The Indian Institutes of Scientific Education and Research (IISERs) have released the answer key for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT 2024). Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the answer key from the official website, iiseradmission.in. The direct link and other relevant details are provided on the website.

According to the schedule, students' responses will be uploaded on June 12. Following this, a portal will be available for candidates to file any objections until June 14. The final answer key is set to be displayed on June 21. In the provisional key, option (a) is marked as the correct answer for all questions across all subjects.

Direct link to download IAT answer key 

The IAT 2024 was conducted as a computer-based test on June 9 at various centers across India. The exam consisted of 60 multiple-choice questions, divided equally among Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Each question had only one correct answer. Candidates were given a total of 180 minutes, or three hours, to complete the exam.

Scoring System

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unanswered Questions: No marks awarded or deducted

The total possible score for IAT 2024 is 240 marks.

"The total marks obtained by a candidate out of 240 will be considered for preparing the Rank List. Not every candidate appearing in IAT 2024 will be awarded a rank. The rank cut-off will be announced at an appropriate time. Further, getting a rank does not guarantee offer/admission to an IISER," stated an official release.

The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) scores are crucial for admission to the five-year Bachelor of Science-Master of Science (BS-MS) integrated dual degree programs offered by the IISERs located in Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tirupati. Additionally, the scores are used for admission to the four-year BS programs in Engineering Sciences and Economic Sciences at IISER Bhopal.