IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Admission Process 2024: Latest Updates

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Introduction

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Stay updated on IAT 2024 with recent announcements on exam date, eligibility, syllabus, and more. Learn about changes due to JEE and KVPY abolition. Explore application fees and decide if IISERs are right for you.

What is the IAT Exam Date?

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IAT 2024: App portal opens April 1, closes May 13. Exam on June 9. Hall tickets in June. Answer key after exam. Objection portal opens in late June. Results usually in July. Follow 'Vivek NISER | SciAstra' on YouTube for updates.

Both JEE and KVPY Channel Have Been Abolished

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IISERs no longer consider KVPY for admissions. Instead, IAT scores are exclusive for admission. JEE scores are no longer considered. You

Is there Any Change in Eligibility Criteria?

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IAT eligibility expanded to include second droppers. Indian citizens who passed XII in 2022-2024 with science stream and 3 subjects among Bio, Phy, Chem, Math. SC/ST: 55%, others: 60% aggregate needed.

Is there Any Change in the Syllabus?

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IAT based on NCERT for Class XI and XII, but additional resources needed. Use SciAstra app for IAT resources and previous year questions. Exam pattern likely unchanged: 60 questions, 15 each from Math, Chem, Phys, Bio. +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect.

Are both Math And Biology sections compulsory?

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IAT includes both Math and Biology sections, challenging for PCB and PCM students. SciAstra offers courses tailored to help students tackle unfamiliar sections, enhancing their chances of selection.

How Much is the Application Fee?

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Application fee: GEN, EWS, OBC-NCL: INR 2000 PWD, SC/ST, Kashmiri migrants: INR 1000 Same fee for male and female candidates.

How to Register for IAT?

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Online registration exclusively via iiseradmission.in official website.

Number of Seats-

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Total seats: 1808 BS-MS Program: 1718 seats distributed among IISERs BS Program at IISER Bhopal: 90 seats with 60 in Engineering Sciences and 30 in Economic Science.

How to Prepare for IAT?

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Ace IAT with SciAstra's strategy: 1. Solve mock tests on app to understand pattern. 2. Practice key topics with solved PYQs. 3. Enroll in SciAstra courses for success in IAT and other competitive exams.

Conclusion:

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Consider IISERs as an alternative to JEE and NEET for science education. Stay updated on IISER Admission 2024 and IAT. Second droppers eligible. Prepare thoroughly for IAT due to limited seats.