IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 conducting body IISER Berhampur has released the Round 5 Seat Allotment result along with Round 5 Closing Ranks (category-wise). The students who have qualified the entrance examination and registered for the centralized counseling process can check the allotment status by visiting the official portal iiseradmission.in.
The counseling process is a key step to get admission in the premier five-year BS-MS Dual Degree programs and four-year BS programs of the seven participating campuses of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs).
IISER 2026 Counselling: Round 5 Key Highlights
With the declaration of the Round 5 seat allotment, shortlisted candidates are offered admission based on their IAT rank, choice preferences, category status, and seat availability.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | IISER Berhampur |
| Admission Channel | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT 2026) |
| Round 5 Allotment Status | Released (Available Online) |
| Seat Acceptance Window (Round 5) | August 24 to August 26, 2026 |
| Upcoming Round 6 Allotment | August 28, 2026 |
| Official Admission Portal | iiseradmission.in |
How to Check IISER 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result
Candidates who participated in the choice-filling stage can view their allotment letter by following these steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official admission website at iiseradmission.in.
- Access Candidate Login: Click on the “IAT 2026 Login” link available on the homepage.
- Submit Credentials: Enter your registered Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth as requested).
- View Allotment Offer: Check your assigned IISER institute and programme under the application dashboard.
- Download Offer Letter: Download and print the provisional allotment letter for future verification.
Next Steps After Round 5 Seat Allotment
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 5 must decide on their admission offer within the stipulated deadline:
- Exercise Willingness (Freeze or Float)
- Freeze: If satisfied with the allotted campus and academic programme, candidates can choose the ‘Freeze’ option. This locks the admission offer, and the candidate will not be considered for upgrades in subsequent rounds.
- Float: If candidates wish to accept the current seat while keeping the option open for a higher-preference campus/programme in Round 6 or Round 7, they must select the ‘Float’ option.
- Pay Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)
To secure the allotted seat, candidates must submit the non-refundable Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) through the online payment gateway (Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card). Failure to submit the SAF within the deadline results in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, and the candidate becomes ineligible for further regular counselling rounds.
IISER 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment Schedule
The Joint Admission Committee has mapped out a multi-round counselling structure to ensure that all vacant seats across campuses are filled systematically.
| Counselling Events | Schedule |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 24 – July 28, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 1 – August 5, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | August 10 – August 13, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | August 18 – August 20, 2026 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment | August 24 – August 26, 2026 |
| Round 6 Seat Allotment | August 28 – August 30, 2026 |
| Round 7 Seat Allotment | September 1 – September 3, 2026 |
Understanding IISER Round 5 Closing Ranks
The closing rank (cutoff) represents the last rank at which admission was granted to a specific IISER campus in Round 5. Several factors determine the closing rank trends:
- Total Number of Test Takers: Overall candidate performance and score distribution in IAT 2026.
- Seat Matrix: Total sanctioned intake across participating IISER institutes.
- Campus Preferences: Historical demand and student choices (e.g., IISER Pune, IISER Kolkata, and IISER Mohali typically see earlier cutoffs).
- Reservation Norms: Category-wise seat distributions including General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
Candidates who did not secure a seat up to Round 5 should monitor the upcoming Round 6 and Round 7 cutoffs, as vacant seats resulting from non-payment of SAF or withdrawals are rolled over to the subsequent rounds.
Overview of Participating IISER Campuses and Programmes
Admissions via IAT 2026 grant entry into five-year BS-MS dual degree programmes and specialized 4-year BS courses across seven premier institutes:
- IISER Berhampur (Conducting institute for 2026)
- IISER Bhopal (Offers BS-MS and 4-Year BS Engineering Sciences / Economic Sciences)
- IISER Kolkata
- IISER Mohali
- IISER Pune
- IISER Thiruvananthapuram
- IISER Tirupati
These institutions emphasize foundational scientific research, interdisciplinary learning, and hands-on laboratory experience across disciplines including Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and Data Science.
Important Instructions for Candidates Moving to Round 6
- Maintain Login Credentials: Keep login details readily accessible to check the Round 6 seat allocation list on August 28, 2026.
- Document Verification Readiness: Prepare original documents, including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, IAT 2026 scorecard, category certificates, identity proof, and fee receipts, for the final physical reporting and registration at the allotted institute.
