IISER Exam 2024: Exam Dates, Patterns, Eligibility & Syllabus

Important Dates

Let’s follow the Exam Dates information furnished here in detail. Know when your exam will be conducted, the date, and everything else. Let’s draw your attention to the below section.

Exam Syllabus

BIOLOGY

1. Diversity in the living world
2. Cell structure and function
3. Plant and Animal Physiology
4. Human physiology
5. Genetics and Evolution
6. Reproduction
7. Ecology and environment
8. Biology and human welfare
9. Biotechnology and its applications

CHEMISTRY

1. Structure of the Atom
2. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
4. Hydrogen
5. s, p, d, f block elements
6. Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
7. Redox Reactions
8. Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
9. Hydrocarbons
10. Environmental Chemistry
11. Alcohols, phenols, and ethers
12. Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
13. General principles and processes of isolation of elements
14. Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics
15. Haloalkanes and haloarenes
16. Coordination Compounds

MATHEMATICS

1. Sets, Relations, and Functions
2. Trigonometric Functions
3. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Principles of Mathematical Induction
4. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
5. Linear Inequalities
6. Permutations and Combinations
7. Binomial Theorem and Sequences and Series
8. Straight lines, Conic Sections and Three Dimensional Geometry
9. Limits and Derivatives
10. Mathematical Reasoning
11. Statistics
12. Probability
13. Matrices and Determinants
14. Continuity and Differentiability
15. Application of Derivatives
16. Integrals
17. Applications of Integrals
18. Differential Equations
19. Vectors
20. Linear Programming

PHYSICS

1. Physical World and Measurement
2. Kinematics
3. Laws of Motion
4. Work, Energy and Power
5. Motion of Systems of Particles and Rigid body
6. Gravitation
7. Properties of bulk matter
8. Thermodynamics
9. Behavior of perfect gas and kinetic energy
10. Oscillations
11. Waves
12. Electrostatics
13. Current Electricity
14. Magnetic effect of current and magnetism
15. Electromagnetic Induction
16. Alternating current
17. Electromagnetic Waves
18. Optics
19. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
20. Atoms and Nuclei
21. Electronic devices
22. Communication Systems

Note: The above-mentioned syllabus is for the year 2024-2024. To get more information regarding the subject-wise syllabus, tap here.

IISER Exam Pattern

Here, we have provided exam pattern information about subjects, the number of questions and markings, and exam duration. Thus, if you appear in this exam, you must know these aspects.

Basic Guideline of this Exam

• Mode of Exam: Computer-based test
• Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Total Marks: 240 marks
• Marking Scheme: 3 marks for a correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Biology.

Eligibility Criteria

Let’s draw your attention to this section to know the eligibility criteria for applying for this exam.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the 12^th or equivalent exam from any recognized board in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
• They must have studied at least three subjects during their 10+2 exam, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Students in the SC/ST category have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the 10+2 exam. Students belonging to other categories require 60% marks on their Class XII exam.

Note: Candidates from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education from the Kashmir division/Winter Zone areas of the Jammu division and the U.T. of Ladakh can also appear for this exam by fulfilling all the other eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for the IISER Entrance Exam?

Fill out the application form by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Registration

Visit the IISER official website and register using your name, email, password, etc. Once done, a verification email will be sent to the provided email address. Then, students can log into their accounts and proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form

Now, candidates must fill out the form by entering personal and educational details, choosing the exam center, uploading a photo or signature, etc.

Step 3: Application Fee

After that, students must pay the application fee through the secure payment gateway, i.e., debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Application Fee

The application fee is paid at the time of the submission of the form.

• For General, EWS, OBC, and OBC-NCL categories: Rs. 2,000
• For PwD, persons registered as Kashmiri Migrants (KM) and SC/ST category: Rs. 1,000

Note: The fee is non-refundable.

Seat Acceptance Fee

SAF is paid once the candidates complete the admission process. However, it is paid per the category students entered in the application.

1. For General/EWS/OBC/PwD/KM categories: Rs. 35,000/- (Rs. 25,000/- + Rs. 10,000/- (Non refundable administrative fee).
2. For SC/ST categories: Rs. 17,500/- (Rs. 12,500/- + Rs. 5000/- (Non refundable administrative fee).
3. This amount will be adjusted against your first semester fee once you register in IISER.

Exam Centers

A bunch of exam Centers have been prescribed to conduct this exam; therefore, if you are one of those who will appear for this exam, then you must know city-wise exam destinations.

Admit Card

The admit card will be released by the exam authority on 1 June 2024. To download it, students must use their log ID and password. On the admit card, they can check the exam date, time, personal details, etc. Students must carry this admit card into the examination hall; otherwise, they’ll not be allowed to take the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for IISER 2024?

Students who have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam in 2022, 2023, & 2024 with a science stream from any recognized board can apply for this entrance examination.

What is the pattern of IAT 2024?

The test contains 60 multiple-choice questions. The exam is conducted for a duration of 3 hours and is divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.

How many times is the IISER exam conducted in a year?

The IISER exam is conducted once a year.

Does class 12 marks matter in IISER?

Yes, students who belong to SC/ST/PWD must secure at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII examination. Candidates from other categories must score at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in their Class XII.

The Final Thoughts

Above, we have mentioned the complete information regarding the IISER Exam 2024, including their eligibility, syllabus, fees, exam pattern, etc. Before applying for the exam, you must go through all the information. If you still encounter any issues or difficulties, comment in the sections below!