How to Fill IISER Application form 2026?: Check Steps, Form Fees, Documents Required Details Here

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

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24 May '26 - 7 Jun '26

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 16:52 IST
Are you planning to appear for the IISER entrance exam 2026? Interested applicants can read this shiksha article to learn about how to fill the IISER application form 2026, registration dates, IISER application fee details, and eligibility. Also, know the list of documents required for filling the form.

IISER Berhampur had commenced IAT 2026 registration on March 5, 2026. Candidates could apply for IISER 2026 online by April 13, 2026. Interested applicants can read this shiksha article to know about form filling process, registration dates, application fee details, documents required and eligibility criteria.

How to Fill IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form

IISER 2026 application form was released on March 5, 2026. The form link was available online. IAT application process comprises registration, form filling and payment of application fees. Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, and could apply online. The last date to apply for IISER 2026 was April 13, 2026. IISER Berhampur will conduct IAT 2026 on July 7, 2026.

Table of contents
  • IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table
  • IISER Application Form 2026: Important Registration Process Date
  • How to fill IISER 2026 Application Form?
  • IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Fee
  • IISER 2026 Application Form: Documents Required
  • IISER 2026 Application Form: Eligibility Criteria

IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table

The schedule for IISER application form is mentioned below.

IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Events IISER 2026 Dates
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form Start Date March 5, 2026
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form End Date April 13, 2026
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form Correction Window April 16 to 18, 2026

IISER Application Form 2026: Important Registration Process Date

IISER Berhampur has announced IAT exam date 2026 online. The schedule for IISER events is mentioned below.

IISER 2026 Application Form Start Date

The authority had released IISER registration 2026 on March 5. After the release of the application form, complete the registration. The other steps in the IISER registration form 2026 can be done later.

IISER 2026 Application Form Last Date

Students need to fill out and submit the IISER application form before the last date. The IISER application form last date was April 13, 2026.

IISER 2026 Registration Fee Last Date

Students can pay the IISER registration fee online via net banking / credit card / debit card. The last date to pay the IISER exam fee was April 13, 2026.

IISER 2026 Application Correction Window

The exam authority has opened IISER application form correction window on April 16, 2026. Students can make changes to the information provided in the IISER 2026 application form. Also, students won't be able to make a complete change in the form.

How to fill IISER 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can fill IISER entrance exam 2026 application form in online. The complete process is mentioned below.

Register at IISER Admission Portal

  • Register for IISER 2026 by providing your name, email ID, mobile number, and gender. An OTP will be sent to register email and mobile number.

Fill IISER Entrance Exam Application Form

Candidates can fill out IISER form by providing personal details and educational qualifications (class 10 & 12 details).

Pay IISER Entrance Exam Application Fee

Candidates can pay IISER application fee online through net baking / credit card / debit card.  Once the fee is successfully paid, the IISER entrance exam 2026 application form is submitted. Finally, take a printout of the application form.

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IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Fee

Category Fees
General, EWS, and OBC-NCL INR 2,000
Persons with disabilities, persons registered as Kashmiri migrants and the SC/ST category INR 1,000
Foreign nationals USD 100

Note: Application fee is non-refundable

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IISER 2026 Application Form: Documents Required

Following documents are required while filling out IAT 2206 application form:

  • Class X & XII certificate.
  • If the class XII (or equivalent) marks sheet is not available now, then you can instead upload a signed declaration form - “DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE IN LIEU OF ELIGIBILITY EXAM CERTIFICATE/
    MARKSHEET” (see Annexure). Fill in the form, sign it, scan it and then upload. The scanned copies of the actual marks sheet must be uploaded on or before 2nd July 2026, failing which you will not be allotted a seat in any of the IISERs.

Also Read: List of Documents Required for IISER Entrance Exam 2026; Check Document List & Dimensions Here 

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IISER 2026 Application Form: Eligibility Criteria

The authority has released IISER entrance exam eligibility criteria online. The eligibility criteria are minimum conditions to appear for entrance test. Candidates who fulfil IAT eligibility criteria 2026 can apply. The eligibility criteria for IISER 2026 are mentioned below.

Educational Requirements:

  • Passed Class XII (or equivalent) exam in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in 2026 with science stream from a board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India.

  • Foreign Nationals need to upload an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities unless they have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination in 2024 or 2025 or 2026 with science stream from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. The equivalence certificate must be uploaded while submitting the IAT 2026 Application Form under "Please upload a copy of a document supporting your claim of Foreign National (You'll need to produce original when necessary)".

  • Studied PCM or PCB during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.

IISER 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Generic

  • Nationality:

Applicants must be Indian nationals, OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals to apply for IAT 2026.

  • Board: 

Passed Class XII (or equivalent) with science stream from any board recognised by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. 
Foreign Nationals need to upload an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities unless they have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. The equivalence certificate must be uploaded while submitting the IAT Application Form under "Please upload copy of document supporting your claim of Foreign National (You'll need to produce original when necessary)".

  • Subject Combination: 

Studied PCM or PCB in class 12 or equivalent.

  • Per centage in Class 12: 

Obtained 60% (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) marks in aggregate in class 12 or equivalent exam.

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Answered a month ago

IISER answer key will be released on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key online. The answer key challenge window will open on June 9, 2026.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

The IISER exam date is June 7, 2026. The exam will commence at 9 AM and continue till 12 PM. It is a computer-based test.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

IISER score 200 or above is a good marks. It can help to get admission to IISER Pune and IISc Bangalore. Candidates must have a good conceptual knowledge, give priority to all four subjects. Prepare for the exam according to the exam syllabus and take mock test to score above 200.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

Based on previous year analysis, IAT exam is moderately difficult. It requires strong conceptual knowledge. Students who have prepared properly for exam can easily score good marks.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

It is quite difficult for the GEN / OBC category to get admission to IISER with 50 marks. Even the reserved category students have less chance in the later counelling round for admission. To secure admission, students must score above 150 marks.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

IISER exam is considered of moderate difficulty level. Majority of students finds Physics, and Mathematics challenging. PCM students may find biology tough while PCB students might find Mathematics tough. However, the difficulty level of IISER compared to JEE Main and Advanced is moderate to easy.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The last date to apply for IISER 2026 was April 13, 2026. IAT application form was available on the website, iiseradmission.in. 

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IISER 2026 application is available from March 5 to April 13. Eligible candidates can fill the application form online at iiseradmission.in. The process to fill the application form is registration, form filling, and payment of fees.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

IISER Berhampur released the application form for IISER 2026 on March 5, 2026. The registration link is updated on the website, iiseradmission.in.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

IISER 2026 application fee is updated online. The application fee for IISER 2026 is Rs. 2000 (General, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL). For other categories, the fee is Rs. 1000.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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