Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) is expected to release the IAPT NSE cut-off 2026-27 in the last week of December 2026, along with the final IAPT result. IAPT cut-off 2026-27 will be published through the official website at iapt.org.in. The IAPT cut-off marks are the minimum marks required to qualify for the Indian National Olympiad (INO) in various subjects. The cut-off marks for the National Standard Examinations (NSEs) are determined based on the Minimum Admissible Score (MAS). This score is usually calculated as 50% of the average of the top 10 scores in the respective subject.
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To qualify for the INO, students must attain a score equal to or exceeding the MAS. Also, students who rank in the top 1% nationally or state-wise are awarded National and State 1% Certificates, respectively. Centres with at least 10 participating students and at least one student scoring above the MAS are eligible for a Centre Top 10% Certificate.
The table below outlines the IAPT cut-off date for the academic year 2026-27.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IAPT NSEJS exam date 2026-27 | November 22, 2026 |
| IAPT NSEA exam date 2026-27 | November 21, 2026 |
| IAPT NSEC exam date 2026-27 | November 22, 2026 |
| IAPT NSEP exam date 2026-27 | November 22, 2026 |
| IAPT NSEB exam date 2026-27 | November 22, 2026 |
| IAPT result date | December 2026 |
| IAPT Cut-off date 2026-27 | December 2026 |
To meet the eligibility criteria for stage 2, students are required to achieve marks that are at least equal to or exceed the Minimum Admissible Score (MAS), defined as 50% of the average of the highest 10 scores in the relevant subject.
The cut-off scores from current and previous years are listed below.
| Particulars | Score (Group A) | Score (Group B) |
|---|---|---|
| Average of Top 10 Scores | 146 | 166.6 |
| MI | 116 | 133 |
| MAS | 73 | 83 |
| Particulars | Score (Group A) | Score (Group B) |
|---|---|---|
| Average of Top 10 Scores | 160.8 | 148.7 |
| MI | 128 | 118 |
| MAS | 80 | 74 |
Particulars | Score (Group A) | Score (Group B) |
|---|---|---|
Average of Top 10 Scores | 149.5 | 149.7 |
MI | 119 | 119 |
MAS | 74 | 74 |
Particulars | Score (Group A) | Score (Group B) |
|---|---|---|
Average of Top 10 Scores | 178.1 | 153 |
MI | 142 | 122 |
MAS | 89 | 76 |
Particulars | Score |
|---|---|
Average of Top 10 Scores | 152.9 |
MI | 122 |
MAS | 76 |
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The IAPT cut-offs are accessible through the official website of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers. Mentioned below are the steps to download the IAPT merit list 2026-27:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The minimum admissible score (MAS) in the IAPT exams is typically 50% of the average of the top 10 scores in the respective subject. This means that to qualify for further rounds or awards, a candidate must score at least 50% of the average score achieved by the top 10 students in the exam.