IISERs Open Admissions For 2024-25; Last Date To Apply 13 May 2024

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have initiated the application process for admission to BS-MS (Dual degree) and four-year BS degree programmes. Prospective candidates seeking admission to the IISERs including, IISER Berhampur, IISER Bhopal, IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram and IISER Tirupati, are encouraged to register for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT 2024) by visiting the official website.

The online application window will remain open until 13 May, 2024 and the entrance test is scheduled to be held on 9 June, 2024 (Sunday). Applicants with Indian citizenship, Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for the IAT 2024. Examination centres and other details related to the IISER Aptitude Test are available on the website.

Significant changes have been made to the IISER admission criteria for 2024, as outlined below:
Only IAT 2024 scores will be considered for admissions to IISERs

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) and IIT-Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced scores will not be considered for IISER 2024 UG admission

Applicants who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination in the science stream in 2022, 2023, or 2024, with a minimum of 60 per cent marks (general candidates) are eligible to apply for IAT 2024. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Disability (PwD) categories, the minimum score requirement is 55 per cent to apply for IAT 2024

The IISERs are renowned for their cutting-edge research facilities, interdisciplinary approach to education, modern pedagogy and world-class faculty. Students at IISERs can:

Engage in rigorous academic programmes that integrate fundamental sciences with cutting-edge research

Collaborate with leading scientists and researchers on groundbreaking projects

Access state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities designed to foster innovation and discovery

Benefit from a vibrant academic ecosystem that encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking

Gain exposure to interdisciplinary research opportunities across various fields of science and technology

Candidates are required to follow these steps to apply for IAT 2024:

Step 1: Visit IISER Admissions 2024 Website: https://iiseradmission.in/
Step 2: On the homepage, go to the ‘Apply for IAT-2024” 
Step3: On the next page, register to receive User ID and Password 
Step 4: After successful registration, complete the application form by uploading the necessary documents and making the appropriate payment

Candidates must provide all the details correctly and carefully. Some of the details cannot be changed once the application form is submitted.

Important dates

1 April, 2024: Starting date of applications
13 May, 2024: Last date for submitting applications
16 May, 2024: Starting date for application edit
17 May, 2024: Last date for application edit
1 June, 2024: Release of Exam Hall Ticket
9 June, 2024: IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2024 Examination Date 
 

Exam criteria
 

IAT 2024 will be conducted as a computer-based test in various centres across India. IAT will consist of 60 questions, 15 questions each from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Total time for answering the test will be 180 minutes. Questions will be of multiple choice type with only one correct answer.

Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.
Each incorrect answer will lead to the deduction of 1 mark.
Unanswered questions will be awarded 0 marks.
Therefore, maximum marks in IAT will be 240.

The total marks obtained by a candidate out of 240 will be considered for preparing the Rank List.
Not every candidate appearing in IAT 2024 will be awarded a rank. The rank cut-off will be announced at an appropriate time. Further, getting a rank does not guarantee an offer/admission to an IISER. 

Spokesperson from IISER said, “We are committed to promote excellence in education and research in basic sciences and related areas. As the demand for interdisciplinary research and science education grows, it is imperative for IISERs to evolve and create their own niche in global academia. The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) aims to select students who have a strong urge to discover the unknown and take up the challenge in paving the way for further advancements in the scientific community. Through the IAT, the “Brand IISER” is expected to be more popular among the budding talents and have a significant impact by facilitating the identification of individuals who possess the aptitude and passion to excel in the field of science and related areas.”