The IIT JAM 2027 application fee has been officially announced by IIT Kharagpur, the Organizing Institute for JAM 2027. The fee depends on the candidate's gender/category and the number of test papers selected.
Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, but two test papers can be selected only when they are scheduled in different examination sessions. The Biotechnology (BT) paper is scheduled in the afternoon session on February 14, 2027.
Gender / Category | Fee for 1 Test Paper | Fee for 2 Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
All Others | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 |
Important Fee-Related Updates
Candidates should note the following official rules:
- The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Candidates can select a maximum of two test papers.
- Two test papers can be selected only if they are scheduled in different sessions.
- Changing the examination city, test paper, category, gender or date of birth costs ₹300 plus the applicable difference in application fee.
- JAM does not charge a separate processing fee, although applicable bank/payment gateway charges must be paid by the candidate.
The officially accepted payment methods include:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
- Wallet
Candidates should ensure that their card has E-Commerce (E-Com) transactions enabled before attempting payment.
After verifying the application, candidates can proceed to the payment gateway, complete the transaction and download the submitted application form along with the payment details.
- Visit the official IIT JAM 2027 website.
- Log in to the JAM application portal.
- Complete the required personal and academic details.
- Select Biotechnology (BT) as the test paper.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates.
- Review the application details carefully.
- Proceed to the payment gateway.
- Select the preferred payment method.
- Pay the applicable IIT JAM application fee 2027.
- Verify that the payment has been successfully processed.
- Download the submitted application form and payment details for future reference.
Candidates should carefully verify all details before completing the payment because the application data cannot be directly modified after completing the online application process and generating the PDF application form.
However, there is an important exception related to unsuccessful payment confirmation.
If the payment amount is deducted from the candidate's bank account but the JAM portal does not receive confirmation because of a communication failure, the amount will be automatically credited back to the same bank account. The official website states that this refund process may take one week or more after the application process closes.
What Happens If IIT JAM 2027 Fee Payment Fails?
If the payment process is interrupted because of a power or internet connection failure, candidates should log in to their application account again and continue the application process.
If money has been deducted from the candidate's bank account but the JAM portal has not received payment confirmation, candidates should avoid making unnecessary duplicate payments immediately.
The official JAM 2027 fee instructions state that such an amount will automatically be credited back to the same account if the payment confirmation was not received due to communication failure.
Can I Apply for Two Papers in IIT JAM 2027?
Yes. Candidates can appear for one or two IIT JAM 2027 test papers.
However, candidates can select two test papers only when the papers are scheduled in different sessions.
For IIT JAM 2027, Biotechnology (BT) is scheduled in the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM on February 14, 2027.
Candidates should check the official test schedule before selecting a second paper.
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹1,000 for one test paper.
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹1,350 for two test papers.
- All other candidates pay ₹2,000 for one test paper.
- All other candidates pay ₹2,700 for two test papers.
- The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Online payment is required.
- Bank or payment gateway charges, if applicable, are borne by the candidate.
- Changes to certain application details may require ₹300 plus the applicable fee difference.
- Candidates should download and retain the submitted application form and payment details.