IISER IAT 2026 Registration Closes Today: Final Call for Aspiring Candidates
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) will officially close the registration process for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 today, April 13, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications are urged to complete the registration through the official IISER Admissions Portal at iiseradmission.in before the deadline expires. This marks a critical milestone for students aiming to secure admission into the prestigious IISERs for the upcoming academic session.
Exam Schedule and Format: What to Expect
The IISER IAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2026. It will be conducted in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon across multiple test centres throughout India. The exam will be a computer-based test, featuring a total of 60 questions distributed equally across four subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, with 15 questions from each discipline.
Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam, and all questions will be of the multiple-choice type, requiring selection of the single correct answer. The total marks for the IISER IAT 2026 are set at 240, and these scores will be utilized to prepare the official IAT 2026 rank list. It is important to note that not every candidate who appears for the exam will receive a rank, as the rank cut-off will be announced at a later date. Additionally, securing a rank does not automatically guarantee admission to an IISER, as other factors may be considered in the selection process.
Important Dates to Remember
Prospective applicants should keep track of the following key dates to ensure a smooth application and examination experience:
- Registration closes: April 13, 2026
- Application correction window: April 16 to April 18, 2026
- Hall ticket release: May 24, 2026
- IISER IAT 2026 exam date: June 7, 2026
Step-by-Step Application Process
To apply for the IISER IAT 2026, candidates can follow these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official website at iiseradmission.in.
- Click on the IISER IAT 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
- Register by entering the required personal and academic details.
- Fill out the comprehensive application form with accurate information.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the provided online payment gateway.
- Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page for your records.
- Keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference and verification purposes.
Application Fee Structure
The application fee for the IISER IAT 2026 varies based on candidate categories:
- For General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates, the fee is ₹2000.
- For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Kashmiri Migrants (KM), and Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in the Kashmir Valley, the fee is ₹1000.
- For Foreign Nationals, the application fee is set at ₹12000.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues or delays. For additional details, clarifications, or updates, applicants should refer to the official IISER website. Timely action is crucial to ensure participation in this highly competitive examination for admission to India's premier science education institutes.
