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Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Premier National Research Institutions of India

IISERs are a group of prestigious autonomous institutions offering world-class integrated BS-MS dual degree and PhD programs. They are designed to merge high-quality teaching with state-of-the-art research in basic sciences.

Exam Overview

The IAT is a 180-minute computer-based challenge consisting of 60 MCQs. You must prepare for all four sections regardless of your 12th-grade stream.

📅 Exam Date
June 7, 2026 (9 AM - 12 PM)
📝 Registration
Mar 5 – Apr 13, 2026

🔬 IAT Exam Pattern (Total: 240 Marks)

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Biology
15 Qs | 60M
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Physics
15 Qs | 60M
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Chemistry
15 Qs | 60M
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Maths
15 Qs | 60M
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers | -1 for incorrect answers. All four subjects are mandatory.
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Critical Eligibility & Exam Structure

🎓 Class 12th Requirement

To be eligible for the IAT, you must have studied at least one of the following subjects in your Class 12th level:

Biology — OR — Mathematics

⚠️ Mandatory Exam Reality

Irrespective of your PCB or PCM background, you must attempt all four subjects in the IAT:

PHY
15 Qs
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CHE
15 Qs
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MAT
15 Qs
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BIO
15 Qs
Total: 60 Questions | 240 Marks

🏛️ The IISER Network

🚀 9 Steps to Apply

01 Visit official portal
02 Register Name/Email
03 Get Application ID
04 Login & Fill Academics
05 Upload Documents
06 Preview & Verify
07 Pay Exam Fee Online
08 Download PDF Form
09 Print for Counselling

Key Features & Career

BS-MS Dual Degree: 5-year combined program for specialization and broad foundation.
Research Focus: Students participate in research from early stages.
Packages: Ranges between 8 to 15+ lakhs.

Notable Alumni & Researchers:

  • 🎓 Dr. Manish Garg: Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute, Germany
  • 🎓 Dr. Yusuf Jameel: Research Scientist at MIT
  • 🎓 Dr. Rohit Chikkaraddy: Assistant Professor, U. of Birmingham, UK
  • 🎓 Narasimha Suda & Abhinav Yadav: Founders of Wavel AI
  • 🎓 Dr. Rajveer Nehra: Assistant Professor, UMass Amherst, USA

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