In which month is the IISER exam conducted?

IISER 2026 exam will be conducted in June 2026. The exam date for IISER 2026 is June 7, 2026. Students who complete the registration process before the last date can appear for the IISER Aptitude Test.

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.

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.

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 is expected to begin in the month of July 2026, tentatively. After accepting the offer and paying the seat acceptance fee, the candidate can exercise two options: Candidate can FREEZE the seat (they will not participate in further rounds of counselling), 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.

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.

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 8,500 for foreign nationals. Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable.

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 process will start on March 5, 2026, and the last date for doing the online registration is April 13, 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.

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.

How to check IISER results?

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

What details are required to download the IAT result and scorecard?

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.

How to download IISER entrance exam result?

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.

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

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

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 should have been issued on or after April 01, 2026. 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 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.

When to apply for IISER 2026?

IISER 2026 registration will commence on March 5, 2026. The application link will be updated on the website iiseradmission.in. Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board can apply.

When will the IISER Entrance Exam 2026 application process begin?

The IISER entrance exam 2026 application process will begin on March 5, 2026. The mode of the application process is completely online. Students have to visit the exam portal to fill and submit the form. Along with entering the mandatory information, they also need to upload documents such as photograph, signature or category certificates in the requisite format and dimensions. The last and final step is to pay the category-wise application fee in online mode.

In what mode will IISER 2026 aptitude test be conducted?

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.

Where can I check IISER exam pattern and syllabus?

You can check the IISER exam pattern and syllabus on the website, iiseradmission.in. Knowing the paper pattern and syllabus for IISER, you can plan your preparation.

What will be the section wise marking scheme of IISER Entrance Exam 2026?

The IISER Entrance Exam Marking Scheme is given below. Section Marks Physics 60 Mathematics 60 Chemistry 60 Biology 60 Each section carries 15 marks.

What language will the IISER Entrance Exam be conducted in?

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

IISER Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Exam Date, Notification, Application, Admit Card and Result

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IISER Berhampur has announced IISER 2026 exam date online. IISER Aptitude Test will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The IISER 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test. Students can apply for the test before the last date. The authority will commence IAT registration 2026 on March 7, 2026. The IISER 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test. Check the IISER Aptitude Test exam date 2026 on this page.

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 Mar ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window
13 Apr ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Correction Window
24 May ' 26 - 07 Jun ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall Ticket
May ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 TENTATIVE
May ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release TENTATIVE
May ' 26	IISER 2026 Aptitude Test Answer Key Objection Filing TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Result TENTATIVE
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