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IISER Counselling 2023: Check Schedule & Process

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IISER Counselling 2023: The Indian Institutes of Science Education Research (IISER) will organise the counselling for three channels: JEE Advanced, KVPY, and SCB. Moreover, the authority will publish the IISER Counselling Dates 2023 on its official website – iiseradmission.in. Candidates who pass the IISER Aptitude Test 2023 will only be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

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The counselling process will include choice booking, document verification, and seat allotment. During the counselling, aspirants will be required to bring the documents specified by the University for verification purposes. Those who will receive seats through the IISER seat allocation 2023 must report to the designated centres to confirm admission. Read the article to know more about IISER 2023 counselling and seat allotment.

IISER Counselling Dates 2023

The authorities will specify dates for the counselling of each channel. Find below the important dates of IISER counselling 2023:

Counselling Dates for JEE Advanced

EventsImportant Dates 
Last Date of Uploading Class 12 Marksheet and Category Certificate To Be Notified
First Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
First Round of SAFTo Be Notified
Second Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
Second Round SAF To Be Notified
Withdrawal of SAF To Be Notified
Reporting at IISER To Be Notified

Counselling Dates for KVPY  

EventsImportant Dates 
Last Date of Uploading Class 12 Marksheet and Category Certificate To Be Notified
First Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
First Round of SAFTo Be Notified
Second Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
Second Round SAF To Be Notified
Withdrawal of SAF To Be Notified
Reporting at IISER To Be Notified

Counselling Dates for SCB Channel

EventsImportant Dates 
IISER Aptitude Test  To Be Notified
First Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
First Round of SAFTo Be Notified
Second Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
Second Round SAF To Be Notified
Third Round of Seat AllotmentTo Be Notified
Third Round SAFTo Be Notified
Fourth Round of Seat AllotmentTo Be Notified
Fourth Round SAFTo Be Notified
Withdrawal of SAF To Be Notified
Fifth and Final Round of Seat Allotment To Be Notified
Fifth Round SAF To Be Notified
Reporting at IISER To Be Notified

IISER Exam Counselling Rounds 2023

For IISER admission, there are three different rounds of counselling, as mentioned below:

  • Round 1: Candidates who passed the IISER 2022 Aptitude Test or the KVPY Basic Science Stream (SCB) are eligible for this round.
  • Round 2: This round is for seat allotment of JEE Advanced candidates.
  • Round 3: The final round is for IISER seat allotment of SCB candidates and to fill any remaining JEE Advanced and KVPY seats through the SCB channel.

Steps To Participate in IISER Counselling 2023

The shortlisted candidates need to apply for counselling for seat allotment in the preferred campus. Find below the steps for appearing for IISER 2023 counselling:

1. Filling Out the Application Form

The shortlisted candidates will be required to apply for counselling via online mode. The authorities will release separate application forms for each channel. Only the registered candidate will be allowed to appear for the counselling round. 

2. Choice Filling

Candidates will not only be required to fill in the general details but also the choice of course and institute. They must provide the preferences in the order of priority for seat allotment. The authorities will consider the choice given by the candidate while allotting the seat. 

3. Document Verification

The candidates who have filled out the application form will be called at the respective IISER centre for document verification. The authorities will release the list of documents that an applicant needs to carry at the counselling.

They will verify the details given in the application form via the original documents. Aspirants failing to produce the documents in the counselling round will not be allotted seats in any of the institutes. 

4. Seat Allotment 

After the document verification, authorities will allot the seats to the candidates based on the secured rank, availability of seats, preference and number of seats reserved for each channel. 

5. Fee Payment

Candidates need to pay a non-refundable seat acceptance fee or SAF toze the option. Find below the acceptance for different categories-

Seat Acceptance Fee 

CategorySAF
General/EWS/OBC-NCL Rs. 25,000
SC/ST/PWD/KMRs. 12,500

How To Practice Questions on IISER Aptitude Test?

Know the steps to practice questions on IISER 2023 aptitude test below:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting into my dream undergraduate college.” 
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Talent and Scholarship Tests” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Select “IISER Aptitude” and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Practice” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Practice Chapters From IISER Aptitude” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any of the IISER chapters to begin the practice.

IISER Options in Seat Allotment

The authorities will conduct the IISER 2023 seat allotment in several rounds for all three channels based on the rank and availability of seats. They will also consider the choice of the candidate during the allotment. Candidates will be given the following options during seat allotment-

  • Float – If the candidate does not get the seat of his choice, he or she can use the float option to appear for the subsequent rounds. Such candidates will get the seats in the further rounds of counselling (if any). 
  • Freeze – If the candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat, he or she canze the option upon fee payment. Theze option once exercised cannot be changed under any circumstances. 

Documents Required at the Time of IISER Counselling 2023

The candidates will be required to bring the below-mentioned documents for verification-

  • Admit card of JEE Advanced, KVPY and IISER
  • Marksheet and certificate of 10+2
  • Counselling letter
  • Scorecard of JEE Advanced, KVPY and IISER Aptitude Test
  • Recent photograph
  • Category certificate (if required)

IISER 2023 Seat Reservation

The authorities reserve a certain percentage of seats for the three channels. The IISER seat matrix 2023 will be available on the official website shortly. Till then, candidates can view the IISER previous year’s reservation for each channel and category below:

Percentage of Reserved Seats – Channels

Channels Percentage 
JEE and KVPY 25%
SCB 75%

Category-wise Seat Reservation

Category Seat Reservation 
SC15%
ST7.5%
OBC-NCL27%
PWD5% (supernumerary)
KM3 seats per IISER
EWSUp to 10%

IISER 2023 Participating Institutes

The authorities will offer admission to the participating institutes via IISER counselling. Find below the seven participating institutes of IISER admission 2023:

  1. IISER, Bhopal
  2. IISER, Pune
  3. IISER, Thiruvananthapuram
  4. IISER, Tirupati 
  5. IISER, Kolkata
  6. IISER Berhampur
  7. IISER, Mohali

Related Links –

IISER Answer KeyIISER Exam Pattern
IISER Application FormIISER Counselling

FAQs on IISER Counselling 2023

Some of the frequently asked questions and their answers related to IISER Counselling 2023 are given below:

Q: When will the counselling dates for IISER 2023 be released?

A: The counselling dates for the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research 2023 will be released soon.

Q: Do authorities conduct separate IISER counselling for each channel?

A. Yes, the authorities will conduct separate counselling for each channel.

Q: What is SAF in IISER 2023 counselling?

A: SAF or seat acceptance fee is the amount that candidates need to submit toze the allotted seat option. 

Q: What percentage of seats are reserved for JEE Advanced and KVPY channels?

A: The authorities have reserved 25% of seats for JEE Advanced and KVPY channels.

Q: Can I appear for the other rounds of IISER counselling if I am not satisfied with the allotted seat?

A: Yes. If the candidate is not satisfied with the allotted seat, he or she can use the float option and appear for further seat allotment rounds. 

We have now provided you with all the details on IISER 2023 Counselling. Candidates must now focus on preparation. If you have any questions, feel to post them in the comment section below. We will get back to you at the earliest.

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