Sir, my daughter got 84 in IISER, any possibilities for getting admission there in ohysics BS, MS.
Ans: Scoring 84 marks in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 places your daughter significantly below the General category cutoff range (110–130) for BS-MS Physics at premier IISERs like Pune, Kolkata, and Bhopal, where closing ranks for 2024 ranged from 259–1,023. Even newer campuses like IISER Tirupati and Berhampur, which have lower thresholds (expected cutoff: 95–110), remain challenging, as their 2024 closing ranks for Physics programs exceeded 3,000–4,500. For instance, IISER Berhampur’s 2024 closing rank for BS-MS Physics was 3,567 for General candidates, translating to a required IAT score of ~110–120. While reserved categories (SC/ST/EWS) enjoy relaxed cutoffs, a General category score of 84 does not meet these benchmarks.
Recommendation: Explore state universities like Delhi University’s B.Sc Physics (CUET cutoff: ~65–70%) or Banaras Hindu University (B.Sc Hons cutoff: ~160/600), which prioritize board marks and CUET scores. Alternatively, consider private institutions such as Ashoka University or FLAME University for interdisciplinary science programs with flexible curricula. Reattempting IAT 2026 with focused preparation on Physics/Chemistry sections to target a minimum score of 110+ is advised for IISER eligibility. For immediate enrollment, IISc Bangalore’s four-year Bachelor of Science (via IAT/JEE Advanced) or IIT Madras’s BS Data Science (entrance-agnostic admission) offer robust alternatives. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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