Filling up the interview form
The forms for applying to IISERs came up in March after the IIT JAM examination results were out. Eminent research institutions like IISERs rely very much on Statement of Purpose (SOP) and recommendation letters from trusted mentors for screening the applications rather than just on the JAM score. I was a good student of my college and my love of mathematics was also genuine, so I had no worries in writing up my SOP and getting letters of recommendation. Soon afterward, I got a call via E-mail from IISER Mohali for an offline interview which was scheduled for the 17th of May 2023. I was elated.