IISER 2026: Counselling (Started), Cutoff, & Seat Allotment

IISER Aptitude Test difficulty level is comparatively easier than JEE Main exam difficulty level. There are four sections in the exam, and all have equal weightage. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

• Biology: This section might sound a tough nut to crack for the PCM students, but a reasonable understanding of class 11 and 12 NCERT concepts can help you sail through this section. If you are not familiar with Biology try to ace the Maths section. As the number of test-takers has grown over the years, this section has also seen a surged difficulty level.
• Maths: For the Biology students, it might be hard to crack. You need to focus on 11th and 12th class concepts. You can search for the doable questions and solve them. The level is usually at par or even above JEE Mains. The Biology students can cover the scores in their specialised section.
• Physics and Chemistry: This section is usually easier than the above two sections. The scores obtained here can make-or-break your chances for counselling. The questions in these two sections cover the fundamental and essential concepts. It is better to score well in these two sections. The sections are not really tough. They are far away from the difficulty level of JEE Advance.

Overall, the exam is far from easier than JEE Advanced exam. The Biology students have the advantage to finish their section quicker. Make sure your fundamentals are clear and your reasoning ability is good. This should be enough to secure a good score.

The IISER Entrance Exam questions are objective type. These are multiple-choice questions with four options. The mode of the exam is computer-based. Test-takers have to select one option. Marks per question is four. One mark will be removed for wrong answers.

No, IISER Entrance Exam is conducted in a single day and slot. The total duration of the exam is three hours. There is no break in between the test. IISER Aptitude Test is conducted in computer based mode. 

Yes, the questions of the official IISER Entrance Exam Mock Test are from the syllabus. The total duration of the mock test is 3 hours. It will provide familiarity with the IISER Aptitude Test and help in preparation. 

The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 counselling dates will be announced by June. Last year, nine rounds of counselling were conducted between July and September. This year the number of rounds is expected to be similar. 

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.

The portal for document upload and freezing of IISER preferences for IISER 2026 Admissions opened on July 2, 2026. The last date for registration and choice filling was July 9. After accepting the offer and paying the seat acceptance fee, the candidate can exercise two options:

1. The candidate can FREEZE the seat (they will not participate in further rounds of counselling),
2. The candidate can FLOAT (they will participate in further rounds of counselling to get their higher preferences). The FLOAT option is activated by default for those who pay the seat acceptance fee. A student who has chosen to FLOAT will again be considered for seat allocation in the next round. If they are eligible to secure a seat in an IISER that is higher in their preference list than the currently accepted one, they will be offered that seat.

No, the IISER Entrance Exam result can be checked only in online mode. The exam authorities will release the result or rankcard on the exam website. Students have to login with their registration credentials to download the IISER Aptitude Test result.  

No, there is no option to apply for the IISER Entrance Exam in offline mode. Students have to go to the exam website, which is iiseradmission.in to apply for the exam. The fee has to be also paid in online mode, through Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

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 was conducted on June 7, 2026.

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.

For Candidates seeking admission under the OBC-NCL category:

1. As per the latest guidelines of the Government of India, the OBC-NCL Certificate issued on or after April 01, 2026, was mandatory to upload.
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.

Yes, the timing, date and venue are mentioned on the IISER 2026 admit card. Candidates have to appear for the exam as per the schedule mentioned on the admit card. IISER 2026 exam timing was from 9 AM to 12 PM. Candidates had to report to the exam centre an hour before the exam. 

Candidates should preserve the IISER 2026 admit card till the admission is completed. The admit card has to be carried to the exam centre. It has to be verified during the IISER counselling processes as well. 

The following details are mentioned on the IISER Entrance Exam admit card, which are as follows:

• Name of Candidate.
• Application Number.
• Roll Number.
• Exam Schedule.
• Exam Centre Address.
• Candidate Photograph and Signature.
• Father's Name.
• Contact Details.
• Exam Day Guidelines.

IISER Entrance Exam carries equal weightage of all the subjects which are asked in the examination. The IISER Entrance Exam Marking Scheme is as follows: 1. Physics 15 questions will be asked in the examination and 60 marks will be the maximum awarded for all the correct answers. 2. Mathematics- 15 questions will be asked in the examination and 60 marks will be the maximum awarded for all the correct answers. 3. Chemistry 15 questions will be asked in the examination and 60 marks will be the maximum awarded for all the correct answers. 4. Biology 15 questions will be asked in the examination and 60 marks will be the maximum awarded for all the correct answers. Marking scheme: Candidates will be awarded three marks for each correct answer. There will be negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer.

The question paper was in English and Hindi. The candidates must read all the given instructions provided in the question paper at the time of the examination.

The IISER entrance exam is of 240 marks. Each question carries four marks. There is a minus one mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be removed for questions not answered. There are 60 marks in each of the four sections. All questions are objective type and have four answer options. Students have to select one option only. Sections tested in the exam are PCMB.

Yes, The IISER exam address/venue is mentioned on the IISER admit card. For avoiding last minute hassles, candidates are advised to visit the exam center in advance and plan the commute and timing accordingly.

If there is a mistake or an error on IISER admit card, candidates are advised to contact officials immediately well before IISER exam. They must ensure that changes are done at earliest and rectified IISER 2026 admit card is issued before exam day. 

Candidates are advised to read all the important instructions which are mentioned on the IISER 2026 admit card carefully and assemble all the important documents which are asked by the conducting body to carry along with the admit card on the day of the examination. Test takers have to carry their government-authorised IDs, including Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, etc.

Registered candidates of the IISER entrance exam can download their IAT admit card. To download it, they have to visit the official website of IISER admissions, iiseradmission.in. Candidates have to log in to download the admit card. It must be preserved till the admission process is over.

IISER entrance examination is considered to be one of the finest and the toughest exams under Science stream undergraduate entrance examination as it provides the BSMS dual degree in the most reputed and research-oriented institutions across the country which is IISERs. On a comparison note, candidates will find the examination tougher than JEE Main exam, but below JEE Advanced. Unlike JEE or NEET the IISER aptitude test asks questions from both mathematics and Biology. Subjects which are found tougher in IISER entrance examination- Organic Chemistry can easily create hassle while giving the entrance examination as there are a lot of naming reactions, its electrophilic and nucleophilic attacks which are commonly asked in the examination. For the bio-background people, the Math section is not usually unscalable. With a decent understanding of regular 11th and 12th-grade concepts, you should be able to crack a few questions without much trouble. Of course, the caveat being that you rock it in the bio section and make up for it. So ensure that you don't falter at this juncture.

As per the IISER Entrance Exam 2025 analysis, Physics was the toughest section. The overall difficulty level was medium to high. The topics covered were Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics, Optics and Modern Physics. The questions were from Classes 11 and 12. 

Yes, you can appear for the IISER Entrance Exam if you have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in Class 11 and 12. According to the conducting body, students have to study a minimum of three subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Hence, students from the PCB combination are eligible for the exam. 

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. 

If you are planning to appear for the IISER Entrance Exam 2026, and you will write your Board exam in the same year, you will be eligible. In case you are slated to appear for the exam in 2027, you cannot take the IISER Entrance Exam 2026. The exam is expected to be conducted in May. If you do not clear the Board exam, then also you will be ineligible. 

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. 

Candidates need to enter application number and password/date of birth as login details to check your IAT result. Other than this security question or captcha that is provided on login page. If you have forgotten your application number then you will need your registered mobile number and email to retrieve application number. 

Yes, the IAT result was declared on June 29. The download link for the result is available on the website iiseradmission.in. The auhtority had conducted the IISER exam on June 7, 2026.

Students can follow the process to check the IISER Entrance Exam results.

• Visit the official website of IISER Admissions.
• Click on IISER Entrance Exam Results tab.
• Enter the login credentials, such as Email ID and Password.
• The scorecard will be visible.

Candidates have to take a printout of the IISER Entrance Exam scorecard. It should be preserved till the admission process is completed. The scorecard has to be verified during the counselling process of the IISER Aptitude Test.