According to the official JAM 2027 schedule, the registration process will start on September 5, 2026, and the last date to apply is October 19, 2026. The IIT JAM Mathematics examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Candidates should carefully enter their personal, academic and category details, upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee before submitting the form.
Course Details
Event | Date |
|---|---|
IIT JAM 2027 Registration Starts | September 5, 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Application | October 19, 2026 |
IIT JAM Mathematics Exam Date | February 14, 2027 |
Mathematics (MA) Exam Session | Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
JAM 2027 Result | March 18, 2027 |
Category | One Test Paper | Two Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
All Others | ₹2,000 | ₹2,700 |
The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates can pay through methods such as net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI and wallet, subject to the options available on the portal.
For candidates who later make certain permitted changes to the examination city, test paper, category, gender or date of birth, an additional fee of ₹300 plus the applicable difference in application fee may be charged.
The major requirements include:
- Class 10/SSC marksheet or certificate
- Recent colour passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwD certificate and UDID details, wherever applicable
- Personal and contact details
- Academic qualification details
- Valid photo identity document details
- Payment method for the application fee
The official JAM 2027 website specifies that the photograph should be recent, in colour and uploaded in the prescribed JPEG/JPG format and size. The signature also has specific dimensions and file-size requirements.
Photograph and Signature Specifications
Candidates should carefully follow the official image specifications because incorrect or poor-quality uploads may result in the application being marked defective or rejected.
Photograph
The official requirements include:
- Recent colour photograph
- Size: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
- JPEG/JPG format
- Recommended file size: 50 KB to 200 KB
- White or very light background
- Full-face view directly facing the camera
- Face should occupy at least 50% of the photograph
Signature
The signature should be:
- Made with black or dark blue ink
- Written within the prescribed rectangular box
- Uploaded in JPEG/JPG format
- Within the specified pixel and file-size limits
Candidates should check the official JAM 2027 document requirements before uploading any file.
However, applications may undergo scrutiny. If defects are identified in documents such as photographs, signatures or certificates, candidates may be contacted to rectify the defects within the specified period.
- Entering incorrect personal or academic information
- Uploading an unclear photograph
- Uploading an incorrect signature
- Selecting the wrong test paper
- Providing incorrect category information
- Uploading an invalid category certificate
- Waiting until the last day to submit the form
- Making payment without checking the fee applicable to the selected category
- Failing to download the submitted application form
- Not checking the application status after submission
Step 1: Visit the Official JAM Website
Go to the official JAM 2027 website and access the application portal when registration opens.
Step 2: Register on the JOAPS Portal
Create an account by providing the required details and completing the initial registration process.
Step 3: Select Mathematics as the Test Paper
Choose Mathematics (MA) as the test paper. Candidates interested in appearing for a second paper can select it only when the two papers are scheduled in different sessions.
Step 4: Enter Personal Details
Provide details such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality and other information exactly as required.
Step 5: Enter Academic Details
Enter your undergraduate qualification details and other educational information carefully.
Step 6: Upload Documents
Upload the photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate and applicable category/PwD documents according to the prescribed specifications.
Step 7: Select Examination City
Choose the preferred examination city from the options available on the application portal.
Step 8: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the applicable IIT JAM Mathematics application fee using an available online payment method.
Step 9: Review the Application
Check every detail carefully before final submission. Candidates should particularly verify their name, date of birth, category, test paper, examination city and uploaded documents.
Step 10: Submit and Download the Application
After successful submission, download and save the completed application form and payment details for future reference.