Can I get a seat in IISER for BS through IISER entrance exam cutoff?
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Yes, it is possible to get admission to IISER through IISER entrance exam. IISER Entrance exam is conducted by the institute for candidates seeking admission to the BS and Integrated BS specialisations. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India quota. For the General AI category candidates, the last round closing rank for all the specialisations are given in the table below:
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To get admission in IISER for the BSc-MSc course, you usually need a high score in IAT (IISER Aptitude Test) — around the top 1,000–1,500 ranks. For SC/ST and EWS/OBC categories, the cutoff is slightly relaxed.
Candidates applying to Indian institute of Science education and research thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM) should submit their Class 10th and 12th marksheets, candidate scorecards of the entrance exam, which in this case can be JEE Advanced or GATE and a valid photo ID. They are also required to carry category certificates, scanned photograph and signature, OCI/PIO certificates as the case may be. Any PwD candidate has to provide a good medical certificate.
IISER 2025 counselling registration process was started on June 26, 2025. The registration for the counselling is done only for the test takers who have secured an IISER 2025 AIR/Category rank. Earlier, candidates were able to fill out the IISER 2025 counselling registration form till July 3, 2025 till 5pm.
However, the exam officials have extended the IISER 2025 counselling registration deadline for the candidates to July 7, 2025, till 5 pm.
Yes, while filling out the IISER Decision Making Form, it is absolutely necessary to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). This fee is a crucial part of confirming your intent to accept the allotted seat, whether you choose the “Freeze” or “Float” option. Without paying the SAF, your seat will not be reserved, and you will be considered to have forfeited your claim to that allotment.
Moreover, non-payment of the SAF will automatically remove you from the ongoing counselling process, including eligibility for seat upgrades in future rounds. The SAF amount is later adjusted against your first semester tuition fees, so it is not an ad
After you fill out the IISER Decision Making Form, the next steps depend on the option you selected—Freeze or Float:
1. If you selected Freeze:
a. Admission Confirmation
b. Your seat is considered final.
c. You will not be considered for further rounds.
2. Document Verification
a. You must upload scanned copies of the required documents via the portal.
b. Some IISERs may also ask for physical verification at the time of reporting.
c. Fee Payment
d. Pay the admission/semester fees within the given deadline to confirm your seat.
3. Reporting Instructions
a. Await an official email or update from your allotted IISER with reporting date, orientatio
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