Indian Institute of Science Education & Research is the respective authority that conducts IISER exam every year. It is a national-level exam organized for admission to BS & BS-MS Dual Degree courses. The IISER scores are accepted by various IISER i.e., Kolkata, Bhopal, Mohali, Thirivananthpuram, Pune, Tirupati & Berhampur.
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) is a self-governing institute established under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The IISER aptitude test 2024 will be held in June 2024. Interested and eligible candidates seeking admission to BS & BS-MS Dual Degree programmes offered at various IISER institutes in India must submit their IISR application form as per the prescribed schedule.
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IISER Important Dates (tentative)
Aspirants can check the tentative schedule related to the IISER attitude exam from the table below.
| Events | IAT Dates (tentative) | KVPY Channel | JEE Advanced channel |
| Availability of application forms | April 2024 | April 2024 | June 2024 |
| Closing date for application submission | May 2024 | May 2024 | June 2024 |
| Correction facility | May 2024 | May 2024 | June 2024 |
| Availability of hall ticket | June 2024 | Not applicable | |
| IISER Aptitude test 2024 date | June 2024 | ||
| Release of answer keys | June 2024 | ||
| The facility to raise objections in provisional answer key starts from | June 2024 | ||
| Last date to submit objects | June 2024 | ||
| Display of final answer keys | June 2024 | ||
| Announcement of IAT Result | July 2024 | ||
| Uploading of documents and booking IISER Preferences | July 2024 | ||
| The first round of admission | July 2024 | ||
IISER Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must check the IISER exam eligibility criteria before appearing in the exam. The details regarding IISER Aptitude eligibility criteria are given below.
Indian nationals or PIO or OCI card holders can apply through KVPY or JEE (Advanced) or IAT channels. Foreign nationals will be eligible to apply through JEE Advanced channel only.
Applicants should have done Class 12th or equivalent exam with at least 60% marks in aggregate (55% marks in aggregate for SC/ST category) with science discipline from any board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE.
Candidates having KVPY Fellowship Awards and JEE Advanced 2024 within the 15000 common rank list will be eligible to apply. Such candidates are exempted to appear for IAT.
IISER 2024 Application Form
IISER aptitude test 2024 registration will be commenced tentatively in April 2024 for IAT & KVPY channels. The application form will be available in online mode only.
Candidates should visit the official website to register online. They need to provide basic details like contact number, email id, etc. Once the registration is over, candidates need to fill the details as asked in the application form.
Candidates are advised to fill in all the required details carefully and correctly.
Upload the scanned images of documents like photograph & signature in the given dimensions.
Make the payment of the application fee through online mode using credit card/debit card.
IISER Application Fee
The application fee can be paid through credit card/ debit card/ net banking or other online payment gateways. The application fee will be non-refundable under any circumstances.
| Category | Application fee |
| General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS | Rs 2000/- |
| SC/ ST/ Kashmiri Migrants (KM)/ PWD | Rs 1000/- |
| Foreign nationals | USD 100 |
IISER Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the examination pattern from the table below:
| Examination mode | Online mode -CBT |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours |
| Language of paper | Hindi & English |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice type questions |
| Total number of questions | 60 questions |
| Marking criteria | +4 for each correct answer -1 mark for each incorrect response |
subject-wise distribution of questions with marks is given below
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 60 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 60 | 15 |
| Biology | 60 | 15 |
| Chemsitry | 60 | 15 |
IISER Syllabus 2024
The syllabus for IISER 2024 will be generally followed by the NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. Some of the important topics for the IISER syllabus are provided below.
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Mathematics | Binomial theorem, relation and functions, sets, complex number and quadratic equations, three-dimensional geometry, conic sections, linear inequalities, straight lines, determinant, vector, linear programming, integral, sequences and series, differential equation, applications of integral |
| Chemistry | State of matter, hydrogen, structure of atom, thermodynamics, the solid state, surface chemistry, chemical kinetic, hydrocarbons, alcohol, chemical bonding and molecular structure, equilibrium, general principle and processes of isolation of element, redox reaction, phenol and ethers |
| Biology | Human physiology, diversity in the living world, cell structure and function, reproduction, plant and animal physiology, biotechnology and its application, biology and human welfare, genetics and evolution, stratal organization in animals and plants, ecology and environment |
| Physics | Electrostatics, waves, current electricity, atoms, electromagnetic induction, nuclei, work, law of motion, energy and power, kinematics, physical work and measurements, properties of bulk matter, gravitation, magnetic effect of current and magnetism |
IISER Admit Card
The admit card for IISER will be announced online mode only. It is expected that the admit card will be available in June 2024. The Admit card will comprise important details related to the exam such as the name of the candidates, exam date and time, examination venue, roll number etc.
Applicants should carry their IISER hall ticket 2024 to the examination centre on the day of the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to appear in the examination centre without having a valid admit card and id proof.
IISER Result 2024
The authority will announce the IISER result online most likely in June 2024. Candidates can download their results by using login credentials such as application number or date of birth. The result will be published for different channels (IAT, KVPY & JEE Advanced) separately.
Based on candidate’s score, a separate merit list will be published by the authority for all three channels. Candidates are advised to take the printout of the result and keep it safe for the admission process.
IISER Counselling 2024
Qualified candidates will be invited for IISER counselling as per their merit rank. Seat allotment will be done at the time of counselling process. Selected candidates can download their call letters online from the official website.
The process of counselling will be commenced in July 2024. Final admission will be based on various factors including availability of seats at each IISER, candidate’s IAT/ JEE Advanced/ KVPY rank, preference filled by the applicants, and category. Candidates need to pay the admission fee to freeze their seats at IISER’s.
IISER Contact Details
The Chairperson
Joint Admissions Committee 2023
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Punjab (140306)
Email: ask-jac2023@iisermohali.ac.in
FAQs
Candidates must have cleared Class XII (or equivalent) examination in a science discipline.
There will be no age limit to apply for IISER.
Admission will be made through the following three channels.
Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology Channel.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Channel.
IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Channel
The highest salary package offered is Rs 5 LPA.
Candidates can appear two times only in his/ her entire lifetime for IISER.
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