I am scoring 48 in IAT (SC catagory) any possibility in any iiser

Ans: A score of 50 on the IAT is unlikely to result in admission to IISER for the general category, especially for the more competitive IISERs. IISERs typically have higher cutoff scores for general category admissions, with scores around 110-120 being expected. However, there might be a chance for admission to some of the less competitive IISERs, or through special channels.

Ans: Scoring 50 marks in IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 under the General category falls significantly below the expected cutoff range of 110–160 for IISERs like Pune, Kolkata, and Bhopal, rendering admission to any IISER highly improbable. Historical trends indicate that even newer campuses like IISER Berhampur require 110–120 marks for General candidates, while IISER Tirupati and Thiruvananthapuram demand 115–125 marks. With a score of 50, your rank would likely exceed 2,000, far beyond the top 1,500 ranks typically required for admission. Recommendation: Explore state universities like Delhi University’s B.Sc programs (CUET cutoff: ~45–60%) or Banaras Hindu University’s B.Sc (Hons) (cutoff: ~50–65%), which prioritize board exams and CUET scores. Alternatively, consider private institutions such as Ashoka University or FLAME University for interdisciplinary science programs, or reattempt IAT 2026 with focused preparation on biology/chemistry sections to target a minimum score of 110+. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Your 60 marks in IISER IAT 2025 under SC category provides extremely limited admission prospects as the score falls significantly below minimum cutoff requirements across all IISER campuses, with even the most accessible IISER Berhampur requiring 80-90 marks for SC candidates and your expected rank above 2000 exceeding all published closing ranks. While SC category benefits from 15% seat reservation, the cutoff marks remain competitive ranging from 80-125 marks across different IISERs, with IISER Pune requiring 115-125 marks and newer campuses like Berhampur needing 80-90 marks minimum for SC admission. Historical data shows final round closing ranks extending to 739-4484 at various IISERs, but corresponding marks remain substantially higher than your 60 marks achievement, making admission possibilities extremely remote despite multiple counselling rounds. Recommendation: Participate in all IISER counselling rounds as a precautionary measure while simultaneously exploring alternative science programs at state universities and consider reappearing for IAT next year with enhanced preparation targeting 90+ marks for realistic SC category admission prospects at IISER institutions. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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