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Conducting Authority: Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
Computerized aptitude test conducted by IISERs for admission to five-year BS-MS dual degree programs across all 7 IISERs and IISc Bangalore BS program.
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for IISER Aptitude Test.
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -0.25 mark (25% negative marking) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for IISER Aptitude Test.
Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination.
50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.
As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority.
Under the National Education Policy, IISER Aptitude Test question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research.
Candidates qualifying in IISER Aptitude Test are allocated seats via Centralized Board / Conducting Statutory Agency. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
Verified IITs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, and Central Universities that officially allocate seats through this examination.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Autonomous scientific research and higher education institution established by the Ministry of Education devoted to science education and research in basic sciences.
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
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