IISER Registration 2027: Application Date, Fees, Important Documents, Form Correction,

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

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 13:43 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

IISER 2027 Application Form: The authority is expected to activate the IAT registration portal in March 2027. IISER registration 2027 link will be updated online. Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent in 2025, 2026, and 2027 from a recognized board can apply for the IISER Admission Test (IAT). The application process involves registration, form filling, uploading images, and payment of registration fees. The application form will be accepted online only. IISER entrance exam 2027 is expected to be held in June 2027. Get more details on the IISER 2027 application form on this page.

Table of contents
  • How to apply for IISER 2027 Entrance Exam
  • IISER 2026 Important Dates Table
  • Things Required for IISER 2027 Application
  • Important Instructions while filling the IISER Application Form 2027
  • IISER 2027 Application Fee
  • IAT 2027 Application Form Correction
  • IISER Entrance Exam Application Form 2027 FAQs
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How to apply for IISER 2027 Entrance Exam

The authority will release the IAT application form online. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria and important instructions before filling out the IISER 2027 application form. Candidates must keep the required document handy. IISER registration 2027 process is provided below. 

Steps to apply for IISER 2027

  • Register at the IISER Admission Website

Firstly, candidates need to register on the IISER admission 2027 portal, iiseradmission.in. Candidates need to sign up using their name, email ID, and password. After signing up, a verification email will be sent to candidates’ registered log in 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 2027 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.

Also Read: How to fill IISER application form

IISER 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for IISER 2027 will be released online. IAT eligibility criteria are the minimum conditions to appear for the entrance test. Those who fulfil the IISER eligibility criteria for 2027 need to fill out and submit the application online. Check IISER eligibility criteria below.

  • The candidates must have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination in 2025, 2026 or 2027 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 an 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 an 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 2027, 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.

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Q:   When to apply for IISER 2027?
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IISER 2027 application portal is expected to open in March 2027. The authority will activate the IISER application form link on the official website.

Q:   What is the application fee for IISER Entrance Exam?
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The category-wise IISER entrance exam application fee is given below.

  • INR 2,000 for candidates applying under General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories.
  • INR 1,000 for candidates applying under persons with disabilities, persons registered as Kashmir migrants and SC, ST categories.
  • INR 12000 for foreign nationals.

Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable.

Q:   What are the documents required for filling up the IISER entrance exam application form?
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Given below is a list of documents/certificates whose scanned copies are to be uploaded at the time of online application for IAT. The formats of the certificates are given in the Annexure.

  1. Class 10 certificate
  2.  Class 12 (or equivalent examination). 
  3.  If the class 12 (or equivalent) marks sheet is not available now, then you can instead upload a signed declaration form mentioning: DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE IN LIEU OF ELIGIBILITY EXAM CERTIFICATE/ MARKSHEET SEE Annexure.

IISER 2026 Important Dates Table

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
09 Jul ' 26 - 13 Jul ' 26

Response Sheet

13 Jun ' 26 - 21 Jun ' 26

Correction for Selective options / Upload documents

07 Jun ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test

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Things Required for IISER 2027 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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Q:   How is IISER exam centre allocated?
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The authority allocates the IISER exam centre based on students' preferences. While filling the IISER application form, students need to submit their exam centre preference. 

Q:   What courses are offered at IISERs?
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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:

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Chemical Sciences
  3. Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences
  4. Economic Sciences
  5. Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
  6. Geological Sciences
  7. Integrated & Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)
  8. Mathematical Sciences
  9. Physical Sciences.
Q:   Is there any age limit to appear for IISER Entrance Exam?
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There is no age limit to apply or appear for the IISER Entrance Exam 2026. However, applicants must have appeared for their Board examination in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Based on this, applicants must apply for the exam. Apart from this, students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in Classes 11 and 12. They have to secure a minimum aggregate percentage of 60 (Unreserved categories) and 55 (Reserved categories) in their Class 12 Board exam or equivalent. 

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Important Instructions while filling the IISER Application Form 2027

It is noticed that students make mistakes while filling out the application form. This is because they avoid reading the form-filling instructions. These instructions are important. It helps in filling out the form smoothly. Here we have mentioned IISER application form instructions.

Instructions while filling IAT fothe rm:

  • 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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Q:   What is IISER application form 2027 last date?
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IISER 2027 application portal will close in April 2027, tentatively. The complete schedule for IISER Admission Test (IAT) will be released in March 2027.

Q:   Can I enter IISER without IAT?
A: 

No, candidates have to appear and qualify the IISER Aptitude Test for admission to the BS-MS, BS, and BTech programs at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research  (IISER).

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IISER 2027 Application Fee

Candidates can check the IISER application fee details online. The fee was accepted online. They were able to pay the application fee through net banking / credit card / debit card. Below are the IISER fee details for each category.

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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Q:   What is IISER application fee in India?
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The application fee for IISER in India is INR 2000 for Gen, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL categories. While PwD, Kashmiri Migrants, Non-Migrants, and SC /ST have to pay INR 1000 for the application fee. 

Q:   What is IISER 2027 application fee payment mode?
A: 

Candidates can pay the IAT application fee online. The fee is accepted through net banking / credit card / debit card. No other mode is accepted.

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IAT 2027 Application Form Correction

Registered candidates can edit the application form online.IISER form correction date 2027 will be updated on the official website. Complete changes in the form is not permissible. Candidates must ensure they check all details in the application form before the final submission. The process to edit the IISER application form 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 2027 Application form.

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

Also Read: IAT Application Form Correction

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Q:   IISER Entrance Exam is conducted for which course?
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IISER Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year BS MS programme offered at the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research. Apart from that, the IISER Aptitude Test scores are also accepted by IISc Bangalore for the 4-year BS course and for the BS - Medical Sciences and Engineering programme at IIT Madras. Apart from this, other courses at IISERs for which the entrance exam scores are accepted are given below.

  • 5-Year BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences at IISER Kolkata
  • 4-Year BS in Economic Sciences at IISER Bhopal
  • 4-Year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences at IISER Tirupati.
Q:   How will I know that my IISER application form has reached the exam authorities?
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Upon successful submission of the IISER online application form along with the exam fee, an automated email and SMS were sent to the registered email ID and mobile number of candidates. In case the application process was not submitted, but the application fee got debited, candidates were advised to contact IISER Exam conducting body or visit the official website for assistance for the application status. Even after three days if candidates did not receive the application confirmation, then they were advised to try and complete the IISER IAT 2023 application form.
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IISER Entrance Exam Application Form 2027 FAQs

Here are some FAQs on IISER Entrance Exam application form 2027.

Q:   What is IISER Aptitude test?
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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?
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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:   How to select IISERs during online application?
A: 
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 2027 be changed?
A: 

Yes, the exam conducting authority can change the IISER eligibility criteria. Students need to check the official website of IISER admission 2027 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.

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IISER 2027 application portal is expected to open in March 2027. The authority will activate the IISER application form link on the official website.

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can get admission to the IISER with 6000 rank. However, admission will depend on your category. SC/ST category students have a strong chance of admisison with the mentioned rank. General category students can get admission to the newly added IISER. 

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Yes, the IAT response sheet for 2026 is officially out. You can check your response sheet on the official IISER admissions portal through your login credentials.

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