IISER Entrance Exam

For eligibility to the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.

This aggregate is calculated based on the marks obtained in all subjects, including English and Hindi. Therefore, to meet the eligibility criteria, you need to have an overall aggregate of 60% across all subjects in your Class XII examination.

IISER 2025 exam notification releases for admissions to the five-year BS-MS dual degree and four-year BS degree programmes. IISER Entrance Exam 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025, to test candidate's domain knowledge for the courses offered by IISERs. Interested applicants will be able to fill out the IISER 2025 application form from March 3, 2025 onwards.

Here are some options for the IISER Entrance Exam for coaching both offline and online. Coaching like FIIT JEE- this coaching provides various programmes and classes and also provides tuition of IISER for online coaching you can go to the BYJU'S they provide live classes important notes along with practice material.

The seat acceptance process for IISER 2024 counseling is as follows:

Accept the seat

Candidates who receive an offer must pay the seat acceptance fee (SAF) online before the deadline. The SAF is: 

Rs. 35,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL/PwD/KM/Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) categories 

Rs. 17,500 for SC/ST categories 

The IISER entrance exam, also called IISER Aptitude Test, tests candidates in three main sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum of classes 11 and 12, with a focus on topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Calculus, Algebra, and Biology (for students applying through the Biology stream). It is a multiple-choice test consisting of 60 questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. The test is usually taken online and lasts for 3 hours.

With a rank of 4174, getting a seat in any IISER might be tough, but it's not impossible. The cutoff ranks change every year based on things like how many people apply and how many seats are available. 'For example, in recent years, the cutoff for the general category has been between 1000 and 5000. To improve your chances, you can look up the specific cutoff for each IISER this year. You might also consider applying through JEE Advanced or KVPY, as some IISERs accept students through these exams too. Make sure to check the official IISER admission website for the latest updates.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD require to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories require to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.

Preparation based on the syllabus of NEET will prove helpful as a foundation especially in Biology and to some extent, Physics and Chemistry. Mathematics is included in IAT that is not part of NEET syllabus. Analytical thinking and problem solving ability will be tested through IAT, which is comparatively at a higher level than that in NEET. Therefore, while NEET preparation helps you with some subjects, you need to devote extra time for Mathematics and the different question formats of IAT.