materials are submitted before the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity to appear for this year's entrance test. Those planning to apply should visit the official examination portal to complete their registration and pay any applicable fees.

The examination will assess candidates' subject knowledge and aptitude across various disciplines, including science and engineering streams. Results from IIT JAM 2027 will form the basis for merit-based admissions to postgraduate programmes at participating institutions.

Photo: The main building of IIT Kharagpur, which is conducting IIT JAM 2027, January 2013. Biswarup Ganguly via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).