Updated on - May 10, 2023
IISER, short for Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, is a group of leading scientific education and research institutions in India. IISER was established by the Government of India's Human Resources Development Board (MHRD) with the aim of promoting excellence in science education and research. As in 2021, there were a total of 7 of his IISERs in different regions of the country. It usually includes a national-level entrance exam, called the SER IISER aptitude test (IAT), followed by merit-based counseling and seat allocation.