Archive · 23 Sep 2026
IIT Kharagpur Extends JAM 2027 Deadline Ahead of February Exam
IIT Kharagpur is organizing an entrance test called JAM 2027.
Students who want to study postgraduate courses can apply until October 19, 2026.
The test will be taken on computers on February 14, 2027.
It will happen in two sessions and include seven undergraduate-level test papers.
Students can choose up to two papers.
The test can help students apply to 89 programmes across all 23 IITs and other institutes.
Registered students can correct some application details starting November 10.
The results are expected on March 18, 2027.
IIT Kharagpur has extended JAM 2027 registration until October 19, 2026.
The computer-based entrance exam will be held on February 14, 2027, in two sessions.
JAM 2027 will support postgraduate admissions at all 23 IITs and participating institutes.
The exam offers access to 89 postgraduate programmes for the 2027-28 academic year.
The JOAPS data-correction window opens November 10, and results are scheduled for March 18, 2027.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur is organizing JAM 2027 for candidates seeking postgraduate admission.
- What
- The JAM 2027 application deadline has been extended to October 19, 2026.
- When
- The exam will be held on February 14, 2027; the correction window opens November 10 and results are scheduled for March 18, 2027.
- Where
- The computer-based exam will be conducted in about 114 cities across India, with applications submitted through the official JAM website.
- Why
- The exam is used for admission to postgraduate programmes at the IITs and other participating institutes.
- Registration deadline
- October 19, 2026
- Examination date
- February 14, 2027
- Exam format
- Computer-based examination in two sessions
- Test papers
- Seven undergraduate-level papers; candidates may take up to two
- Exam centres
- Around 114 cities across India; no international centres
- Programmes and institutes
- 89 postgraduate programmes across all 23 IITs for 2027-28
- Correction and result dates
- Data correction opens November 10; results are scheduled for March 18, 2027
