IISER Announces IAT 2026 Registration Dates and Admission Schedule
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have officially released the schedule for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026, marking the commencement of the online application process for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2026. As per the notification, IAT 2026 registrations will open on March 5, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official portal at iiseradmission.in.
Key Dates for IISER IAT 2026 Admissions
The detailed admission timeline for IISER IAT 2026 is as follows:
- 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 am to 12 noon)
The entrance examination will be conducted in computer-based mode across multiple centres in India, ensuring accessibility for candidates nationwide.
Programmes Offered Through IAT 2026
Admission to IISERs is exclusively through the IISER Aptitude Test, which serves as the common entrance exam for a variety of undergraduate programmes. The following courses are available for the 2026 academic session:
- Five-year BS-MS dual degree programme: Offered at all IISER campuses
- 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
Eligibility Criteria for IAT 2026
Candidates must meet specific academic requirements to apply for IISER IAT 2026:
- Applicants should have passed Class XII or an equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026, from a board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India.
- They must have studied at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at the Class XII level.
- For certain programmes, such as BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences at IISER Kolkata, BTech programmes at IISER Bhopal, and economics-related BS courses at IISER Bhopal and Tirupati, Mathematics is mandatory at the Class XII level.
- Foreign national candidates are required to upload an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), unless they meet the specified Indian board criteria.
Note that candidates whose Class 12 results are pending at the time of application are eligible to apply, but admission will be contingent upon meeting the minimum eligibility requirements during verification.
About IISER and Its Programmes
The IISERs are premier institutions in India, recently chosen as the host institution for I-HUB QTF by the Central Government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems. The undergraduate programmes at IISERs are designed to integrate classroom learning with early exposure to research, offering fully residential campuses, access to advanced research facilities, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and year-long research projects that lead to an MS thesis for dual degree students.
This comprehensive approach aims to foster innovation and scientific excellence among students, preparing them for careers in research and technology.
