IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment and Closing Ranks Released

The Joint Admissions Committee has announced the IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result and Closing Ranks.

The Joint Admissions Committee has announced the IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result and Closing Ranks. Candidates participating in the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 counselling can check their allotment status on the official website, iiseradmission.in. The Round 5 allotment includes seat status for IISER Berhampur, IISER Bhopal, IISER Kolkata, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram and IISER Tirupati. The counselling is being conducted for the five-year BS-MS dual degree programme offered by the seven IISERs. The counselling also covers four-year BTech programmes at selected IISERs and the BS in Economic Sciences at IISER Bhopal. It is important to note that Round 5 allotments are made against seats released following the previous rounds of counselling. 

IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Key Details

How to Check IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can follow these steps to check their allotment and closing rank:

1. Visit the official IISER admission website, iiseradmission.in.
2. Click on the Round 5 Seat Allotment link on the homepage.
3. Enter the registered application number and password.
4. Log in to the counselling dashboard.
5. Check the seat allotment status and closing rank.
6. Download the provisional allotment letter for future reference.

How to Accept IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 5 must complete the seat acceptance process within the prescribed deadline.

1. Log in to the IISER counselling portal.
2. Check the allotted campus and programme.
3. Select the applicable willingness option to either lock the allotted seat or remain eligible for an upgrade.
4. Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) through the online portal.
5. Download and save the payment receipt and allotment letter.
6. The last date to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee is August 26, 2026. Candidates who fail to pay the fee by the deadline may not be considered for subsequent counselling rounds.

Which IISER Campuses May Have Vacancies in Round 5?

Seats in high-demand BS-MS programmes at IISER Pune, IISER Kolkata and IISER Mohali are generally filled during the earlier counselling rounds. In the later rounds, candidates may find vacancies in programmes or campuses where seats remain available. These may include IISER Berhampur and IISER Tirupati, while IISER Bhopal may have vacancies in selected BTech programmes. The BS in Economic Sciences at IISER Bhopal may also have seats available during later or spot rounds. Candidates should check the latest official vacancy status for their preferred programme and campus before making their decision.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in: Check the allotment status on the IISER counselling portal.
2. Download the letter: Save the provisional allotment/admission offer letter.
3. Choose willingness: Select the appropriate option to lock the seat or remain eligible for an upgrade.
4. Pay SAF: Complete the Seat Acceptance Fee payment by August 26, 2026.
5. Save documents: Keep the payment receipt and allotment letter safely.
6. Prepare documents: Keep all required academic, identity and category documents ready for the reporting and admission process.
7. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IISER admission portal for the latest updates regarding vacancies, closing ranks, seat acceptance and subsequent counselling rounds.