IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline extended again, apply by October 22

IIT Kharagpur has again extended the JAM 2027 registration deadline to October 22. The extension gives aspirants additional time to apply for 89 postgraduate programmes across 23 IITs.New Delhi,Oct 20, 2026 09:50 ISTThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 once again. According to the latest update on the official website at jam.iitkgp.ac.in, candidates can now submit their application forms until October 22, 2026, instead of the earlier deadline of October 19.The extension provides aspirants with additional time to complete the JAM 2027 application process for admission to 89 postgraduate programmes in science and related disciplines across 23 IITs for the academic year 2027–28. IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027.IIT JAM 2027: IMPORTANT DATESAccording to the revised schedule displayed on the official website, the important dates for JAM 2027 are as follows:Registration begins: September 11, 2026 Last date to apply: October 22, 2026Examination date: February 14, 2027 Result announcement: March 18, 2027JAM 2027 TEST PAPERS, APPLICATION FEESJAM 2027 will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across seven subjects:BiotechnologyChemistryEconomicsGeologyMathematicsMathematical StatisticsPhysicsCandidates can opt for one or two test papers, subject to the prescribed paper combinations and examination sessions.The application fee varies according to the candidate's category and the number of test papers selected.For one test paper, female candidates and candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) categories must pay Rs 1,000. For all other candidates, the fee is Rs 2,000.For two test papers, the application fee is Rs 1,350 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, while other candidates must pay Rs 2,700.- Ends