OBC cutoff for IISER Pune in IAT 2025 closed at rank 404 in first round and 1,101 in final round for BS-MS program, making it toughest among all seven IISERs. IAT 2026 score above 150 out of 240 gives OBC students good chance at IISER Pune admission through counselling rounds.
- OBC candidates scoring 170+ marks in IAT 2026 can expect IISER Pune seat in Round 1 or 2 based on 2025 trend analysis
- IAT 2026 exam scheduled June 7 with results expected last week of June followed by immediate counseling process
- OBC certificate must show issue date on or after April 1, 2026 to claim category benefit during IAT 2026 IISER admissions process
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Key Summary
- OBC-NCL students get 27% reservation in all IISER campuses as per Government of India policy but IISER Pune remains most competitive with higher rank cutoff
- A minimum of 110 marks needed in IAT for OBC counselling eligibility though 150+ required for actual IISER Pune seat allocation in any round
- IISER Pune OBC ranks tighter than Kolkata (817), Mohali (1,332) or Bhopal (1,500) making it hardest OBC seat among seven IISERs
IISER Pune OBC Cutoff Trend: 2022 to 2025
Here's how OBC closing ranks at IISER Pune have shifted over the last four IAT cycles.
| Year | OBC Round 1 Closing Rank | OBC Final Round Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Around 200 to 250 | Around 420 to 500 |
| 2023 | Around 250 to 300 | 371 |
| 2024 | 257 | 938 |
| 2025 | 404 | 1,101 |
Ques. Has the OBC cutoff at IISER Pune been rising every year?
Ans. Yes. Final round OBC rank went from 371 in 2023 to 938 in 2024, then rised again to 1,101 in 2025. Competition keeps getting higher, so for IAT 2026 expect cutoffs to stay around 1,100 or possibly go higher depending on how many difficulty and applied candidates.
IISER Pune OBC Cutoff vs Other IISERs (IAT 2025)
This table compares where IISER Pune stands against the other six IISERs for OBC category seats.
| IISER Campus | OBC Final Round Closing Rank (2025 Approx.) |
|---|---|
| IISER Pune | 1,101 |
| IISER Kolkata | 817 to 1,200 |
| IISER Mohali | 1,332 to 1,600 |
| IISER Bhopal | 1,500 to 2,000 |
| IISER Thiruvananthapuram | 1,800 to 2,400 |
| IISER Tirupati | 2,000 to 3,000 |
| IISER Berhampur | 2,200 to 3,500 |
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Expected IISER Pune OBC Cutoff for IAT 2026
Based on the 2025 official closing ranks and demand trends, here's what OBC ranks might look like for IAT 2026.
| Round | Expected OBC Closing Rank (IAT 2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 350 to 450 |
| Round 2 | 600 to 750 |
| Round 3 | 800 to 950 |
| Final Round | 1,100 to 1,300 |
IAT Score to Rank Estimate for OBC Candidates
This table helps OBC students estimate their expected IAT score to approximate rank and admission chances.
| IAT Score (out of 240) | Approximate Rank | IISER Admission Likelihood (OBC) |
| 190 and above | 1 to 250 | IISER Pune Round 1 certain |
| 170 to 189 | 251 to 500 | IISER Pune Round 1 to 2 likely |
| 150 to 169 | 501 to 900 | IISER Pune Round 2 to 3 possible |
| 130 to 149 | 901 to 1,500 | IISER Pune late rounds or Kolkata and Mohali |
| 110 to 129 | 1,501 to 2,500 | IISER Mohali, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 90 to 109 | 2,501 to 4,000 | IISER Tirupati or Berhampur |
| Below 90 | 4,001 and above | Admission unlikely at any IISER |
Ques. What is a safe IAT score for OBC candidates to get IISER Pune?
Ans. Looking at recent patterns, around 150 out of 240 gives good chance. A score of 170 or higher, the chances improve significantly for early rounds. Anything below 130 would be difficult for IISER Pune, though there is a possibility to get Berhampur or Tirupati in later rounds.
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FAQs
Ques. What marks are needed for IISER Pune for OBC category?
Ans. A score of around 150+ out of 240 is considered as good score. In 2025, OBC ranks closed at 404 (Round 1) and 1,101 (final round).
Ques. What is the cutoff for OBC in IISER?
Ans. The cutoff depends on the campus. For 2025, the cut off for IISER Pune was 1,101, for IISER Mohali was approximately 1,300+, and for IISER Berhampur was more than 2,000.
Ques. Is it possible to get admission in IISER with 100 marks in OBC?
Ans. With 100 marks, the estimated rank lies between 2,500 and 4,000. The top campuses such as Pune, Kolkata, and Mohali would not be possible to get at this marks.
Ques. Is it possible to get admission in IISER with 120 marks in IAT?
Ans. At around 120 marks, the estimated rank will lie between 1,500 and 2,500. The campuses like Mohali, Bhopal, or Thiruvananthapuram are possible at this score.
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