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IISER Round 4 Cutoffs: Key Highlights
As per the published cutoffs, the BS-MS (Computational and Data Sciences) programme at IISER Kolkata recorded the lowest closing rank at 1,316 for candidates in the unreserved (UR) category, making it the most competitive programme in this round.
The standard BS-MS course at IISER Kolkata closed at a UR rank of 2,184, followed by IISER Mohali at 2,606 and IISER Bhopal at 3,240.
IISER Admissions 2026: Round 4 Closing Ranks
The table below shows closing ranks across select programmes and categories:
| Academic Programme | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| BS-MS IISER Berhampur | 4,310 | 14,336 | 13,448 | 23,017 | 42,919 |
| BS-MS IISER Bhopal | 3,240 | 10,770 | 10,850 | 18,388 | 33,328 |
| BS-MS IISER Kolkata | 2,184 | 8,994 | 7,683 | 14,721 | 32,758 |
| BS-MS (Computational and Data Sciences) IISER Kolkata | 1,316 | 6,341 | 6,017 | -- | 43,071 |
| BS-MS IISER Mohali | 2,606 | 9,628 | 9,575 | -- | -- |
| BS-MS IISER Thiruvananthapuram | 3,591 | 12,408 | 10,598 | 20,845 | 36,281 |
| BS-MS IISER Tirupati | 4,152 | 14,227 | 12,695 | 23,252 | 42,095 |
| BTech Chemical Engineering IISER Bhopal | 4,525 | 12,093 | 13,488 | 24,377 | 46,357 |
| BTech Electrical Engineering and Computer Science IISER Bhopal | 2,805 | 6,187 | -- | 20,974 | 43,378 |
| BTech Data Science and Engineering IISER Bhopal | 3,105 | -- | 8,581 | 20,213 | -- |
| BS (Economic Sciences) IISER Bhopal | 4,664 | 10,214 | 13,523 | 25,304 | 48,256 |
| BS (Economic and Statistical Sciences) IISER Tirupati | 4,807 | 14,018 | 13,891 | 25,603 | 48,754 |
According to the official notification, these published closing ranks are overall ranks, and the actual cutoff for a particular programme can vary depending on the candidate's category and seat availability across counselling rounds.
How to Check IISER Round 4 Seat Allotment Result
Candidates can follow these steps to check their round 4 allotment status:
- Visit the official website, iiseradmission.in.
- Log in using your IAT 2026 counselling credentials.
- Navigate to the round 4 seat allotment section.
- Check your allotted institute and programme.
- Download the allotment result for future reference.
What This Round Means for Candidates
Since IISER admissions run across multiple rounds, round 4 represents an important stage for candidates still awaiting a seat or hoping to move to a more preferred programme or institute. Candidates allotted a seat in this round need to accept it within the notified deadline to confirm their admission.
Given how closely the closing ranks vary between institutes, even within the same programme, for instance, the standard BS-MS programme closing at different ranks across Kolkata, Mohali, and Bhopal, candidates are advised to review the full cutoff list carefully rather than assuming trends from previous rounds will hold exactly the same in round 4.
About IISER UG Admissions
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research offer undergraduate BS-MS, BTech, and BS programmes across their campuses, including Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, and Berhampur. Admission to these programmes is conducted through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), with seat allotment carried out across multiple counselling rounds based on candidates' ranks, category, and seat availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can candidates check the IISER UG Admissions 2026 round 4 seat allotment result?
Candidates can check the result on the official website, iiseradmission.in, using their IAT 2026 counselling credentials.
Q2. Which programme recorded the lowest closing rank in IISER round 4?
The BS-MS (Computational and Data Sciences) programme at IISER Kolkata recorded the lowest closing rank at 1,316 for the UR category.
Q3. Do the published IISER cutoffs apply equally across all categories?
No, cutoffs vary by category, including UR, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD, and also depend on seat availability in each round.
Q4. How many rounds does IISER UG counselling typically include?
IISER admissions are conducted across multiple counselling rounds, with round 4 being the latest stage in this year's cycle.
