Is JEE mains preparation enough for IISER entrance exam?
Your JEE Mains preparation of physics, chemistry, and maths is sufficient for IISER entrance examination but in additional to this you need to prepare biology because it is also included in the entrance examination of IISER. I would suggest you to solve some previous year questions before giving the
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IISER takes in students via three different channels: KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB (State Central Board). Your JEE Mains score will not be considered for entrance to IISER, you will be selected based on your JEE advanced rank. To get into IISER Pune or Kolkata, you need to have a rank less than 10k in
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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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