The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have officially announced the IISER Admission Counselling Schedule 2026 for candidates who qualified through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) and other eligible admission channels.
The counselling process will begin with Round 1 admissions on July 24, 2026, providing eligible candidates an opportunity to secure seats in the prestigious science institutes across India.
Candidates who have qualified for admission must regularly visit the official IISER admission portal to check their admission offers and complete all required formalities within the stipulated timelines. The institutes have clearly stated that failure to accept the allotted seat before the deadline may result in cancellation of the admission offer.
IISER Counselling 2026 Round-wise Schedule
According to the official notification, the counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds.
Round 1 Admission
- Admission Offer Available: July 24, 2026
- Last Date to Accept Offer: July 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Round 2 Admission
- Admission Offer Available: August 1, 2026
- Last Date to Accept Offer: August 5, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Round 3 Admission
- Admission Offer Available: August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last Date to Accept Offer: August 13, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Additional counselling rounds may be conducted depending on the availability of vacant seats after the completion of earlier rounds.
Admission Process
Candidates receiving admission offers during any counselling round must log in to the official IISER admission portal and complete the seat acceptance process within the prescribed deadline.
The admission process generally includes:
- Viewing the admission offer.
- Accepting the allotted seat online.
- Payment of the seat acceptance fee.
- Uploading required documents.
- Completing verification formalities.
- Reporting to the allotted IISER as per further instructions.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day, as missing the deadline may automatically cancel the allotted seat.
Documents Required
Students should keep the following documents ready during counselling:
- IISER 2026 Admit Card
- IAT 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (where applicable)
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Passport-size Photographs
- Other documents specified by IISER
How to Check IISER Admission Offer 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
1. Visit the official IISER Admission Portal.
2. Log in using the registered User ID and Password.
3. Click on the counselling or admission offer link.
4. Check the allotted IISER and programme.
5. Accept the seat if satisfied.
6.Pay the required fee and complete document submission.
Conclusion
The release of the IISER Counselling Schedule 2026 marks the beginning of the admission process for India’s premier science education institutes. Candidates should carefully monitor the counselling dates, log in to the admission portal during their respective rounds, and complete seat acceptance before the deadlines. Timely completion of admission formalities will ensure that qualified students secure their seats in the IISER of their choice for the 2026-27 academic session.
