The IISER 2026 Application Form will be released on March 5, 2026 at iiseradmission.in. Interested candidates who meet the IISER eligibility criteria 2026 will be able to fill out the IISER Aptitude Test Application Form by April 13, 2026. Thereafter, the exam authority will allow candidates to make change in their application form during the IAT 2026 Application Correction Window from April 13 to 15, 2026, at iiseradmission.in

Candidates will be required to make their registrations through their registered account on the official website. The IAT application form 2026 will be divided into many steps where aspirants need to fill in the basic details, like personal and educational information, exam city preferences, and upload the IISER 2026 documents required. The final submission of the application form will be accepted upon payment of the registration fee for the IISER Exam 2026.

Candidates can read this SciAstra exam page to get insight on how to fill the IISER application form 2026, fee details, documents required, the application correction window, editable and non-editable fields, and other details:

Also Read: IAT 2026 Notification

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IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Registration Dates

Aspiring candidates of the IISER Aptitude Test 2026 must be aware of important registration-related dates, including the start and last date to fill out the application form, fee payment deadlines, and details about the IAT 2026 application correction window. Candidates can check the section below for complete information regarding IISER 2026 registration dates.

FAQs
When will IAT 2026 be conducted?

The IAT 2026 will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam question paper will be based on the following pattern:

Features

Details

Exam Name

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), IISER Entrance Exam

Exam Organising Institute

One of the IISERs

Exam Level

Graduate Level

Courses Offered

  • 5 year BS-MS dual degree

  • 4 year BS degree

  • 4 year BTech degree

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

  • Each correct response = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect response = -1 marks

  • Each unttempeted question = 0 mark

Official Website

https://iiseradmission.in/


What is IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)?

The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission UG courses offered by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs).

The courses offered through IAT are the following:

Course

IISER Campus

5-Year BS-MS (Dual Degree) programme

All IISERs

5-Year BS-MS (Dual Degree) programme

IISER Kolkata

4-Year BS Degree programme in Economic Science

IISER Bhopal

4-Year BS Degree program in Economic and Statistical Sciences

IISER Tirupati

4-Year BTech in Chemical Engineering

IISER Bhopal

4-Year BTech in Data Science & Engineering

IISER Bhopal

4-Year BTech in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

IISER Bhopal

When will the IISER 2026 Application Form be Released?

Candidates interested in taking admission to the BS-MS, BS, and BTech degree programmes offered at IAT 2026 participating institutes will be able to fill out the IAT 2026 registration form from March 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well in advance to avoid last-minute hassles. The last date to fill out the form is April 13, 2026.

What is the Last Date for the IISER 2026 Application Form?

The exam authorities are proving more than a month to candidates to complete the application process. The official last date for the IISER 2026 application form is April 13, 2026.

What is the Last Date for Paying the IISER 2026 Registration Fee?

The final submission of the application form will be completed only after the successful payment of the IAT 2026 registration fee. The exam authorities have not announced a separate date for fee payment, which means that the last date to pay the IISER 2026 registration fee will be the same as the last date to submit the application form, i.e., the April 13, 2026 .

Also Read: IISER Entrance Exam Dates 2026

What are the IISER 2026 Application Correction Window Dates?

Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form and paid the registration fee but made errors while filling in the details need not worry. The exam authorities will provide an opportunity to correct the mistakes.

The IAT 2026 application correction window is expected to open in the third week of April 2026, and the portal will remain active for one to two days only. Candidates must carefully review their application form during this period and make the necessary corrections.

IISER Eligibility Criteria 2026

While planning to appear for the IISER 2026 entrance exam, it is very important for aspiring candidates to check whether they are eligible for the exam or not. The IAT 2026 eligibility criteria specify the minimum marks required in Class 12, subject combinations, nationality, age limit, and other details. Check out the IISER Exam 2026 eligibility criteria from here:
Since the IISER 2026 eligibility criteria are yet to be released by the exam officials, for reference, candidates can check out the previous year’s eligibility.

Criteria

Details

Year of passing Class XII

Candidates who have passed their Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or 2026 or appearing from a science stream recognized by COBSE

Nationality

Open to Indian nationals, PIO/OCI holders, and Foreign Nationals.
Foreign applicants must upload an equivalence certificate issued by AIU unless their board is COBSE-recognized

Subject requirement

Candidates need to take at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during Class XII or in science stream.

FAQs
When will IAT 2026 Application Form be released?

The IAT 2026 application form will be released on March 5, 2026 on the official website of IAT 2026 - iiseradmission.in. The application form will only be available online and candidates should always fill it out on the official website.

In order to fill out the IAT 2026 application, candidates need to first create a candidate registration account, fill out the application form, and pay the application fee.

What are IAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates who have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025 or 2026 from an institute recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India with PCM, PCB or PCMB can apply for IAT. They must have at least three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in Class XII.

Indian nationals, PIO/OCI holders, and foreign nationals are eligible for IISER 2026.

Foreign applicants must upload an equivalence certificate issued by AIU unless their board is COBSE recognised.

Can student appearing for Class 12 apply for IAT?

Students pursuing Class 12 with any three of the four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology—are eligible to appear for IAT. These candidates must have passed Class 12 by the time of IAT 2026 counselling. They must score at least the percentage mentioned in the IAT eligibility criteria for their category, and must have their Class 12 marksheet at the time of admission to one of the IISERs.

How to Fill IISER Application Form 2026

Candidates can check out the steps that one need to follow for successful registration of the IAT 2026 application form:

Step 1: Registration at IISER Admission Portal

At first candidates need to visit the official website and need to register themselves. Username and Password will be generated upon successful registration.

IISER 2026 Application Portal Link- Link will be updated

Step 2: Fill out IAT 2026 Application Form 

Through the registered account, candidates are required to fill out the application form in online mode. Below are details asked by the officials to fill in:

  1. Personal details like name, DOB, religion, category, disability, etc.

  2. Educational details like subject-wise marks achieved, percentage of marks in class 12, name of the board, etc.

  3. Filling of exam city preference.

  4. Upload of documents like a photograph, signature, class 12 marksheet, and category certificate in the required dimensions.

Step 3: Pay IISER 2026 Application Fee

To successfully submit the application form, candidates will need to pay the registration fee via online mode, like credit card/debit/online banking or UPI payments.

Step 4: Download the Application Form

Upon successful submission of the application form, candidates are required to download the registration form and save it for future use.

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FAQs
Can I change details in my IAT 2026 Application Form after submitting it?

Candidates can change details in the IAT 2026 application form during the IAT 2026 Application Correction process. The IAT 2026 Application Correction will open on April 13, at iiseradmission.in.

  • Candidates can correction the following details during the correction window:

  • Candidate Name or

  • Father's Name or

  • Mother's Name

  • IISER Exam 2025 Form Correction: All the fields can be corrected

  • Class 10/ equivalent details

  • Class 12/ equivalent details

  • Graduation Details

  • Post Graduation Details

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

  • Category

  • Sub-category / PwBD

  • Test Paper Code

What is the IAT 2026 Application Fee?

The details about the IAT 2026 Application Fee have been provided in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Notification. The notification has been released. Candidates can check fee details as mentioned in the notification:

Category

Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL

INR 2,000/-

SC / ST

INR 1,000/-

Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

INR 1,000/-

Kashmiri Migrants (KM)

INR 1,000/-

Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants)

INR 1,000/-

Candidates can pay the IAT 2026 application fee only in online using one of the following payment modes:

  • UPI

  • Credit Card

  • Debit Card

  • Net Banking

Is IAT 2026 Application Fees refundable?

No, the application fee for the IISER Admission Test (IAT) 2026 is not refundable. Once candidates submit the application fee, they cannot receive it back.

IISER Exam 2026 Registration Fee

After filling out the details asked by the exam oficials, the last step in the process will be paying the registration fee. Candidates can check out the category wise IISER entrance Exam 2026 registrtaion fee from here:

Category

IISER Application Fee 

General/ OBC

INR 2,000

SC/ST/ Kashmiri Migrants/ PwD

INR 1,000

Documents Required for IISER Application Form 2026

Check out the list of documents that are required and their dimensions, which they are required to be uploaded on the registration portal from here:

  • Class 10 pass-out certificate/ marksheet

  • Class 12 marksheet

  • Passport-size photograph

  • Signature of the candidate.

  • ID proof (Aadhar Card, driving license)

  • Caste Certificate.

Note: If the candidate is appearing for the exam and doesn’t have the mark sheet, they can upload the declaration form- “Declaration by the candidate instead of eligibility exam certificate.

Also Read: IISER Admit Card 2026

IAT 2026 Registration: Document Size Details

During the online application, candidates will have to upload digital copies of their forms / certificates. The acceptable file sizes are mentioned below:

Document Type

Acceptable File Size

Photograph

Up to 200 KB

Signature

Up to 200 KB

Photo ID

200 KB – up to 1 MB

Caste Certificate

200 KB – up to 1 MB

10th Marksheet

200 KB – up to 1 MB

12th Marksheet

200 KB – up to 1 MB

PwD Certificate

200 KB – up to 1 MB

Also Read: IISER 2026 expected cut off

FAQs
Can I change details in my IAT 2026 Application Form after submitting it?

Candidates can change details in the IAT 2026 application form during the IAT 2026 Application Correction process. The IAT 2026 Application Correction will open on April 13, at iiseradmission.in.

  • Candidates can correction the following details during the correction window:

  • Candidate Name or

  • Father's Name or

  • Mother's Name

  • IISER Exam 2025 Form Correction: All the fields can be corrected

  • Class 10/ equivalent details

  • Class 12/ equivalent details

  • Graduation Details

  • Post Graduation Details

  • Date of Birth

  • Gender

  • Category

  • Sub-category / PwBD

  • Test Paper Code

What should be size of photo for IAT 2026 Application Form?

The size and format for the documents required for IAT 2026 application form are mentioned below:

Type of Document

Accepted File Format

Permissible File Size

Recent Passport-size Photograph*

JPG / JPEG

Up to 200 KB

Candidate’s Signature*

JPG / JPEG

Up to 200 KB

Photo Identity Proof

PDF / JPG / JPEG

200 KB to 1 MB

Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

Class 10 Marksheet / Certificate

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

Class 12 Marksheet / Certificate

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Certificate (if applicable)

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

Kashmiri Migrant Certificate (if applicable)

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

OCI / PIO / Foreign National Citizenship Supporting Document

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

Any Other Relevant Certificates / Forms

PDF

200 KB to 1 MB

When will IAT 2026 be conducted?

The IAT 2026 will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam question paper will be based on the following pattern:

Features

Details

Exam Name

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), IISER Entrance Exam

Exam Organising Institute

One of the IISERs

Exam Level

Graduate Level

Courses Offered

  • 5 year BS-MS dual degree

  • 4 year BS degree

  • 4 year BTech degree

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

  • Each correct response = +4 marks

  • Each incorrect response = -1 marks

  • Each unttempeted question = 0 mark

Official Website

https://iiseradmission.in/


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