Institute of Science | Cut-Off Details

Institute of Science | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

Nagpur, Maharashtra

College Type
Autonomous
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Institute of Science Cut Off Details

Institute of Science, Nagpur admissions rely on merit-based cut-offs derived from Class 12 (HSC) index marks, with no entrance exam required for its B.Sc. programs. Cut-offs are released as merit lists after online registration, followed by category-wise counselling rounds, making competition high for popular science streams like Physics-Chemistry-Maths and Biology groups.

Admission Criteria

Eligibility starts with passing HSC (10+2) from Maharashtra Board or equivalent (CBSE/ICSE), with science subjects and a minimum aggregate often around 50-60% for general category.
The process involves online application via the institute's portal, merit calculation using HSC index (typically XII total/600), and multiple counselling rounds where candidates select subject combinations based on availability.
PG admissions (M.Sc.) follow similar merit from graduation marks or university entrance, but B.Sc. cut-offs dominate public data as the main UG intake.

2025 Cut-Off Trends

For 2025-26 B.Sc. I, the Final General Merit List shows top candidates with HSC indices from 586/600 down to around 350/600 for later merit positions, indicating first-round cut-offs likely near 520-550 for general/open.
The list covers 369+ candidates, with top ranks (1-10) at 586-480 (HSC index), dropping to 400s by rank 100, reflecting high competition for ~240 first-year seats.
Category reservations (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) apply per Maharashtra govt/RTMNU rules, with separate lists post-general merit.

Category-Wise Insights

General/Open cut-offs trend highest, with 2025 topper at 586/600 and early counselling likely closing above 500/600.
OBC/SEBC/NT candidates show slightly lower thresholds (e.g., ranks 2-10 at 577-535), while SC/ST around 528-459 in top 20, per merit positions.
No exact closing ranks published publicly beyond merit list, but trends suggest 10-20% relaxation for reserved categories.

Previous Years Trends

Older data (e.g., 2011 city science cut-offs at 96.18% for similar colleges like Ambedkar/Shivaji Science) indicates historical highs above 93-96% for science seats, though recent merit lists use index marks.
Recent eligibility queries confirm 82.67%, 76.89%, and even 64.67% considered viable with subject strengths, showing flexible merit beyond strict cut-offs.
Percentile trends: HSC aggregate ~85-95% for top merit in competitive years, easing to 70-80% for later rounds.

Merit List Examples (2025)

Merit Rank	HSC Index (out of 600)	Category Example	Notes
1	586	SEBC	Top overall
2	577	OBC	Strong Maths/Bio group contender
3	559	OPEN	Gap year candidate
10	528	OPEN/SC	Cut-off range start
50	478	OPEN	Mid-merit
100	~415	Various	Later counselling
190	388	OBC	Likely Round 2
369	~350 (est.)	Various	Final merit tail

Exam-Wise Notes

Primarily Maharashtra HSC merit; CBSE/ICSE candidates need equivalence and migration.
No JEE/NEET for B.Sc., unlike engineering/medical affiliates.
M.Sc. may use RTMNU PG entrance or merit, but data scarce.

Factors Affecting Cut-Offs

Higher HSC index in Physics/Chemistry/Maths/Biology drives top merit.
Seat matrix (~240 B.Sc. I), applicant pool (~thousands regionally), and reservations influence closing ranks.
Trends rise in peak years; 2025 list shows competitive 550+ for Round 1 general.

Tips for Aspirants

Aim for 550+/600 HSC index for safe general merit; reserved categories 450-500+.
Register early (May-June), prepare documents for counselling (July), and choose subjects wisely (e.g., PCM/Bio combos).
Monitor iscnagpur.ac.in for lists; gaps/subject strengths can boost eligibility.

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