IIT Kharagpur Releases JAM 2027 Official Exam Schedule

IIT Kharagpur to Conduct JAM 2027

IIT Kharagpur has been designated as the organising institute for the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) 2027 and has released the official examination schedule well in advance, allowing candidates across India to plan their preparation accordingly.

JAM 2027 Key Exam Date

According to the official announcement, the JAM 2027 examination is scheduled to be held on 8 February 2027. The test will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across various cities in India.

What is JAM?

JAM, or the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc., is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis. It serves as the gateway for admission to M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree, and other postgraduate science programmes offered by IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

Candidates qualifying JAM can also seek admission to various National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other Institutes of National Importance through the exam score.

JAM 2027 Expected Timeline

• Online Application Portal Opens: September 2026 (tentative)
• Last Date to Apply: October 2026 (tentative)
• Admit Card Release: January 2027 (tentative)
• JAM 2027 Examination Date: 8 February 2027
• Result Declaration: March 2027 (tentative)

Note: All dates except the examination date are tentative and subject to the official notification to be released by IIT Kharagpur.

Subjects Covered Under JAM

JAM 2027 is expected to be conducted across the following test papers, as has been the pattern in previous years:

• Biotechnology (BT)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Economics (EN)
• Geology (GG)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mathematical Statistics (MS)
• Physics (PH)

Who Can Apply for JAM 2027?

Candidates who have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor's degree programme in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution are eligible to appear for JAM 2027. There is no age restriction for appearing in JAM.

How to Apply

Applications for JAM 2027 will be accepted through the official JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) portal. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JAM 2027 website for updates on the application form release. Visit the official notification at the JAM official portal for the latest updates.

Students preparing for JAM 2027 can also explore related resources and college information on CollegeUnify and check out exam preparation guides to plan their study schedule effectively.

Why This Announcement Matters

Early announcement of exam dates allows serious aspirants to structure a disciplined preparation schedule of nearly a year. Given the competitive nature of JAM and limited seats at premier institutions like IITs and IISc, an early start is widely considered advantageous by experts and past toppers alike.