IISER 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment LIVE: SAF Deadline, Freeze-Float and Round 3 Dates

Just got your IISER Round 2 result? The allotment started on iiseradmission.in, and the timer has already begun. Missing the fee deadline will lose your seat permanently, without any further extension. This live tracker explains the SAF deadline, the freeze-float choice, and the IAT counselling cycle’s subsequent phases. Here’s an easy-to-understand, student-friendly explanation of what is currently underway.

Is IISER Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Out?

Yes, IISER Berhampur, the organising institute this year, released the Round 2 result on August 1, 2026. Candidates can check their status by logging into the official admission portal.

• Result declared: August 1, 2026, on iiseradmission.in.
• Login required: Application number and password from your IAT registration.
• Programmes covered: BS-MS, BS, and B.Tech across seven IISER campuses.
• Conducting body: Joint Admissions Committee, with IISER Berhampur as organiser.

What Is the Last Date to Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee?

This deadline is strict, with zero scope for extension under any circumstances. Missing it means permanent loss of your allotted seat.

Pay through the official portal using your login credentials without delay. Late payment requests are not entertained by the admission authority.

What is the IISER Seat Acceptance Fee?

Your category decides the exact fee amount you need to pay. Both components combine into one total payment.

• General/EWS/OBC/OBC-NCL/PwD: ₹35,000 total, including a ₹10,000 non-refundable portion.
• SC/ST candidates: ₹17,500 total, including a ₹5,000 non-refundable portion.
• Refundable component: Partially refunded only under specific withdrawal conditions.
• Payment mode: Online, directly through the iiseradmission.in counselling portal.

What Does Freeze or Float Mean in IISER Counselling?

This choice shapes your admission journey after Round 2. Pick carefully, since each option leads to a different outcome.

• Freeze: Locks your current seat, removing you from further upgrade rounds.
• Float: Keeps you eligible for a better seat in Round 3 or later.
• No response: Failing to choose either option forfeits your allotted seat entirely.
• Document upload: Required alongside willingness submission before the deadline.

Which Seven IISERs Participate in the 2026 Counselling?

Here is the detailed list of the IISERs for 2026 counselling.

• IISER Berhampur, Odisha.
• IISER Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
• IISER Kolkata, West Bengal.
• IISER Mohali, Punjab.
• IISER Pune, Maharashtra.
• IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• IISER Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

What Happens After Round 2 in IISER Counselling 2026?

The process continues until all vacant seats fill or rounds are exhausted. Round 3 brings fresh movement based on withdrawals and upgrades.

• Round 3 counselling: Scheduled from August 10 to August 13, 2026.
• Seat availability: Depends on Round 1 and Round 2 withdrawals or float choices.
• Fresh allotments: Possible for candidates who missed a seat in earlier rounds.
• Final reporting: Physical verification required at your allotted IISER campus.

How Should You Prepare for the Freeze-Float Decision?

Think through your priorities before the deadline arrives. A rushed choice can cost you a better campus or programme later.

• Compare your allotted campus against your original preference order.
• Check previous years’ closing ranks for your preferred programme.
• Weigh the risk of floating against losing your current seat entirely.
• Keep all required documents ready for quick upload after your choice.

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