byDinesh
Updated on - 23 Apr, 2024
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) examination is an all-India entry exam conducted annually for admission in the 5-year integrated BS-MS degree program of each one of the seven IISER institutes in India. The low-stake exam is one for the very gifted as the students are put on their bearing in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. The exam consists almost always of a 3-hour long paper with 120Multiple Choice questions.
The key highlights of the IISER admission process are: the minimum eligibility criteria for the exam is 12th Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) aggregate marks of 60% and above, the exams are expected to be conducted approximately in the middle of June as in the past year, results are out with a month of the test and this year too the expected is the trend, selected candidates are offered admission across various disciplines that include physics, chemistry, This academic program and institute are appreciated for their in-depth research nature, knowledgeable faculty, modern infrastructure and practical interactions. The intended effect is to motivate the adoption of advanced science education and science in the country.
Feature | Description |
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Exam Name | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test (IISERAT) |
Conducting Body | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 3 hours |
Total Marks | 240 |
Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Negative Marking | Yes, 0.5 marks for an incorrect answer |
Eligibility | Class 12 pass from a recognized board in India with 60% marks for general and OBC candidates and 55% marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates |
Exam Dates | To be announced |
Application Deadline | To be announced |
Application Fee | To be announced |
Exam Centers | Across India |
Admit Card Release | A week before the exam |
Result Declaration | July 2024 |
Counseling | August 2024 |
Exam Name | Conducting Body | Eligibility | Exam Mode | Duration | Total Marks | Question Type | Negative Marking |
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IISERAT | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) | Class 12 pass from a recognized board in India with 60% marks for general and OBC candidates and 55% marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 3 hours | 240 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Yes, 0.5 marks for an incorrect answer |
NEST | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) | Class 12 pass from a recognized board in India with 60% marks for general and OBC candidates and 55% marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 3 hours 30 minutes | 200 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Yes, 1 mark for an incorrect answer |
Category | Percentage of Seats |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Person with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
1. Class 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate: The original scanned copies of your class 10th marksheet and passing certificate will be demanded when you will be registering yourself for the registration process of date of birth and academic eligibility.
2. Class 12th Marksheet (if appeared): As of now, if you have been to your class XII exams, the marksheet must be uploaded in scanned form. For the students due to participate in the election from 2024, this document can be shared later.
3. Scanned Photo: A recent photograph of identity size ( 1"x 1") in passport size color is mandated.
4. Valid Email ID & Mobile Number: The candidate should have a working email address and a mobile phone number for registration and communication purposes.
5. Valid ID Proof: Proof of identification such as the aadhaar or passport is required.
6. Scanned Signature: You must sign printed in the prescribed form.