IIT Kharagpur extends the registration deadline for IIT JAM 2027 to October 19, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes. The change gives applicants additional time to complete their application through the official JAM website.

Sources also note that the JAM 2027 exam is scheduled for February 14, 2027, and is held across 114 cities in India. Applicants are required to submit their entries by the updated deadline. Reporting also highlights that candidates can register for one or two test papers, with application fees varying depending on the selection. While outlets focus on the updated last date and the registration process, they align on the exam date and the scope of the test centres, indicating no change in the examination schedule.