Can I Get into IISER Thiruvananthapuram with a Score of 79 in the IISER SCB 2018?

As a competitive environment, there are several factors to consider when assessing your chances of getting into IISER Thiruvananthapuram with a score of 79 from the IISER SCB 2018. Here's what you need to know to make an informed decision.

Understanding the Chances

For general candidates, having a score of 79 in the IISER SCB 2018 results in minimal chances of getting into IISER Thiruvananthapuram, as evidenced by the experience of one of my friends who scored 90 and secured a spot at IISER Tirupati in the seventh round. However, if you are from an SC/ST/EWS category, your chances are much higher. My friend who scored 43 managed to secure a spot at IISER Bhopal in the engineering science stream.

Factors Influencing Cutoffs

Estimating your chances accurately is challenging, especially since IISER does not typically release the rank list. Based on the available data and the general trend, a score of 79 would likely be sufficient in the 2nd or 3rd round of counseling. However, there are a few factors that can influence the cut-off, leading to fluctuations in the cutoff scores:

The introduction of JOSSA (Joint Entrance Screening Test for Schools) and NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) results can affect the overall cutoff. The second round of counseling often observes the maximum dip in cut-off scores. There are always a few candidates who score just below the cutoff and get through in the later rounds.

Personal Experience and Recommendations

Additionally, my own score of 80 based on the IAT (Integrated Aptitude Test) keys suggests that the cutoff this year may be higher. However, it's important to remain hopeful and participate in the later rounds of counseling. If you belong to a reserved category, you might have better chances in the second round of counseling.

While it's difficult to predict exact chances based on scores alone, given that the number of applicants increases every year, the chances of getting into an IISER, even if not Thiruvananthapuram, are still present. I would recommend waiting for the counseling rounds to begin to confirm your eligibility.

Conclusion

Even though the cutoff this year is higher, you still have a reasonable chance of getting into IISER Berhampur or another IISER in a later round. Stay positive, stay persistent, and keep your hopes up. The right opportunity may come your way if you wait patiently and participate in the counseling rounds.

Best of luck!