Who can apply?
Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree, or are appearing for their final qualifying-degree examination in 2027, can appear for JAM 2027. The undergraduate programme must be completed before admission. Each admitting institute sets its own programme-specific eligibility and document deadlines.
Dates and test papers
| Registration deadline | 19 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Examination | Sunday, 14 February 2027 |
| Forenoon session | 9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics |
| Afternoon session | 2:30 PM-5:30 PM: Biotechnology, Economics, Mathematical Statistics and Physics |
| Correction window | From 10 November 2026, tentative; corrections may require payment |
You may select one or two test papers. Two papers are allowed only when they fall in different sessions. The official tentative city list includes Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Jorhat in Assam; it does not list Haflong. Cities can change, so check the live list before choosing preferences.
Documents to prepare
- Class X marksheet/certificate, personal mobile number and a frequently checked email address.
- Recent colour photo in JPG/JPEG: 50-200 KB, 240x320 to 480x640 pixels, white or light background.
- Scanned signature in black or dark-blue ink in JPG/JPEG: 50-150 KB, 80x280 to 160x560 pixels. Signatures written entirely in capitals are not accepted.
- Applicable category certificate. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must follow the official format and be issued on or after 1 April 2026. Check the official page for PwD documents and forms.
How to register
- Open the official JOAPS portal and register with your own name, email and mobile number.
- Use the enrolment ID or registered email to complete the form, select paper(s) and cities, and upload the documents.
- Check the fee shown for your category and paper choice, pay through the portal, and save the confirmation.
- Track scrutiny or defect messages and correct them as instructed. Use only one application even when taking two papers.
Official links
JOAPS Application Portal | Important Dates | Eligibility | Document Rules | Test Schedule | Tentative Cities
Need Printing, Scanning or Document Help?
Visit Zenu Computer Hub at K.B. Complex, Main Road, Haflong-788819 for online application, printing, scanning and document help. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. Bring your own mobile number, email and original documents. Review every detail yourself before submission. Shop help does not guarantee admission or qualification.
Official pages checked on 10 October 2026. Follow the official site for changes; programme eligibility and portal instructions take priority.