IISER Entrance Exam Preparation Tips & Guide 2025

Updated on May 24, 2024 18:18 IST

By Manisha Kumari, Associate Senior Executive

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The IISER Entrance Exam has been deemed challenging by various aspirants who have appeared for the national-level entrance exam. Students need to get their preparation strategy right, should have the prescribed syllabus, and should know all about the IISER Entrance Exam pattern and marking scheme. There are various aspects that one needs to cover in order to ace the IISER Entrance Exam.

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How to Prepare for IISER Entrance Exam
IISER Entrance Exam Highlights
Preparation Tips for IISER Entrance Exam

How to Prepare for IISER Entrance Exam

Students can follow the below-mentioned steps on how one should prepare for the IISER Entrance Exam which is as follows:

Step 1: The candidate should know the IISER Entrance Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme.

Step 2: Get the prescribed IISER Entrance Exam syllabus.

Step 3: Solve Sample Papers and Previous Years' Question Papers.

Step 4: Revision.

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IISER Entrance Exam Highlights

Exam Name	IISER Entrance Exam
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Exam Medium	English
Total Marks of IISER	240 Marks
Official Website	http://www.iiseradmission.in/

Preparation Tips for IISER Entrance Exam

Know the Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme: The candidate should know the IISER Entrance Exam pattern which comprises of elements such as the mode of the entrance exam, the exam medium, the exam format and exam duration. Other than the pattern, one should also know the number of sections which will be asked in the IISER Entrance Exam question paper, how many questions in total will be asked, will there be negative marking or not, how many marks will be awarded for each correct answer. To know the exam pattern and marking scheme of the IISER Entrance Exam, is like knowing the blueprint of the exam. To know more about the IISER Entrance Exam pattern and marking scheme, click here.

Get the Prescribed IISER Entrance Exam Syllabus: The IISER Entrance Exam has a fixed syllabus which students need to learn from. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Students should divide their syllabus and try to complete it within a set time period. Other than prep books, students should also stick to their Class 12 Science subjects. The questions asked in the IISER Entrance Exam will be from the syllabus itself and no questions will be asked from out of context. To know more about the IISER Entrance Exam syllabus, click here.

Get Prep Books and Guides: To help you better understand the syllabus better, one can purchase prep books and guides for the IISER Entrance Exam. Students will understand the subjects and topics in a better manner. Also, prep books have sample papers which you can solve. Before purchasing any prep book one should know about what book they are buying, is the prep book covering the contents mentioned in the syllabus or not. Purchase prep books which are well known and prescribed by coaching centres or professors. To know the prep books for the IISER Entrance Exam, click here.

Create a Time Table: The only way to ensure you complete your syllabus on time, is by creating a time table and schedule. Divide your schedule according to the chapters, units and subjects which have to be covered. Make a time table on a weekly basis, from there a daily basis and then gradually on an hourly basis. If you stick to your set time table, you can complete the syllabus on time and will also have time on your hands to revise.

Revision: Once you are done for the day, before getting on to a new chapter or subject, revise what you have learnt first. It will help you in understanding the topics better. Also, jot down points as it can summarize what you have learnt and will help you remember better,

Get Proper Rest: Do not panic, no need to stress out. Get the rest that is required as you cannot keep on continuously keep on studying. Your mind and body need a break and you need to be energised to study properly.