| Updated On - Sep 7, 2026
IISER has released the IAT 2026 Round 8 seat allotment on iiseradmission.in. Allotted candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and report to their institute by September 7 2026 to confirm admission.
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has released the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 8 seat allotment result on the official admission portal at iiseradmission.in. Allotted candidates can view their result by logging in with their application number and password.
Round 8 is the final scheduled round of IAT 2026 counselling. The last date to submit the willingness, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and report to the allotted IISER is September 7, 2026. Candidates who miss the deadline will lose their allotted seat.
IISER IAT 2026 Round 8 Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) |
| Round | Round 8 (Final Round) |
| Seat Allotment Release | September 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Accept Seat and Pay SAF | September 7, 2026 |
| Official Portal | iiseradmission.in |
| Candidate Login | Login Portal |
Seat Acceptance Fee for IISER IAT 2026 Round 8
Candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online through the login portal. The fee is category based and partially non-refundable.
| Category | Total SAF | Refundable Component | Non-Refundable Administrative Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC, OBC-NCL, PwD, KM, Kashmiri Pandit, Kashmiri Hindu (Non-Migrants) | Rs 35,000 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| SC, ST | Rs 17,500 | Rs 12,500 | Rs 5,000 |
How to Check IISER IAT 2026 Round 8 Seat Allotment?
Follow these steps to view the Round 8 allotment on the official portal.
- Visit the official website at iiseradmission.in.
- Click on the candidate login link for IAT 2026 admission.
- Enter the application number and password to sign in.
- Open the Round 8 seat allotment tab on the dashboard.
- Check the allotted IISER, programme and category details on screen.
- Download the allotment letter and save a copy for future use.
How to Accept the Round 8 Seat and Pay the SAF?
Candidates who wish to confirm the allotted seat must complete the online acceptance step. The window closes on September 7, 2026.
- Log in to the IISER admission portal using your credentials.
- Choose the willingness option against the allotted seat.
- Select the Seat Acceptance Fee payment link on the dashboard.
- Pay the applicable SAF using net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
- Download the fee receipt and the provisional admission letter.
- Report to the allotted IISER as per the joining instructions.
IISER IAT 2026 Counselling Rounds Timeline
| Round | Seat Allotment Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | July 24, 2026 |
| Round 2 | August 1, 2026 |
| Round 8 (Final) | September 5, 2026 |
Round 8 is the last scheduled seat allotment for IAT 2026. Candidates who miss the September 7 deadline may lose their only chance at an IISER seat this year.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the official IISER admission portal and check your Round 8 allotment status.
- Decide on your willingness against the allotted seat before the deadline.
- Keep your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificate and IAT scorecard ready.
- Arrange the Seat Acceptance Fee as per your category well before payment.
- Complete the SAF payment and download the provisional admission letter today.
- Follow the reporting instructions shared by your allotted IISER campus.
Watch iiseradmission.in for the final admission list and campus reporting schedule from your allotted IISER.
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