IISER IAT Admit Card 2026 Brief
Candidates who have been preparing for the IISER Aptitude Test 2026, this is a guide only for the IISER Aptitude Test 2026 aspirants, especially for those writing from Vadodara and Gujarat. This article covers all the information in simple language, whether you want to download the admit card details, know what documents to carry, need to know what to wear, or just want to know what the exam day looks like minute by minute
What is IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)?
The IISER Aptitude Test, or IAT in short, is a national-level entrance examination that is conducted jointly by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs). The top science institutes are IISER Berhampur, IISER Bhopal, IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, and IISER Tirupati. The exam opens the gates to the coveted five-year BS-MS dual degree program, one of the most sought-after undergraduate Science programs in India. IAT 2026 is a computer-based test (CBT) for testing analytical ability, conceptual understanding, and scientific reasoning ability in four core subjects, viz., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Your performance in this exam is the most important criterion for admission if you are an IIT channel candidate. And it begins the night before the exam—not the morning of. This is your time.
Importance and Relevance
The IISER IAT 2026 hall ticket is not just a piece of paper. It is one of the most important documents you will take with you on exam day. If you don't have it, you won't be let into the examination hall, no matter how well-prepared you are. The admit card will have all the important details like your name, room number, application number, date of birth, category, exam date, exam timing, test city, and the test center address. It also contains your photograph and signature, which will be verified at the venue.
IAT 2026 Last Minutes Subject Strategy (30 min Morning Review)
Physics:
Visualize mentally one problem from each chapter.
Chemistry:
Snapshot of organic reaction mechanisms, periodic trends, and coordination chemistry patterns.
Mathematics:
Remember important theorems: limits of calculus, determinants of matrices, shortcuts of coordinate geometry.
Biology:
Scan diagram: Cell biology. Genetic laws. Summary point. Plant and animal Physiology.
How To Download the Admit Card?
- 1Visit the official website of IISER IAT admissions. The link will be sent specifically to your registered email and will also be available in the admissions portal.
- 2You will log in using your application number (e.g., 26IAT059291) and Date of Birth. Please ensure you enter these exactly as they appear on your application form.
- 3After logging in, go to the admit card or hall ticket section of your candidate dashboard.
- 4Before printing, verify your name, roll number, date of exam, test center, and photograph. Should you see anything wrong, please contact the helpdesk straight away.
- 5Use only a laser printer. The printout must show your photo and signature clearly. Inkjet prints can smudge and may not be accepted at the venue.
- 6Paste the same passport-size photograph in the space provided on the hall ticket. It should match the photo you submitted with your application.
Documents To Carry on the Day of Examination
Many students are so busy with last-minute revision that they forget to get their documents ready the night before. Don't make that error. The night before your exam, prepare the following in the transparent folder: 1. Hall ticket (printed copy with photo affixed and signature) 2. One original, valid Photo ID (not expired) 3. UID (Aadhaar Card) 4. Passport 5. Voter ID Card 6. PAN Card 7. Driving Permission 8. Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph 9. 10th or 12th Marksheet, Certificate, or Admit Card with photograph 10. One photocopy of the same Photo ID 11. Clear water bottle (plain, no label) The name on the Hall Ticket should be the same as the photograph and signature on your photo ID. ID must be clean, clear, and not expired. Clearly visible laminated cards are accepted.
Prohibited Items: What you cannot bring?
Electronic Equipment:
1. Cell phones, feature phones, or smartphones 2. Smartwatches, digital watches, or fitness bands 3. Calculators (personal ones—there is an online calculator in the system) 4. Devices, earphones, and earbuds with Bluetooth and microphones 5. Pager, smart glasses, electronic pens, health bands
Metal and Decorative Goods:
1. Bracelet, Bengali, rings, bands 2. Earrings, nose pins, chains, necklaces, pendant 3. Bandages, brooches, hairpins, headbands 4. Belts with metal buckles 5. Clothes with big metal buttons
Office & Paper Product:
1. Notes or study material, handwritten or printed papers 2. Logarithm tables, geometry boxes, pencil boxes, scales, pouches 3. Written pads, pen drives, or any external strong device
Other Prohibited Items:
1. Wallets, handbags, Bags, Goggles (sunglasses, normal) 2. Caps, hats or other head covering (except religious ones, which are subject to prior frisking)
IISER IAT 2026 Dress Code
- Light comfortable clothing is preferred. If you feel cold full sleeves and woolens are allowed but you have to report early for frisking.
- Use open footwear such as chappals or sandals to prevent delay at security checks.
- Do not wear charms, tabeez, or any metallic accessories embedded.
- Religious items (kada, chains, etc.) are allowed but will be frisked thoroughly at the gate plane plan to arrive early and give yourself time to do this.
- If a suspected device is found within an article of faith, you may be asked not to carry it inside.
Gate Entry & Expectations, Reporting Time & Entry Procedures
| Time | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Earliest recommended time to report. Gates open at the Centre. Skip the line. |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Frisking, document verification, collection of hall ticket, biometric verification |
| 8:30 AM | Entrance closes. With no exceptions. Late candidates will not be admitted. |
| 8:30-9:00 AM | Candidates take up residence. Lab/Room numbers provided after verification |
| 9:00 AM | The exam begins. The clock starts online. Don't wait to read all the questions |
| 12:00 PM | End of exam. Give the invigilator a scribble pad. Stay in your seat until dismissed |
Rules For the Examination:
- Will be provided with Scribble pad or rough sheet. Before you write your name and application or roll number on it.
- A non-programmable calculator can be found online on the computer screen. Do not bring your own.
- You must sign the attendance sheet before you take the exam.
- Do not talk to any other candidate during the exam.
- Invigilator instructions are of almost importance. Pursue them immediately and without argument.
After the End of Examination
- Before leaving, hand all scribble pads and rough sheets back to the invigilator.
- Remain seated until instructed by the invigilator.
- Leave the room one at a time in an orderly manner.
- Do not remove any material relating to the question from the hall.
Night Before Checklist
| Sr. No. | Task To Complete The Evening Before Exam Day |
|---|---|
| 1 | Print Hall Ticket (A4, laser printer). Affix photograph. Check signature matches. |
| 2 | Keep original Photo ID and one photocopy in a transparent folder. |
| 3 | Fill a transparent, plain water bottle. Label it with your name. |
| 4 | Decide your outfit. Light clothing, sandals or chappals, zero metallic accessories. |
| 5 | Check your test center address on Google Maps. Confirm the route. |
| 6 |
What To Do If Things Go Wrong on Exam Day
You leave your hall ticket at home:
Do you realise you forgot your hall ticket, and there is still time? Go back and get it. If you are already at the centre, immediately approach the centre in charge with your Photo ID. If possible, have the soft copy or the PDF on your phone. In most cases, the official will let you print a copy on site with a valid ID. But this is their description. You are not allowed to enter the hall without the hard copy.
Wrong name or date of birth in hall ticket
In case of any discrepancies, kindly contact the IISER IAT helpline before the exam date. On the day of the exam itself, carry your supporting doc (Aadhar, Certificate with correct DOB) to explain the situation at the center. Don't panic. Note the discrepancy calmly and speak to the verification officer.
You are Running Late:
Entry closes on the dot at 8:30 AM. No exceptions are allowed. If you can, call ahead if traffic gets you stuck. Please try to arrive no later than 8:00 AM. If there is a genuine absence from entry due to any extraordinary circumstances (accident, national event), please contact the IISER IAT help desk after the examination for guidance on grievance procedures.
You get sick during the test:
Please raise your hand and ask your invigilator for assistance immediately if you need help. You will be served. Do not stand up from your seat unless permitted. Medical help will be provided. Your health is more important than any exam, and authorities are trained to handle such situations.
Why IAT 2026 is Important About the IISER Network?
The seven IISERs together present India's most ambitious investment in basic science education. These institutes, modern along the lines of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), provide a unique academic environment in which research is integrated into undergraduate education from the very first year. Cracking the IISER IAT 2026 gets you in the company of some of the sharpest young science minds in the country. The BS-MS dual degree is globally recognised and offers pathways to PhD programs at top international universities, research fellowships, careers in academia, and careers in deep-tech industries. Apart from the degree, IISERs provide DST-INSPIRE scholarships, world-class faculty mentors, fully funded research projects, and a vibrant campus ecosystem. The IAT is your entry point to all of this.
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