The registration for the ISI Admission Test 2027 will tentatively be commenced in the second week of February 2027 at admission.isical.ac.in. The ISI Admission Test 2027 will tentatively be conducted in the second week of May 2027 as a pen-and-paper-based exam. Before appearing for the test, candidates must know the test pattern to plan their preparation strategy accordingly. Check out the detailed ISI Admission Test 2027 pattern on this page.
The test pattern provides details about the sections in the question paper, test paper language and mode, marking scheme, and section-wise marks. The ISI Admission Test 2027 consists of two sections/papers, subjective and objective, for each UG paper and PG paper. The duration of each test is 120 minutes. These papers are followed by an interview.
NOTE:
The information provided here is based on the previous year's information brochure of the ISI Admission Test. If there are changes in the ISI Admission Test Pattern in 2027, the page content will be updated accordingly.
ISI Admission Test 2027: Highlights
Candidates must check the main highlights or overview of the ISI Admission Test 2027 to gain a better understanding of the entrance exam.
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 2027 Pattern
The ISI Admission Test is conducted for admission to UG and PG courses offered in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, and other relevant disciplines. The pattern details for these courses will tentatively be released in the second week of February 2027 on the official exam website. Meanwhile, candidates can check the details based on the previous year’s data.
Check out the ISI Admission Test 2027 pattern for undergraduate and postgraduate courses below:
ISI Admission Test 2027 Pattern (Undergraduate)
There will be three phases in the ISI Admission Test 2027 for undergraduate courses. These phases (sections) are as follows:
Undergraduate Aptitude Test (A) - UGA (Objective Questions)
Undergraduate Aptitude Test (B) - UGB (Subjective Questions)
Interview
The questions in all three sections are designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge and skills. Check out the details about these sections along with the complete UG exam pattern below:
ISI Admission Test 2027 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 2027 Pattern (Postgraduate)
There will be three sections in the ISI Admission Test 2027 for postgraduate courses. These sections, along with the number of questions, weightages, and marks, are mentioned as follows:
ISI Admission Test 2027 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 | |
How to Calculate the Total Marks of the ISI Admission Test 2027 Question Paper?
To calculate the total marks for the ISI Admission Test 2027 for both UG and PG entrance exams, candidates must use the following formula:
Total number of questions in a particular section × marks per question × weightage per question
Based on the above method, the total marks for the ISI Admission Test 2027 are 480 for each UG and PG entrance exam.
ISI Admission Test 2027 Marking Scheme
Check out the section-wise marking scheme for the ISI Admission Test 2027 for UG and PG courses:
Section 1 | 1 Correct Attempt = 4 mark 1 Incorrect Attempt = 0 mark 1 Unattempted Question = 1 mark |
Section 2 | 1 Correct Attempt = 3 mark 1 Incorrect Attempt = 0 mark 1 Unattempted Question = 0 mark |
Section 3 | 1 Correct Attempt = 20 marks 1 Incorrect Attempt = 0 mark 1 Unattempted Question = 0 mark |
Admission to ISI Without ISI Aptitude Test 2027
Candidates who qualify for the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad do not need to appear for the subjective and objective papers of the ISI Admission Test 2027. They can directly appear for the interview round. After passing the interview, candidates will be eligible for admission if their names appear in the merit list.
