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IISER Counselling 2026: The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) have announced the full schedule for the admission counselling process for the academic year 2026. Candidates who have successfully cleared the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) are now eligible to participate in this counselling. The first round of admissions is set to begin on July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Seat Allocation Process

Participants can check their seat allocation status by logging into the official IISER portal. It is crucial for candidates who receive a seat allocation to accept it within the specified timeframe. If they fail to do so, their allocated seat may be cancelled.

Detailed Admission Schedule

IISER Counselling 2026: Round-wise Admission Schedule

The first round of counselling will take place from July 24 at 5:00 PM until July 28 at 5:00 PM. The second and third rounds are scheduled for August.

Counselling Round | Date and Time
Round 1 Admission Offer | July 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Round 1 Deadline | July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Round 2 Admission Offer | August 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
Round 2 Deadline | August 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
Round 3 Admission Offer | August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Round 3 Deadline | August 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

Importance of Timely Seat Acceptance

Timely Seat Acceptance is Mandatory
IISER emphasizes the importance of candidates logging into the official portal during the admission window to verify their seat allocation and complete all required procedures promptly. Missing the deadline for seat acceptance may lead to cancellation of the seat, and candidates will not be allowed to participate in later rounds.

Seat Acceptance Fee Details

What is the Seat Acceptance Fee?
Once a seat is allocated, candidates are required to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) to confirm their seat.

Seat Acceptance Fee
General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL, PwD, KM, Kashmiri Pandit and non-migrant Kashmiri Hindu families: ₹35,000
SC and ST: ₹17,500

Non-refundable Fee Included
The fee of ₹35,000 for General, EWS, OBC, and related categories includes a non-refundable administrative fee of ₹10,000. For SC and ST candidates, the ₹17,500 fee includes a non-refundable administrative fee of ₹5,000.

Steps to Follow During IISER Counselling 2026

What needs to be done during IISER Counselling 2026?
1. Log in to the official IISER portal.
2. Check your admission offer and seat allocation status.
3. Accept the seat within the stipulated timeframe.
4. Deposit the seat acceptance fee.
5. Follow the instructions regarding the subsequent admission process and document verification.