IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result Declared; Check Details
Published 25 Aug 20266 min read26 Views
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has declared the IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result on the official admission portal. Candidates who participated in the IISER IAT 2026 counselling process can check their allotment status by logging in with their application number and password. The Round 5 seat allotment result was released on August 24, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must complete the required admission formalities, including payment of the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), on or before August 26, 2026. Candidates who fail to pay the SAF within the deadline will not be considered for further counselling rounds.
IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Key Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Round 5 seat allotment release | August 24, 2026 |
| Last date to pay Seat Acceptance Fee | August 26, 2026 |
| Mode of fee payment | Online only |
| Official portal | iiseradmission.in |
| Login portal | Candidate Login |
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.
| Category | Total SAF | Adjustable Portion | Administrative Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL / PwD | Rs 35,000 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs 17,500 | Rs 12,500 | Rs 5,000 |
How to Check IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check their Round 5 allotment result:
- Visit the official IISER admission portal.
- Click on the Candidate Login link.
- Enter the registered application number and password.
- Log in to access the IISER IAT 2026 counselling dashboard.
- Click on the IISER IAT 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result tab.
- Check the allotted institute and seat details.
- Download the provisional admission offer letter for future reference.
Accept and Freeze vs Accept and Float
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 5 can choose between Accept and Freeze and Accept and Float. The two options work as follows:
1. Accept and Freeze
Under this option, the candidate accepts the allotted seat and exits the counselling process. The candidate will not be considered for further seat upgrades.
2. Accept and Float
Under this option, the candidate accepts the allotted seat but remains eligible to be considered for a better preference in subsequent counselling rounds, as per the applicable counselling rules.
How to Pay IISER IAT 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?
The Seat Acceptance Fee must be paid through online mode only. Candidates can follow these steps:
- Log in to the IISER admission portal using the registered login credentials.
- Select either Accept and Float or Accept and Freeze.
- Proceed to the SAF payment gateway.
- Select the available online payment method and complete the transaction.
- Verify the payment status after completing the transaction.
- Download or print the SAF payment receipt for future reference.
What Should Candidates Do After Round 5 Allotment?
- Log in to the iiseradmission.in portal and check the Round 5 allotment result.
- Download the provisional admission offer letter.
- Choose either Accept and Float or Accept and Freeze, as applicable.
- Keep a valid online payment method ready, such as UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card.
- Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) on or before August 26, 2026.
- Save the SAF payment receipt and admission offer letter for future admission formalities.
- Candidates are advised to complete all required steps within the prescribed deadline to avoid losing the allotted seat or eligibility for further counselling.