There is a relief news for the candidates applying for the IIT JAM 2027 exam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is giving an opportunity to amend the application form from 10 November 2026. For this, a correction window will be opened on the JOAPS portal. Candidates can make necessary changes in their application by visiting the official website. During this period, there will be facility to correct information related to exam city, gender, category and disability. However, to modify the application, the prescribed fee has to be paid. Candidates are advised to check all the information in their form timely.
Candidates have to keep in mind that only the options available for editing on the portal can be modified. At the same time, candidates have to follow the instructions given in email or SMS sent by JAM, to clear the defects related to OBC-NCL and EWS certificates. No separate correction fee has to be paid for this.
How to update on JOAPS portal
Candidates can follow these steps to modify the application form.
- 1. First go to the official website jam.iitkgp.ac.in.
- 2. Click on the JOAPS Portal link here.
- 3. Now login by entering your enrollment id or email id and password.
- 4. Go to the option related to amendment in the application form.
- 5. Fix the information that is allowed to change.
- 6. After double checking all the information, save and submit the form.
Candidates may note that this facility is available on fee basis. Therefore, before making changes, please check the relevant instructions and fee information.
Admit card will be downloaded from January 5
IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card will be made available online from January 5, 2027. Candidates can download it by visiting the official website using their login details. The admit card will provide information regarding the exam center, exam city and exam time. Admit card will be required to appear in the exam. In case of any mistake, concerned authorities should be contacted.
The exam will be conducted in 114 cities
The IIT JAM 2027 exam will be conducted in around 114 cities across the country. Candidates will be allotted exam city based on the cities given in their choice during application. However, an option is also provided to change the exam city during the correction window. Candidates can make changes according to the options available on the JOAPS portal. The complete address of the examination center will be found in the admit card.





