IISER or Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research offer candidates admission into education and research courses. Candidates also have an option for pursuing dual degree program BS-MS after clearing the entrance examination. IISER offers admission into the IISER via various national level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, , KVPY, etc. IISER has multiple courses in various fields like chemistry, physics, etc. In this article, we will discuss IISER Application Form, Syllabus, Eligibility, etc.
IISER 2023 Important Date
For SCB (Aptitude Test)
| Events | Dates |
| Application form Released date | March 2023 |
| Submit the application form | August 2023 |
| Admit Card | September 2023 |
| IISER Aptitude exam 2023 | September 2023 |
| Release of answer key | September 2023 |
| Response Sheet and Representation starts | September 2023 |
| Response Sheet and Representation Ends | September 2023 |
| Revised Answer key release | September 2023 |
| First round of seat allotment SAF begins with float/freeze | October 2023 |
| Second round of seat allotment SAF begins with float/freeze | November 2023 |
| Second round SAF Last Date | November 2023 |
| Third round of seat allotment SAF begins with freeze only | November 2023 |
| Third round SAF last Date | November 2023 |
| Withdrawal of SAF closes on | November 2023 |
For KVPY
| Events | Dates |
| First Advertisement Releasing date | April 2023 |
| Last date to submit 12th class Certification | August 2023 |
| First round of seat allotment. SAF begins with float/freeze | October 2023 |
| Last Date for First round SAF | October 2023 |
| Second and Final round of seat allotment. SAF begins with freeze only | November 2023 |
| Last Date for Second and Final round SAF | November 2023 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of SAF | November 2023 |
| 3rd round of seat allotment SAF begins with freeze only | November 2023 |
| 3rd round SAF closes on | November 2023 |
| Last date for withdrawal | November 2023 |
For JEE Advanced
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application form Starts | September 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | October 2023 |
| First round of seat allotment SAF begins with freeze only | October 2023 |
| Second round of seat allotment SAF begins with freeze only | November 2023 |
| 2nd round SAF closes at 10 PM | November 2023 |
| 3rd round of seat allotment SAF begins with freeze only | November 2023 |
| 3rd round SAF closes at 10 PM | November 2023 |
| Last date for withdrawal | November 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria that the candidate must have to participate in the examination, which is as follows-
- Candidates must be a citizen of India, OCI & PIO
For SCB
- Candidates who have passed their class 12th or equivalent exam with Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics with 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates)
- JEE Scores/KYVP Scores/ are required by the candidates
For KYVP
- Candidate must have cleared 12th class with 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
For JEE Advanced
- Candidates who have passed their class 12th or equivalent exam with Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
IISER 2023 Application Form
The following are the steps that you can follow to register for the IISER entrance examination-
- The registration for IISER can be done online. Visit the official website of the IISER- http://www.iiseradmission.in/
- Click on the apply button
- Click on the Registration button followed by clicking on the signup button
- Now, signup using mobile number, email, name, and other important details
- Confirm your registration using an email sent to you from IISER
- Now login to your website and click on the registration form
- Fill the form using correct details followed by uploading the document mentioned below
- Now payment page appears, you can pay the application fee using UPI, Credit/debit card, net banking, etc.
- After paying the application fee, download the Payment confirmation followed by a printout of the filled application form for future use
Documents Required for IISER application
- Colored photograph
- Signature on white background with black/ blue ink pen
- First and last pages of passport in case nationality is not Indian
- Mark sheets/ grade cards from class 10th onwards
- Caste certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL candidates
- Disability certificates for PWD candidates
- INMO certificate issued by NBHM for B.Stat/ B.Math, if applicable
- GATE score card for M.Tech CS/ CRS, if applicable
Application Fee
The application fee for IISER is as follows-
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs.2000/- |
| Sc/ ST/ Kashmiri Migrant | Rs.1000/- |
IISER Examination Pattern
The examination pattern for IISER is as follows-
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Physics | 15 | 45 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 45 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 45 |
| Biology | 15 | 45 |
| Total | 60 | 180 |
IISER Syllabus
The syllabus for IISER is as follows-
Physics
- Speed
- Force
- Gravitation
- Work
- Domestic Electric Circuit
- Wave Speed
- Human Eye
- Heat
- Electricity
- Microscope
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Energy
- Solar System
- The Universe
- The Earth
- Galaxy
Chemistry
- Difference types of substances and their nature
- Air
- Human Dependence on Natural Resources
- Electro-Chemical Cell
- Chemical bond
- Physical and Chemical Change
- Classification of matter
- Types of Fuel
- Necessity of Balanced Diet
- Electrolysis
- Mineral Cycle
- Ecological Balance
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Circle
- Number Systems
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
Biology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
IISER Selection Process
The selection process of IISER will be based on the national-level entrance examination as well as the examination organised by IISER. The candidate must go through the entrance examination of the course to get admission also the candidate must meet the minimum cut-off mark decided by the institute. After clearing the entrance exam and meeting minimum cut-off marks.
IISER Cut-off
Cut-off mark is the minimum mark or score that is required by the candidate to take admission into the institute. The cut-off mark depends on many different factors like no of participants, availability of seats, the difficulty of the examination, etc.
IISER Counselling
Counselling is where the candidates who have passed the entrance examination seek admission in the eligible college. Counselling session is organised by the colleges to invite the candidates for admission in their colleges. In this event, you have to visit the venue on the notified date with the necessary documents and confirm your seat. You have to select the college that you want to choose as well however the availability of the college also depends on the merit.
Documents Required for Counselling
The following are the document that you have to carry when visiting the counselling session-
- Class 10 /high school or its equivalent examination certificate
- Class 12 marks sheet/ grade sheet or equivalent qualifying
- 10 recent color photographs
- Migration/ transfer/ character certificate from the last attended institution
- SC/ST/OBC Category certificates (if any)