IAT 2026 Complete Guide – IISER Aptitude Test Admission Details

IAT 2026 Complete Guide

IISER Aptitude Test – Your Gateway to Premier Science Education

What is IAT 2026?

Full Form: IISER Aptitude Test

Conducted By: IISER Admissions Committee

Exam Level: National Level Entrance Exam

Purpose: Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

The IISER Aptitude Test is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to the BS-MS dual degree programs and other undergraduate programs at seven IISER campuses across India.

About IISERs

IISER stands for Indian Institute of Science Education and Research. These are premier autonomous science research and education institutes established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. IISERs are recognized as Institutes of National Importance under the IISER Act 2010.

Key Features: IISERs focus on integrated BS-MS programs that combine teaching with research, offering cutting-edge research facilities and an interdisciplinary approach to science education.

7 IISER Campuses Across India

IISER Pune

Maharashtra (Est. 2006)

NIRF Rank: 29

IISER Kolkata

West Bengal (Est. 2006)

NIRF Rank: 38

IISER Mohali

Punjab (Est. 2007)

NIRF Rank: 49

IISER Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh (Est. 2008)

IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala (Est. 2008)

IISER Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh (Est. 2015)

IISER Berhampur

Odisha (Est. 2016)

Courses Offered at IISERs

1. BS-MS Dual Degree (5 Years) – Flagship Program

Available at all 7 IISERs

Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program

Combines undergraduate and postgraduate education with research opportunities

2. BS Program (4 Years)

Available at IISER Bhopal and IISER Tirupati

Option to extend to BS-MS by adding 1 additional year

3. PhD Programs

Research-focused doctoral programs for advanced studies

IAT 2026 Seat Matrix

BS-MS Program Seats

IISER Campus	Program	Number of Seats
IISER Berhampur	BS-MS	300
IISER Bhopal	BS-MS	300
IISER Kolkata	BS-MS	280
IISER Kolkata	BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences	30
IISER Mohali	BS-MS	270
IISER Pune	BS-MS	288
IISER Tirupati	BS-MS	350
IISER Thiruvananthapuram	BS-MS	320

B.Tech and BS Program Seats

IISER Campus	Program	Number of Seats
IISER Bhopal	B.Tech	140
IISER Bhopal	BS in Economic Sciences	35
IISER Tirupati	BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences	50

Total Seats Across All IISERs: 2,363

IAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

Class 12 Status: Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026

Subject Requirements

Must be from Science stream

Minimum 3 subjects required from: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

Minimum Marks in Class 12

Category	Minimum Aggregate Marks
General / OBC / EWS	60%
SC / ST / PwD	55%

IAT 2026 Important Dates

Notification Release

January 2026 (Last week)

Application Form Opens

March 2026 (2nd week)

Last Date to Apply

April 2026 (3rd week)

Application Corrections

April 2026 (Last week)

Admit Card Release

May 2026 (3rd week)

IAT 2026 Exam Date

May 2026 (Last week)

Answer Key Release

May 2026 (Same day as exam)

Result Declaration

June 2026

Counselling Process

June-July 2026

IAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Duration

3 Hours (180 minutes)

Total Questions

60 MCQs

Total Marks

240 Marks

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions

Languages

English & Hindi

IAT 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL	Rs. 2,000
Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Kashmiri Migrants, Kashmiri Pandit (Non-Migrant), SC/ST	Rs. 1,000
Foreign National	Rs. 12,000

Start Your Journey to Excellence

IAT 2026 is your opportunity to join India’s premier science research institutes. Prepare well and secure your future in scientific research and innovation!