IISER Mohali All Questions

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If your son is from the General category and is aiming for IISER Berhampur in 2025, here’s what you should know. Last year (2024), students who got a rank up to around 4400 in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) were able to get into IISER Berhampur. So, if he gets a rank under 4500, there's a very good chance he can get a seat.

Now, every year the cutoff can change a bit depending on how many students apply, how well they perform, and how many seats are available. But generally, if he’s serious about research and preparing well, he should aim for a rank below 4000 to be on the safer side for Berhampur and maybe even other IISERs.

If you’re looking for good coaching near Agra for IISER and NISER exams besides Sciastra online, a few options you can consider are:

Some reputed local coaching centers in Agra focus on IIT-JEE and science Olympiads, which also cover topics useful for IISER/NISER preparation. You can check out places like Career Launcher and Allen Career Institute — they have branches or tie-ups in nearby cities and sometimes offer targeted courses for IISER and NISER.

Another option is Resonance, which has a good reputation for science entrance exam coaching and might have centers near Agra or nearby cities.

If you don’t mind traveling a bit, Kota in Rajasthan is famous for top coaching institutes like Allen, Resonance, and Vibrant Academy, which offer excellent training for IISER and NISER aspirants.

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As an OBC-NCL PwD candidate for IISER TVM via IAT 2025, you should aim for around 100–110 marks out of 240 to have a good chance.

Cutoffs vary yearly, but this range is generally competitive. Also, you need at least 55% in Class XII aggregate for eligibility.

Check updates here: IISER Admission (https://www.iiseradmission.in/)

Hello,

If you have uploaded the old EWS certificate (2024–2025) instead of the new one (2025–2026), there is a chance that it may not be accepted, as the IISER notification clearly asks for the valid and updated EWS certificate for the year 2025–2026.

Right now, if the correction window is closed, you won’t be able to change it. But don’t worry too much. Once the results are out and before the counselling starts (before 16 June), there is usually a document verification process. You may get a chance to upload the correct and updated certificate during that time.

Just make sure you get the 2025–2026 EWS certificate ready as soon as possible, so if they allow updates before counselling, you can upload the correct one.

Hope it helps !

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Here are the high weightage chapters for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 in all four subjects:

Physics – High Weightage Chapters

• Kinematics

• Laws of Motion

• Work, Energy & Power

• Rotational Motion

• Thermodynamics

• Oscillations & Waves

• Electrostatics

• Current Electricity

• Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction

• Optics

• Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei)

These chapters usually get 1–2 questions each, with Magnetism, Modern Physics, and Current Electricity often having slightly higher weightage (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/important-topics-for-iiser-aptitude-test-blogId-166793) (https://mystudycart.com/iiser-aptitude-test-syllabus) .

Chemistry – High Weightage Chapters

• Atomic Structure

• Chemical Bonding

• Thermodynamics

• Equilibrium

• Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry

• Chemical Kinetics

• Organic Chemistry (Basics, Reactions)

• Hydrocarbons & Functional Groups

• Coordination Compounds

• Biomolecules

Organic Chemistry (especially reactions and basics), Hydrocarbons, and Chemical Bonding are very frequently asked (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/important-topics-for-iiser-aptitude-test-blogId-166793) (https://mystudycart.com/iiser-aptitude-test-syllabus) .

Mathematics – High Weightage Chapters

• Sets, Relations & Functions

• Trigonometry

• Algebra (Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations)

• Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integrals & Applications)

• Vectors & 3D Geometry

• Probability

• Matrices & Determinants

Calculus, Algebra, and Vectors/3D Geometry are major focus areas. (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/important-topics-for-iiser-aptitude-test-blogId-166793) (https://mystudycart.com/iiser-aptitude-test-syllabus)

Biology – High Weightage Chapters

• Cell Structure & Function

• Genetics & Evolution

• Human Physiology

• Plant Physiology

• Reproduction

• Biotechnology

• Ecology

• Diversity of Life/Structural Organization

Human Physiology, Genetics, and Cell Biology have the most questions, followed by Ecology and Plant Physiology (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/important-topics-for-iiser-aptitude-test-blogId-166793) (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/iiser-entrance-exam-important-topics-for-biology-blogId-197898) (https://mystudycart.com/iiser-aptitude-test-syllabus) .

Quick Summary Table

Tip:
Focus more on these chapters for revision, but don’t skip the rest, as questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/important-topics-for-iiser-aptitude-test-blogId-166793) (https://mystudycart.com/iiser-aptitude-test-syllabus) (https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/iiser-entrance-exam-important-topics-for-biology-blogId-197898) .
Practice previous year questions from these topics for best results.

Yes, as a 2022 Class 12 science pass-out, you are eligible to apply for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025. According to the official eligibility rules, students who passed Class 12 in 2022, 2023, or 2024 can apply for IISER’s BS-MS or BS programs, if they meet other conditions. You must have studied at least three subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in Class 12. Check the official website for complete details.

For more details you can visit the link given below

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Hi Aspirant,

You should check the official website for any updates regarding date extensions and contact the admissions office. This is the best way to ensure you complete your registration.

Additionally, there are alternative channels for admission into IISER through JEE Advanced and the KVPY fellowship. If you need any assistance with that, feel free to ask.

No, as a 2022 passout, you are not eligible to apply for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025. The IAT is only for students who passed Class XII or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or 2025.

If you're interested in studying at an IISER, you can consider pursuing a bachelor's degree and then applying for IISER's Masters or integrated PhD programs through exams like IIT-JAM, JEST, or UGC-NET/GATE.

Check out IISER eligibility criteria

Hi arupnanda

It seems your IISER rank was rejected due to a mismatch between the category selected (OBC-NCL) and the uploaded photograph (OBC central). IISERs require specific documents, including the correct caste certificate and corresponding photograph, to be uploaded. Since you indicated you selected OBC-NCL but uploaded an OBC central photo, it's likely this discrepancy caused the rejection.

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When considering the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) and admissions to IISc Bangalore, it's important to understand the program structure. Here's a clarification:

• IISc Bangalore's Program:
  • IISc Bangalore, through the IAT, primarily offers a 4-year BS (Research) program. Therefore, the program you would be admitted to is a Bachelors of Science (Research) degree.
    
    
  • It is important to note that the IISER aptitude test is used for admissions into the 5 year BS-MS dual degree programs in the IISER's, and the 4 year BS programs in IISC and IIT Madras.
• BS-MS Dual Degree:
  • The 5-year BS-MS dual degree is a characteristic program of the IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research). This program combines a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
    
    
• Key takeaway:
  • If you are accepted into IISc Bangalore through the IAT, you will be enrolled in a 4-year BS (Research) program, not a combined BS-MS program.

Therefore, you will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Research) degree. To further your studies to a masters degree, you would need to apply to a masters program after the completion of your bachelors degree.

I hope this clarifies the program structure.