The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has announced its 2026 admission counselling schedule. Round 1 of admissions begins on July 24, 2026 , at 5 PM. Registered candidates must log in to the official portal at iiseradmission.in for admission offers.
IISER 2026 Admission Rounds
The counselling schedule outlines three admission rounds. Each round has specific start and end dates for offers.
Round 1 commences on July 24, 2026 , at 5 PM. This round concludes on July 28, 2026 , at 5 PM.
Following the first round, Round 2 begins on August 1, 2026 , at 5 PM. Offers for Round 2 will close on August 5, 2026 , at 5 PM.
The final admission round, Round 3, starts on August 10, 2026 , at 5 PM. This round's admissions will end on August 13, 2026 , at 5 PM.
IISER Admission Fee Structure
Candidates must pay an admission fee. The fee varies by category. An administrative fee is also required.
| Category | Total Fee | Non-refundable Administrative Fee |
| General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL, PwD, KM, Kashmiri Pandit, and Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | INR 35,000 | INR 10,000 |
| SC and ST | INR 17,500 | INR 5,000 |
Candidates should check iiseradmission.in for the full details of the counselling process and admission requirements.
