IISER IAT 2026 Round 8 Seat Allotment Released; Last Day to Pay Fee Today (7 September)

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) officially released the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 8 seat allotment result on September 5, 2026 at iiseradmission.in. This crucial announcement impacts candidates seeking admission to various IISER programmes, as today, September 7, 2026, is the final deadline to confirm their allotted seats.

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in this eighth and final scheduled round of IAT 2026 counselling must complete the Seat Acceptance Fee payment and report to their respective institutes by the end of today. Missing this stringent deadline will result in the forfeiture of their allotted seat, effectively ending their opportunity for admission through IAT 2026.

IISER IAT 2026 Round 8: Key Deadlines and Fees

The Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) for IISER admissions has specified that September 7, 2026, is the absolute last date for candidates to submit their willingness, pay the mandatory Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), and report to their provisionally allotted IISER. This final round is critical for candidates who have been awaiting an admission offer, as no further scheduled allotments will be made.

The Seat Acceptance Fee varies by category. For General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL, PwD, KM, Kashmiri Pandit, and Kashmiri Hindu (Non-Migrants) categories, the SAF is Rs 35,000. Of this amount, Rs 25,000 is refundable, while Rs 10,000 is a non-refundable administrative fee. Candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories are required to pay an SAF of Rs 17,500, which includes a refundable component of Rs 12,500 and a non-refundable administrative fee of Rs 5,000.

How to Check IISER IAT 2026 Round 8 Seat Allotment

Candidates can access their Round 8 seat allotment status directly through the official IISER admissions portal. The process is straightforward and requires candidates to use their unique application credentials. It is advised to check the allotment status promptly to avoid any last-minute issues with fee payment or reporting.

1. Go to the official website, iiseradmission.in.
2. Click on the ‘Candidate Login’ link available on the homepage.
3. Enter your application number and password in the designated fields.
4. Once logged in, navigate to the ‘Round 8 Seat Allotment’ tab to view your result.
5. Download and print your allotment letter for future reference and reporting purposes.

IISER IAT 2026: Important Dates Overview

The IAT 2026 counselling process has spanned several weeks, with multiple rounds of seat allotments released since July. The examination itself was conducted in early June, followed by the result declaration later that month. The entire schedule has been meticulously planned by IISER to support admissions efficiently.

IISER IAT 2026 Counselling: What Happens Next?

With Round 8 being the final scheduled allotment, candidates who successfully pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and report to their allotted IISER by today’s deadline will secure their admission for the academic year. Those who fail to meet the September 7, 2026, deadline will automatically lose their claim to the allotted seat, as confirmed by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research. There will be no further opportunities for seat acceptance or reporting for IAT 2026 admissions through the scheduled counselling rounds.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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