IISER IAT 2024; Exam on June 9, Check out the exam details and guidelines

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) is set to conduct the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2024 on June 9. This computer-based exam will take place from 9 am to 12 pm.

Exam Structure and Scoring

The IAT 2024 scores will be utilized for admissions to the five-year BS-MS (dual degree) and four-year BS degree programs at IISER Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tirupati. The test will comprise 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), equally distributed among biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

• Scoring: Each correct answer will earn four marks, while each incorrect answer will incur a penalty of one mark.
• Total Score: The exam will be scored out of a total of 240 marks.
• Duration: The exam duration is three hours.

Guidelines for Candidates

Candidates must adhere to the following guidelines on the day of the exam:

Essential Items:

• Hall Ticket: Printed on A4 size paper from a laser printer with a clear photograph and signature.
• Photo ID: Must include the candidate's photograph and signature. Acceptable IDs include Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, passports, PAN cards, driving licenses, photo-pasted nationalized bank passbooks, or 10th/12th mark sheets.
• Self-Declaration Form: Provided with the hall ticket and must be filled out.
• Other Items: A transparent water bottle and a ball pen.

Prohibited Items:

• Jewelry and metallic items.
• Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches.
• Reporting Time: Candidates must report to the exam center by 7 am. Entry will close at 8:30 am. PwD candidates will be given priority entry.
• Exam Center Visit: It is advised that candidates visit the exam center a day before the exam to avoid any last-minute hassles.

Materials Provided and Collection

• In the Exam Hall:

Candidates will be provided with rough pads or sheets.
An online non-programmable scientific calculator will be available and must be returned after the exam.

• Document Collection:

The original hall ticket and a photocopy of the photo ID will be collected in the exam hall. Candidates should keep an additional copy of these documents for their records.

Additional Instructions

• Friends and relatives will not be allowed inside the exam hall.
• Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay.
• Requests to change the exam center will not be entertained.
• Only some candidates will be awarded a rank, and obtaining a rank does not guarantee an offer or admission to an IISER.

For more information and updates, candidates should visit the official IISER IAT website. Ensuring all requirements and guidelines are followed will help in having a smooth and hassle-free examination experience.