The Joint Admissions Committee of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) has announced the schedule for admissions to various undergraduate programmes through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026. According to the official website iiseradmission.in, online registrations will commence on March 5, 2026, with the computer-based IAT set for June 7, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon across multiple centres in India. This entrance exam serves as the sole channel for admission to BS-MS dual degree, select BS, and BTech programmes at IISER campuses for the academic year 2026-27.
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Key Highlights of IAT 2026 Schedule
The IISERs have released the following important dates for the admission process:
Event
Date
Application portal opens
March 5, 2026
Last date for online registration
April 13, 2026
Application correction window
April 13 to April 15, 2026
Admit card release
May 24, 2026
IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026
June 7, 2026 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon)
Candidates must apply online exclusively through the official portal iiseradmission.in. The authority has not announced further details yet on result declaration, counselling rounds, or seat allocation timelines.
Eligibility Criteria for IAT 2026
According to the eligibility guidelines outlined on the official IISER admissions portal, candidates must meet these requirements to apply:
Criteria
Details
Academic Qualification
Passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 from a board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India.
Subjects Studied
At least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at Class XII level. Mathematics is mandatory for programmes such as BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences (IISER Kolkata), BTech programmes (IISER Bhopal), and BS in Economic Sciences/Economic and Statistical Sciences (IISER Bhopal/Tirupati).
Foreign Nationals/OCI
Required to upload an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) unless meeting the Indian board criteria.
Pending Results
Candidates whose Class XII results are awaited at the time of application are eligible, but final admission depends on meeting minimum requirements during verification.
The IAT remains the primary and only admission route for these programmes, with no mention of alternative channels like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, or previous schemes in the current schedule.
Programmes Offered Through IAT 2026
Admissions via IAT 2026 cover a range of integrated and specialised undergraduate courses across IISER campuses:
Five-year BS-MS dual degree programme (offered at all IISERs)
Five-year BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences (IISER Kolkata)
Five-year BS-MS in Geology (new, IISER Mohali)
Five-year BS-MS in Environmental Sciences (new, IISER Mohali)
Four-year BS in Economic Sciences (IISER Bhopal)
Four-year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences (IISER Tirupati)
Four-year BTech in Engineering Sciences (IISER Bhopal)
Four-year BTech in Data Science and Engineering (IISER Bhopal)
These programmes emphasise interdisciplinary learning, early research exposure, and fully residential facilities with access to advanced labs and year-long MS thesis projects for dual-degree students.
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