Joint Admission Test for Masters

The Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) is conducted to provide admissions to M.Sc., M.Sc.(Tech.), MS (Research), M.Sc.- M.Tech. Dual Degree, M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree, at the 23 IITs for taking up science as a career option for the students for the academic year 2027-28.

Details of the Examination

• Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM-2027)

Eligibility: Candidates who have passed a degree in relevant disciplines, as well as those currently in their final year of study, are eligible to apply.

Seat Details: Approximately 3,000 seats are available in total.

Subjects: The entrance exam is being conducted in seven subjects. These subjects are: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics. 

Application Fee: For women, SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates, the fee is Rs.1,000 for one paper and Rs.1,350 for two papers. For all other candidates, the fee is Rs.2,000 for one paper and Rs.2,700 for two papers.

Important Dates

• Registration begins: 05-09-2026.
• Registration deadline: 12-10-2026.
• Exam date: 14-02-2027.
• Declaration of Results: 18-03-2027