IIST takes admission through JEE Advanced and IISER consider KVPY, JEE Advanced and SCB channel to take admissions. 

IIST Cut off

-General Candidates (GEN): At least 20% (i.e.73 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 5% (i.e. 6 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

-Other Backward Community – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) Candidates: At least 18% (i.e. 65 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 4.5% (i.e. 5 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

-Scheduled Caste(SC), Scheduled Tribe(ST) & Persons with Disabilities(PD) Candidates: At least 10% (i.e.36 marks out of 366) marks in aggregate and at least 2.5% (i.e. 3 marks out of 122) marks in each of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).

IISER Cut off

KVPY- Cut off is around 1050 

JEE Adavnced- Cut off rank is around 5800

SCB stream- cut off vary according to different states. 

KVPY preparation tips-

In order to start your preparation you should analyze the paper pattern and should be aware of the sylalbus. Make proper plan for your study. Refer previous year papers. Solve complete mock test series to analyze your performance level. Give proper time to revision.

All the Best!!