IISER 2026 Round 6 Seat Allotment Result - Overview
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) announced the Round 6 seat allotment result for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 on August 28, 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling can check their seat allotment status by logging into the official website using their application number and password.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER Berhampur is the organising institute for 2026) |
| Exam Name | IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 |
| Counselling Round | Round 6 |
| Official Portal | iiseradmission.in |
| Round 6 Result Date | August 28, 2026 |
| Login Credentials Required | Application number and password |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IAT 2026 exam date | June 7, 2026 |
| IAT 2026 result and rank card | June 29, 2026 |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | July 2 to July 9, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 24, 2026 |
| Round 1 SAF and willingness deadline | July 28, 2026 |
| Round 3 SAF deadline | August 13, 2026 |
| Round 4 seat allotment result | August 18, 2026 |
| Round 4 SAF deadline | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 5 seat allotment result | August 24, 2026 |
| Round 5 SAF deadline | August 26, 2026 |
| Round 6 seat allotment result | August 28, 2026 |
| Round 6 willingness and SAF deadline | August 30, 2026 |
| Round 7 counselling | September 1 to 3, 2026 |
Freeze, Float or Decline: What the Options Mean
After checking your seat allotment in Round 6, you need to decide how to respond. Here is what each option means:
| Option | What it means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | You accept the current seat and will not participate in further counselling rounds. Your seat is confirmed and locked. |
| Float | You accept the current seat but remain eligible to upgrade your seat in upcoming rounds if a better option becomes available. |
| Decline/Withdraw | You reject the current seat offer and exit the counselling process. |
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) for Round 6
If you receive a seat offer in Round 6, you must pay the seat acceptance fee by August 30, 2026, to confirm your seat. The fee structure for 2026 is as follows:
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL / Kashmiri Migrant / PwD | Rs 35,000 (Rs 25,000 admission fee + Rs 10,000 non-refundable administrative fee) |
| SC / ST | Rs 17,500 (Rs 12,500 admission fee + Rs 5,000 non-refundable administrative fee) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the IISER 2026 Round 6 seat allotment result released?
A: The result was published on August 28, 2026, on the official website iiseradmission.in.
Q: What is the last date to pay the seat acceptance fee for Round 6?
A: Candidates must submit their willingness and pay the seat acceptance fee by August 30, 2026.
Q: How do I check my IISER Round 6 seat allotment result?
A: Log in to iiseradmission.in with your application number and password, then go to the Seat Allotment or Decision-Making section to view your Round 6 offer.
Q: What is the seat acceptance fee for IISER 2026?
A: The fee is Rs 35,000 for General, EWS, OBC-NCL, Kashmiri Migrant, and PwD candidates, and Rs 17,500 for SC/ST candidates.
Q: When is IISER Round 7 counselling?
A: Round 7 counselling will be held from September 1 to 3, 2026, for candidates who are unallotted or who chose to float after Round 6.
