IISER Entrance Exam Shift Timings 2026: Exam Time, Reporting Timings & Exam Day Instructions Here
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Entrance Exam 2026 ( IISER Entrance Exam )
Response Sheet
9 Jul '26 - 13 Jul '26
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted on June 7, 2026, at various exam centres across the nation. IAT shift timings for 2026 are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Check out the IISER exam reporting timings, shift and important instructions regarding the exam here.
IISER Exam Shift Timings
IISER Berhampur has released the IISER 2026 exam shift timing online. Students can check the shift timing for IISER 2026 to know the exam duration and reporting time. The IISER Aptitude Test duration is three hours. The exam will be held in a single shift. IAT 2026 exam will start at 9 AM and end at 12 PM. Students need to appear for the IISER entrance exam an hour before the exam commencement. The authority will conduct the IISER 2026 on June 7, 2026.
Students can also check their IAT hall ticket 2026 to know the IISER shift timing and reporting time. The IISER admit card release date is May 24, 2026.
Also Read: IISER IAT 2026 Exam Live: Exam Day instructions, Exam Analysis & Expected Cutoff
- IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Shift Timings
- IISER 2026 Reporting Timings
- IISER Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
- IISER Exam 2026 Important Instructions for the Candidates
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Shift Timings
Candidates appearing in the IISER 2026 exam can check out the exam shift timings from the table given below:
| IISER 2026 Shift |
IISER 2026 Shift Timing |
Duration (in hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
180 Minutes or 3 hours |
Also Read: IISER Exam 2026 Important Topics: Check Subject-Wise Important Chapters
Commonly asked questions
The IISER exam is conducted in a single shift. The exam time is from 9 AM to 12 PM. Students can check the IISER admit card to know exam dates.
IAT 2026 application process commenced on March 5, 2026. The application form link was available online at iiseradmission.in. Eligible students could apply for IISER Aptitude Test. The last date to fill and submit the form was April 13, 2026.
IAT 2026 will be conducted by the IISER admission committee. This test is conducted for admisison to the BS-MS/BS/B.Tech programmes offered at IISER Institutes. The duration of the test is three hours.
IISER is a compulsory entrance test to get into the IISER Pune. IISER 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode. The duration of the entrance exam is three hours, from 9 AM to 12 noon.
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IISER 2026 Reporting Timings
The IISER exam 2026 shift-wise reporting timings are given in the table below.
| Dates of Examination |
June 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination |
“Computer-Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
| Shift |
Shift-1 |
| Timing of Examination |
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|
Duration of Examination |
180 Minutes or 3 hours |
| Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s) |
07.00 a.m. to 08.30 a.m. |
|
07.00 a.m. to 08.30 a.m. |
|
| Candidates log in to read instructions |
08.50 a.m. |
| Test Commences |
09.00 a.m. |
| Test Concludes |
12:00 p.m |
Also Read: IISER Marks vs Rank 2026
IISER Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
The IISER Entrance Exam Marking Scheme is as follows:
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
20 |
60 |
| Chemistry |
20 |
60 |
| Biology |
20 |
60 |
| Mathematics |
20 |
60 |
| Total |
80 | 240 |
Marking scheme:
- Candidates will be awarded three marks for each correct answer.
- There will be a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer.
Also Read: IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern
IISER Exam 2026 Important Instructions for the Candidates
- Candidates are advised to report at the exam centre 2 hours before the commencement of the examination.
- Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason, i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay, etc., they are likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.
- The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorised to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card and authorised Photo ID shall not be permitted to take the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
- A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.
- The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case the subject of the Question Paper is other than his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
- The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination. For any queries or issues regarding the Computer-Based Test, the candidates may contact the Helpline Numbers available on the Common University Entrance Test website.
- In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one shift/date, his candidature will be cancelled, and his result will not be declared.
- For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, a re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.
Note: Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the date, subject, and timing of the Examination as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances shall the choice of cities for the Centre and the timing of examination provided in the Admit Card be changed.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
In such a situation, you have to prioritise which exam you want to appear for. You might have prepared for months for the exam. Based on your preparation, you have to decide which exam you can easily qualify for and get admission to the desired course and college.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Students can create an IISER login id and password during registration. The details required to register for IISER are Name, Date of birth, gender, citizenship status, mobile number, and email address.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, IISER registration was over on April 13, 2026. Students were able to register for IAT 2026 from March 5 to April 13.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IAT user id is (application number / registration number). It is created during the IISER registration process. After the registration is over, user id and password are sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
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Contributor-Level 10