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

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 10:03 IST

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research will announce the IISER exam date 2026 in the second week of March 2026. IISER Aptitude Test is expected to be held in the fourth week of May 2026. Students can check the IISER 2026 exam date to stay updated with the latest events. The dates for events like registration, release of hall ticket, entrance test, answer key and result will be mentioned online. IAT registration 2026 is expected to commence in March 2026. The IISER 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test. Check the IISER exam date 2026 on this page.

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IISER 2026 Important Dates Table
IISER 2026 Exam Dates and Events
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Dates
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Result
FAQs Regarding IAT 2026 Important Dates

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
Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Correction Window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Hall Ticket TENTATIVE
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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IISER 2026 Exam Dates and Events

IISER 2026 dates for important events are mentioned below.

IISER 2026 Entrance Exam Application Process: The exam authority will release the application form for IISER 2026 in the third week of March 2026, tentatively. The application form will be available online. Students must complete the IISER registration before the last date.
IISER 2026 Entrance Exam Application Correction Process: The application correction window for IISER 2026 Aptitude Test will tentatively open in the third week of April 2026. The duration will be two to three days. Only the registered candidates and paid the fee can make corrections in the selected fields.
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card: The exam authority will issue the IAT admit card 2026 online. The registered candidates have to provide their login credentials to access the admit card. Students need to carry the IISER 2026 admit card on exam day.
IISER Entrance Exam 2026: The entrance exam will be held in the third week of May 2026. The exam duration is three hours. The IISER exam will be held as computer based test at various dedicated exam cities.
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key: The IISER entrance exam answer keys will be released on the same day, after the conduct of the exam. 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. It is likely to be scheduled from the fourth week of May 2026 to the first week of June 2026. Based on the objections submitted, final answer keys will be provided.
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Result: The IISER Entrance Exam Result is likely to be released by the fourth week of June 2026. The IISER Entrance Exam result will carry the roll numbers and/or names of candidates qualifying for the entrance test. Candidates have to download their scorecards by entering their registration credentials. The scorecard will carry the information on sectional and overall scores, percentile and All India Rank. The scorecards should also be preserved till the IISER 2026 admission process is over.
IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling: Students who qualify in the entrace exam can appear for the IISER counselling. The authority will conduct the counselling online in eight rounds. To participate in the counselling process, students need to register online.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the IISER Entrance Exam 2026 application process begin?

The IISER entrance exam 2026 application process is likely to begin in the third week of March 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.

Q: 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.

IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Dates

DeskCalendar Registration: Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26

The IISER 2026 Entrance Exam application form is expected to be released in the second week of March 2026. The entire duration to complete the application process is around 30 to 45 days. Students interested to appear for the exam have to visit the IISER Admission portal to complete the process. Applicants need to first register by entering their personal and academic details on the form. After receiving the IISER 2026 registration details via email and SMS, they need to log in again and fill up the IISER 2026 application form with the rest of the mandatory details, exam city preference, course preference and document upload. After all details on the IISER application form are filled in, candidates have to pay the application fee in online mode.

The procedure is explained below.

Visit the IISER Entrance Exam website - iiseradmission.in
Click on the Registration tab
Fill up the mandatory fields
Create Username and Password
Click on the Application tab
Login with the Credentials
Fill up the form with the personal and academic details
Select exam city and question paper medium
Upload necessary documents in the given format and sizes
Pay the application fee in online mode, through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.

The below table brings the category-wise 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

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern

The IISER entrance exam pattern 2026 will be released online. Students can check the exam pattern of IISER 2026 to know the marking scheme, duration of the test, mode of exam, and types of questions. The exam pattern helps to understand the structure of the IISER question paper. The IAT 2026 exam will be conducted as computer based test for three hours. The question paper will have 4 sections. Each section will have 15 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries four marks, and 1 mark is minus for a wrong answer. Take a look at the table below for the IISER Aptitude Test 2026 exam pattern.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Physics	15	60
Chemistry	15	60
Biology	15	60
Mathematics	15	60
Total	60	240

Note: The IISER Entrance Exam pattern described above is that of last year. In case the pattern is changed, it will be updated here.

On the day of the exam, candidates will be assigned a computer. They will be logged in to the system. After this, they have to read the instructions. The questions will appear on the screen. They have to select the correct answer option with the mouse. Students should take the IISER Entrance Exam Mock Test to be familiar with the test.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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 Entrance Exam 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: Jun ' 26

The IISER Entrance Exam 2026 result will be declared tentatively by the fourth week of June 2026. The result will be declared in the form of a Rank Card. Candidates will have to log in to the IISER Admission portal to check and download the result or scorecard. 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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FAQs Regarding IAT 2026 Important Dates

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

Commonly asked questions

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 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 8,500 for foreign nationals.

Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable.

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

IISER is yet to release the IAT 2026 exam notification and dates for online registration. However, as per the previous year trends, it is expected that the IISER 2026 entrance exam application process will start in the second week of March 2026 and the last date for doing the online registration will be the fourth week of April 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: 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 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.

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.