IISER IAT 2026 Registration Begins, Apply by 13 April @iiseradmission.in

IISER IAT 2026 Registration has started as the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) released the application form on 5 March 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 can submit the application form through the official admission portal. The registration process will remain open until 13 April 2026. Candidates must complete the application procedure online by filling the form, uploading documents and paying the application fee.

IISER IAT 2026 Important Dates and Application Details

The IISER admission portal has activated the application link for eligible candidates. Applicants must complete the registration process within the specified timeline. The key details regarding the IISER IAT 2026 application process are provided below.

Candidates are advised to complete the registration well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Steps to Apply for IISER IAT 2026

The application process for the IISER Aptitude Test involves several steps, including registration, form filling and fee payment. Candidates can follow the steps listed below to complete the application form.

1. Visit the official IISER admission portal.
2. Click on the IISER application form link.
3. Complete the registration process.
4. Fill in the personal details and educational qualifications.
5. Upload the recent photograph, signature and government ID.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. After successful payment, submit the application form.

Candidates should download the confirmation page for future reference.

IISER IAT 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the IISER Aptitude Test varies depending on the candidate’s category. The fee once paid will not be refunded. The category-wise application fee is provided below.

Candidates must pay the required fee to complete the application process successfully.

IISER IAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements specified by the authorities before applying for the entrance examination. The main eligibility conditions include:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2024 or 2025 or be appearing in 2026.
• Applicants must have studied at least three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in Class 12.
• Candidates should have obtained minimum 60% marks in Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

Meeting the eligibility criteria is mandatory to appear for the entrance examination.

What is IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)?

The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to BS-MS, BS and BTech programmes offered at IISER campuses.

The exam is conducted in computer-based test mode and has a duration of three hours. The total marks for the examination are 240, and the test evaluates candidates on science subjects at the higher secondary level. The IISER admission process uses the IAT score for selecting candidates for undergraduate science programmes across participating IISER institutes in India.