The IISER 2026 will continue as the single gateway for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research. The IISER 2026 exam comprehensively assesses candidates' proficiency in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with a rigorous pattern designed to select highly capable students for advanced science programs. The following article is an extended overview of the IISER 2026 exam pattern, for clarity of all the participating candidates.
The IISER 2026 is a computer-based examination conducted in online mode across numerous designated centers throughout India.
Section
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Marking Scheme
Physics
15
60
+4/-1/0 per answer
Chemistry
Mathematics
Biology
All questions are objective and based on the Class XI and XII syllabus as per the rationalized NCERT curriculum.
Q1. How many questions are there in the IISER 2026 and how are they distributed?
Ans. The IISER includes a total of 60 questions, with 15 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Q2. What is the marking scheme in IISER 2026?
Ans. Each correct answer is awarded four marks, each incorrect answer results in a deduction of one mark, and there is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Q3. Is it compulsory to attempt all four subjects in IISER 2026?
Ans. The test contains all four subjects but qualifying cut-off in any three subjects is mandatory for merit consideration, though preparing all subjects is strongly advised for the best chances at top IISERs.
Q4. What qualification is required to appear for IISER 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024/2025 or be appearing in 2026, with three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as primary subjects.
Q5. In which languages will IISER be conducted?
Ans. The IISER 2026 is available in both Hindi and English, offering candidates the flexibility to choose their preferred language for the test.
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