IISER Entrance Exam Participating Institutes: Know Colleges, Courses Offered & Seat Intake

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted by one of the IISER institutes to provide admissions to the BS-MS/BS/BTech degree courses. It is anticipated that the IISER 2026 notification will be released in the fourth week of January, and the IAT 2026 exam will be held in the fourth week of May 2026, tentatively.

Every year, thousands of candidates appear for the exam with the aim of enrolling in the world-class academic facilities, experienced faculty, modern laboratories and research-driven learning environments.

Before applying for the exam, candidates need to be aware of the list of IAT 2026 participating institutes, as this will enable them to compare campuses, courses, seat availability, infrastructure, research opportunities, and placement records.  The IISER exam participating institutes primarily include the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), along with IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras (for select science programmes.

These institutes offer a five-year BS-MS degree, a four-year BS degree and a BTech degree course designed to nurture scientific curiosity, innovation and critical thinking among students from diverse academic backgrounds.

Candidates can read this SciAstra article to get a comprehensive overview of all IAT 2026 participating institutes, their offered programmes, seat intake, cut off and other details. This will help aspirants make well-informed choices while filling out the application and preference list for IAT 2026 counselling and seat allocation.

IISER Entrance Exam Participating Institutes: NIRF Ranking

It is important for candidates to know the NIRF ranking of the IISER participating institutes, as this helps them understand which IISER, IISc, or IIT Madras is the best option to aim for. This also helps candidates who will take IISER 2026 exam to gauge the level of competition associated with each institute.

Note: The NIRF Ranking is taken from 2025 data, and these institutes are ranked based on the NIRF ranking of research institutes.

IAT Participating Institutes: Nature Index Rankings

Candidates can check out the Nature Index Ranking for research institutes of IAT Participating Institutes from here:

Note: The 2025 Research Leaders are based on Nature Index data from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

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List of IISER Aptitude Test Participating Institutes

Check out the information on the IISER entrance exam participating institutes, courses offered, seat intake, and IISER 2026 expected cut off from here:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Founded in 1909 by visionary industrialist Jamsetji Tata, IISc has evolved into a 400-acre sanctuary of scientific excellence, hosting over 40 departments with a laser focus on biology.

IISc Bangalore bagged the top NIRF Ranking 1 in research institutes in India. IISc aims to be among the world’s foremost academic institutions through the pursuit of excellence in research and promotion of innovation by offering world-class education to train future leaders in science and technology and by applying science and technology breakthroughs for India’s wealth creation and social welfare.

• Courses Offered Through IAT Channel: four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme.

• Courses Offered Through JEE (Advanced) 2025 Ranks: BTech in Mathematics and Computing

IAT 2026 Cut off for IISc Bangalore Admissions

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut offs for IISc Bangalore admissions through the IAT channel from here:

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Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune (IISER Pune)

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is one among the premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. IISER Pune was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed Ministry of Education in August 2020).

With a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER aims to be a Science University of the highest calibre devoted to both teaching and research in a totally integrated manner, with state of the art research and high-quality education, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

• Courses Offered Through IAT Channel: five-year BS-MS dual degree (Research) Programme.

• Seat Intake: 288 Seats

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Pune

Check out the IAT 2026 expected cut offs for IISER Pune admissions through the IAT channel from here:

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)

IISER Kolkata was founded in 2006 with the objective to train the next generation of leaders poised to advance the country in science, technology and mathematics. The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata has established itself as a prominent research & education institute in the country.

The Institute has seven departments: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Computational & Data Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The flagship BS-MS programme aims to offer education in a research setting, exposing students to cutting-edge research while pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Courses Offered and Seat Intake

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER Kolkata from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Kolkata

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER Kolkata admissions through the IAT channel from here:

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Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali (IISER Mohali)

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali is one of the leading institutions which is known for providing excellence in science education and research. IISER Mohali was established in 2007. It offers integrated BS-MS, PhD, and post-doctoral programmes. The institute provides advanced research opportunities in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences.

Students enrolling in IISER Mohali will get academic and research assistance, mentorship from accomplished faculty.

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER Kolkata from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Mohali

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER Mohali admissions through the IAT channel from here:

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Bhopal (IISER Bhopal)

IISER Bhopal aspires to contribute to society through high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research to help achieve global sustainability. The institute combines engineering programmes with the core natural sciences and humanities. This unique interdisciplinary approach equips our students and researchers to address the world's pressing challenges.

IISER Bhopal, being the first Institute in India actively working toward achieving a zero-carbon footprint, exemplified by our “Centre for Advanced Research in Sustainable and Renewable Energy” which underscores our commitment to sustainable practices and clean energy solutions. The Institute is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and research facilities, including advanced NMR spectroscopy, a BSL-3 laboratory, a fully equipped animal facility, and a comprehensive health centre.

Courses Offered and Seat Intake

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER Bhopal from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Bhopal

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER Bhopal admissions through the IAT channel from here:

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Thiruvananathapuram (IISER TVM)

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM) is dedicated to scientific research and science education of international standards. Traditionally, teaching has been segregated from research in undergraduate science curricula in our country. The IISERs were established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to bridge this dichotomy. IISER TVM was founded in 2008. The institute aims to provide high-quality education in modern science, integrating it with outstanding research at the undergraduate level, and to develop a spirit of enquiry cutting across disciplines. IISER TVM is an autonomous institution offering a five-year BS-MS programme in addition to iPhD and PhD programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Data Science and interdisciplinary areas.

Courses Offered and Seat Intake

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER TVM from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER TVM admissions through the IAT channel from here:

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Tirupati (IISER Tirupati)

IISER Tirupati is the sixth Institute in the chain of IISERs established by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of Education for imparting quality education in basic sciences and for setting up state-of-the-art research facilities for frontline and cutting-edge research in science.

The vision of the institute is to become a technology-based, research-driven Institute of Excellence in the realm of the Basic Sciences, in which the instructional process at all levels of education that it offers is seamlessly inter-mixed and integrated with the undertaking of state-of-the-art research.

Courses Offered and Seat Intake

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER Tirupati from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Tirupati

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER Tirupati admissions through the IAT channel from here:

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Berhampur (IISER Berhampur)

IISER Berhampur is the institution that thrives within a dynamic and research-driven academic environment. The institute offers a range of programs, including a comprehensive 5-year BS-MS program, iPhD and PhD options spanning diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and Earth & Environmental sciences. They have distinguished faculty guide students through state-of-the-art educational laboratories, fostering hands-on experiments and advanced research that lay the groundwork for a robust education and promising careers in fundamental sciences.

Since its inception, they have seen 45 graduates from the 2016 batch and 62 from the 2017 cohort receive their BS-MS degrees across disciplines like Biological, Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences.

Courses Offered and Seat Intake

Check out the list of programmes and their seat intake offered by IISER Berhampur from here:

IAT 2026 Cut-off for IISER Berhampur

Check out the IISER 2026 expected cut-offs for IISER Berhampur admissions through the IAT channel from here:

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