The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, will release the ISI Admission Test 2026 application form in the first week of March 2026 (tentative) at isical.ac.in/~admission for the ISI Admission Test 2026. ISI will offer admissions to UG and PG courses, including BStat, BMath, MStat, and MMath through the test. Before applying for it, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the course they wish to apply for.
The ISI Admission Test 2026 will tentatively be held in the second week of May 2026 in offline mode. For undergraduate courses, the ISI Admission Test will consist of two sections: Undergraduate Aptitude Test (A) (Objective Paper) and Undergraduate Test (B) (Subjective Paper). After clearing both papers, candidates will have to appear for the interview conducted by the institute.
The ISI Admission Test PG paper also consists of two sections: Objective and Subjective. Upon clearing both sections, candidates will be eligible for the interview round for PG admissions.
It must be noted that the “Subjective Section” of the ISI Admission Test for both UG and PG candidates will be evaluated only if they qualify in the “Objective Section”.
If you are planning to appear for the ISI Admission Test in 2026, refer to this SciAstra page. It provides detailed information about the ISI Admission 2026 dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, and the complete admission process.
What is the ISI Admission Test?
The Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for admissions to the following UG and PG courses offered at ISI campuses:
Bachelor of Statistics (Hons)
Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons)
2-year Master of Mathematics (Offered by ISI Kolkata and ISI Bengaluru)
2-year Master of Statistics (Offered by ISI Delhi)
2-year Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (Offered at ISI Kolkata and ISI Bengaluru)
2-year Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Offered at ISI Bengaluru)
2-year Master of Technology in Computer Science (Offered at ISI Kolkata)
The test is held once a year in offline mode at test centres designated by the ISI.
ISI Admission Test 2026 Highlights
To get an overview of the ISI Admission Test 2026, candidates can check the following highlights:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test) |
Conducting Body | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata |
Institute Website | |
Official Exam Website | |
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 2026 Dates
The dates for the ISI Admission Test 2026 will tentatively be announced in the first week of March 2026. Based on the previous year’s test schedule, tentative dates for the 2026 session of the test are mentioned as follows:
Events | Date (Tentative) |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2026 | First week of March 2026 |
ISI Admission Test Application Form 2026 | First week of April 2026 |
ISI Admission Test Admit Card 2026 | Third week of April 2026 |
ISI Admission Test 2026 | Second week of May 2026 |
ISI Admission Test Answer Key 2026 | Fourth week of May 2026 |
ISI Admission Test Results 2026 | Fourth week of June 2026 |
ISI Admission Test Eligibility Criteria 2026
ISI Kolkata has ascertained specific criteria for aspirants who want to apply for the ISI Admission Test. These criteria are called the ISI Admission Test eligibility criteria. Only those aspirants who meet the criteria can apply for the test. Check out the ISI 2026 eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses below.
ISI Admission Test Eligibility Criteria 2026 (UG Courses)
The ISI Admission Test 2026 eligibility criteria are mentioned as follows:
Course | Eligibility |
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 2026 (PG Courses)
The ISI Admission Test 2026 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 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./B.E. (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 Application Form 2026
The application process for the ISI Admission Test 2026 is likely to start in the first week of March 2026 on the ISI admission portal. To apply for the test, candidates will have to visit the admission portal, fill out the required details, and upload documents including a coloured passport-sized photograph and a scanned copy of their signature.
The step-by-step process to fill out the ISI Admission Test 2026 application form is available as follows:
Visit the ISI Admission Test portal – https://www.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 Syllabus 2026
The ISI Admission Test 2026 syllabus for BStat and BMath covers core Maths topics such as Analysis and Metric Spaces, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, and Elementary Theory. Click on the link provided below to check the detailed syllabus for the UG and PG courses.
ISI Admission Test 2026 SyllabusÂ
ISI Admission Test Pattern 2026
The ISI Admission Test question papers for both UG and PG courses include two sections: Objective and Subjective. The Subjective section of the candidates’ papers will only be checked if they pass the Objective section.
The ISI Admission Test 2026 pattern is complex to understand. To help candidates get familiar with the pattern, SciAstra has simplified it.
Click on the link below to check all the details related to the ISI exam pattern and resolved queries related to it.
ISI Admission Test 2026 Exam Pattern
The overview of the pattern is also available as follows:
ISI Admission Test 2026 for Undergraduate Entrance Test | ||
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 2026 for Postgraduate Entrance Test | ||
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 | |
ISI Admission Test Admit Card 2026
The admit card for the ISI Admission Test is expected to be released in the third week of April 2026 on the ISI admission portal. Candidates must carry a coloured hard copy of the admit card to the exam centre on the exam day. The steps to download it are listed below:
Go to the official website of the ISI Kolkata admission portal – isical.ac.in/~admission.
Click on the “Admit Card” option.
Enter required details and log in.
Your admit card will appear on the screen. Click on the download option and save it as a PDF.
ISI Admission Test Result 2026
The ISI Admission Test 2026 result will tentatively be released in the fourth week of June 2026 on the official test website/ISI admission portal – isical.ac.in/~admission. It will be available in the form of the ISI Admission Test 2026 merit list. To check the merit list/candidates can use the following steps:
Go to the official website of the ISI Kolkata admission portal – isical.ac.in/~admission.
Click on the “ISI Admission Test Result” option.
Enter required details and log in.
Your result will appear on the screen. Click on the download option and save it as a PDF.
ISI Admission Test Counselling 2026
The counselling process for the ISI Admission Test 2026 will begin after the release of the merit list. Candidates selected in the merit list will be called to the respective campus where the programme they applied for is taught for document verification. After successfully completing the document verification, candidates will have to pay the fees to secure admission.