IISER Exam 2026 Dress Code: Check for Male & Female Candidates Here

As per the exam officials, there is no information provided on the official website and in the information brochure about the IISER dress 2026 for the candidates. According to the information available on the IAT 2026 admit card, test takers should not wear any jewellery or other items containing metal. Mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets, such as Smart watches, calculators, are NOT ALLOWED inside the test centre.

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IISER Exam Dress Code 2026

There are no official rules by the officials, but to ensure a smooth and respectful examination environment, the students need to follow a general dress code. They should wear simple and comfortable clothes. It is advisable not to wear anything inappropriate or distracting. See below the IISER Exam dress code 2026 guidelines for male and female students.

IISER Exam 2026 Dress Code for Male Candidates

Male candidates who are planning to take IAT 2026 must go through the dress code and guidelines mentioned below:

• Try wearing simple and comfortable clothes, such as half-sleeved shirts. If it's winter, wear a sweater with fewer pockets.

• Avoid wearing caps or mufflers. Sikh candidates may wear a turban instead of a cap. In such cases, students are advised to reach the exam centres a bit early to allow for hassle-free security checks.

• Try to avoid any sort of metallic objects like jewellery, rings, and belts.

• Candidates are advised to avoid jackets, hoodies, and extra layers of clothing.

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IISER Exam Dress Code for Women

Women are recommended to wear a comfortable and formal dress code (either ethnic or western), but it should be formal attire. 

• Choose either of kurtas, long or midi dresses, tops, and trousers.
• Avoid metal jewellery, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and heavy earrings.
• Do not wear belts or clothes with metallic buttons.
• Wear open-toe sandals or floaters.
• Avoid wearing fashion accessories.
• Veils, caps, or headgear are not permitted. For religious reasons, get clearance from the authorities in advance.

Banned Items at IISER 2026 Exam Centre

The following items are barred from being carried to the exam centre:

• Books, copies or papers of any kind.
• Mobile phones, calculators, watches or any other electronic or digital devices.
• Bags or wallets.

The exam authorities have also mentioned that there would not be any place to keep candidates’ personal belongings, hence you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items inside the exam hall.

IISER 2026: Important Instructions for the Exam Day

1. Print this Hall Ticket on A4-size paper using a laser Hall Ticket is valid only if the candidate's photograph and signature images are legibly printed. Paste the photograph at the indicated place. The Hall Ticket is to be produced for verification at the time of the test. This Hall Ticket is valid only for the test date and session time as specified above.
2. The Hall Ticket is to be produced for verification at the time of the test and at least one original (not scanned) valid (not expired) photo identification card (such as Voter ID, Passport, Pan Card, Driving License, Photo pasted Nationalized Bank Passbook, UID Aadhar Card, Photo pasted 10th/12th Marksheet/Certificate/Admit Card) should also be The candidate's photograph and signature should be legibly printed and visible on the photo ID card and should match the name on Hall Ticket. The Photo ID card should not be damaged or smudged.
3. In addition to the original Photo ID, students should carry a photocopy of the Kindly be informed that the original copy of this Hall Ticket, along with a photocopy of the photo ID will be collected at the examination hall. Hence, you are requested to keep an additional copy of the Hall Ticket for your reference.
4. Candidates are advised to locate their test centre and its accessibility at least a day before the test, so that they can reach the centre on time on the day of the test
5. The candidate should report at 07:00 AM for the session. No candidate will be allowed inside the test centre after 08:30 AM. PwD Candidates will get priority entry into the test centre.
6. There is no facility for safekeeping of your personal belongings outside the test hall, and the test organisers will not be responsible for their loss. Only Hall Ticket, Original Photo ID Card, Transparent Water Bottle & Ball Pen (only Blue or Black) will be allowed inside the test hall.
7. Rough pad/ Sheet(s) will be provided to the candidates for rough work, which will have to be returned after the test. They should clearly write their name and application number on the rough pad. An online non-programmable scientific calculator will be provided on the candidate's console. Please do not carry your own calculator.
8. Friends and relatives accompanying the candidate will not be allowed inside the test
9. Candidates need to make their own travel and stay arrangements for attending the
10. Request for change of test centre will NOT be entertained.

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