IISER Berhampur to Conduct IISER IAT 2026: Check Latest Exam Details

IISER Berhampur is set to release IISER IAT 2026 official notification soon. The exam is expected to be held in May 2026, offering aspiring students a chance to secure admission in various science and technology programs.

As per the office memorandum, IISER Berhampur will conduct IISER IAT 2026-27. This decision follows a meeting of all IISER Directors. Professor Ashok Kumar Ganguli, Director of IISER Berhampur, will serve as the Chairperson of IISER Admissions Board for 2026. Established by the Government of India, the seven IISERs offer admission to various programs, including B.Tech., BS, and BS-MS Dual Degree courses.

The newly established IISER Admission Board (IAB-2026) will oversee the seat allocation for all participating institutes. Seats will be allotted based on the merit list, which will be prepared from IISER IAT 2026 result.

IISER Aptitude Test is conducted online over three hours and includes 60 questions, 15 each from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The total marks for the test are 240, and candidates must achieve the minimum cutoff to qualify for the merit list.

What are the Key Responsibilities of IISER Admission Board?

IISER Admission Board (IAB-2026) is responsible for:

• Ensuring institutes prepare seat matrices following Government of India reservation rules.
• Finalizing the procedure and schedule for seat allocation.
• Selecting and organizing resource centres and help centres.
• Printing admission brochures and designing online choice filling forms.
• Maintaining the official website and publishing clear counselling rules and guidelines.
• Managing the online distribution and collection of seat preferences.
• Establishing procedures for verifying candidate’s certificates and credentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for IISER Aptitude Test 2026? +

Ans: To be eligible candidates must meet the following IISER 2026 eligibility criteria:

• Indian citizens and PIO/OCI holders who have completed class 12 or its equivalent with science stream can apply for IISER IAT 2026.
• Applicants must have studied at least three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
• General, OBC, and OBC-NCL candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates need at least 55% in Class 12.

What is the application fee for IISER entrance exam 2026? +

Ans: IISER entrance exam 2026 application fee varies based on the candidate’s category. Applicants must note that the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Check the following table:

IISER Entrance Exam 2026 Application Fee
Category	Application Fee
General, EWS, OBC-NCL	INR 2,000
Persons with Disabilities, Kashmiri Migrants, SC/ST	INR 1,000
Foreign Nationals	USD 100

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