IISER IAT 2026 Exam Live: Exam Day instructions, Exam Analysis & Expected Cutoff
IISER IAT 2026 exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026, at 9 AM. Candidates have to follow the exam day guidelines. Get IISER exam analysis, marks vs rank, and cutoff details here.
IAT exam 2026 Live
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur will conduct the IISER Aptitude Test 2026 on June 7, 2026. IISER 2026 exam timing is 9 AM to 12 PM. Candidates appearing for the entrance test must carry their IAT hall ticket and a valid photo id on exam day.
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Documents to Carry for IISER 2026 Exam
Candidates need to carry the following documents on exam day.
- IISER 2026 admit card.
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.)
IISER 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
The exam day guidelines are mentioned here.
- Arrive early to the exam centre.
- You need to carry your hall ticket and original photo id.
- Every student must carry an additional copy of hall ticket with them.
- Keep your mobile phone and other electronic gadgets outside exam hall.
- You cannot leave exam centre until test finishes.
IISER 2026 Exam Highlights
IISER Aptitude Test is conducted for admission to 5-Year BS-MS (Dual Degree), 4-Year BS and B.Tech degree programmes. Those who qualify the IISER 2026 exam will be considered for the admission process. The exam highlights are mentioned below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Full Name | IISER Aptitude Test |
| Short Name | IAT |
| Exam Date | June 7, 2026 |
| Exam Session | Forenoon |
| Exam Timing | 9 AM to 12 PM |
LIVE UPDATE
IISER IAT 2026 Exam Live Updates: Exam Day instructions, Exam Analysis & Expected Cutoff
- 11:26 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 Exam Dress Code
There is no specific dress code for IAT 2026 exam. Candidates must wear comfortable clothes. Also, avoid wearing jewellery.
- 11:09 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 exam: Can I wear jewellery on exam day?
The officials have mentioned in the information brochure not to wear jewellery or any metal items on the exam day.
- 10:53 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 exam: List of prohibited items
The following items are not allowed inside NEST exam centre.
- Mobile phones.
- Electronic gadgets,
- Smart watches.
- Calculators.
- 10:42 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 Marking Scheme
IISER question paper will have 60 multiple choice questions. Each question will carry 4 marks. Negative marking will be done for wrong answers.
- 10:24 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
Documents to carry for IISER 2026 exam
Candidates have to carry the following items for the NEST exam.
- IISER 2026 admit card.
- Valid ID proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.).
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Economic Sciences
- Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
- Geological Sciences
- Integrated & Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences.
- 10:09 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 exam: Where can I check exam resporting time?
Candidates have to check their IISER admit card 2026 to know the exam reporting time.
- 10:02 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
IISER 2026 Exam Timing
IISER IAT exam will commence at 9 AM and will continue till 12 PM. Students will have to report to the exam centre by 7 AM.
- 10:02 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
Mode of IISER Exam 2026
IISER Aptitude Test will be conducted as a computer-based test. The exam duration is three hours.
Commonly asked questions
IISERs offer admission into courses leading to BSMS Dual Degree and BS Degree (only at IISER Bhopal) Programs. Below are the programmes offered by IISERs:
Earlier, IISER admission took place through three channels, IISER Entrance Exam, JEE Main and KVPY scores. Last year onwards, the admission takes place only through IISER entrance exam scores. Hence, JEE Main scores or ranks will not be considered for admission.
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