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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has released the board-wise minimum marks required, including the top one percent and the cutoff percentage for selection. You can download the official PDF from the INSPIRE portal. Below are some of the key highlights:

State or Board – Top One Percent Score – Board Inclusive Cutoff Percentage

Andhra Pradesh – 98.00

Assam – 77.40 to 80.20

Bihar – 80.40 to 82.40

CBSE – 94.40 to 95.00

CISCE – 95.50 to 96.00

Kerala – 98.50 to 98.75

Telangana – 98.40 to 98.50

Uttar Pradesh – Around 84.60 to 86.20

You can check the complete cutoff list on their official website: online-inspire.gov.in. https://online-inspire.gov.in