IAT Previous Year Question Paper: Download Year-Wise Papers PDF with Solutions

IAT Previous Year Question Paper: Download Year-Wise Papers PDF with Solutions

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 16 May 2025, 03:11 PM IST

IAT Previous Year Question Paper: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test (IAT) is a highly competitive entrance examination conducted for admission into the five-year BS-MS dual degree programs offered by IISERs across India. Candidates aiming to secure themselves a seat in these highly prestigious institutes through the IISER exam must have a strong grasp of the fundamental concepts in core subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology. In this article, let’s dive into detailed information about this exam and some previous years question papers. Using these resources, you will be able to prepare better and know better about the pattern and types of questions asked. Let’s dive in!

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  1. Exam Schedule Table
  2. Exam Particulars
  3. IAT Previous Year Paper
IAT Previous Year Question Paper: Download Year-Wise Papers PDF with Solutions
IAT Previous Year Question Paper: Download Year-Wise Papers PDF with Solutions

Exam Schedule Table

Event

Date

Online Application Start Date

March 10, 2025

Online Application End Date

April 15, 2025

Application Correction Window

April 21–22, 2025

Admit Card Release

May 15, 2025

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) Date

May 25, 2025 (Sunday), 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon

Answer Key Display

May 25, 2025 (after the exam)

Result Declaration

June 2025 (tentative)

Document Upload Deadline

June 16, 2025

Exam Particulars

Let’s understand the particular details about this exam before diving into the question paper.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

Conducting Body

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)

Purpose

Admission to 5-Year BS-MS Dual Degree Program

Subjects Covered

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

Question Paper Format

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Number of Questions

60 questions (15 per subject)

Total Marks

180 marks

Marking Scheme

+3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer

Medium of Exam

English

Availability of Papers

Limited official release; based on memory-based questions and unofficial sources

Benefits of Solving Past Papers

Understand exam pattern, identify important topics, improve time management

Recommended For

Students applying through IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) channel

IAT Previous Year Paper

In this section we will dive into a detailed question paper of each year.

You can also practice with the following model question papers:

Model IISER paper 1

IISER Biology Sample Paper 1

Model IISER paper 2

IISER Biology Sampler Paper 2

Model IISER paper 2 (Hindi)

IISER Biology Hindi Sampler Paper 2

Related links:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the mode of the IAT exam?
A:

IISER IAT 2025 will be conducted in online (computer-based) mode across various test centers in India.

Q: Can I apply to IISER through JEE Advanced or KVPY instead of IAT?
A:

As of 2025, the primary admission channel for IISER is through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). KVPY and JEE Advanced channels were discontinued from 2023 onward.

Q: Is there negative marking in the IISER IAT?
A:

Yes, there is negative marking. Each correct answer awards 3 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q: How many subjects are included in the IISER IAT exam?
A:

The IAT includes four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates can choose any three out of the four subjects while attempting the exam.

Q: Where can I find IISER IAT previous year question papers?
A:

While official previous year papers are not publicly released by IISER, memory-based question papers are available from coaching institutes and online educational platforms. These are useful for understanding the exam pattern and difficulty level.

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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 !

Hello,

If you have selected OBC-NCL category and uploaded a Central OBC-NCL certificate , then there is no issue .

IISER accepts Central OBC-NCL certificate , as long as it is valid and issued by a competent authority. Just make sure the certificate is:

  • Issued within one year from the application date.

  • Clearly mentions OBC-NCL and your caste is in the central list .

If these points are okay, then your form is fine.

Hope it helps !

Hello aspirant,

Applicants must take either the JEE Main or JEE Advanced exam in order to be considered for admission to the best engineering institutes in India. JEE Advanced and Main are administered by separate bodies. Because the JEE Advanced exam is more difficult than the JEE Main exam, candidates who are prepared for it have an advantage.

To know the complete preparation strategies, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-should-preparation-strategies-differ-for-jee-main-and-jee-advanced

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Hope this information helps you.

Hello reader,

Last year that is 2023 around 9.5 lakh students attempted for jee mains round one, while 8.6 lakh students attempted for jee mains round two. Across both the sessions around 12 lakh students sat for the jee mains exam in year 2023.

Hey there,

Which exam are you talking about? Please provide the proper information in your question so that we can help you with your query.

Since I found your question in the Engineering section, I guess you are asking about the engineering exam (JEE Exam). Let me tell you about the JEE exam:

Through the JEE exam, you can access all the undergraduate courses in the engineering domain. You can get admission into engineering courses like B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech in Civil Engineering, and many more. This exam allows you to get admission into the top engineering colleges in India like IITs, NITs, GFTIs, etc.

I hope this information helps you. If you need more information about anything, please share your queries with us.