Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI) - Important Dates, Eligibility Requirement, Syllabus and More

Are you exceptional at problem-solving and analytical skills with an excellent academic record? Do you want to be at the forefront of the cutting-edge research in Statistics and related areas? Then, Indian Statistical Institute Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) can aid you in conquering your academic dreams. Indian Statistical Institute, popular by the acronym ISI, is a public university and an autonomous institute under the nodal ministry of the Indian Government, Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation (MOSPI) acknowledged as an institute of national importance. The institute, with its headquarters at Kolkata, is widely recognized as a pioneering centre for research and training in statistics and related areas. The various branches of the institute in Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Tezpur, Giridih and Hyderabad offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate programs and also here is all the information you need for Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test.

(I) Undergraduate programs

Program	Duration	Center
B.Stat(Hons)	3 years	Kolkata
B.Math(Hons)	3 years	Bengaluru

(II) Postgraduate Programs

Program	Duration	Center
M.Stat	2 years	Delhi, Chennai
M.Math	2 years	Kolkata
MS in Quantitative Economics	2 years	Kolkata, Delhi
MS in Library and Information Science	2 years	Bengaluru
MS in Quality Management Science	2 years	Bengaluru, Hyderabad
M.Tech in Computer Science	2 years	Kolkata
M.Tech in Cryptology and Security	2 years	Kolkata
M.Tech in Quality Reliability and Operations Research	2 years	Kolkata

The admission to these programs is determined on the basis of performance of the candidates in the admission test organized by Indian Statistical Institute every year in various centers across the country.

Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test

The Indian Statistical Institute(ISI) Admission Test is a national level joint entrance exam organized by Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) to determine admissions to the various undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs offered by the various branches of the institute.

Important Dates

Events	Tentative Dates
The application form will be made available from	February first week
Last week for submitting the form	March second week
Admit Cards will be issued by	April second week
ISI Admission Test	May second week
Results will be announced by	June

Eligibility Requirements

(I) For Undergraduate Programs

Program	Eligibility requirements
B.Stat	The candidate must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent with Maths and English
B.Math	The candidate must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent with Maths and English

(II) For Postgraduate Programs

Program	Eligibility Requirements
M.Stat	The candidate must have passed a 3-year degree program/B.E/B.Tech with Statistics as a subject OR B.Math from ISI OR a postgraduate diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics form ISI.
M.Math	The candidate must have passed 3-year graduate in mathematics OR B.E./BTech with Mathematics as a subject OR B.Stat from ISI.
MS QE	The candidate must have passed the 12th-grade examination with Mathematics as a subject. The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline.
MS QMS	The candidate must have passed a 3-year graduate degree with Mathematics as a subject OR B.E/B.Tech in any discipline.
MS LIS	The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline.
M.Tech CS	The candidate must have passed B.E/B.Tech OR must be a Postgraduate in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Sci-ence/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology.
M.Tech CrS	The candidate must have passed B.E/B.Tech OR must be a Postgraduate in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Sci-ence/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology.
M.Tech QROR	(I) For Statistics stream Tha candidate must be a Postgraduate in Statistics with Physics and Chemistry at the higher secondary level OR a postgraduate in Mathematics with Statistics as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level and Physics and Chemistry at the higher secondary level. (II) For Engineering Stream The candidate must have passed B.E/B.Tech OR any other equivalent.

Application Procedure

(I) Documents Required

Digital copy of the candidate’s photograph (600pixels *600pixels with a maximum size of 50KB)
Candidate’s digital signature (800pixels*300pixels with a maximum size of 30KB)
Candidates belonging to the Reserved Category must submit the supporting authorized certificates.

(II) How to Apply

Register at the admission portal and create an account. Fill in the application form. Pay the application fee online using your application number and date of birth which can be done only after two days from the date of completion of the application form. The fee has to be paid online through Net banking/Credit/Debit Card or through Challan for cash payment at the SBI branch. The application fee for the different categories is as follows:

Application Fees	Category
1000INR	General Category
500INR	SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD candidates

Admit Card for ISI Test

Admit Cards for the test carrying the registration number, the center of examination and codes of the tests to be taken in the forenoon and afternoon session can be downloaded tentatively by the second week of April 2019 by logging into your account. Applicants must take a printout of the Admit card.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The exam is conducted in two sections each of two-hour duration. The forenoon session shall be conducted from 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and the afternoon session will be conducted from 02:00p.m. to 04:00p.m. The detailed pattern for the various programs is as given in the following table:

Program	Test subject	Test type	Session
B.Stat	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
B.Stat	Mathematics	Descriptive	Afternoon
B.Math	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
B.Math	Mathematics	Descriptive	Afternoon
M.Stat	Mathematics and Statistics	MCQ	Forenoon
M.Stat	Mathematics and Statistics	Descriptive	Afternoon
M.Math	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
M.Math	Mathematics	Descriptive	Afternoon
MS QE	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
MS QE	Economics	MCQ	Afternoon
MS QMS	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
MS QMS	Mathematics	Descriptive	Afternoon
MS LIS	Quantitative and Reasoning Ability	MCQ	Forenoon
MS LIS	Essay a and English Comprehension	Descriptive	Afternoon
M.Tech CS	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
M.Tech CS	Mathematics /Physics /Statistics /Engineering /Technology /Computer Science	Descriptive	Afternoon
M.Tech CrS	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
M.Tech CrS	Mathematics/Physics /Statistics/Engineering /Technology /Computer Science	Descriptive	Afternoon
M.Tech QROR	Mathematics	MCQ	Forenoon
M.Tech QROR	Statistics /Probability /Engineering /Mathematics	Descriptive	Afternoon

Syllabus for the admission test differs according to the programs you apply for.

Detailed Syllabus and Question Papers

Results and Cut-off

The result of the admission test 2019 is expected to be published on the official website by the month of June 2019. Cut-off marks as announced by the institute will be published along with the result.

Counselling

The selected candidates are expected to attend the counselling sessions as per directed with the requested documents. They are expected to report at their assigned centers at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Students shortlisted after the personal interview should confirm their admission by paying the requisite fees.

For further notification and information with regard to the exam, visit the official website

ISI Official Website

Join ISI and be a part of the widely recognized statistical community of our country. Ensure your constructive involvement in the development, application, and dissemination of statistical science. Good luck with your attempts!