How to check IISER results?

Students have to provide their login credentials to check the IISER result, . The result comprise the marks obtained and All India Rank (AIR). Students who score more the qualifying cutoff can participate in the counselling process.

What are IISER 2026 counselling registration dates?

IISER 2026 counselling registration commenced on July 2, 2026. Candidates had to complete the registration before July 9, 2026.

How many rounds of IISER 2026 counselling will be held?

The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 counselling dates are available online. The dates are available for three rounds. Last year, nine rounds of counselling were conducted between July and September.

Is IISER entrance examination tougher than JEE Advanced?

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.

How many attempts for IISER?

Candidates can appear for IISER three times in a consecutive year. If you are appearing for the test in 2026, then you can appear for IAT in 2027 and 2028.

What is IISER 2026 exam date and time?

The IISER exam date was June 7, 2026. The exam timing was from 9 AM to 12 PM. Candidates had to report to the exam centre by 7 AM.

How many times is the IISER exam conducted in a year?

IISER exam is conducted once a year. IISER Aptitude Test was held on June 7, 2026, for the academic year 2026-27. IAT was conducted by IISER Berhampur.

How will I know that my IISER application form has reached the exam authorities?

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.

What are the category Certificate requirements for OBC candidates while filling up IISER Entrance Exam 2026 application form?

For Candidates seeking admission under the OBC-NCL category: 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. 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. The candidate has to upload a fresh Certificate (issued on or after 1 April 2026) on or before July 7, 2026. 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.

How many seats are in IISER 2026?

There are 2343 seats in IISER 2026. Admission to these seats will be based on IAT rank. Students need to participate in the IISER counselling process for admission. The information regarding the counselling was updated online.

What are the types of questions asked in the IISER Entrance Exam?

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.

When is IISER answer key 2026 release date?

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

What is the expected date of IAT 2026?

IISER 2026 exam date was June 7, 2026. The exam was conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM. IAT is a computer based test.

What is IAT Exam 2026 registration last date?

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.

Is the IAT 2026 admit card released?

Yes, the admit card for IAT 2026 was released online on May 25, 2026. The link to download the admit card is updated on the IISER admission 2026 website.

IISER Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Counselling (Started), Seat Allotment (July 24), and Cutoff

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IISER 2026 exam date: IISER Berhampur announced IAT seat allotment dates 2026 online. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) was conducted online on June 7, 2026. The entrance test was conducted as a computer-based test. Candidates can check the IISER exam schedule for various events, such as counselling, seat allotment, etc.

IISER Round 3 seat allotment result was announced on August 10, 2026.
The last date to submit willingness and pay seat acceptance fee was August 13, 2026.

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IISER 2026 Important Dates Table

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 Aug ' 26 - 20 Aug ' 26	Round 4 Counselling ONGOING
24 Aug ' 26 - 26 Aug ' 26	Round 5 Counselling

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Aug ' 26 - 13 Aug ' 26	Round 3 Counselling
01 Aug ' 26 - 05 Aug ' 26	Round 2 Counselling
24 Jul ' 26 - 28 Jul ' 26	Round 1 Counselling
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IISER 2026 Counselling date

IISER Berhampur is conducting IAT counselling 2026 online. Candidates can check the schedule for the IISER counselling date 2026 on this page. The authority has successfully conducted IISER Round 1 & 2 counselling. IISER 2026 Round 3 counselling dates were August 10 to 13, 2026.

IISER 2026 Exam Date

IISER Berhampur conducted the IISER 2026 exam on June 7, 2026. The exam was conducted as computer based for three hours. IISER Aptitude Test papers were based on Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students who are appearing for the IISER exam 2026 must follow the exam day guidelines.

IISER 2026 Application Dates

IISER registration process is over. The application form was available online at iiseradmission.in. Candidates who wish to get admission to BS-MS, BS, and B.Tech programs offered at IISER could apply before the last date. They had to check IISER eligibility criteria before applying online. The process to fill application form is mentioned below.

Go to IISER 2026 Admission website, iiseradmission.in
Click on 'Apply Now' link.
Complete registration and fill out the form
Upload the required documents
Pay the application fee.

IISER Aptitude Test Application Fee:

Category	Fee Amount
General, EWS, OBC-NCL	INR 2,000
SC, ST, PWD, Kashmiri Migrants	INR 1,000
Foreign Candidates	USD 100

IISER 2026 Admit card Date

The authority has released the IISER hall ticket 2026 online. The link to download the admit card for IISER 2026 will be updated on the website, iiseradmission.in. Students need to keep their IISER login credentials handy before downloading the admit card. After downloading the hall ticket, students need to check all the printed details on it. If there is any error in the name, application number/registration number, or photograph, inform the exam authority. The process to download the IAT hall ticket 2026 is mentioned below.

Go to the website iiseradmission.in.
Click on the IAT hall ticket link
Enter the user id and password.
Download the IISER admit card.

IISER 2026 Answer key Date

The IISER entrance exam answer keys were released on June 7, 2026. The answer keys of IISER 2026, along with candidates' response sheets, will be released on the exam portal. Students will have to download and check those and calculate their expected scores. In case of wrong keys, they can submit objections within the stipulated dates. Based on the objections submitted, final answer keys will be provided.

IISER 2026 Result Date

The authority announced the IISER result on June 29, 2026. The link to check IAT result 2026 is updated online. Candidates have to provide user id and password to check their result. IISER entrance exam result comprise overall marks and scores obtained by the students. The procedure to check the result of the IISER Aptitude Test is given below.

Go to the official website of IISER Entrance Exam
Click on the link indicating Result
Enter Username and Password
Download the Scorecard in PDF format

Information Carried on the IISER 2026 Entrance Exam Result

Following information will be carried on the IISER 2026 entrance exam result or Rank Card.

Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Application Number
Category
Roll Number
Section-wise score
Overall score
Rank Secured- AIR and Category Rank

The test-takers are advised to preserve the IISER Entrance Exam Rank Card till the admission process is completed. The document must be carried to the allotted institute during the counselling process. The IISER Aptitude Test Result will also indicate whether the candidate has qualified for the test.

FAQs Regarding IAT 2026 Dates

Here are some most important frequently asked questions regarding IISER 2026 Entrance Examination Important Dates.

Q: When will be the last correction date for IISER 2026 entrance exam application?

IISER has released the IAT 2026 exam notification and dates for online registration. IISER 2026 entrance exam application form was released March 5, 2026, and the last date for doing the online registration is April 16, 2026.

While filling out the online application form for the IISER 2026 entrance exam, candidates may fill in incorrect details by mistake or for any other reason. IISER has provided an online application form correction window where all these mistakes can be rectified without losing the candidature.

Q: When will be the Portal open to upload documents and freeze IISER preferences for IISER 2026 Admissions?

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:

The candidate can FREEZE the seat (they will not participate in further rounds of counselling),
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.

Q: What are the documents required for filling up the IISER entrance exam application form?

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.

Class 10 certificate
Class 12 (or equivalent examination).
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.

Q: What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?

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: When will IISER 2026 entrance exam answer key be releasing?

The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 answer keys are likely to be released on the same date as the exam. The answer keys of IISER 2026 and response sheets will be sent to candidates' email addresses along with their answer scripts. Candidates can check the correct answer and calculate their estimated score. The objection window will also open on the same date.

Q: What are the dates for IISER 2026 counselling process?

Only the meritorious candidates IAT 2026 Test will get the opportunity to sit in the IISER 2026 counselling process. Based on the past years' trends, it is expected that the IISER Aptitude Test Counselling process 2026 will be conducted between fourth week of June to the fourth week of September 2026.

Q: What is the application fee for IISER Entrance Exam?

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: In which month is the IISER exam conducted?

IISER 2026 exam was conducted on June 7, 2026. Registered candidates were allowed to appear for the IISER entrance exam.