IIT JAM 2027 Registration Opens September 5 at jam.iitkgp.ac.in

IIT Kharagpur, the organising institute for IIT JAM 2027, has officially gone live with the Joint Admission Test for Masters portal. Registrations are scheduled to open on September 5 at the dedicated exam website jam.iitkgp.ac.in. This marks the first major milestone in the IIT JAM 2027 admission cycle for students looking to pursue MSc, MSc-PhD dual degree, and other postgraduate science programmes at IITs and IISc Bangalore.

What is IIT JAM?

IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for Masters) is a national-level entrance examination conducted on a rotational basis by the Indian Institutes of Technology. It serves as the gateway to postgraduate programmes in sciences — including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Biotechnology, and Economics — at premier institutions of national importance across India. For the 2027 cycle, IIT Kharagpur is the conducting body.

How to Apply for IIT JAM 2027

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to register on the portal once it opens:

• Visit the official portal at jam.iitkgp.ac.in
• Create a new account using a valid email ID and mobile number
• Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and test paper details
• Upload required documents including photograph and signature as per specifications
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway
• Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference

Key Dates for IIT JAM 2027

The portal has been launched ahead of the registration window to allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the interface. The registration process commences on September 5. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates on the closing date of registration, admit card release, and exam date, as these have not yet been officially announced.

Eligibility at a Glance

To appear in IIT JAM 2027, candidates must hold or be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Those in the final year of their undergraduate programme are also eligible to apply. Detailed eligibility criteria specific to each test paper are available on the official portal.

Why IIT JAM Matters

Admission through IIT JAM opens doors to world-class research infrastructure, faculty, and campus life at IITs and IISc. Graduates from these programmes are well-placed for careers in academia, research organisations such as ISRO, DRDO, and CSIR, as well as the private sector. Students planning to apply should also explore related resources on CollegeUnify for preparation tips and programme comparisons.

Official Notification & Application Link: jam.iitkgp.ac.in