IISER Entrance Exam

Rules related to withdrawal/refund of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF):
1. The application fee paid during filling up the application form is not refundable.
2. Refund policy for the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) is given below:

1. The candidate can withdraw his/her seat by selecting the option “WITHDRAW SEAT” in the application portal. No other form/method of withdrawal is accepted. Email or phone communication in this regard shall not be entertained.
2. Once a candidate has withdrawn, he/she will not be considered for further rounds of counseling/admission process. A withdrawn candidate cannot re-enter the admission process under any circumstances.
   There are two important withdrawal dates:
   ? Round-wise withdrawal (RW) date, and
   ? Final withdrawal (FW) date. RW and FW dates can be found below.
3. If a candidate withdraws from the counselling process before RW deadline, then no cancellation fee will be applicable, i.e., the entire SAF (after the deduction of bank charges, if applicable) will be refunded.
4. If a candidate withdraws after the RW deadline, but before the FW deadline, then a non-refundable administrative fee will be deducted which is ?10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for GEN/OBC/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD/KM and Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (non-migrants) candidate and ?5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) for SC/ST candidates.
5. Once a candidate has withdrawn the seat through the counselling portal, the amount due will be refunded to the bank account provided in the IISER Preference Form. Such candidates do not need to take any additional steps towards their SAF refund. All efforts will be made to ensure that the refunds are processed within 15 working days after the withdrawal.
6. The Seat Acceptance Fee will be eventually transferred to the IISER which the candidate finally registers at, and the respective IISER will adjust the fees that may be applicable, locally from the candidate upon registration at the particular IISER. Any withdrawal after the FW deadline will be taken care by that particular IISER following the instructions given below.
7. If the candidate fails to join in-person at the offered IISER on the joining date mentioned in the offer letter of the respective IISER, the cancellation fee decided by the concerned IISER will be applicable.
8. Further, a candidate who has paid the SAF but fails to show up by the last date of admission fee payment at the concerned IISER, will not be considered for further rounds of admission.
9. If the candidate decides to discontinue after joining any particular IISER, the refund policy of that IISER will be applicable.
   IISERs and JAC are not liable for losses incurred if an application is not withdrawn in the above manner on or before the stipulated date and time.

The syllabus for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) generally follows the NCERT syllabus for Classes 11 and 12. This applies to the core Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. However, there are some key things to keep in mind:

Focus on Understanding: While the NCERT syllabus provides a framework, the IAT emphasizes a deeper understanding of scientific concepts rather than just memorizing facts.

Problem-Solving Skills: The IAT assesses your ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems. Practicing past years' question papers and mock tests can help develop these skills.

Go Beyond NCERT: The IAT might include some topics beyond the NCERT syllabus. Consulting reference books or online resources recommended for competitive exams can be beneficial.

In addition to the syllabus, the IAT 2024 exam pattern has been made available to all applicants by the authorities. The test is administered for three hours and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There are four areas of the test: arithmetic, physics, chemistry, and biology. The IAT is administered as a computer-based exam in locations all around India. The 60 questions on the IAT are divided into 15 questions each from the subjects of physics, math, chemistry, and biology. 180 minutes are allotted for answering the test. During their Class XII (or equivalent) test, candidates must have taken at least three subjects from the following categories: physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology. Candidates who identify as SC, ST, or PwD must receive at least 55% of the possible points overall or a grade that is comparable in their class.

The computer-based IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) is an entrance exam for the several undergraduate programs provided by the seven IISERs, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras. Admission to seven IISERs, IISc, and IIT Madras undergraduate scientific programs (BS).Every admission is processed centrally. All applicants will take the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) in 2024, and IISERs admit students via a unified application process. All IISERs accept a single application form that is submitted via the application portal. During their Class XII (or equivalent) test, candidates must have taken at least three subjects from the following categories: physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology. Candidates who identify as SC, ST, or PwD must receive at least 55% of the possible points overall or a grade that is comparable in their class.