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IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Preparation

Biology · 1525%
Chemistry · 1525%
Mathematics · 1525%
Physics · 1525%

The IISER Aptitude Test admits students to the BS-MS programmes of the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research — Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Tirupati — and is one of the two routes into IISc Bengaluru's BS (Research). IISc is 2nd in NIRF 2025's overall ranking and 1st among universities.

Our mock60 MCQs — Biology 15, Chemistry 15, Mathematics 15, Physics 15
Time3 hours, computer-based
Marking+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one. 240 marks.
AdmissionIISER seats are allotted by IAT rank in IISER's joint counselling. IISc Bengaluru's 4-year BS (Research) admits on IAT or JEE Advanced ranks.
Key datesIAT 2027: the date has not been announced yet. IAT 2026 was held on 7 June 2026.

Practice by topic. Every question comes with a worked solution and a note on why each wrong option is wrong, so you learn from every mistake.

Full IAT mock. 60 questions in the real section order and time limit, marked with the real scheme (including negative marking), followed by a full review.

IAT — common questions

What is the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) pattern?

60 MCQs: Biology 15, Chemistry 15, Mathematics 15, Physics 15. Time: 3 hours, computer-based.

Is there negative marking in IAT?

+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one. 240 marks.

How does admission through IAT work?

IISER seats are allotted by IAT rank in IISER's joint counselling. IISc Bengaluru's 4-year BS (Research) admits on IAT or JEE Advanced ranks.

Is it free?

A free account gives 20-question mini mocks and 10-question practice sessions with full solutions. Full access unlocks every question and the full-length mock.

Official information

Dates, fees, eligibility and any change to the pattern are announced every year. Always confirm the latest details at iiseradmission.in before you apply.