IISER 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment on August 1; Check Steps to Download & SAF Details

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) will officially announce the IISER 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment result on August 1, 2026. Candidates who participated in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 counselling can check their seat allotment status online starting at 5:00 PM on the official portal, iiseradmission.in. Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 must complete the mandatory seat acceptance formalities and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) by August 5, 2026.

This second round of seat allocation offers students an opportunity to secure or upgrade their seats across the seven premier IISER campuses nationwide. Read on to check the step-by-step procedure to download the allotment letter, key dates, fee breakdown, and essential post-allotment choices.

IISER 2026 Counselling Round 2: Important Highlights

To keep track of the crucial milestones in the ongoing IISER admissions process, review the key dates provided in the summary table below:

Step-by-Step Guide to Download IISER Round 2 Seat Allotment Letter

Candidates can easily access their IISER Counselling 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result by following these steps:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official IISER admission website at iiseradmission.in.

2. Access the Login Page: Click on the designated Login tab on the homepage.

3. Enter Credentials: Type in your registered User ID and Password to sign in.

4. Locate Allotment Result: Select the tab associated with the seat allotment result and click on the Edit/View option.

5. Open Decision-Making Tab: Click on the Decision-Making tab to view your allotted institute, assigned discipline, and current seat status.

6. Download Allotment Letter: Download and print a copy of the Round 2 seat allotment letter for future reference during document verification.

IISER 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Breakdown

Candidates who receive a fresh seat offer in Round 2 or choose to confirm an upgraded allocation must pay the non-refundable online Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) on or before August 5, 2026. Failure to pay the SAF within the specified deadline will result in the immediate cancellation of the seat offer and removal from subsequent rounds of counselling.

The category-wise SAF requirements are structured as follows:

• General / EWS / OBC / OBC-NCL / PwD / KM / Kashmiri Pandits (Non-Migrants): The total fee is ₹35,000. This includes a ₹25,000 Seat Acceptance Fee plus a ₹10,000 non-refundable administrative charge.

• SC / ST Categories: The total fee is ₹17,500. This includes a ₹12,500 Seat Acceptance Fee plus a ₹5,000 non-refundable administrative charge.

The SAF payment must be completed online via net banking, debit cards, or credit cards through the candidate portal.

Post-Allotment Options: ‘Accept & Freeze’ vs. ‘Accept & Float’

Upon receiving a seat allotment, candidates are required to submit their willingness on the portal. Two primary choices are available:

• Accept & Freeze: Select this option if you are completely satisfied with your current seat allocation. Choosing ‘Freeze’ locks your admission at the allotted IISER campus and excludes you from further upgrade consideration in subsequent allotment rounds.

• Accept & Float: Select this option if you wish to accept the currently offered seat as a safety net while remaining eligible for an upgrade to a higher-preference institute in future rounds. Note that ‘Float’ is the default option activated upon successful SAF payment.

If a candidate is upgraded to a higher-preference IISER in a later round, the previously allocated seat is automatically reallocated to another applicant.

Parameters Determining IISER Seat Allotment

The IISER joint admissions committee determines seat allocation strictly through an automated centralized process. Key factors considered include:

• The candidate’s rank in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026.

• The order of institute preferences locked during choice filling.

• Availability of seats across the seven IISER campuses.

• The candidate’s reservation category and applicable guidelines.

Candidates awaiting upgrades or fresh allotments are advised to check iiseradmission.in regularly for official updates regarding subsequent counselling rounds.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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