Updated on May 16 2026, 05:25 PM IST
IISER IAT admit card 2026 has been released officially.
IISER Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted on June 07, 2026.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali admissions are available for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Candidates seeking IISER Mohali admissions 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria.
To meet the IISER Mohali admission criteria, candidates are required to obtain a valid score in entrance examinations. For IISER Mohali BS-MS Dual Degree admissions, candidates must appear for the IISER Aptitude Test 2026. Candidates who fulfil the IISER Mohali admission criteria for BS-MS Dual Degree courses and meet the cutoff requirement of that year are offered admission.
As per the IISER Mohali admission process, candidates need to clear the national-level entrance test to apply for admission to PhD programmes. The final selection for the admissions at IISER Mohali to PhD course is done based on performance in the national-level entrance test and a personal interview.
Mentioned below are the details of the entrance exam accepted for the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali admissions 2026 at different levels.
| Courses | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
UG Courses | IAT (IISER Aptitude Test) |
PG Courses | JAM/JEST/GATE |
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Register for IISER IAT 2026 for the particular admissions. IISER Mohali application process includes several steps which candidates are required to follow. The steps involved for admission to courses at IISER Mohali are mentioned below.
Visit the IISER admissions 2026 website: iiseradmission.in.
On the homepage, go to the ‘Apply for IISER Aptitude Test 2025 (IAT 2025)”.
On the next page, register to receive your User ID and password.
After successful registration, complete the application form by uploading the necessary documents and making the appropriate payment.
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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali offers admission to BS-MS Dual Degree programmes at the undergraduate level. The course duration of the IISER Mohali BS-MS Dual Degree programme is 5 years. Tabulated below are the IISER Mohali UG eligibility criteria.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
BS MS | Passed the Class 12th or equivalent examination in the science stream with a minimum of 60% marks (general candidates) + IISER Admission Test 2026. |
Candidates seeking admission to the BS MS Dual Degree programme will have to meet the IISER Mohali BS-MS Dual Degree eligibility criteria.
Fill out the application by paying the application fee.
Appear for the IISER Aptitude Test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.
Following that, the authorities will release the IISER Aptitude Test cutoff on the official website.
Candidates qualifying for the entrance test will have to participate in the IISER counselling.
Seats are allotted after verification of documents and IISER Mohali fee payment.
Note: In the previous years, there were three channels of admission (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) channel; Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced); and State and Central Boards Channel). However, from this year, candidates will be admitted only through the State and Central Boards Channel wherein they would need to write an IISER Aptitude Test (IAT).
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IISER Mohali PG admission are offered for integrated PhD programmes. IISER Mohali MS PhD courses are offered in four different specialisations for the duration of seven years. Candidates applying to the courses should meet the IISER Mohali PG eligibility criteria.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Integrated PhD | Bachelor's degree in the relevant stream with 60% marks from a recognised university. |
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali offers admission to doctoral programmes in different disciplines. The PhD programme at IISER Mohali involves coursework, a qualifying examination, thesis work and a thesis exam, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Candidates can check the IISER Mohali PhD eligibility criteria given below.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Master's degree in the relevant stream with a good academic record from a recognised university. |
For admission to PhD programme, candidates will have to fulfill the IISER Mohali PhD eligibility criteria.
Appear and obtain a valid score in GATE/ CSIR/ UGC-NET/ JEST/ GPAT/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF/ DBT-BINC/ ICAR-NET/ DST- INSPIRE.
Candidates need to fill out the IISER Mohali application form.
Then, candidates are called for a screening test and a personal interview.
In the next stage of the IISER Mohali admission process, candidates will be shortlisted based on performance in the screening test and personal interview.
Further, candidates are shortlisted for IISER Mohali admission based on academic scores, screening tests, and interviews.
Students need to deposit IISER Mohali fees and get the documents verified to secure the admission.
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Class 12th certificate and mark sheet
Graduation certificate
Master’s degree certificate
Birth certificate
Transfer certificate
Character certificate
Caste certificate
PwD certificate
Identity proof
Passport size photographs
Migration certificate
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Note: Candidates should meet IISER Mohali eligibility criteria for admission to the courses offered and follow the steps of admission specified by the institute.
No, you must qualify for the an entrance exam such as GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET/JEST/GPAT/ICMR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DBT-BINC/ICAR-NET/DST- INSPIRE to meet the IISER Mohali admission criteria for the PhD programmes, after the entrance exam the institute conducts a screening test and interview round.
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