IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Admissions

IISER College Predictor 2026

Predict your 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree, 4-Year BS (Engineering & Economic Sciences), and Integrated MS admission chances in premier IISERs (Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, TVM, Tirupati, Berhampur), IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras based on official IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) rank cutoffs, round-wise allotments, and category reservations (GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, KM).

Predict Your IISER & Premier Research Institute Seat Chances

Enter your official IAT Overall All India Rank (1 to 50,000). Do NOT enter marks.

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Enter your IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) AIR rank and select your category above to see predicted IISER campuses, BS-MS & BS degree courses, and seat allotment probabilities.

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About the IISER College Predictor 2026

The IISER & Premier Science Institute College Predictor is an advanced data-driven admission tool designed to assist science students evaluating 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree, 4-Year BS (Engineering & Economic Sciences), and Integrated MS seat allotment chances across all 7 IISERs (Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, TVM, Tirupati, Berhampur), IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras based on official IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) rank cutoffs.

Official IAT Cutoff Data

Powered by official opening and closing All India Rank (AIR) cutoffs released by the IISER Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) across Rounds 1 through 9 and Spot rounds.

Comprehensive BS-MS & BS Programs

Covers 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree (Biological, Chemical, Physical, Mathematical, Earth Sciences), 4-Year BS Engineering Sciences & Data Science at IISER Bhopal, BS Economic Sciences, IISc BS Research, and IIT Madras BS Medical Sciences.

IISER Tier Classification

Categorizes choices into Premier Top IISERs (Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal), Established & Newer IISERs (TVM, Tirupati, Berhampur), and Premier Partner Institutes (IISc Bangalore, IIT Madras).

Strategic JAC Choice Advice

Classifies options into Safe, Target, and Reach options with guidance for IISER online e-counseling choice filling and freeze/float decisions.

Side-by-Side IISER Compare

Add up to 3 IISER campuses to compare semester tuition fees, PhD admit rates, research labs, campus size, and IAT rank cutoffs side-by-side.

Preference Basket & Export

Build and structure your IISER preference list. Export your finalized choice order as a formatted text file for IISER counselling portal entry.

How to Use the IISER Predictor for IAT Admissions

Securing a seat in premier scientific institutions like IISER Pune, IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali, IISc Bangalore, or IIT Madras requires understanding how the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) score, overall All India Rank (AIR), category reservations (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, KM), and multi-round JAC e-counselling function. The IISER College Predictor matches your rank against official opening-closing cutoffs.

Understanding IISER Admissions & JAC Rules

The IISER Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) conducts centralized online counselling based on IAT ranks:• Single Entrance Channel (IAT): Starting from recent admission cycles, IISER admissions are streamlined primarily through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) across all 7 IISERs.• Category Reservations: Government of India central reservation rules apply: OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), PwD (5% horizontal), and Kashmiri Migrants (KM).• IISc Bangalore & IIT Madras via IAT: IISc Bangalore accepts IAT ranks for its 4-Year BS (Research) program, and IIT Madras accepts IAT ranks for its BS in Medical Sciences & Engineering.• Multi-Round Allocation & Freeze/Float: JAC declares seat allotments in up to 8-9 rounds. Candidates can Freeze their seat or opt for Float to upgrade to a higher preference IISER in subsequent rounds.

Premier IISER Campuses & Academic Programs

  • IISER Pune & IISER Kolkata: Established in 2006, these are the flagship premier IISERs. Boasting state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities, NMR centers, clean rooms, and world-class faculty. ~65-70% of graduates secure PhD offers at top global universities like Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, and Max Planck.
  • IISER Mohali & IISER Bhopal: IISER Bhopal is unique in offering 4-Year BS Engineering Sciences (Data Science, Electrical & CS, Chemical Engg) and BS Economic Sciences with high industry placements (Avg 12.5 LPA) alongside the BS-MS program. IISER Mohali excels in Structural Biology & Quantum Physics.
  • IISER TVM, IISER Tirupati & IISER Berhampur: Rapidly expanding campuses with permanent modern infrastructure, specialized research centers in Western Ghats ecology, advanced materials, photonics, and marine sciences.
  • IISc Bangalore (BS Research) & IIT Madras (BS Medical Sciences): Top research institutes accepting IAT AIR ranks for specialized 4-year interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees with stellar career outcomes.

Directory of Top IISERs & Research Institutes (IAT Cutoffs)

Directory of all 7 IISERs, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras. Filtered by tier, campus location, semester fees, PhD placement outcomes, and closing rank snapshot (IAT GEN-AIR).

Institute Name & Status Location Est. Year & Campus Programs Offered, Fees & Closing Cutoff (IAT GEN-AIR)
IISER Pune (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Premier Institute of National Importance | Top Research		 Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 2006 | 98 Acres Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~580 IAT AIR | Rs.45,000/Sem | 65% PhD Admits at Harvard/MIT/Max Planck)
IISER Kolkata (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Premier Institute of National Importance | Flagship		 Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal 2006 | 201 Acres Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~1050 IAT AIR | Rs.42,000/Sem | 70% Global PhD Offers)
IISER Mohali (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Premier Institute of National Importance | Knowledge City		 SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 2007 | 125 Acres Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~1350 IAT AIR | Rs.44,000/Sem | Top Structural Biology & NMR Center)
IISER Bhopal (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Premier IISER | BS-MS + 4-Yr BS Engineering Sciences		 Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 2008 | 200 Acres Campus 5-Yr BS-MS (~1750 AIR), 4-Yr BS Data Science/Engg (~2400 AIR | Avg Placement 12.5 LPA), BS Economics (~3100 AIR)
IISER Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM)
Established IISER | Western Ghats Foothills		 Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 2008 | 200 Acres Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~2150 IAT AIR | Rs.43,000/Sem | Excellence in Materials & Biology)
IISER Tirupati (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Established IISER | Andhra Pradesh		 Yerpedu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 2015 | 255 Acres Permanent Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~2700 IAT AIR | Rs.41,000/Sem | Cleanroom & Advanced Photonics Labs)
IISER Berhampur (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Newer IISER | Coastal Odisha		 Laudigaon, Berhampur, Odisha 2016 | 200 Acres Coastal Campus 5-Yr BS-MS Dual Degree (~3400 IAT AIR | Rs.40,000/Sem | Modern Marine & Physical Science Labs)
IISc Bangalore (Indian Institute of Science)
#1 University & Research Institute in India		 Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 1909 | 440 Acres Green Campus 4-Yr BS (Research) via IAT (~140 IAT AIR | Rs.35,000/Yr | Highest Global PhD & Tech Placements)
IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology Madras)
#1 Engineering Institute in India		 Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 1959 | 630 Acres Campus 4-Yr BS Medical Sciences & Engineering via IAT (~260 IAT AIR | Rs.1,15,000/Sem | Interdisciplinary Innovation)

IISER Admission Rules, Fellowships & Fee Structure

Overview of central reservation quotas across GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, KM, PM-USP / INSPIRE fellowships, fee structure, and JAC e-counseling mechanics for BS-MS admissions.

Fee Structure & Scholarships

  • IISER Tuition Fees: Affordable fee structure of approx. Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 46,000 per semester (Tuition + Hostel). SC/ST candidates receive 100% tuition fee waiver.
  • PM-USP / INSPIRE Scholarship: Eligible students admitted to 5-Year BS-MS programs can receive the PM-USP / INSPIRE SHE Fellowship offering Rs. 80,000 per year (Rs 60,000 scholarship + Rs 20,000 mentorship grant).
  • Hostel & Campus Facilities: Mandatory residential programs with fully furnished individual/shared hostel rooms, 24/7 high-speed WiFi, library, sports complexes, and dining halls.

Reservation Rules & JAC Rounds

  • Central Reservation Policy: 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 10% for EWS, 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD), and supernumerary seats for Kashmiri Migrants (KM).
  • Overall All India Rank (AIR): All seat allocations in JAC counselling are processed strictly based on the candidate's IAT Overall All India Rank followed by category rank validation.
  • Freeze / Float Mechanism: Candidates receiving a seat allotment can Freeze to accept the seat or Float to remain eligible for higher priority preferences in subsequent JAC rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IISER College Predictor and how does it work?
The IISER College Predictor is a free online tool that estimates your seat allotment chances for 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree, 4-Year BS Engineering Sciences, and Integrated MS programs across all 7 IISERs (Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, TVM, Tirupati, Berhampur), IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras based on your official IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Overall All India Rank (AIR) and category.
What IAT rank is required for admission to IISER Pune or IISER Kolkata?
For General (GEN-AIR) category candidates, IISER Pune BS-MS dual degree typically closes within Overall AIR 550 to 600 in early JAC rounds. IISER Kolkata closes around AIR 1000 to 1050, IISER Mohali around AIR 1300 to 1350, and IISER Bhopal around AIR 1700 to 1750.
Which IISER offers 4-Year BS Engineering Sciences & Data Science?
IISER Bhopal is the only IISER that offers 4-Year BS degree programs in Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engg, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engg & Computer Science) and Economic Sciences admitting students via IAT ranks, with excellent tech placement statistics (Average CTC ~12.5 LPA).
Can I get admission to IISc Bangalore or IIT Madras through IAT score?
Yes! IISc Bangalore accepts IAT ranks for its prestigious 4-Year BS (Research) program (closing within AIR 140-150 for General), and IIT Madras accepts IAT ranks for its 4-Year BS in Medical Sciences & Engineering.
What are the career opportunities and PhD placements after BS-MS from IISER?
IISER graduates enjoy unparalleled global academic recognition. Approximately 60% to 70% of BS-MS graduates secure fully-funded PhD fellowships at top Ivy League & European institutions (Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, Max Planck). Other graduates pursue R&D roles, data science, biotechnology, and scientific consulting.
How does IISER JAC e-Counseling choice filling & seat Float/Freeze work?
JAC conducts centralized online e-counseling. Candidates register on the portal, upload Class 12 marksheet & category certificates, pay the fee, and rank their IISER campus preferences. Upon receiving an offer in a round, candidates can 'Freeze' to confirm or 'Float' to automatically upgrade to a higher preference campus in subsequent rounds.
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IISER Campus & Program Comparison

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