What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?
Three routes exists for admission:
1. IAT Channel
a. Applicants who want to be admitted through this route have to take the computer-based IISER Aptitude Test (IAT-2023). B. IAT-2023 will take place at several locations across the nation on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
2. KVPY Network
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Earlier, there were three channels through which candidates could get admissions to the courses offered at IISER institutions, IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras. From the academic session 2025, admissions are done through the IAT exam channel only, and the other two channels, including JEE Main and KVPY
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Students can create an IISER login id and password during registration. The details required to register for IISER are Name, Date of birth, gender, citizenship status, mobile number, and email address.
No, IISER registration was over on April 13, 2026. Students were able to register for IAT 2026 from March 5 to April 13.
IAT user id is (application number / registration number). It is created during the IISER registration process. After the registration is over, user id and password are sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
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.
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