The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) begin accepting applications for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT 2026) on March 5. The exam allows admission to Bachelor of Science (BS), BS-MS, and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs across seven IISER campuses.
IAT 2026 Key Dates and Deadlines
Online registration for the IAT 2026 will open on March 5 . The application deadline is April 13 at 11:55 PM. Candidates can make corrections to their applications from April 16 at 11 AM until April 18. The IAT 2026 admit card will be released on May 24 . The computer-based examination is scheduled for June 7 . The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 9 AM to 12 noon, lasting for three hours.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who completed or are appearing for their Class 12 examination in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Candidates sitting for their Class 12 exams in 2026 can also apply. Applicants must have studied at least three subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics in Class 12. A minimum of 60% aggregate marks is required for General, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL categories. Candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories need 55% aggregate marks.
Application Fees
The registration fee varies by category. General, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL candidates must pay Rs 2,000. PwD, SC, ST, Kashmiri migrants, Kashmiri pandits, and Kashmiri Hindu families (non-migrant) candidates pay Rs 1,000. Foreign National candidates are required to pay Rs 12,000.
IAT 2026 Examination Details
| Component | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | March 5 |
| Application Deadline | April 13 (11:55 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | April 16 (11 AM) – April 18 |
| Admit Card Release | May 24 |
| IAT 2026 Exam Date | June 7 |
| Exam Timing | 9 AM – 12 Noon |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Interested students can apply online at iiseradmission.in. The IISER Aptitude Test is the primary pathway for admission to the integrated science education programs offered by IISERs.