IISER Registration Process 2026: Form Correction, Registration Date, Fees, Important Documents

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Entrance Exam 2026 ( IISER Entrance Exam )

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24 May '26 - 7 Jun '26

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 12:06 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Overview

IISER 2026 form correction process is over. Candidates could make necessary changes to IISER application form from April 16 to 18. The registration portal was active from March 5 to April 13, 2026. Passed 10+2 from a recognized board could apply online. Registered candidates can appear for IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur will conduct IISER entrance exam on June 7, 2026. The admit card for IAT 2026 will be issued to registered candidates from May 24, 2026.

Table of contents
  • How to apply for IISER 2026 Entrance Exam
  • IISER 2026 Important Dates Table
  • Things Required for IISER 2026 Application
  • Important Instructions while filling the IISER Application Form
  • IISER 2026 Application Fee
  • IAT 2026 Application Form Correction
  • IISER Entrance Exam Application Form 2026 FAQs
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How to apply for IISER 2026 Entrance Exam

IISER application form was available online. Candidates could apply for IAT in a few simple steps. Students had to check their eligibility status before filling IISER form. Also, keep all the documents ready to upload online. Below is the IISER application process.

Steps to apply for IISER 2026

  • Register at the IISER Admission Website

Firstly, candidates need to register themselves at the IISER admission 2026 portal, which is iiseradmission.in. Candidates need to sign up using their name, email ID, and password. After the signup, a verification email will be sent to candidates’ registered email IDs. After that, login and complete the application process.

  • Fill IISER Entrance Exam Application Form

Next, candidates had to fill out the IISER entrance exam 2026 application form in online mode and enter the information given below.

    • Personal details such as name, date of birth, religion, category, disability status, guardian’s name, etc.
    • Education details such as subject-wise marks secured in Class 12, name of the board, etc.
    • Choice for exam cities
    • Preference for the IISER campus
    • Upload a photo of 2 MB in the accepted format.
  • Pay Application Fee

The last step is to pay the application fees. IISER form fee will be accepted online. Students can pay the fee through net banking / credit card / debit card.

IISER 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The authority has released the IISER 2026 eligibility criteria online. Eligibility is a condition to apply for the entrance test. IAT eligibility criteria 2026 are mentioned below. 

  • The candidates must have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination in 2024, 2025 or 2026 from any board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education in India.

  • Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class 12 Board exam or equivalent.

  • Candidates belonging to reserved categories are required to score a minimum of 55 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class 12 Board or equivalent examination. Candidates belonging to other categories are required to score a minimum of 60 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class 12 Board or equivalent examination.

NOTE: The students from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), from Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh, who had appeared in their Class 12 Board or equivalent level examination in 2022, will also be eligible to apply for the IAT 2026, provided they satisfy the other eligibility criteria.

Nationality

To get eligible for the IISER Entrance Exam, aspirants must abide by the following citizenship rules:

  • The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
  • The candidate can be a PIO or Person of Indian Origin. A PIO is a foreign citizen who has held an Indian passport or has parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents who were born and permanently resident in India. The Government of India launched the PIO Card Scheme in 1999 to make it easier for people to return to India.

IISER 2026 Important Dates Table

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IISER Entrance Exam 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
24 May ' 26 - 07 Jun ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall Ticket

07 Jun ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test

13 Jun ' 26 - 21 Jun ' 26

Correction for Selective options / Upload documents

09 Jul ' 26 - 13 Jul ' 26

Response Sheet

DatesPast Exam Dates
16 Apr ' 26 - 18 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Correction Window

05 Mar ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window

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Things Required for IISER 2026 Application

Candidates need to upload a few documents while filling out the application form. The authority has suggested the file size and format. Every student must keep a soft copy of these documents in the required specifications. Below is the list of documents.

  • Class 10 Board exam or equivalent Marksheet or Pass Certificate
  • Class 10 Board exam or equivalent Marksheet or Pass Certificate
  • Candidate's Photograph
  • Candidate's Signature 
  • ID proof with photo 
  • Category Certificate if applicable.

Notes: If the Class 12 Board exam or equivalent Marksheet is not available now, you can instead upload a signed declaration form "DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE IN LIEU OF ELIGIBILITY EXAM MARKSHEET". This form is available in the registration portal and in the information brochure. Candidates can download the form through the registration portal as well as from here.

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Important Instructions while filling the IISER Application Form

Students who are filling the IISER application form must follow the mentioned check list. This will help to avoid making any mistakes while applying online. 

Instructions while filling IAT form:

  • Use a valid email id and mobile number.
  • Use Class 10th certificate or equivalent certificate to enter the applicant's name.
  • There should be no variation in the spelling of first name or Surname.
  • Carry the same photo identity proof to the exam centre that was used in the application.
  • The documents must be in the prescribed format and size.
  • Check all details before the final submission. If there is any mismatch during the document verification process, the candidature will get cancelled.
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IISER 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for IISER 2026 had to pay the application fee online. IAT form fee varies for each category. The application fee is accepted online, and no other mode will be entertained.

IISER Application Fee

Category Fees (INR)
General, OBC-NCL 2,000
SC, ST, Kashmiri migrants and PwD 1000
Foreign National 12,000

 

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IAT 2026 Application Form Correction

The authority has closed the form correction window on April 16, 2026. The registered candidates can make changes to the IISER form. However, no complete change in the filled form were allowed. The last date for IISER form correction was April 18. IAT application form correction process is mentioned below.

IISER Form Correction Link

The form correction link is mentioned below.

IAT form correction process:

  • Click on the above link

  • Then click on the login button & enter the user id and password.

  •  After login you can change specific details in IAT 2026 Application form.

  •  Save the changes and take the printout of the form for future use.

Also Read: IAT 2026 Application Form Correction

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IISER Entrance Exam Application Form 2026 FAQs

Here are some FAQs on IISER Entrance Exam application form 2026.

Q:   When will IISER Entrance Exam 2026 notification release?
A: 

The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 notification was released on February 7, 2026. The exam is conducted for admission to the five-year BS-MS dual degree and four-year BS degree programmes. The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted on June 7, 2026.

Q:   What is IISER Aptitude test?
A: 
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research conduct an entrance exam in order to provide admission to candidates in the five year long BSMS dual degree programme offered by them. On the basis of a candidates score in the IISER Entrance Exam also known as IISER aptitude test, he/she can secure admission at IISER located in Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, or Tirupati. Candidates who cleared their Class 12 in the Science stream are eligible to apply for the IISER Entrance Exam 2023. As per the IISER Entrance Exam pattern, there are a total of 60 objective questions that candidates need to complete in three hours duration.
Q:   What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?
A: 

Earlier, there were three channels through which candidates could get admissions to the courses offered at IISER institutions, IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras. From the academic session 2025, admissions are done through the IAT exam channel only, and the other two channels, including JEE Main and KVPY scores, have been discontinued. 

Q:   When is IISER Entrance Exam application process starting?
A: 

IISER Entrance Exam application form was released on March 5, 2026. The application process is completely online, and candidates need to register first on the IAT official website.

Q:   How to select IISERs during online application?
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At the time of online application, a candidate will be shown 9 programmes across 7 IISERs or 7 programs across 7 IISERs if the candidate did not have Mathematics as a subject in class 12 or equivalent and is not eligible for BS Economic Sciences and BS Engineering Sciences. Candidate is required to make a preference list from among these programs for which the candidate wants to be considered for an admission. The preference order must be from the most preferred first preference to the least preferred or last preference. The preference list must contain at least one IISER programme. A candidate will be considered only to those IISER programs which are in the candidates preference list. Consequently, a candidate will not be considered for an admission to an IISER programme that is not mentioned in the candidates preference list.
Q:   Does the passport-sized photograph have to be colored or black and white while uploading it in IISER application form?
A: 

Candidates should ideally upload a coloured photograph. It should be in white background. The passport-size photo should not be older than six months.

Q:   Can the eligibility for the IISER entrance exam 2026 be changed?
A: 

Yes, the exam conducting authority can check the IISER eligibility criteria. Students need to check the official website of IISER admission 2026 for any changes in the eligibility criteria. The minimum criteria to apply for IISER entrance exam are passing 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.

Q:   What are the category Certificate requirements for OBC candidates while filling up IISER Entrance Exam 2026 application form?
A: 

For Candidates seeking admission under the OBC-NCL category:

  1. As per the latest guidelines of the Government of India, the OBC-NCL Certificate should have been issued on or after April 01, 2026.
  2. If any OBC-NCL candidate fails to submit the OBC-NCL Certificate (issued on or after April 01, 2026) at the time of online application, the candidate has to upload a signed declaration form.
  3. The candidate has to upload a fresh Certificate (issued on or after 1 April 2026) on or before July 7, 2026.
  4. If the Certificate is not uploaded by the given date and time, the candidate will not be considered for admission under this category. If qualified, the category will be adjusted accordingly in the Common Rank List.

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