The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has released the IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on July 24, 2026, on the official admission portal, iiseradmission.in. Candidates who registered for counselling after qualifying the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 can now log in with their credentials to check their seat allocation and download their admission offer letter.
Direct Link to Download IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Here
Quick Overview
IISER Counselling 2026: Important Dates
Note: Different reports indicate IISER may conduct further rounds beyond Round 3 depending on seat vacancies, as has happened in previous years (up to nine rounds in 2025). Exact dates for any rounds after Round 3 are not available in the official notification yet.
Participating IISER Campuses
Admission through IAT 2026 counselling covers the following seven IISER campuses:
- IISER Berhampur
- IISER Bhopal
- IISER Kolkata
- IISER Mohali
- IISER Pune
- IISER Thiruvananthapuram
- IISER Tirupati
Programmes Covered Under IISER Counselling 2026
Seat allotment covers admission to the following programmes:
- Five-year BS-MS (Bachelor of Science – Master of Science) Dual Degree Programme
- Four-year BS Economics Programme
- Four-year BTech Programme (offered at select IISERs)
This year, admission through the KVPY and JEE Advanced routes has been discontinued, making IAT 2026 the sole gateway to these programmes.
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) 2026
Candidates who receive a seat allotment must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee within the round-wise deadline to confirm their admission. The SAF amount is category-based:
The remaining amount (after deducting the non-refundable administrative fee) is adjusted against the first-semester tuition fee at the IISER the candidate joins. If the SAF is not paid within the deadline, the allotted seat will be cancelled and the candidate will not be considered in subsequent rounds.
Freeze and Float Options Explained
After accepting a seat, candidates must choose between two options:
- Freeze: Accept the current seat permanently and exit further rounds of counselling. No further upgradation will be considered.
- Float: Retain the current allotted seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade to a more preferred campus or programme in later rounds, if a vacancy arises.
Candidates who do not respond within the deadline, or who choose to decline the offer, may still be considered in subsequent rounds subject to merit and seat availability, as per available reports – though candidates should verify this rule for their specific case on the official portal, since the exact treatment of “no response” cases in the 2026 cycle is not explicitly detailed in the source notification.
How to Check IISER Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official IISER admission portal: iiseradmission.in.
- Click on the login link for IAT 2026 counselling/seat allotment.
- Enter your application number and password.
- View your Round 1 seat allotment status on the dashboard.
- Download the admission offer letter (if allotted a seat).
- Choose “Accept & Freeze” or “Accept & Float,” then proceed to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee before the deadline.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete the seat acceptance and SAF payment within the given deadline; late payments are not accepted.
- Carefully verify your allotted institute, programme, and category on the offer letter before proceeding with payment.
- Keep your login credentials (application number and password) secure and accessible for all subsequent rounds.
- Candidates who do not accept their allotted seat within the deadline risk losing eligibility for further rounds, so track each round’s schedule closely.
- For any discrepancy in the offer letter or allotment details, contact the IISER counselling helpdesk through the official portal rather than third-party sources.