The IAT 2026 exam date has been announced at iiseradmission.in. The exam/test will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The application process for the exam will start on March 5, 2026, on the official exam website. SciAstra will provide the direct link to fill out the IAT 2026 application form once it is released.
All aspirants aiming to apply for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) in 2026 must check the changes related to the test that the test authorities have introduced for this session. This approach will help them stay informed about all the aspects related to the admission process.
This SciAstra article highlights changes related to the list of IAT 2026 participating institutes, courses, seat matrix, pattern and syllabus. So, read on!
IAT 2026 Overview
The application process for IAT 2026 will remain live from March 5 to April 13, 2026, at iiseradmission.in. Before proceeding with the application process, candidates must be aware of the important details related to the test. These details are mentioned below:
Features | Details |
Exam Name | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), IISER Entrance Exam |
Exam Organising Institute | One of the IISERs |
Exam Level | Undergraduate Level |
Courses Offered |
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Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Registration Fee | Gen/OBC/OBC-NCL/EWS - INR 2,000 SC/ST/KM/PwD - INR 1,000 |
Type of Question | Multiple Choice Question (60 questions) |
IAT Marking Scheme |
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Official Website |
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IAT 2026 Dates
The IAT 2026 information brochure will be released soon on the official IAT exam website. The notification for the test has been released. Check out the IAT 2026 dates as mentioned in the notification:
Event Name | Dates |
IISER 2026 Notification | February 7, 2026 |
IISER Aptitude Test Application Form 2026 | March 5, 2026 - April 13, 2026 |
IISER Aptitude Test Application Correction Window | April 13, 2026 to April 15, 2026 |
IISER Aptitude Test Admit Card 2026 | May 24, 2026 |
IISER Exam 2026 (IISER Aptitude Test 2026) | June 7, 2026 |
IISER Provisional Answer Key 2026 | The same day after the exam (Expected) |
IISER Final Answer Key 2026 | Third week of June 2026 (Tentative) |
IISER 2026 Result | Fourth week of June 2026 (Tentative) |
IAT 2026 Counselling | July 2026 (Tentative) |
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IAT 2026 Participating Institutes
The IAT 2026 will be conducted for admission to UG courses offered by seven IISERs and IISc Bangalore. The list of IAT 2026 participating institutes is mentioned below:
IAT 2026 Participating Institutes | Cities and States | Official Websites |
IISER Berhampur | Berhampur, Odisha | |
IISER Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | |
IISER Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | |
IISER Mohali | Mohali, Punjab | |
IISER Pune | Pune, Maharashtra | |
IISER Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | |
IISER Tirupati | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | |
IISc Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka |
Is IISc Bangalore participating in IAT 2026?
As of now, there is no mention of IISc Bangalore in the list of IAT 2026 participating institutes on the official IAT exam website.
Here candidates need to note that the complete list of the institutes accepting admissions through IAT 2026 has not been updated on the official website – iiseradmission.in. This will be updated under the “IAT for Other Institutes”. This option is available under the “Aptitude Test” menu as shown below:
IAT 2026: Changes in Course Offerings
IISER Mohali has added two new courses, admission to which will be conducted through IAT 2026. These two courses are listed below:
5-Year BS-MS in Geology at IISER Mohali
5-Year BS-MS in Environmental Sciences at IISER Mohali
The complete list of courses which are being offered through IAT 2026 are mentioned as follows:
IAT 2026 Courses | |
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Course | Institute Offering the Course |
5-Year BS-MS | All IISERs |
5-Year BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences | IISER Kolkata |
5-Year BS-MS in Geology | IISER Mohali |
5-Year BS-MS in Environmental Sciences | IISER Mohali |
4-Year BS in Economics Sciences | IISER Bhopal |
4-Year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences | IISER Tirupati |
4-Year BTech in Engineering Science | IISER Bhopal |
4-Year BTech in Data Science & Engineering | IISER Bhopal |
4-Year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme | IISc Bangalore |
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IAT 2026: Changes in Number of Seats
There are changes in the IAT 2026 seat matrix. The number of seats at IISER Tirupati has increased to 350. Earlier, the total number of seats at the institute was 250.
IISER Bhopal has reduced the number of seats for BTech in Engineering Sciences to 115. Earlier, the total number of seats for the programme was 140.
IISER Bhopal has increased the number of seats for BS in Economic Sciences to 55. Earlier, the number of seats for the programme was 55.
IAT 2026 Seat Matrix (Updated)
Check out the updated seat matrix for IAT 2026 participating institutes below:
IAT 2026 Seat Matrix for BS-MS Courses
IISER 2026 BS-MS Seat Intake | |
IISER | Number of Seats |
IISER Berhampur | 300 |
IISER Bhopal | 300 |
IISER Kolkata | 280 |
IISER Kolkata (BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences) | 30 |
IISER Mohali | 270 |
IISER Pune | 288 |
IISER Tirupati | 250 |
IISER Thiruvananthapuram | 320 |
Total | 2038 |
IAT 2026 Seat Matrix for BS & BTech Courses
IISER 2026 BS/BTech Seat Intake | |
IISER | Number of Seats |
IISER Bhopal (BTech in Engineering Sciences) | 115 |
IISER Bhopal (BTech in Data Science and Engineering) | 80 |
IISER Bhopal (BS in Economics Sciences) | 55 |
IISER Tirupati (BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences) | 50 |
Total | 300 |
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IAT 2026 Seat Matrix (Complete Details)
IAT 2026 Exam Pattern
There are no changes in the IAT 2026 exam pattern. As per the latest exam pattern details, IAT 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test in various centres across India.
IAT will consist of 60 questions, 15 questions each from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
The total duration of the test will be 180 minutes. Questions will be of the multiple-choice type. Each question will have only one correct answer.
Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.
Each incorrect answer will lead to the deduction of 1 mark.
Unanswered questions will be awarded 0 mark.
Therefore, maximum marks in IAT will be 240.
The total marks obtained by a candidate out of 240 will be considered for preparing the Rank List.
IAT 2026 Syllabus
The IAT 2026 will broadly follow the rationalised NCERT syllabus (2025-2026) of Classes 11 & 12 for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths. There are no changes in the syllabus of the test in 2026.
Check out the IAT 2026 syllabus PDF below:
IAT 2026 Syllabus
IAT 2026 Syllabus
Conclusion
In conclusion, IAT 2026 brings notable updates in participating institutes, course offerings, and seat distribution, while the exam pattern and syllabus remain unchanged. Aspirants must carefully review these changes to plan their applications and preparation effectively for securing admission to their preferred IISER programmes.