IISER 2024: Round 8 Seat Allotment (Sep 6), Reporting (Sep 8)

Ashna Priyadashi
Ashna Priyadashi

Updated on - Sep 5, 2024

IISER 2024 counselling round 8 seat allotment list will be released on Sep 6, 2024 (by 12 Noon). However, the last date for the acceptance of round 8 admission offer is Sep 8, 2024 (till 6 PM). Further, students who will get selected must complete the IISER counselling 2024 admission before the last date and accept the seat allotted.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research is responsible for conducting IISER 2024 exam for candidates aspiring to pursue Basic Science as a career. IISER presents an opportunity for candidates to get admission into BS and BS-MS Dual Degree programs offered at IISERs in Bhopal, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Berhampur, Tirupati, and Kolkata.

IISER Counselling 2024

IISER 2024 counselling process round 8 seat allotment list will be issued on Sep 6, 2024 (by 12 noon). The list will be released by the authority containing the names of the applicants who qualified for the session. Further, students must note that the admission offer for round 8 will last till Sep 8, 2024 (till 6 PM).

The qualified students can apply for the further round of the counselling process of IISER 2024. Admissions are based on the merit list prepared by IISER. The seat allotment admission process commence soon. Candidates must download the offer letter within deadlines, on the candidate portal at cdn.digialm.com.

While appearing for the counselling, the candidates should produce documents such as an IISER Admit Card 2024, a Copy of the Application Form, Class 10+2 Mark Sheets, Identity Proof, Address Proof, and Date of Birth Proof.

IISER 2024 Relaxation in Qualifying Marks

Candidates who score marks equal to or more than the cut-off mark provided in the list mentioned below are eligible to apply for the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) 2024 Aptitude test. There is a relaxation of 5% for students from the OBC-NC and PWD categories. For candidates from SC, ST categories and Kashmiri migrants, the cut-off off is 55% for all boards in class 12.

IISER 2024 Admission Reservation

Along with relaxation in the marks, IISER has certain seats reserved for the SC, ST, OBC - NC, PWD and KM (Kashmir Migrant) candidates. The details of reserved seats are given below.

IISER 2024 Admission Reservation
Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
Scheduled Caste 15 %
Scheduled Tribe 7.5 %
Persons with Disability 5% (Supernumerary)
Other Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer 27 %
Kashmir Migrants 3 Seats per IISER (Supernumerary)

IISER Exam Dates 2024

IISER 2024 notifications have been released on the official website. Candidates planning to apply for IISER, are advised to stay updated with the important event dates associated with the exam. The exam was held for admission to the BS-MS dual degree and Bs degree programs given by IISER, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Madras.

In-depth details regarding the exam dates for candidates who are applying through KVPY, JEE Advance and IAT channels are provided in following table.

Important Dates of IISER 2024 Admission for IAT

The tentative dates for IISER 2024 admissions through the IAT, KVPY & JEE (Advance) channels are given below.

Important Dates of IISER 2024 Admission for IAT, KVPY & JEE (Advance) Channel
Events IAT
Upcoming Events
Eighth Round of Admission Offer Sep 6, 2024 (by 12 Noon)
Admission Offer Last Date Sep 8, 2024 (Till 6 PM)
Past Events
Release of Application Form Apr 1, 2024
Last Date to fill Application Form May 13, 2024
Application Form Correction May 16 - 17, 2024
Released of Hall Ticket for IAT Jun 1, 2024 (Out)
IISER Aptitude Test 2024 Jun 9, 2024
Display of Answer Key Jun 9, 2024
Upload of Student's Response Form Jun 12, 2024
Objection Window for Answer Key Opens Jun 12, 2024
Objection Window for Answer Key Close Jun 14, 2024
Final Answer Key Release Jun 21, 2024
IAT Result Declaration Jun 25, 2024 (Out)
Upload Documents and Freeze IISER Preferences Jun 25 - Jul 1, 2024
Document Verification Process Jul 2-6, 2024
First Round of Admission Offer Jul 18, 2024 (Out)
Round 1 Admission Offer Last Date Jul 25, 2024
Second Round of Admission Offer Jul 30, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 3, 2024
Round 3 Seat Allocation Result Aug 7, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 9, 2024
Round 4 Seat Allocation Result Aug 14, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 16, 2024
Fifth Round of Admission Offer Aug 20, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 22, 2024
Sixth Round of Admission Offer Aug 26, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 28, 2024 (Till 5 PM)
Seventh Round of Admission Offer Aug 26, 2024 (Out)
Admission Offer Last Date Aug 28, 2024 (Till 5 PM)

Read More: IISER Exam Dates 2024

About IISER Exam

IISER was established in Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tirupati by the government to promote the study of Basic Science in the country. IISER aspires to become an institute that supports and nurtures the idea of bringing sustainable scientific practices into the current societal lifestyle.

The government of India recognized this problem, hence through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), under the National Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2010 (an amendment of the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007), the Government created Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISERs).

IISER 2024 Admission Test
Particulars Details
Exam Name IISER Aptitude Test
Full Form Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test Aptitude Test
Conducting Body IISER Bhopal
Level National
Category Undergraduate
Program Offered 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree
Application Mode Online i.e., Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium English
Help Desk +91 755 269 2500
ask-jac2024@acads.iiserpune.ac.in
Official Website www.iiseradmission.in

IISER 2024 Institutes

As of now, there are a total of 7 IISERs established. The following table has the list of 7 IISERs along with the year of establishment and NIRF Ranking.

IISER 2024 Institutes
Name Year of Establishment NIRF Ranking
IISER Kolkata 2006 25
IISER Pune 2006 32
IISER Mohali 2007 55
IISER Bhopal 2008 56
IISER Thiruvananthapuram 2008 58
IISER Tirupati 2015 -
IISER Berhampur 2016 -

IISER Courses Offered 2024

These 7 IISERs offer a 5-year BS-MS degree program. The following table has details regarding this degree.

IISER 2024 BS-MS Degree Details
Particulars Details
Course BS-MS Integrated Dual Degree
Total Number of Seats 1285
Seats Available Per IISER 100 to 260
Seats Reserved IISER 2024 Aptitude Test = 50%
KVPY Exam & JEE Advanced = 50%

Apart from this, IISER Bhopal offers a 4 year BS Degree.

If IITs are the best in the field of Applied Sciences then IISERs are supposed to be the best in the field of Basic Sciences. If you want to study in one of the 7 IISERs then read the following section for know how.

IISER 2024 Admission Channels

There are 3 ways to get a seat in IISER. These 3 ways are officially known as the 3 channels to apply for IISERs. These channels are as follows.

  • SCB (State and Central Boards) Channel - IISER 2024 Aptitude Test (IAT)
  • KVPY Exam (Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)
  • JEE Advanced.

KVPY Channel (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana): Candidates with a valid KVPY fellowship for the current academic session i.e., 2024-25, can apply for IISER this year. Cut-off criteria are applicable.

JEE Advanced Channel: Candidates in the General category securing a rank within 10,000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced 2024 are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to the reserved category (OBCNC, SC, ST, PD), their category rank should be within 10,000.

SCB Channel: To take admission under this channel, candidates must satisfy the cut-off of the qualifying exam before taking IISER Aptitude Test. The cut-off marks and the respective board in 2018 are listed below.

IISER SCB 2018 Cut Off
Board Name Cut Off Percentage Board Name Cut Off Percentage
AMU Board 81.4 Andhra Pradesh 95.4
Assam 74.5 Bihar 71.0
CBSE 90.0 CISCE (ISC) 92.9
Chattisgarh 76.6 Goa 83.3
Gujarat 65.9 Haryana 86.3
Himachal Pradesh 79.7 Jammu Kashmir 84.4
Jharkhand 61.0 Karnataka 87.5
Kerala 93.3 Madhya Pradesh 82.0
Maharashtra 77.9 Manipur 77.6
Meghalaya 68.3 Mizoram 67.4
Nagaland 66.5 Orissa 71.6
Punjab 80.7 Rajasthan 78.7
Tamil Nadu 95.2 Telangana 97.3
Tripura 68.2 Uttar Pradesh 74.2
Uttarakhand 67.9 West Bengal 78.9
Visva-Bharati 83.1 NIOS 83.6

IISER Application Form 2024

IISER 2024 application window has been opened on Apr 1, 2024. Students had till May 13, 2024 to register for the exam, and submit the application form. The form correction window was active from May 16 - 17, 2024.

Candidates can visit the official website to access IISER application form 2024. Candidates can apply for IISER through 3 channels, i.e., IAT, KVPY and JEE Advanced, of which only IAT is activated as of now.

Document Specifications for IISER Application Form 2024

While filling out the application form for IISER 2024, candidates must upload scanned documents such as a class 12 mark sheet, signature, photograph etc. The following table has details about these documents.

Document Specifications for IISER 2024 Application
Document Details Size Format
Class 12/Equivalent Program Marksheet Scanned Copy of the Marksheet Max 1 MB PDF/JPEG/JPG
Photograph Scanned Image of a Recent Photograph 200 KB PDF/JPEG/JPG
Signature Scanned Image of Signature 200 KB PDF/JPEG/JPG

IISER Application Fee 2024

General category candidates have to pay the IISER Application Fee 2024 of INR 2000, and the candidates under the SC/ST/Kashmiri Migrant category are required to pay a fee of INR 1000 only.

IISER Application Fee 2024 and Mode
Category Details
Application Mode Only Online
Registration Fee INR 2000 for General Candidates
INR 1000 for Reserved Candidates
Foreign Nationals Registration Fee USD 100 for Foreign Nationals

Documents Required for IISER 2024 Application

Documents required by the candidates to apply for IISER are as follows.

  • Recent Passport size photograph in jpg/jpeg format (maximum size 200 KB)
  • Candidate's Signature in jpg/jpeg format (maximum size 200 KB)
  • Class 12th/Equivalent Program Marksheet in JPG/JPEG/PDF format
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (If applicable)
  • Income Tax Certificate (If applicable).

IISER 2024 Registration

Candidates can apply to IISER only through the online application form. Aspirants must provide every detail accurately for the IISER registration 2024. Candidates are given 7 options (for both course and IISER) on 7 IISER campuses based on their choice while filling out the online IISER Application Form 2024.

Steps to Apply for IISER 2024

The initial application process is similar to all the channels and the later stages are different. The common initial application process is as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of IISER. Go to the registration page.
  • Step 2: Enter the basic details along with a valid mobile number and email ID.
  • Step 3: Once registration is complete, an email and an SMS will be sent with login credentials like login ID and password.
  • Step 4: Log in with the credentials and change the password if required.
  • Step 5: Then enter the personal details and click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 6: Enter the academic qualification details and submit them.
  • Step 7: Upload the required documents, enter the captcha code and then click on 'I Agree after reading the declaration.

Steps to Apply for IISER 2024 Through IAT Channel

After completing the initial application details, candidates can follow these steps to apply through the SCB channel.

  • Step 1: Besides the application details, click on the 'IAT Channel' option and click on the 'Click Here to Fill the Application' icon.
  • Step 2: Enter personal details like application number, reference number, name, and date of birth.
  • Step 3: Then fill in the city preferences for IISER Aptitude Test.
  • Step 4: Now choose the preferred course in the particular IISER and fill them in from top priority to low priority. Now click on the 'Submit' button and it will be directed to the payment gateway.
  • Step 5: Pay the application fee through RTGS/NEFT or net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI. Enter the mobile number, email ID, and payer name. After this, click on the 'Generate Challan' icon to generate challan.
  • Step 6: With the payment of the application, the application process is completed.

Steps to Apply for IISER 2024 Through KVPY Channel

Students can refer to the following steps to apply for IISER through KVPY Channel.

  • Step 1: Once the application details are entered, click on the 'KVPY Channel' tab and click on the 'Click Here to Fill the Application' icon.
  • Step 2: Now enter the application number, reference number, name and date of birth.
  • Step 3: After that, enter KVPY details like KVPY Qualifying Rank, KVPY Roll Number and KVPY Application Number.
  • Step 4: Now give the college and course preferences and click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 5: Application fee can be paid online through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI/RTGS/NEFT. Enter the mobile number, email ID and payer name. After this click on the 'Generate Challan' icon to generate challan.
  • Step 6: On successful transaction, the application process is completed.

Steps to Apply for IISER 2024 Through JEE Advanced Channel

Check the following steps to understand the application process for JEE Advanced Channel.

  • Step 1: After entering the personal detail, click on the 'JEE Channel' option. There click on the 'Click Here to Fill the Application' icon.
  • Step 2: Now enter personal details like the application number, reference number, name, and date of birth.
  • Step 3: After that, enter the roll number, registration number, and qualifying rank.
  • Step 4: Now, enter the course and IISER preferences. Click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 5: The link will be redirected toward the payment gate where the IISER application fee can be paid online through RTGS/NEFT/net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.
  • Step 6: Enter the mobile number, email ID, and the name of the payer. After this click on the 'Generate Challan' icon to generate challan.
  • Step 7: The application process will end upon successful payment of the fee.

IISER Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates need to go through the eligibility criteria of IISER 2024 before moving forward with the application. KVPY, SBC, and JEE Advanced are the 3 channels and the shortlisting process is different for every exam based on the difficulty level.

Major eligibility criteria defined by the organizing authorities are mentioned below.

  • IISER has not mentioned the upper age limit for admission through any of the channels.
  • The candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with prescribed cut-off marks and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology compulsory subjects from a recognized board or institution.
  • The candidate should be an Indian National to apply for IISER. PIO & OCI candidates are also eligible to apply for IISER 2024 and are considered Indian citizens. Foreign students can also apply, but only through JEE Advanced channel.

Please note that all the aspirants must satisfy IISER eligibility criteria to fill out the application process.

Read More: IISER Eligibility Criteria 2024

IISER Exam Centres 2024

Candidates have to choose an exam centre from the list of exam centres while filling out IISER 2024 exam application form. There are various test venues across India where IISER 2024 will be conducted and the allotment of seats is based on the availability of the seats at each centre.

If the examination cannot be conducted in any of the centres due to unforeseen reasons, the candidate will be allotted an alternate centre, and such information will be communicated in due time. No objection in this regard is entertained.

Read More: IISER Exam Centres 2024

IISER Admit Card 2024

IISER 2024 admit card has been released on Jun 1, 2024. Students can access their IISER hall ticket on the official website by IISER. Candidates must use the IISER 2024 login link to check and download the hall ticket/admit card. They must take at least 2 photocopies for future reference.

IISER 2024 admit card will contain the student's name, roll number, exam centre, complete address of the exam centre, and the date and time of the exam. It is mandatory to take a photo ID proof along with the admit card to the examination hall to appear in the IISER 2024 Aptitude Test.

If a candidate finds any mistakes or discrepancies in the downloaded IISER admit card 2024, then they should report the issue to the exam conducting body, IISER Berhampur, as soon as possible and get it rectified to avoid any possible disqualification on the exam day. Photo ID proof can be a PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card etc.

Read More: IISER Admit Card 2024

IISER 2024 Mock Test

IISER 2024 mock test link was activated on May 26, 2024, by the conducting authority on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to appear for the mock test.

Students are advised to appear for the mock test and analyze their preparation level for the examination. It will help them prepare more effectively for the exam and work on the fields need more attention.

IISER Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern of IISER 2024 comprises 4 subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Each section has 15 Multiple Choice Questions and the time duration for all the sections is 180 minutes. Every correct response fetches (+3) marks. (-1) mark is deducted for an incorrect response. No marks are deducted for unattempted responses.

IISER Admission Test 2024 Exam Pattern
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online - Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Question Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Exam Duration 180 Minutes
Total Number of Questions 60
Total Marks 180
Marking Scheme Correct Answer: + 3 Marks
Incorrect Answer: - 1 Mark
Language English

Note: IISER exam pattern is relatively easy compared to ISRO 2024 entrance exams in India.

IISER 2024 Section-Wise Exam Pattern

The section-wise exam pattern is tabulated below.

IISER 2024 Section-Wise Exam Pattern
Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Physics 15 45
Chemistry 15 45
Mathematics 15 45
Biology 15 45
Total 60 180

Read More: IISER Exam Pattern 2024

IISER Syllabus 2024

To prepare well for IISER 2024, candidates are advised to go through the IISER Syllabus 2024 for the exam carefully to avoid unnecessary mistakes during the attempt. The syllabus for IISER Aptitude test will be focused on 4 basic streams as below.

IISER Syllabus 2024
Subjects Syllabus
Mathematics Sets
Relations and functions
Trigonometric Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Principle of Mathematical Induction
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Linear Inequalities
Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem
Sequences and Series
Straight Lines
Conic Sections
Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry
Limits and Derivatives
Mathematical Reasoning
Statistics
Probability
Matrices
Determinants
Continuity and Differentiability
Application of Derivatives
Integrals
Applications of integrals
Differential equations
Vectors
Three-dimensional geometry
Linear Programming
Physics Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Atoms
Nuclei
Electronic devices
Communication Systems
Physical World and Measurement
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy, and Power
The motion of Systems of Particles and Rigid body
Alternating Current
Gravitation
Properties of bulk matter
Thermodynamics
The behaviour of perfect gas and kinetic energy
Oscillations
Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic effect of current and magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Structure of Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
Hydrogen
The s-Block Elements
The p-Block Elements
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Hydrocarbons
Environmental Chemistry
The solid-state
Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface chemistry
General principles and processes of isolation of elements
The p-block elements
The d- & f-block elements
Coordination compounds
Haloalkanes and haloarenes
Alcohols, phenols and ethers
Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
Organic compounds containing nitrogens
Biomolecules
Polymers
Chemistry in everyday life
Biology Diversity in the living world
Structural organization in animals and plants
Cell structure and function
Plant physiology
Human physiology
Reproduction
Genetics and evolution
Biology and human welfare
Biotechnology and its application
Ecology and environment

The syllabus for IISER 2024 admission test generally follows the NCERT syllabus of classes 11 and 12 of the above-mentioned subjects. The level of difficulty of KVPY and JEE Advanced is also different from that of the IISER Aptitude test.

IISER Answer Key 2024

IISER answer key 2024 (final) has been released on Jun 21, 2024. IISER 2024 answer key has been released on the official website by the exam conducting body. IISER 2024 provisional answer key was released on Jun 9, 2024. The student response sheet was released on Jun 12, 2024.

IISER 2024 answer key objection correction window was activated from Jun 12, 2024, and the last day to object to the answer key was Jun 14, 2024. Candidates can calculate the probable score with the help of the final answer key. Candidates can download the final answer key pdf from the official website once announced.

IISER Results 2024

IISER 2024 aptitude test results has been declared on Jun 25, 2024, at the official webpage. Candidates can check IISER Results 2024 online on the official website of IISER. They should enter IISER 2024 login ID and password to check their results and the shortlisted candidates will be called for further counselling process based on the marks scored.

Candidates must score a minimum of the cut-off marks to be ranked/qualified for seeking admissions through the IISER 2024 SCB channel. The cut-off is arrived at by keeping a ratio of available seats this year and the relative performance in the aptitude test. Also, the cut-off varies within the various IISER campuses.

IISER Contact Details 2024

In case of doubts or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.

  • Address
    The Chairperson,
    Joint Admissions Committee 2024,
    IISER Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri,
    Bhopal, Pincode - 462 066 Madhya Pradesh.
  • Phone Number: +91 755 269 2500 (10 AM to 1 PM on Monday to Friday)
  • Email ID: ask-jac2024@iiserb.ac.in
  • Official Website: www.iiseradmission.in

FAQs on IISER Exam

Q: When IISER 2024 final answer key was released?

A: IISER 2024 final answer key was released on Jun 21, 2024, after considering the objections raised by candidates.

Q: When IISER 2024 scorecard has been released?

A: IISER result 2024 was released on Jun 25, 2024. Candidates can download the result using their login credentials.

Q: What is SCB Channel for IISER?

A: SCB means state and central board. This is for the candidates who do not have KVPLY fellowship or who have not cleared IISER.

Q: What are the courses available in IISER?

A: IISER courses 2024 include 5 Years of an Integrated BS-MS program and 4 years of a BS program (IISER Bhopal).

Q: Which is the best IISER 2024?

A: IISER Kolkata is the best IISER.

Q: Is the IISER aptitude test difficult?

A: IISER aptitude test 2024 difficulty level is considered above that of JEE Mains.

Q: When was the answer key and admit card for IISER 2024 be released?

A: IISER admit card 2024 was released on Jun 1, 2024. However, the preliminary answer key was released on Jun 9, 2024.

Q: How can students apply for IISER 2024?

A: Students can get admission in IISER by applying through one of the 3 channels.

Q: When was the IISER 2024 aptitude test be conducted?

A: The IISER test was conducted on Jun 9, 2024.

Q: When was the IISER 2024 application form be released?

A: The IISER application form was released on Apr 1, 2024 on the official website. Students had till May 13, 2024 to register and fill out the application form.

Q: Is the IISER result declared 2024?

A: IISER result 2024 was declared on Jun 25, 2024.

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