IISER 2026 Notification: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Application Form at manabadi.co.in

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) are among India’s most prestigious institutes for higher education and research in science. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for admission to the BS-MS Dual Degree Programme, IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), and other integrated science programs. With the IISER 2026 Notification, students preparing for science careers must understand the exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, application process, and selection procedure clearly.

This detailed article brings you the complete information about IISER 2026, latest updates, admission routes, exam pattern, and step-by-step application instructions. Stay updated through manabadi.co.in for timely alerts.

Overview of IISER 2026 Admission

IISERs offer high-quality education in science with modern laboratories, advanced research opportunities, and reputed faculty. Admission to the BS-MS program is offered through three channels:

• IAT – IISER Aptitude Test
• KVPY Channel (if resumed)
• JEE Advanced Channel

The IAT 2026 exam will be the primary mode for most candidates.

IISER 2026 Notification — Key Highlights

IISER 2026 Exam Date:

The official IISER 2026 schedule will be released now. Based on previous years, the tentative timeline is:

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants must be Indian nationals, OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals to apply for IAT 2026.
• Candidates must have passed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination either in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in 2026 from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. Foreign Nationals need to upload an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities unless they have passed the Class XII or equivalent level examination in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in 2026 with science stream from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India. The equivalence certificate must be uploaded while submitting the IAT 2026 Application Form under “Please upload copy of document supporting your claim of Foreign National (You’ll need to produce original when necessary)”.
• Candidates must have taken at least three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics during their Class XII (or equivalent) examination.
• For admissions to the following programs, candidates must have Mathematics during their Class XII (or equivalent): 5-year BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences program at IISER Kolkata, 4-year B. Tech. program at IISER Bhopal, 4-year BS in Economic Sciences program at IISER Bhopal and 4-year BS in Economic and Statistical Sciences program at IISER Tirupati.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD are required to score a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Candidates belonging to other categories are required to score a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII (or equivalent) examination. Note that, the percentage needs to be calculated using aggregate marks, that is, considering ALL the subjects taken in Class XII (or equivalent) level.

IAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The IISER Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted in online (CBT) mode. The pattern is as follows:

IISER 2026 Syllabus

The IAT syllabus is based on the Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum. Important topics include:

Physics Syllabus

• Units & Measurements
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy, Power
• Rotational Motion
• Gravitation
• Thermodynamics
• Oscillations & Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effects of Current
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Communication Systems

Chemistry Syllabus

• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding
• Periodic Table
• States of Matter
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions
• Organic Chemistry Basics
• Hydrocarbons
• Polymers
• Biomolecules
• Environmental Chemistry

Mathematics Syllabus

• Sets & Relations
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus
• Probability
• Vectors
• Matrices & Determinants
• Statistics

Biology Syllabus

• Diversity in Living Organisms
• Cell Structure & Function
• Human Physiology
• Plant Physiology
• Genetics & Evolution
• Biotechnology
• Ecology & Environment

IISER 2026 Application Form – Step-by-Step Process

The IISER 2026 application form will be available online only. Follow the steps below to apply through manabadi.co.in guidance:

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official portal: iiseradmission.in
• Click “New Registration”.
• Enter your details like name, mobile number, email ID.

Step 2: Fill Application Form

• Personal information
• Academic qualifications
• Choice of exam center
• Preferred IISERs
• Upload scanned photo & signature

Step 3: Pay Application Fee

The expected application fee is:

Step 4: Submit Form

• Review all details
• Click “Submit”
• Download confirmation page.

Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)

The Seat Acceptance Fee is to be paid only after an offer of admission has been made to the candidate. The SAF will have to be paid as per the category mentioned in the offer letter.

• Rs. 35,000/- (Rs. 25,000/- + Rs. 10,000/- (Non refundable administrative fee)) for General/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL/PwD/KM/Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) categories.
• Rs. 17,500/- (Rs. 12,500/- + Rs. 5000/- (Non refundable administrative fee)) for SC/ST categories.
• Failure to deposit the SAF within the stipulated time will result in the cancellation of the offer. Furthermore, the candidate will not be considered in any subsequent rounds of seat allotment during admission 2026.
• Once the candidate registers in the allotted IISER, SAF will be adjusted against the first semester fee. Please note that the overall fee structure at various IISERs is different. For more details, please visit the webpage of the respective IISER.

IISER 2026 Preparation Tips

Here are the best strategies to score high in IISER IAT:

1. Strengthen NCERT Basics
   Most questions are derived directly from NCERT textbooks.
2. Practice Previous Papers
   Solving IAT previous years’ papers improves accuracy.
3. Mock Tests
   Attempt online mock tests to understand the CBT pattern.
4. Time Management
   Allocate equal time to all four subjects.
5. Focus on Conceptual Learning
   IISER IAT tests understanding, not memorization.