IISER Admission – Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process, Fee

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research offers admission to 5-year BS-MS (Bachelor of Science – Master of Science) dual degree programme and 3-year BS programme at its 7 different campuses spread across India. Candidates seeking IISER admission 2022-23 can apply through three different channels, namely,

• State Central Board (SCB)
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) 
• IIT-JEE (JEE Advanced)

As per the eligibility criteria of IISER admission 2022-23, candidates (irrespective of channel) need to satisfy the board-wise IISER cutoff (already published). The IISER cutoff basically mentions the class 12th marks requirement (out of 500 marks) for different state & national level education boards. Read this article further to gain more insights into the entire procedure of IISER admission 2022, including application form, eligibility, IAT pattern, result, etc.

IISER Admission – Key Highlights

1. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research administers the IISER admission process
2. IISER conducts the admission process for candidates seeking five-year BS-MS degree and three year BS degree admissions 
3. The IISER campuses have an overall seat intake capacity of 1662 seats for five-year BS-MS programme and 115 seats for three-year BS course
4. The three-year BS degree programme is available at IISER Bhopal campus only
5. Candidates applying for IISER through SCB channel have to appear for an entrance test i.e. IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 
6. Candidates who apply for IISER through IIT-JEE and KVPY channels will get the provisional allotment on the basis of their performance in KVPY Scholarship Test & JEE Advanced respectively
7. IISER Aptitude Test is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)  
8. IISER charges a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 (Rs. 1,000 for PwD/SC/ST) from candidates applying through any channel

IISER Admission – Courses Offered

The table below mentions the campus-wise courses available at IISER.

Campus Wise Courses offered at IISER 

IISER Campus	Courses
IISER Berhampur	BS-MS in Biological Sciences
	BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
	BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
	BS-MS in Physical Sciences
IISER Kolkata	BS-MS in Biological Sciences
	BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
	BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
	BS-MS in Physical Sciences
	BS-MS in Earth Sciences
IISER Pune	BS-MS in Biology
	BS-MS in Chemistry
	BS-MS in Mathematics
	BS-MS in Physics
	BS-MS in Earth and Climate Sciences
IISER Bhopal	BS-MS in Biological Sciences
	BS-MS in Chemistry
	BS-MS in Mathematics
	BS-MS in Physics
	BS-MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences
	BS in Chemical Engineering
	BS in Data Science and Engineering
	BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
	BS in Economic Sciences
IISER Mohali	BS-MS in Biological Sciences
	BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
	BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
	BS-MS in Physical Sciences
IISER Thiruvananthapuram	BS-MS in Biological Sciences
	BS-MS in Chemical Sciences
	BS-MS in Mathematical Sciences
	BS-MS in Physical Sciences
	BS-MS Integrated Interdisciplinary
IISER Tirupati	BS-MS in Science

IISER Admission – Eligibility Criteria

IISER holds the right to cancel the application of ineligible candidates at any stage of admission. Hence, it is always wise to check the eligibility criteria before applying for IISER.

1. Educational qualification – 10+2 or equivalent
2. Stream in 10+2 – Science
3. Year of Passing – 2022

Candidates seeking admission in the BS programme at IISER Bhopal must have studied Mathematics as a mandatory subject in class 12th. 

Eligibility Criteria for IISER Admission 2022 through KVPY

1. KVPY Scholarship commencement year – from 2022-23 academic session
2. Nationality – Indian nationals including OCI/PIO cardholders
3. Marks in class 12th board examination – as per the IISER board-wise cutoff (released by IISER)

Eligibility Criteria for IISER Admission through IIT-JEE

1. Minimum Rank requirement as per the JEE Advanced CRL – 10,000
2. Nationality – Foreign and Indian nationals including OCI/PIO cardholders
3. Marks in class 12th – as per the IISER board-wise cutoff. Additionally, for engineering courses at IISER, candidates must obtain the following scores in class 12th: 
   • GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL – 75%
   • SC/ST/PwD – 65%

Eligibility Criteria for IISER Admission through SCB

1. Marks in the qualifying exam – Strictly as per the board-wise cutoff (defined by IISER)
2. Nationality* – Indian nationals only

*OCI and PIO candidates are also considered as Indian nationals and have to undergo the selection process (IAT) as specified for Indian nationals only

IISER Admission – Board-Wise Cutoff

Candidates can check the table below to know the board-wise cutoff list defined by IISER.

Board-Wise IISER 2022 Cutoff List

Name of Board	Cutoff Marks out of 500 (General/EwS)
Aligarh Muslim University Board Of Secondary & Senior Sec. Education, Aligarh	406
Assam Higher Secondary Education Council	362
Bihar School Examination Board, Patna	319
Board Of Intermediate Education (Andhra Pradesh)	468
Board Of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani	407
Board Of Sec. Education, Madhya Pradesh	400
Board Of Secondary Education Rajasthan	393
Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi	427
Chhattisgarh Board Of Secondary Education	378
Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations, Delhi	440
Council Of Higher Sec. Education, Manipur	311
Council Of Higher Sec. Education, Odisha	323
Goa Board Of Sec. And Higher Sec.Education	370
Govt. Of Karnataka Dept. Of Pre-University Education, Karnataka	449
Gujarat Sec. And Higher Sec. Education Board	361
Himachal Pradesh Board Of School Education Dharamshala, H. P.	401
Jammu & Kashmir State Board Of School Education	395
Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi	320
Kerala Board Of Public Examinations	447
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary And Higher Education	345
Meghalaya Board Of School Education	367
Mizoram Board Of School Education	360
Nagaland Board Of School Education	360
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)	341
Punjab School Education Board	386
Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education	437
Telangana State Board Of Intermediate Education, Nampally, Hyderabad	467
Tripura Board Of Secondary Education	354
U.P. Board Of High School & Intermediate Education, U. P.	342
Uttarakhand Board of School Education	316
Visva‐Bharati	379
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Educ	348

Click here to check the category-wise and board-wise cutoff list

What if your board does not appear in the board-wise IISER cutoff list?

1. Such candidates cannot apply through SCB channel for IISER admission
2. For KVPY and JEE channel, IISER will assess their eligibility as per the CBSE board cutoff OR
3. Candidates can produce a certificate issued by their class 12th board stating that their score is within the top 20 percentile scores of the respective board

IISER Admission – Application Process

Candidates can complete the IISER application form submission process by following certain steps given below.

Common IISER Application Process (irrespective of the channel)

1. Visit the official website (iiseradmission.in) to apply for the IISER admission and click on ‘Apply Now’ tab
2. Enter your details including name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email ID for completing the ‘One time registration’
3. Validate the OTP and proceed to enter the case sensitive captcha to generate your unique USER ID & PASSWORD
4. Log in using your user ID and password and fill your personal and qualification details in the IISER application form
5. Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format
6. Enter the case sensitive captcha and hit the ‘I Agree’ checkbox for accepting the terms and conditions

Channel Specific IISER Application Process

After completing the common procedure for IISER application form, the channel-specific fields need to be filled as follows: 

1. Choose the specific tab for the channel through which you wish to get admission
2. For SCB channel, enter details including five test centre preferences and combination of courses, and IISER campus in order of preference 
3. For KVPY channel, enter details including your stream of KVPY, rank in KVPY scholarship exam, seat number (as per KVPY hall ticket), KVPY application number and the combination of course and campus preferences
4. For JEE channel, enter your AIR rank, JEE Advanced roll number, JEE Advanced application number and the combination of course & campus preferences
5. After entering the details, proceed to pay the application fee

IISER 2022 Application Fee

Candidates have to pay the application fee on the basis of the category they belong to. The category-wise application fee for IISER admission is as follows.

Application Fee for IISER 2022

Category	Application Fee Amount	Mode of Payment
General/EwS/Kashmiri Migrants	Rs. 2,000	UPI Net Banking Credit  Card Debit  Card
OBC/OBC-NCL	Rs. 2,000
SC/ST/PwD	Rs. 1,000
Foreign Nationals	USD 100

Note – The application fee for IISER will be non-refundable.

IISER Admission – Admit Card for IAT

As stated above, candidates applying for IISER via SCB channel have to appear for the IAT.  Candidates need to carry the hard copy of the admit card on the examination day as it is a mandatory document to get an entry inside the examination hall. Moreover, candidates must note that the IISER Aptitude Test admit card will not be sent via post or email.

Downloading IISER Aptitude Test Admit Card

1. Firstly, visit the official website of IISER admission, and click the relevant link to download admit card in the ‘Latest Updates’ section
2. Enter your login credentials including the User ID and password
3. Now, hit the ‘Login’ button 
4. Download the IAT admit card from the IISER login dashboard

IISER Admission – IAT Examination Centres

While filling the SCB application, candidates can enlist up to five test city preferences for IAT. The list of exam cities designated for the conduct of IISER Aptitude Test is as follows.

IISER Aptitude Test Cities 

Alappuzha	Thrissur	Dharwad	Mysuru (Mysore)
Amritsar	Puducherry	Bhubaneswar	Chennai
Anantapur	Naharlagun	Patna	Ahmedabad
Asansol	Bareilly	Port Blair	Virudhunagar
Bathinda	Ajmer	Cuttack	Coimbatore
Dehradun	Udaipur	Khammam	Tirunelveli
Durgapur	Faizabad	Kharagpur	Kanpur
Eluru	Dibrugarh	Samastipur	Bhavnagar
Guntur	Guwahati	Chandigarh	Gandhinagar
Haldwani	Agartala	Mahbubnagar	Tiruchirappalli
Hamirpur	Jammu	Jamshedpur	Kurukshetra
Haridwar	Agra	Nizamabad	Thoothukudi
Hooghly	Gorakhpur	Kolkata	Lucknow
Idukki	Trivandrum	Gulbarga	Shivamogga
Jalandhar	Alwar	Rourkela	Kanyakumari
Kakinada	Jorhat	Bhilai	Rajkot
Kalyani	Jhansi	Siliguri	Noida
Kangra	Bokaro	Ranchi	Hubballi (Hubli)
Kannur	Wayanad	Palakkad	Kozhikode
Kasargod	Kottayam	Pathanamthitta	Malappuram
Kochi (Ernakulam)	Bhopal	Jabalpur	Satna
Kollam	Indore	Gwalior	Amravati
Kurnool	Silchar	Bilaspur	Surat
Ludhiana	Bikaner	Sikkim	Madurai
Mohali	Jaipur	Hyderabad	Nagercoil
Nagpur	Pune	Aizawl	Aurangabad
Nasik	Imphal	Kohima	Kolhapur
Navi Mumbai	Shillong	Berhampur	Mumbai
Nellore	Tezpur	Raipur	Vadodara
Patiala	Jodhpur	Karimnagar	Salem
Rajahmundry	Aurangabad	Delhi	Ambala
Roorkee	Allahabad	Warangal	Tiruppur
Shimla	Dhanbad	Bengaluru	Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Tirupati	Bhagalpur	New Delhi	Bahadurgarh
Varanasi	Darbhanga	Madgaon	Gurugram
Vijayawada	Gaya	Panaji	Hisar
Visakhapatnam	Muzaffarpur	Panipat	Karnal
Vizianagaram	–	–	–

IISER Admission – Syllabus for IISER Aptitude Test

Candidates must study as per the official syllabus defined by IISER. Check the IISER Aptitude Test syllabus below before you start your preparation for this test.

Section-Wise IAT Syllabus 2022

Mathematics	Physics	Chemistry	Biology
Sets	Physical World and Measurement	Some Basic Concept of Chemistry	Diversity in the living world
Relations and functions	Kinematics	Structure of Atom	Structural organization in animals and plants
Trigonometric Functions	Laws of Motion	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Cell structure and function
Inverse Trigonometric Functions	Work, Energy and Power	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Plant physiology
Principle of Mathematical Induction	Motion of Systems of Particles and Rigid body	States of Matter	Human physiology
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Gravitation	Thermodynamics	Reproduction
Linear Inequalities	Properties of bulk matter	Equilibrium	Genetics and evolution
Permutations and Combinations	Thermodynamics	Redox Reactions	Biology and human welfare
Binomial Theorem	Behavior of perfect gas and kinetic energy	Hydrogen	Biotechnology and its application
Sequences and Series	Oscillations	The s-block Elements	Ecology and environment
Straight Lines	Waves	The p-Block Elements	–
Conic Sections	Electrostatics	Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques	–
Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry	Current Electricity	Hydrocarbons	–
Limits and Derivatives	Magnetic effect of current and magnetism	Environmental Chemistry	–
Mathematical Reasoning	Electromagnetic Induction	The solid state	–
Statistics	Alternating Current	Solutions	–
Probability	Electromagnetic Waves	Electrochemistry	–
Matrices	Optics	Chemical Kinetics	–
Determinants	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	Surface chemistry	–
Continuity and Differentiability	Atoms	General principles and processes of isolation of elements	–
Application of Derivatives	Nuclei	The p-block elements	–
Integrals	Electronic devices	The d– & f-block elements	–
Applications of integrals	Communication Systems	Coordination compounds	–
Differential equations	–	Haloalkanes and haloarenes	–
Vectors	–	Alcohols, phenols and ethers	–
Three dimensional geometry	–	Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids	–
Linear Programming	–	Organic compounds containing nitrogens	–
–	–	Biomolecules	–
–	–	Polymers	–
–	–	Chemistry in everyday life	–

IISER Aptitude Test – Exam Pattern

Apart from the IISER Aptitude Test syllabus, candidates must gain complete information about the test structure. The exam pattern for the IISER Aptitude Test is as follows.

• Mode of Examination – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Type of Questions – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Language of the Question – English as well as Hindi
• Exam Duration – 180 minutes
• Number of Questions – 60
• Number of Sections – 4
• Marking Scheme – 
  • + 3 for each correct response
  • – 1 for every incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted questions
• Section-wise distribution – The distribution of questions and marks in all the four sections of the IISER Aptitude Test is as follows:

Name of the Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Physics	15	45
Chemistry	15	45
Mathematics	15	45
Biology	15	45
Total	60	180

IISER Admission – Preparation Tips for IAT

Candidates must adopt a good preparation strategy for the IISER Aptitude Test to nail this exam. Check some vital tips to prepare for IAT below:

1. Acquire the comprehensive knowledge of IISER Aptitude Test syllabus and exam pattern
2. Make a study plan depending upon the number of days left for the exam. Ensure you follow the plan religiously without any signs of procrastination
3. Practice previous years’ IISER question papers and the official model test papers to optimize your speed and accuracy
4. Practice the mock test to get acquainted with the user interface of IAT as well as the structure of the question paper.
5. Make topic-wise short notes for easy revision
6. Drink plenty of water and follow a healthy lifestyle for mental as well as physical strength 

IISER Admission – Recommended Books for Preparation of IAT

Candidates can check the table below to know the books they can rely on to prepare for the IISER Aptitude Test 2022.

Best Books for IAT Preparation

Section	Name of the Book	Author/Publisher
Biology	Dinesh Objective Biology	K.N. Bhatia and K Bhatia
	10 Year CBSE Champion	MTG Editorial Board
	Biology textbooks of class XI and XII	NCERT
Physics	41 Years’ Chapterwise Topicwise Solved Papers	D.C. Pandey
	Fundamentals of Physics	Resnik Halliday
	Handbook of Physics	Nipendra Bhatnagar
Chemistry	Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry	M.S.Chouhan
	Physical Chemistry	Narendra Avasthi
	Problems and Solutions in Inorganic Chemistry	Vishal Joshi
Mathematics	42 + 18 Years Chapterwise Solutions for JEE (Adv + Main) Mathematics	MTG Editorial Board
	Mathematics for Class 12th	R.D. Sharma
	Elementary Mathematics	G. Dorofeev, M. Potapov and N. Rozov

Sample Papers for IISER Aptitude Test

The table below mentions the direct links to the official model test papers of IISER Aptitude Test in English as well as Hindi. 

IISER Admission – Answer Key of IAT

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research will release the IISER answer key in two stages. Candidates are allowed to file their objections against the first IAT answer key (provisional answer key). After considering the challenge and making necessary rectifications (if any), the final answer key of IAT is released. 

Candidates can raise objections against the official IAT answer key (only provisional) by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Access the login portal at the official website (iiseradmission.in) using your application number and password
2. Click on the ‘objection’ button available against each question
3. Upload relevant proof to support claim of your challenge

IISER Admission – Result

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research will release the IISER result (commonly known as the IISER seat allotment result) in multiple rounds. Candidates eligible for a particular round of counselling will be able to view their roll number of IAT or the application sequence number in the seat allotment list(s) to be released on the official website. Shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in the further counselling process for IISER admission 2022. 

The IISER will shortlist the candidates based on their campus-course preferences, performance as per their particular channel, reservation policy and the seat intake capacity at IISER campuses. 

IISER Admission – Channel Wise Shortlisting Criteria

Candidates can apply for admission at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research using three different channels. Shortlisting criteria in each channel of IISER is as follows

1. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Channel – Allotment on the basis of KVPY scholarship exam
2. IIT-JEE Channel (JEE Advanced) – Allotment on the basis of JEE Advanced AIR (All India Rank)
3. State Central Board (SCB) Channel – Allotment on the basis of IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

IISER Admission – Counselling

All the candidates who find their names in the IISER result (seat allotment list) of a particular round will be eligible to participate in the IISER admission counselling. The admission counselling requires a candidate to go through a certain selection process including the SAF (Seat Acceptance Fee) payment, choice making of freeze/float options, reporting at allotted institute, etc. 

The counselling process for IISER admission is as follows

1. Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) – Candidates have to pay the SAF before the specified date. Category wise SAF amount is as follows
   • General/EWS/OBC-NCL – Rs. 35,000
   • SC/ST/PwD/KM – Rs. 22,500
2. Freeze and Float options – Candidates have to select freeze or float options if they want to accept the offer (freeze) or wish to be considered for the next round of allotment (float). Option availability depends upon the channel of admission and the counselling round
3. Reporting at the allotted institute – Candidates have to get the following documents verified at the time of reporting:
   • Admit card of JEE/KVPY/IAT
   • Matriculation Certificate (Class 10th) as a date of birth proof 
   • The class 12th mark sheet and certificate
   • Printout of the provisional offer letter
   • SAF transaction receipt
   • Scorecard of JEE Advanced 2022/ KVPY scholarship exam
   • Passport size photograph
   • Category certificate (if claiming reservation against the same)
   • Conduct certificate
   • Transfer certificate
4. Payment of admission fee – The IISER fee varies as per the selection of campus and course. SAF paid by the candidates will be adjusted in the admission fee.

IISER Admission – Channel Wise Seat Allotment

There is a specific percentage of seats that is allotted to candidates applying via each of the three channels. Check the table below to know the channel-wise seat weightage at IISER

Seat Weightage for IISER Admission through Different Channels

Channel	Seat Weightage
IISER admission through KVPY and JEE channel*	25%
IISER admission through SCB channel	75%

*Candidates must note if the seats are left unoccupied after conducting the counselling for KVPY and JEE channels, the same will be merged into the seats under SCB channel

IISER Admission – Campus-wise Seat Intake Capacity

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research has a total of 7 campuses across India. Check the table below to know the campus-wise seat intake capacity at IISER.

Institute-wise Seat Intake for BS-MS Dual Degree

Name of the Institute	Number of Seats
IISER Berhampur	185
IISER Bhopal	252
IISER Kolkata	233
IISER Mohali	239
IISER Pune	280
IISER Thiruvananthapuram	280
IISER Tirupati	193

Seat Intake Capacity for BS Degree at IISER Bhopal

Course Name	Number of Seats
BS (Engineering Sciences)	73
BS (Economic Sciences)	42

IISER Admission – Reservation Criteria

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research has the following reservation policy for providing admissions.

Reservation Policy for IISER Admission

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5%
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)	27%
Supernumerary Seats
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5%
Kashmiri Migrants (KM)	3 seats
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	Up to 10% (as per Government of India rules)

IISER Admission – FAQs

✔️ Is it mandatory to have both Mathematics and Biology in class 12th to take admission in IISERs?

No. It is not mandatory that you must have studied both Mathematics and Biology at 10+2 level. However, candidates applying through SCB have to face questions from both the sections in the IISER Aptitude Test. Also, candidates who wish for a 3-year BS degree admission at IISER Bhopal must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level.

✔️ IISER hasn’t allotted me a seat in the first round. Do I stand a chance for IISER admission in the subsequent round(s)?

Yes. The allocation of seats depends upon the seat vacancy, the rank of the candidate and the prevailing reservation policy. In case the seats remain vacant, IISER will allocate seats via subsequent rounds of seat allotment.

✔️ Can I apply for IISER admission via all the three channels?

Yes, candidates can apply via all the three channels (SCB, KVPY, and JEE Advanced). However, if you are looking to apply for IISER from different channels, you have to fill the application forms separately for each channel.

✔️ I am waiting for my class 12th result. Can I apply for IISER?

Yes, you are provisionally eligible to apply for the IISER. Candidates can choose the option of ‘result awaited’ while submitting the IISER application form. However, it is mandatory to upload the class 12th passing certificate before August 15, 2022.

✔️ I am applying for IISER through KVPY channel. Do I need to appear for the IISER Aptitude Test?

No. Only those candidates who apply for admission via the SCB channel have to appear for the IISER Aptitude Test. The performance of applicants participating through KVPY and JEE channel is evaluated based on their KVPY scholarship exam and JEE Advanced respectively.

✔️ Can I withdraw my candidature after the payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?

Yes. IISER will provide a facility to candidates to withdraw the SAF amount until a specified date. There will be no cancellation fee if the candidate can withdraw within the stipulated time frame.

✔️ Do I need to apply separately for different IISERs?

No. All IISERs offer admissions through a common selection process. Hence, there will be a single application form for IISER admission. One application form is valid for all the seven IISERs positioned across India.

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