The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) will release the IISER 2026 Round 5 seat allotment result on August 24, 2026, on the official admission portal, iiseradmission.in. Candidates who participated in Round 5 of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 counselling can log in with their application number and password to check their allotment status, download their admission offer letter, and complete the seat acceptance process before the deadline of August 26, 2026.
IISER 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment - Quick Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Joint Admissions Committee (JAC) 2026, with IISER Berhampur as the organising institute |
| Exam Name | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 |
| Official Website | iiseradmission.in |
| Round 5 Result Date | August 24, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 5 Window | August 24 to August 26, 2026 |
| Participating Institutes | 7 IISERs - Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Berhampur |
| Programmes Covered | BS-MS Dual Degree (all 7 institutes); 4-year BS programme at IISER Bhopal |
IISER 2026 Counselling: Important Dates
The table below lists the confirmed dates for the IISER 2026 seat allotment rounds released so far. Rounds beyond Round 5 have only tentative timelines announced by JAC and should be reconfirmed on the official portal closer to the date.
| Round | Seat Allotment Result Date | SAF / Willingness Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | July 24, 2026 | July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 | Early August 2026 | As notified on the portal |
| Round 3 | August 10, 2026 | August 13, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 4 | August 18, 2026 | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 5 | August 24, 2026 (expected) | August 26, 2026 |
| Round 6 (tentative) | September 2026 | - |
| Round 7 (tentative) | September 2026 | - |
How to Check IISER 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official IISER admission portal - iiseradmission.in
- Look for the "Round 5 Seat Allotment" or "Admission Offer" link on the homepage or candidate dashboard.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- Navigate to the seat allotment/ admission offer section to view your Round 5 status.
- If allotted a seat, download the admission offer letter for your records.
- Go to the "Decision-Making" or "Edit/ View" tab to select Accept & Freeze or Accept & Float.
- Proceed to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online before the deadline.
IISER 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 5 must pay the non-refundable Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online to confirm their offer. The category-wise SAF structure applicable through the 2026 counselling rounds is:
| Category | SAF Amount | Break-up |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL / PwD / KM / Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | ₹35,000 | ₹25,000 + ₹10,000 (non-refundable administrative fee) |
| SC / ST | ₹17,500 | ₹12,500 + ₹5,000 (non-refundable administrative fee) |
- The SAF amount (excluding the non-refundable administrative portion) is adjusted against the first-semester fee at the IISER where the candidate finally takes admission.
- Failure to pay the SAF within the Round 5 deadline (August 26, 2026) will result in cancellation of the offer, and the candidate will not be considered in subsequent rounds.
- Payment can be made online via debit/ credit card, net banking, or UPI, where enabled on the portal.
Freeze vs Float: What Should You Choose?
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Accept & Freeze | You accept the current seat and exit further rounds of counselling. This is your final allotment. |
| Accept & Float | You accept and pay for the current seat but remain eligible to be considered for a higher preference in later rounds. |
How to Apply / Steps After Round 5 Allotment
- Check the Round 5 result on iiseradmission.in using your login credentials.
- Download the admission offer letter.
- Select Accept & Freeze or Accept & Float on the Decision-Making tab.
- Pay the applicable SAF before August 26, 2026.
- Save the payment transaction number and receipt.
- Report to the allotted institute for document verification as per the schedule communicated on the portal.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read all on-screen instructions carefully before submitting your Freeze/ Float decision - this cannot always be reversed.
- The SAF is non-refundable; the administrative portion is not adjustable, even if you later withdraw.
- Failing to act (pay SAF or make a decision) within the deadline may lead to automatic cancellation of the offer and loss of eligibility for later rounds.
- Candidates who fail to join the allotted IISER by the specified reporting date may be charged a cancellation fee by the concerned institute.
- Regularly check the official portal and your registered email/ phone for round-wise updates, as schedules for Round 6 onward are announced progressively.