ISI Admission Test 2026
Indian Statistical Institute
The ISI Admission Test is one of India's most challenging entrance exams, focusing heavily on mathematical maturity and logical reasoning. It is the gateway to the world-renowned campuses in Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Tezpur.
📅 2026 Important Timeline
Online Registration Starts: 12 February 2026
Last Date to Apply (Most Courses): 13 March 2026
B.SDS Registration Period: 28 April – 28 May 2026
Admit Card Release: 3rd Week of April 2026
Examination Date: 10 May 2026 (Sunday)
Result Declaration: 1st Week of June 2026
🎓 Programs & Eligibility
B.Stat (Hons) / B.Math (Hons): * Eligibility: 10+2 passed with Mathematics and English.
Stipend: ₹5,000 per month.
B.SDS (Hons) - New: * Eligibility: 10+2 (2025/2026) with Maths/Applied Maths and English; minimum 75% aggregate.
M.Stat / M.Math / MSQE:
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (3+ years) in any discipline with a strong background in Mathematics/Statistics.
Stipend: ₹8,000 per month.
M.Tech (CS / CrS / QROR):
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech or Master's in relevant fields.
Note: Valid GATE qualifiers (usually above 750/1000) may be exempt from the written test and called directly for an interview.
📝 Exam Pattern (Offline OMR + Subjective)
The exam is famously divided into two sessions on the same day:
Session 1 (Forenoon): Objective type (MCQs).
Code: UGA (for UG) / MMA (for Math) / PEA (for Economics).
Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, +1 for unattempted questions.
Session 2 (Afternoon): Descriptive/Subjective problems.
Code: UGB (for UG) / MMB (for Math) / PEB (for Economics).
Marking: Marks are awarded for correct reasoning and steps (partial credit).
💰 Application Fee
General (Male): ₹1,500
General (Female): ₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwD: ₹750
🏛️ Special Admission Channels
INMO Channel: Candidates selected for the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) through INMO 2025 or 2026 can bypass the written test for B.Stat/B.Math and appear directly for the interview.
Direct Admission (PG): Students who have completed B.Stat (Hons) or B.Math (Hons) from ISI with a high enough score get direct admission to M.Stat/M.Math.
🔗 Official Links
Admission Portal: admission.isical.ac.in
Official Website: https://www.isical.ac.in/
Helpdesk: admissionsupport@isical.ac.in
Pro-Tip for 2026: If you are applying for B.Stat/B.Math, remember that the UGA (MCQ) marks are used as a filter. Your UGB (Subjective) paper is only evaluated if you cross a certain threshold in the MCQ section. Therefore, accuracy in the first session is your absolute priority.