What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?
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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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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