Engineering

IAT

IISER Aptitude Test

Conducted by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)Official website

About

IAT is the entrance exam for the 5-year BS-MS dual degree program at the IISERs (Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Berhampur) — a strong option for students interested in research-oriented science careers.

When to apply

Typically opens in April (illustrative).

Expected exam dates

Typically held in June (illustrative).

Marking scheme

Confirm current-year marking scheme in the official brochure — sectional negative marking has applied in past years.

Syllabus

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology — tests conceptual aptitude across all four rather than deep specialization.

Institutes you can get into

All seven IISERs.

Recent cutoffs

Not seeded — IISER admission also runs an alternative KVPY/SAT-adjacent channel in some years; check the current official process and cutoffs.

Tips & tricks

IAT rewards broad conceptual clarity over rote practice — students strong in NCERT fundamentals across all four subjects tend to do well even without exam-specific coaching.

Preparing for IAT?

Talk to a mentor who has already cracked this exam — free to apply.

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