The ISI Admission Test 2027 will tentatively be held in the second week of May 2027 in online mode at the test centres allotted by ISI Kolkata. The exam will be conducted for admission to the BS Statistical Data Science (Hons), BStat (Hons), MStat, MMath, and MSc programmes in specific specialisations offered at various campuses of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) across the country.
The registration process for the exam is likely to start in the second week of February 2027 on the official admission portal of ISI Kolkata – isical.ac.in/~admission.
Candidates applying to UG or PG programmes through the ISI Admission Test 2027 can find key details about it, including registration and exam dates, the application process, and how to fill out the form in this SciAstra blog.
It also includes the syllabus, exam pattern, admit card details, and the full admission process.
Note: The details mentioned in this blog are based on the previous year’s ISI Admission Test Notification. If there are changes in the provided details in 2027, the blog content will be updated according to the new exam brochure.
Candidates can check the previous year's ISI Admission Test brochure/notification below:
ISI Admission Test 2027 Notification
ISI Admission Test
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Admission Test is an entrance exam conducted by ISI Kolkata for admission to BStat (Hons), BMath (Hons), MStat, MMath and MSc courses offered at ISI campuses.
The exam is administered once a year in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at test centres across India and includes both subjective and objective questions. The complete list of ISI campuses and offered courses is available below.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Participating Institutes
ISI has ten campuses across India, located in Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Tezpur, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Coimbatore, and Giridih. However, only four of these campuses offer admission based on ISI Admission Test scores.
The participating institutes and the courses offered through the ISI Admission Test 2027 are listed below:
Participating Institute | Courses Offered Through ISI Admission Test 2027 |
ISI Kolkata | Bachelor of Statistics (Hons) 2-year Master of Mathematics 2-year Master of Science in Quantitative Economics 2-year Master of Technology in Computer Science |
ISI Bengaluru | Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) 2-year Master of Mathematics 2-year Master of Science in Quantitative Economics 2-year Master of Science in Library and Information Science 2-year Master of Science in Quality Management Science |
ISI Delhi | 2-year Master of Statistics |
ISI Hyderabad | 2-year Master of Science in Quality Management Science |
ISI Admission Test 2027: Highlights
Candidates who wish to secure admission to one of the courses through the ISI Admission Test 2027 must be familiar with the key details and highlights of the exam to plan their preparation strategy effectively. These details are as follows:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test) |
Conducting Body | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata |
Institute Website | isical.ac.in/ |
Official Exam Website | www.isical.ac.in/~admission |
Exam Level | Undergraduate and Undergraduate |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based Test) |
Courses Offered through the Exam |
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Test Medium | English |
Total Questions | Three Sections (All Subject-Specific): Section 1: 30 Objective Questions Section 2: 8 Subjective Questions Section 3: Interview (20 marks) |
Section-Wise Duration | Section 1: 120 minutes Section 2: 120 minutes Section 3 (Interview): 40 minutes |
ISI Admission Test 2027: Important Dates
The ISI Admission Test 2027 dates will be released along with the exam notification tentatively in the first week of February 2027 at isical.ac.in/~admission.
Based on the previous year’s exam schedule, candidates can check out the tentative dates for the next session of the exam.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Schedule | |
Events | Date |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2027 Release Date | Second week of February 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2027 End Date | Fourth week of March 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Admit Card 2027 | Third week of April 2027 |
ISI Admission Test 2027 | Second week of May 2027 |
ISI Admission Test Results 2027 | Second week of June 2027 |
ISI Admission Test 2027: Eligibility Criteria
The ISI Admission Test 2027 criteria differ according to the course. The course-wise eligibility criteria for the exam are available below:
ISI Admission Test Eligibility Criteria 2027 (UG Courses)
The ISI Admission Test 2027 eligibility criteria are mentioned as follows:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor of Statistics (Hons) | A candidate must complete their 10+2 Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects. |
Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) | There should be a successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects. (Course offered at Bengaluru) |
ISI Admission Test Eligibility Criteria 2027 (PG Courses)
The ISI Admission Test 2027 eligibility criteria for PG courses are available as follows:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
2-year Master of Statistics (Offered by ISI Delhi) | A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree of three or more years’ duration in any discipline. |
2-year Master of Mathematics (Offered by ISI Kolkata and ISI Bengaluru) | There should be a successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects. |
2-year Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (Offered at ISI Kolkata and ISI Bengaluru) | A bachelor’s degree of three or more years' duration, in any discipline. |
2-year Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Offered at ISI Bengaluru) | A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree of three or more years’ duration in any discipline. |
2-year Master of Technology in Computer Science (Offered at ISI Kolkata) | (i) a 4-year BTech/BE (or equivalent) degree in any stream or (ii) a master's degree in any subject and have passed Mathematics at the 10+2 level. |
2-year Master of Science in Quality Management Science (Offered at ISI Bengaluru and ISI Hyderabad) | A bachelor’s degree of three or more years’ duration, in any discipline. |
ISI Admission Test 2027 Application Form
The ISI Admission Test 2027 application form will tentatively be released in the second week of February 2027 on the official admissions portal of the ISI Kolkata – isical.ac.in/~admission.
To fill out the form, candidates must meet the ISI Admission Test 2027 eligibility criteria. The application steps are mentioned below:
Go to the ISI Admission Test portal – isical.ac.in/~admission.
Click on the “Apply Now” option.
Enter required details for the registration purpose.
Fill out the application form.
Upload a coloured passport-size photo and a scanned copy of your signature.
Pay the application fee and submit all the details.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the ISI Admission Test 2027 explains the types and number of questions asked in the exam, exam mode, medium and other important details. The ISI exam pattern 2027 for UG and PG courses is as follows:
ISI Admission Test 2027 Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Entrance Courses | ||
Section | Number of Questions | Marks and Weightage |
Section 1: Undergraduate Aptitude Test (A) - UGA (Objective Questions) | 30 Questions | Marks = 4 marks per question Weightage = 1 for each question |
Section 2: Undergraduate Aptitude Test (B) - UGB (Subjective Questions) | 8 Questions | Marks = 10 marks per question Weightage = 3 for each question |
Section 3: Interview | 10 Questions (approx.) | Marks = 20 marks per question Weightage = 6 for each question |
Total Marks | 480 | |
ISI Admission Test 2027 Exam Pattern for Postgraduate Courses | ||
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks and Weightage |
Section 1: Objective Questions | 30 Questions | Marks = 4 marks per question Weightage = 1 for each question |
Section 2: Subjective Questions | 8 Questions | Marks = 10 marks per question Weightage = 3 for each question |
Section 3: Interview | 10 Questions (approx.) | Marks = 20 marks per question Weightage = 6 for each question |
Total Marks | 480 | |
Also Read:
ISI Admission Test 2027 Pattern (Detailed)
ISI Admission Test 2027 Syllabus
The syllabus of the ISI Admission Test 2027 is the same for BStat and BMath and covers the following topics:
Algebra
Geometry
Trignometry
Calculus
The test syllabus for the MStat and MMath courses is different. Click the link below to check the detailed ISI Admission Test 2027 syllabus for each UG and PG course.
Also Read:
ISI Admission Test 2027 Syllabus (Detailed)
ISI Admission Test 2027 Admit Card
The ISI Admission Test 2027 admit card is expected to be released in the third week of April 2027 on the official admission portal of ISI Kolkata at isical.ac.in/~admission.
How to Download the ISI Admission Test 2027 Admit Card
The ISI Admission Test 2027 admit card will be available on the candidate dashboard. Candidates can download it by logging in to the official ISI Kolkata admission portal.
Follow the steps below to download the admit card:
Visit the official ISI Kolkata admission portal at isical.ac.in/~admission.
Click on the 'Admission' drop-down menu in the website header.
Select the 'Application Portal' option.
Log in using your registered email address and password created during registration.
On the candidate dashboard, click on the 'Admit Card' option.
Download and save the admit card as a PDF for future reference.
Note: The ISI Admission Test 2027 admit card PDF will also be sent to candidates via email. It will be sent to the registered email address used during the application process.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Result
The ISI Admission Test results are released as merit lists on the official admission portal of ISI Kolkata. Candidates can check their selection status by visiting the official admission portal and downloading the merit list. The result is published in PDF format containing the names and registration numbers of shortlisted candidates.
How to Check the ISI 2027 Result
To check the ISI Admission Test 2027, use the following steps:
Visit the official ISI Kolkata admission portal – isical.ac.in/~admission.
Open the result/merit list PDF for your programme.
Search for your Registration Number or Name.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
