Do I need to apply separately for Defence Quota while participating in IISER counselling process?
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have not specified a reservation or quota for candidates from defence backgrounds in their admission policies.
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IISER admissions are primarily based on the IAT score, along with fulfilling the general elig
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Yes, if you are participating in IISER counselling process, you need to apply separately for the Defence Quota. Under this quota, this quota is only for children of Defence personnel and candidates need to submit relevant documents (such as a certificate from the Defence Ministry) to avail this quot
Upvote IISERs strictly must not have state quota.
Imposing state quota will also allow less qualified students to reach there, this will degrade the quality of researches did there, this will eventually lower India's rank in research on large scale.So there must be neither state quota nor category quota in
Upvote It was not much important to apply for defence quota. You must qualify in intermediate with 65 % passing marks for participating in IISER counselling process.
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IISER answer key will be released on June 7, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key online. The answer key challenge window will open on June 9, 2026.
The IISER exam date is June 7, 2026. The exam will commence at 9 AM and continue till 12 PM. It is a computer-based test.
IISER score 200 or above is a good marks. It can help to get admission to IISER Pune and IISc Bangalore. Candidates must have a good conceptual knowledge, give priority to all four subjects. Prepare for the exam according to the exam syllabus and take mock test to score above 200.
Based on previous year analysis, IAT exam is moderately difficult. It requires strong conceptual knowledge. Students who have prepared properly for exam can easily score good marks.
It is quite difficult for the GEN / OBC category to get admission to IISER with 50 marks. Even the reserved category students have less chance in the later counelling round for admission. To secure admission, students must score above 150 marks.
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