IISER Aptitude Test for IISER Admission- IAT (SCB) Seat Allotment Round 4

IISER Aptitude Test 2018 result is declared. Candidates can get their IAT result by clicking on the link. Candidates who have appeared for the IISER aptitude test can now check their IISER Aptitude Test seat allotment for Round 4. Qualified candidates will be able to secure their admission in 5 years BS-MS Dual Degree. The IISER SCB Aptitude Test was conducted by IISER for admission to various centres across India for the students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent from science stream. IISER also admits the meritorious students who have achieved a rank in JEE Advanced or the students who are fellows.  

There are 1300 seats across 7 IISERs and three channels for admission. Maximum 50% seats can be filled through KVPY and IIT JEE Advanced channel and rest are filled through SCB channel. If any seats remain vacant in the KVPY, IIT JEE Advanced channel then they are added to SCB channel.

The complete information about the IISER Aptitude Test is given below on this page which includes the details of eligibility criteria, application process, and many other important details.

Latest Update - IISER Aptitude Test SCB Seat allotment (Round 4) is released. Candidates can get the seat allotment result by clicking on the below link.

IAT SCB Seat Allotment Result - Click Here

IISER Aptitude Test Dates 2018

IISER Aptitude Test 2018 Eligibility Criteria

All the candidates applying through State and Central Boards (SCB) are required to take and qualify the IISER Aptitude Test. The candidates can apply to BS-MS course through the SCB, KVPY and JEE Advanced. The candidates are advised to fill the IISER application form only after ensuring their eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria for SCB Channel

• Candidates who have passed Class 12 with Science in 2017 or 2018 are only eligible to apply.

• Indian Nationals, the candidate belonging to Person of India Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) category are eligible to apply provided they satisfy other eligibility criteria.

• IISER Cut off eligibility criteria has to be met by the students before applying through SCB channel and the IISER Aptitude test cut off is given below on this page.

IISER Aptitude Test 2018 Application Form

• Candidates can apply online only at the official admission portal for admission to Five Year BS-MS Dual Degree program offered by esteemed IISER’s. 
• Candidate can take admission through all the 3 channels provided that they meet the eligibility criteria but have to fill separate IISER Application form for each channel. 
• All the seven IISERs admit students through a common application process. One application form is valid for all IISERs.
• Candidates through SCB Channel can apply from 24 May 2018.

Fill IISER Application Form - Click Here

IISER Aptitude Test 2018 - Application Fees

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee for each category. The application fee amount for each category is given in the table below. The candidates are advised to check the fee amount of their category and lay the application fee according to their category.

 IAT SCB Result 2018 

IISER Cut-offs for SCB Category

The IISER cut-off lists for the current year i.e. 2018 has not been released yet. Therefore, the candidates are suggested to go through the previous year cut-off marks so that they will get the idea of estimated cut-off scores for the year 2018.

IISER Aptitude Test Cut off (For Appearing in the Exam)

The cutoff list given in the table below shows the cutoff for SCB category for the last three years. The cutoff marks for the current year will be updated on this page soon. The cut-off percentages for various boards are given on this page.

The criteria to find the percentage of marks is % marks = ( Total marks scored in all subjects X 100 ) / Total Maximum marks. 

Cut off 2018

IISER Cut off Marks Class 12

• General category candidates should have secured marks above or equal to the cut-off percentage 

• OBC - NCL, PwD Category - 5% relaxation will be given to OBC (Non-Creamy layer), PD category.

• For SC/ST/KM category candidates the cut-off is 55% in Class 12 for all boards

IISER Aptitude Test 2018 Exam Pattern

The aptitude test will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology so the candidates who have studied both Mathematics & Biology along with Physics & Chemistry are at an advantage while appearing for the IISER Aptitude Test 2018.

•  50% seats are filled through KVPY and JEE Channel and remaining seats on the basis of SCB stream.

The candidates have to attempt the Questions from all the four subjects that are Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & Biology.

• Medium of Question Paper: The question paper will be in the English and Hindi Language
• Type of Question Paper: The questions are multiple choice and objective type.
• Duration of exam: 180 minutes.
• IISER Marking Scheme: 3 marks are awarded for a correct response, no marks are awarded or deducted for the unanswered question and there is a negative marking of 1 for every wrong answer.

IISER 2018 Exam Centre List

Candidates can appear for IISER Aptitude Test at any one of the places given below. Choice of the centre where a candidate wishes to appear for Aptitude Test needs to be indicated at the time of filling the online application form. The list of the exam centres is given in the table below.

IISER Answer Key 2018

Indian Institutes of Science Education & Research (IISER) has released the Answer Key for the aptitude test on its website. The candidates appeared in the aptitude test can check the IISER answer key below. The last year answer key is given below, this year answer key would be updated once available. Candidates are advised to keep in touch with this page to see this year answer key which will be updated shortly after the examination.

Previous year IISER Answer Key

Challenging IISER Answer Key 2018

The candidates appeared in the entrance and not satisfied with the answer key uploaded by IISER can point out their objection. Such candidates may kindly send their objection using registered email. The objection will be submitted online. The candidates have to send their objection to qpcorrections@iiserpune.ac.in. The university will revise the answer key uploaded on its official website.

IISER Cut-offs 2017 for SCB Category

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