What format is the IISER Entrance Exam?
The IISER Entrance Exam 2024, also known as the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), follows a well-defined format:
Test Mode: It's a completely computer-based test (CBT).
Duration: The total exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).
Question Type: The entire exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) only.
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Candidates seeking admission to the five-year BS-MS dual degree programme provided by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) must pass an entrance exam. According to the format of the IISER entrance exam, students get three hours to finish all sixty objective questions. Thr
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Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research conduct an entrance exam in order to provide admission to candidates in the five year BSMS programmes offered by them. The IISER Entrance Exam format is multiple choice questions with four options.
- Mode of Examination: Computer-based test
- Total Ques
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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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