IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result Declared; Check Admission Details

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has declared the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result on the official admission portal, iiseradmission.in.

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has declared the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result on the official admission portal, iiseradmission.in. Candidates who registered for the IISER IAT 2026 counselling can check their allotment status and download the provisional admission offer letter by logging in with their application number and password. The Round 5 seat allotment result was released on August 24, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) on or before August 26, 2026. They must also complete the required admission formalities within the specified deadline to remain eligible for the counselling process.

IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Key Details

Seat Acceptance Fee Structure

The Seat Acceptance Fee is category-based and must be paid online. A portion of the fee is non-refundable, while the remaining amount is adjusted against the first-semester tuition fee at the allotted institute.

How to Check IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment?

Candidates can follow the steps below to check their Round 5 allotment status:

1. Visit the official IISER admission portal at iiseradmission.in.
2. Click on the Candidate Login tab for Round 5 counselling.
3. Enter the registered application number and password.
4. Log in to access the counselling dashboard.
5. Click on the Seat Allotment tab.
6. Check the Round 5 allotment status and allotted programme or institute.
7. Download the provisional admission offer letter for future reference.

Accept and Freeze vs Accept and Float

Candidates allotted seats in Round 5 must select one of the available willingness options.

Accept and Freeze

Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat and wish to confirm it should select the Accept and Freeze option. This indicates acceptance of the allotted seat and ends their participation in further seat-upgradation rounds.

Accept and Float

Candidates who accept the allotted seat but wish to remain eligible for a higher preference in a subsequent round can choose Accept and Float, subject to the applicable counselling rules.

How to Pay the IISER IAT 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee?

The Seat Acceptance Fee must be paid online within the prescribed deadline. Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Log in to the IISER admission portal using the registered credentials.
2. Select either Accept and Freeze or Accept and Float.
3. Click on the link provided for SAF payment.
4. Choose a valid payment method such as net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
5. Complete the payment and verify the transaction status.
6. Download and save the SAF payment receipt.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check the allotment: Log in to the IISER counselling portal and verify the Round 5 seat allotment status.
2. Download the offer letter: Save the provisional admission offer letter for future use.
3. Choose an option: Select either Accept and Freeze or Accept and Float based on the candidate's preference.
4. Keep payment details ready: Ensure that a valid debit card, credit card, net banking facility or UPI option is available.
5. Pay the SAF: Complete the Seat Acceptance Fee payment on or before August 26, 2026.
6. Save the documents: Keep the SAF payment receipt and admission offer letter safely for future admission and reporting requirements.
7. Candidates are advised to complete the seat acceptance and fee payment process within the deadline to avoid losing the allotted seat or facing issues in subsequent counselling procedures.