Admission Changes for IISER: 75 Cutoff and JEE Advanced
As of my last update in August 2023, the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) maintained their eligibility criteria, which typically required students to have a minimum of 75 in their Class 12 examinations for admission through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) or other channels like JEE Advanced or KVPY.
Current Status and Updates
However, the criteria for admissions can change, and institutions may revise their policies based on various factors, including government regulations or educational reforms. While the IITs have removed the 75 cutoff for admissions, this does not automatically apply to IISERs.
IIST has not released any notification regarding the 75 eligibility criteria yet. Some hope for its removal due to the IITs’ decision, but it remains to be seen if this change will be implemented.
Recent Adjustments
As of now, there have been no official hints toward its removal. However, a significant update came in the form of adjusting the eligibility criteria for the academic year. The cutoff has been lowered to 60 or the previously announced cutoff, whichever is lower, for General/OBC/OBC-NCL categories, and 55 for the rest of the categories.
Possibility of Removal
Given the decision made by IITs, the 75 board cutoff for the JEE Advanced channel should in principle be removed. Nonetheless, it is the prerogative of IISERs to determine their admission process independently. As such, IISERs can choose to maintain the 75 cutoff or adopt a different one based on their academic criteria.
While removing the 75 cutoff may appear to be unfair to some applicants, it reflects the individual nature of each university's admission policies. The decision to lower the cutoff is a fair and transparent approach to ensuring that diverse and talented students can apply for admission to IISER.
As always, the most accurate and current information can be found on the official IISER admission websites or through recent announcements regarding their admission criteria.
Conclusion
The admission landscape for IISER is currently evolving. The 75 board cutoff might be revisited, and if it is lowered, it would be announced well before the JEE Advanced examination. Students should stay informed and prepare accordingly as each institution reserves the right to make its own decisions.