Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

IISER 2025 - exam_pattern

Exam for admissions to 5-year BS-MS dual degree programs at IISERs.

The types of questions that will be asked in the IAT 2025 examination are shown in the IISER Entrance Exam 2025 exam format. Throughout the course of three hours, exam administrators will use multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to assess applicants' subject knowledge. For each accurate response they mark during the exam, applicants will receive +4 marks. Exam officials will deduct one score for each incorrect response. Applicants can view the format of the IAT 2025 exam here:

Subjects Marks Questions
Biology 60 15
Physics 60 15
Chemistry 60 15
Mathematics 60 15
Total 240 60
Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for IAT 2024 varies based on the type of questions.

  1. For every correct response, 4 marks will be provided.
  2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

The best part is that it is not necessary to attempt all the sections. You can attempt any of the sections of your choice. Maths & Bio is not necessary.

The total marks obtained by a candidate out of 240 will be considered for preparing the Rank List.