IISER 2026 Application Form Begins, IAT Registration Open

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) have started the IISER 2026 application process from 05 March 2026 for admission to undergraduate science programmes. Interested candidates can complete the online registration through the official admission portal, iiseradmission.in Admission to IISER institutes is conducted through multiple channels, with the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 serving as the primary entrance examination for many applicants seeking entry to BS-MS, BS and other programmes.

IISER 2026 Application Dates and IAT Exam Schedule

The Joint Admissions Committee has announced the key dates for IISER admission and the aptitude test. Candidates planning to apply must carefully track the official schedule to avoid missing important deadlines.

• Application form release: 05 March 2026
• Last date to apply: 13 April 2026
• Application correction window: 13 April – 15 April 2026
• Admit card release: 24 May 2026
• IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026: 07 June 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process early and verify all details before submitting the application form.

IISER 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the academic eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. The following criteria apply to candidates seeking admission through the IAT channel.

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with the science stream.
• General and OBC-NCL candidates must secure at least 60% aggregate marks in Class 12.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 55% marks.
• Students must have studied at least three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology

Meeting the eligibility criteria is mandatory for participating in the IISER admission process.

Steps to Apply for IISER 2026 Application Form

Candidates must complete the application process online through the official IISER admission website. Before starting the application, applicants should keep their academic details, documents, and payment information ready. Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official admission portal: iiseradmission.in.
2. Click on the IISER 2026 registration link.
3. Complete the registration using basic details such as name, email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in to fill the application form with personal and academic information.
5. Upload required documents and photographs.
6. Pay the application fee through online payment modes.
7. Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.

IISER 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online form. The fee structure for the IAT application is as follows:

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: INR 2,000
• SC / ST / PwD / Kashmiri Migrants: INR 1,000
• Foreign nationals: USD 100