IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Out

IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Declared

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has officially released the IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates who qualified the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 and completed the counselling registration and choice filling process can now access their allotment status through the official admission portal. This marks the first major milestone in the centralized admission process for the 2026 academic session across all seven IISER campuses.

Short Information

The IISER Counselling 2026 process is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research for admission to undergraduate programmes based solely on IAT 2026 scores. The choice filling window was open from July 2 to July 9, 2026. Round 1 results were declared on July 24, 2026, and candidates allotted seats must accept the offer and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) by July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The counselling covers seven IISER campuses — Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tirupati — offering the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree, four-year BS Economics, and four-year BTech (at select IISERs) programmes. Notably, admission through KVPY and JEE Advanced routes has been discontinued from this year, making IAT 2026 the exclusive gateway. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for August 1 (Round 2) and August 10 (Round 3), with possible further rounds depending on seat vacancies.

How to Check Results Online

Candidates can check their IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IISER admission portal at iiseradmission.in.
2. Click on the login link for IAT 2026 counselling or seat allotment.
3. Enter your application number and password as used during registration.
4. Access your candidate dashboard to view the Round 1 seat allotment status.
5. If a seat is allotted, download the admission offer letter for verification.
6. Choose either "Accept & Freeze" or "Accept & Float" option based on your preference.
7. Proceed to pay the applicable Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online before the deadline of July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM.

It is crucial to complete both the acceptance and fee payment within the stipulated time. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, and the candidate may lose eligibility for subsequent counselling rounds.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List

The IISER Counselling 2026 seat allotment is based on the candidate's rank in the IAT 2026 merit list, category, and the preferences filled during choice filling. The official category-wise cut-off marks and detailed merit lists for each round are typically published on the official admission portal after the conclusion of each allotment round. Candidates should regularly check iiseradmission.in for the release of Round 1 cut-off details, opening and closing ranks for each campus and programme, and category-specific merit lists. Since the counselling is centralized and merit-driven, the allotment outcome reflects the candidate's relative standing among all qualified applicants. For precise cut-off data, refer to the official notification or the candidate dashboard after logging in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result released?
The Round 1 seat allotment result was released on July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the official portal iiseradmission.in.

Q2. How can I check my IISER 2026 seat allotment result?
Log in to iiseradmission.in using your application number and password, then check the allotment status on your candidate dashboard.

Q3. What is the last date to accept the Round 1 offer and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee?
Candidates must accept their offer and pay the SAF by July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM.

Q4. How much is the Seat Acceptance Fee for IISER 2026?
The Seat Acceptance Fee is ₹35,000 for General, EWS, OBC-NCL, PwD, Kashmiri Migrants, and Kashmiri Pandit/Hindu Family (Non-Migrant) candidates, and ₹17,500 for SC/ST candidates. This includes a non-refundable administrative fee of ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 respectively, with the balance adjusted against first-semester tuition fees.

Q5. What is the difference between "Freeze" and "Float" in IISER counselling?
"Freeze" locks in your current seat and exits you from further rounds of counselling. "Float" allows you to retain the current allotted seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade to a more preferred campus or programme in later rounds, subject to vacancy and merit.

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