IISER 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Out at iiseradmission.in; SAF Payment Window Open Till July 28
The Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) has now formally released the IISER 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result. Those who took the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 and finished the counseling sign-up may currently view their allocation outcome on the official admissions site: iiseradmission.in.
The Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) has now formally released the IISER 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result. Those who took the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 and finished the counseling sign-up may currently view their allocation outcome on the official admissions site: iiseradmission.in. For all 7 IISER locations Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, and Berhampur admissions to the 5-Year BS-MS, 4-Year BS, and Engineering/Economic Sciences courses are being handled solely according to IAT 2026 rank positions.
IISER 2026 Counseling Schedule (Round 1 & 2)
| Event | Date & Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Allotment Announcement | Declared |
| Last Date to Choose Decision (Freeze/Float) & Pay SAF | July 28, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Declaration | August 1, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for SAF Payment (Round 2) | August 5, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Steps to Access Your IISER Round 1 Offer Letter
1. Open the official IISER admissions website: iiseradmission.in
2. Select the Candidate Login option.
3. Provide your user ID / application number along with your password.
4. From the dashboard, go to the Seat Allotment / Submit Decision area.
5. Check the IISER campus assigned to you and the program you have received.
6. Record your choice (freeze or float) and then make the required Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) payment.
7. Save and print the Seat Allotment Offer Letter to keep for later use.
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Information
To confirm the allotted seat (whether you choose to freeze or remain on float for an upgrade), the SAF must be paid online within the given time limit:
1. General / OBC / OBC-NCL / EWS / KM: ₹35,000
2. SC / ST / PwD: ₹17,500
Note: If you do not submit your choice and complete the SAF payment by July 28, 2026 (5:00 PM), your assigned seat will be withdrawn, and you will not be considered in later counseling rounds.
Round 1 Approximate Closing Ranks (General Category)
Below is a brief snapshot of the likely Round 1 closing-rank bands for the General Category across various IISER campuses:
1. IISER Pune: ~500 – 750
2. IISER Kolkata: ~900 – 1,200
3. IISER Mohali: ~1,200 – 1,500
4. IISER Bhopal (BS-MS): ~1,500 – 1,900
5. IISER Bhopal (Engineering Sciences / BS): ~950 – 1,600
6. IISER Thiruvananthapuram: ~2,000 – 2,300
7. IISER Tirupati: ~2,500 – 2,900
8. IISER Berhampur: ~2,800 – 3,200
