IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: PDF Link, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Date, Result

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification will be released on the official website in the first week of February 2026. The IAT 2026 registration process is expected to begin in the third week of March 2026. The IISET Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted in the third week of May 2026, tentatively.

The notification of IAT Exam 2026 outlines all important information regarding the exam, including IAT 2026 exam date, application process, eligibility, seat matrix, reservation, results, counselling, etc. Students are also required to check IISER Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying, which has been released alongside the official notification for IAT 2026 exam. 

Keep reading for all updates regarding the release of IAT notification 2026, important dates, application process, fees, seat matrix, results, & counselling!

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification Important Dates

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 notification will be available soon, detailing the important dates for the upcoming examination. You can check the important events and dates, outlined in the official notification of IAT 2026 exam, from the table below:

IISER Aptitude Test Notification 2026: Registration

IAT 2026 registration has begun. You can apply for IISER Aptitude Test 2026 exclusively through the official online portal at www.iiseradmission.in. The portal provides detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. IAT 2026 application fee must be paid online during the submission of the application form. The fee structure for IAT 2026 exam is as follows:

Important: Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure to complete your application within the given timeline to avoid missing out.

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria

To apply for IAT 2026, you must meet the following eligibility requirements, as prescribed in IISER aptitude test notification 2026:

• Applicants must be Indian nationals, OCI/PIO cardholders, or Foreign Nationals.
• Candidates must have completed their Class XII or equivalent examination from a board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE).
• Foreign Nationals who have completed their Class XII or equivalent outside India must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities. If the examination was completed through a COBSE-recognized board, no equivalence certificate is needed.
• Applicants must have studied at least three of the following subjects in Class XII (or equivalent): Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
• Applicants from all other categories must secure at least 60% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.

Important: IISER has recently updated its eligibility criteria regarding the age limit. As per the latest change, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2000. However, SC, ST, and PwD candidates now receive a five-year age relaxation, making them eligible if born on or after October 1, 1995. Additionally, there is no longer any restriction on the year of completion of Class XII. Check the updated IAT 2026 eligiblity here!

IISER Aptitude Test Notification 2026: Exam Pattern

Given below are the details regarding IAT 2026 exam pattern, as outlined in the official notification of IISER aptitude test:

The total marks obtained out of 240 will determine your position on the Rank List. However, not all applicants who take the IAT 2026 will receive a rank. The rank cut-off will be announced later. Additionally, securing a rank does not guarantee an offer of admission to IISER.

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: Syllabus

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 syllabus has been officially released! According to the latest updates, the complete syllabus has been specified by the exam officials in the official IAT 2026 notification. IAT 2026 exam will cover topics from Class 11 and Class 12, including subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, based on the NCERT curriculum. You can check out the syllabus through the direct link given below:

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: Courses

IISER admission process 2026 has introduced two new programs. Below is a list of newly added and existing courses available at IISERs.

Newly Added Courses

• 4-Year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences - IISER Tirupati
• 4-Year B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science) - IISER Bhopal

Other Available Courses (BS Degree & BS-MS Dual Degree)

• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Earth & Climate Sciences / Earth & Environmental Sciences
• Economic Sciences
• Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
• Geological Sciences
• Integrated & Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: Seat Matrix

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 offers a total of 2,333 tentative seats for its BS-MS and BS programs. Given below is the seat availability for each IISER:

IISER Aptitude Test Notification 2026: Results

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Results will be announced in June 2026, tentatively. You can check your results by visiting the official online portal where you registered for the exam.

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Notification: Counselling

During IISER Aptitude Test 2026 counselling process, you will be shown programs from 7 IISERs while filling out their online application. You must create a preference list, ranking these programs from most preferred (first) to least preferred (last). This list must contain at least one IISER program. A student will only be considered for the IISER programs listed in their preference list, and programs not listed will not be considered for admission.

The entire counselling process will be conducted online, and there is no need to visit any IISER in person. You can check for admission offers by logging into your IAT 2026 application portal.

Admission offers will be based on the following factors:

• Seat availability at each IISER for the current round
• IAT rank of the candidate
• IISER preferences provided by the candidate
• Candidate’s category

For updates on the admission process, students are advised to regularly check the official website.