ISI Admission 2021 – Indian Statistical Institute, has released Second round Seat Allocation List and Provisionally admitted List for MSQE programme and Third round Seat Allocation List and Provisionally admitted List for Second Round for all other programmes on September 10, 2021. ISI offers admission to programs that include B Stat (Hons), B. Math. (Hons), M Stat, M Math, MS (QE), MS (QMS), MS (LIS), M Tech (CS), M Tech (CrS), M Tech (QROR), PG Diplomas and Research Fellowships. Based on the performance in the exam and interview, a merit list is prepared for the allocation of seats. For more information about ISI Admission 2021, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, process etc. read the page below.
Latest – ISI has released notice regarding upgradation of location in MSQE and PGDSMA. Click here to check it.
Latest – ISI has announced 2nd round seat acceptance offer for MSQE in progress and end on 14th September at 11 AM.
Latest – ISI has released the 2nd and 3rd Round of Seat Allocation for MSQE and other programmes respectively on September 10, 2021. Check here.
Latest – ISI has released the fee details to pay together with the seat acceptance deposit (SAD). Check here.
Latest – ISI has released the Merit Lists and Allocation for Bachelor of Statistics (Honours) Programme. Check here
Latest – ISI has released the checklist for physical verification of documents for admission 2021. Check here
Latest – ISI has released the notice for revised business rules for admission 2021 (All degree and diploma programmes other than JRF programmes).Check Here
Latest – ISI Final Answer Keys 2021 is out. Click here to check it.
Latest – ISI has released the list of candidates granted waiver from the written test for M.Tech. (CS) and M.Tech. (CRS) Programmes. Check here
Latest – ISI 2021 Instructions to candidates for written test is out. Click here for more details.
Latest – ISI has released the list of candidates granted waiver from the written test for B.Math (Hons) / B.Stat. (Hons) Programmes. Check here
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ISI Admission 2021
There are a total of 2 undergraduate, 7 postgraduate courses and 3 post-diploma courses in ISI. Candidates can check the dates related to ISI admission 2021 from the table below:
| ISI Admission 2021 | Date |
| Availability of ISI 2021 Online Application Form | 3 May 2021 |
| Last date of submission of Online Application Form | 1 June 2021 |
| Payment of Application fee ends | 5 June 2021 |
| Admission portal reopen | 17 June 2021 |
| payment of application fee reopen | 18 June 2021 |
| Registration and submission of application Closes | 20 June 2021 |
| Payment of Fee closes | 22 June 2021 |
| Availability of ISI admit card | 30 June 2021 |
| Examination date of ISI Exam | 18 July (for except JRF) |
| Availability of Answer key | 27 July 2021 |
| last date to submit objection | 29 July 2021 up to 11:00 am |
| Release of 2nd merit list and Allocation list (MSQE Programme) | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Release of 3rd merit list and Allocation list (Other Programmes) | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Release of Provisionally admitted candidates in Round 3 | TBA |
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ISI 2021 Admit Card
The official authority releases the Admit card under the candidate’s login. It will be issued to only those candidates who have filled their application for ISI 2021 correctly. Candidates need their email id and password to download the same. It comprises crucial details like the registration number of the candidate, name of the candidate, exam date and time, exam venue etc. No candidate is allowed inside the exam hall without their hardcopy of ISI 2021 Admit Card, valid identity proof and blue / black pen.
Course Offered for ISI 2021 Admission
Candidates can check the courses offered for admission into ISI Kolkata, ISI Delhi, ISI Chennai, ISI Bangalore, ISI Hyderabad, ISI Tezpur, ISI Giridih. for academic year:
- B Stat (Hons)
- B Math (Hons)
- M Stat
- M Math
- MS (QE)
- MS (QMS)
- MS (LIS)
- M Tech (CS)
- M Tech (QROR)
- PG Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- JRF in Statistics
- JRF in Mathematics
- JRF in Quantitative Economics
- JRF in Computer Science
- JRF in Quality Reliability and Operations Research
- JRF in Physics and Applied Mathematics
- JRF in Biological Science
- JRF in Library and Information Science
ISI 2021 Application Form
ISI has closed the ISI application form online at isical.ac.in. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply online for the entrance exam. To fill the application form, candidates have to first register by providing their details like name, date of birth, mobile number, email Id etc. and generate a password to access the login. In application form candidates have to fill the details, upload the documents and have to pay the application fee. Candidates must preserve the login details for future logins.
Application fee – Candidates need to pay the application fee mentioned below:
| Category | Fee |
| General category for all programs (Male Applicants) | Rs 1250 |
| General category for all programs (Female Applicants) | Rs 750 |
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD Category candidates for all programs | Rs 625 |
Mode of Payment – The fee is to be paid through given below ways:
- Net-Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Challan or cash
ISI 2021 Exam Pattern
Candidates wishing to appear for the entrance exam must go through the exam pattern as given below:
Mode of exam: The exam is held in offline mode.
Session: There are two session Forenoon session (MCQ) and Afternoon session (Descriptive type)
Marking scheme: For correct answer 1 mark is awarded and for no or incorrect answer 0 marks is awarded.
Types of questions:
(i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) – There are total 30 questions in the exam.
(ii) Descriptive type: In this candidates have to write the answers.
The Course-wise exam pattern and syllabus is given below:
Bachelor of Statistics (Honours) [B Stat (Hons)], Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) [B Math (Hons)]: Two written tests comprising multiple-choice type and descriptive questions in Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Master of Statistics [M Stat]: The written admission test is designed to assess competence in the theory and methods of Statistics
and comprehension in Mathematics, and has two parts:
– multiple-choice questions in Statistics and Mathematics at the undergraduate level in the first part, and
– short-answer questions in Statistics and Mathematics at the undergraduate level in the second part.
Master of Mathematics [M Math]: The admission tests will comprise multiple-choice questions in Mathematics in the first part and short-answer type questions in Mathematics in the second part. The questions will be on Mathematics at a level corresponding roughly to the Mathematics Honours/Major of Indian universities
Master of Science in Quantitative Economics [MS (QE)]: The written admission tests will comprise multiple-choice and short answer type questions in both Economics and Mathematics at the undergraduate level.
Master of Science in Quality Management Science [MS (QMS)]: The written admission tests will comprise multiple-choice and/or descriptive questions in Mathematics at the undergraduate level.
Master of Technology in Computer Science [M Tech (CS)], Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security [M Tech (CrS)]: The written test consists of two tests:
(i.) a multiple choice type test on Mathematics at the B.Sc. (pass) level
(ii.) a subjective test consisting of two parts, the candidate having to answer any one part:
Group A: Mathematics at the B.Sc. (pass) level
Group B: Computer Science at B.E./B. Tech. level
Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research [M.Tech (QROR)]: The Admission Test is conducted in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon):
Session 1: a multiple-choice type of test in Mathematics at the undergraduate level;
Session 2: a descriptive test for the two streams as follows:
Part I (for Statistics Stream): A test divided into two sections carrying equal marks, in Statistics and Probability. Candidates must answer questions from both the sections.
Part II (for Engineering Stream): A test divided into two sections carrying different marks, in Mathematics and Engineering. The Engineering section will have questions on Thermodynamics, Engineering Mechanics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Engineering Drawing. Candidates must answer questions from both the sections.
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics [PGDSMA]: The admission test will comprise multiple-choice questions on Basic Mathematics.
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural and Rural Management with Statistical Methods and Analytics [PGDARSMA]: The admission test will comprise multiple-choice questions on Mathematics (up to 12th standard), Logical Reasoning, as well as English Grammar and Comprehension.
Candidates who will fail to secure minimum qualifying marks in the Forenoon test will not be evaluated in subsequent stages.
ISI Admissions 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidate applying for the admission into ISI must fulfil the given below eligibility criteria:
Undergraduate courses – Candidates who have completed 10+2 or equivalent with English and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board can apply for ISI admissions.
Postgraduate courses –
Master of Statistics – Candidates must have completed any of the ones:
- B.E. / B.Tech. degree with Statistics as one of the subject OR
- Must have passed B.Math from ISI itself OR
- Candidate must have completed PG Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics from ISI
Master of Mathematics: Candidates must have done any one of the following:
- 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics OR
- B.Stat. degree from ISI OR
- B.E. / B.Tech. degree with Mathematics as a subject
Master of Science in Quality Management Science: Candidates who have completed 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject can apply for this course.
Master of Science in Quantitative Economics: Candidates who have completed 3-year Bachelor’s degree and 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject can apply for this course.
Master of Science in Library and Information Science: Candidates must have completed 3 years bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Master of Technology in Computer Science Cryptology and Security: Candidate must have completed a master’s degree in in any discipline and Maths in 10+2 level. OR B.E. / B.Tech. degree or equivalent with Maths as a subject.
Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research: Aspirants should have a Master Degree in Statistics. Also, they must have studied Physics and Chemistry in Class 12th. OR Must have a Master’s Degree in Statistics with Physics and Chemistry in Class 12th. They must also have a BE or B Tech degree that should be equivalent to AMIE.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics: Candidate must have completed 3 years bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject OR B.E. / B. Tech. degree or equivalent to AMIE.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Agricultural and Rural Management Statistical Methods and Analytics: Candidate must have completed 3 years bachelor’s degree in any stream. They must have studied statistics and Mathematics in class 12th.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications: Candidates who have completed 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject can apply for this course.
ISI Admissions 2021 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
(a) Statistics: To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have an M Stat degree from ISI or an MA / M.Sc or equivalent degree in Statistics.
(b) Mathematics: To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have an M Stat / M Math degree from ISI, or an MA / M.Sc or equivalent degree in Mathematics OR ME / M.Tech degree or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject.
(c) Quantitative Economics: To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have a Master’sParagraph degree in any discipline with Economics / Mathematics / Statistics as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
(d) Computer Science: In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have an ME / M.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics / Telecommunication / Radio Physics / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Microwave Communications / Information Technology / Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with Mathematics as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level,or an M.Sc/ MCA / MA or equivalent degree in Physics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Electronic Sciences / Computer Science / Atmospheric Science / Information Technology / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology with Mathematics as a subject at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
(e) Quality, Reliability & Operations Research: To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have an M.Tech / ME / MS / M.Phil or equivalent degree in Quality / Reliability/ Operations Research, or an M Stat / M.Sc / MA or equivalent degree in Mathematics / Statistics /Physics with Mathematics as a subject at the graduate level.
(f) Physics and Applied Mathematics: M.Sc in Physics or an M.Sc degree in Mathematics or equivalent(Offered at Kolkata)
(g) Geology: M.Sc in Geology or equivalent with minimum 55% marks(Offered at Kolkata)
(h) Biological Science: (i) an M.Sc (Ag) in Agronomy/ Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science/ Entomology / Plant Pathology/ Nematology / Plant Nematology or (ii) an M.Sc in Environmental Science/ Agricultural Biotechnology or (iii) an M.Sc in Zoology with specialization in Nematology. (Offered at Kolkata).
(i) Library and Information Science: MS (LIS) awarded by ISI or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (ADIS, awarded by ISI or NISCAIR / INSDOC) or its equivalent degree (such as Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from any Indian / Foreign University). (Offered at Bengaluru).
ISI 2021 Admission Test Syllabus
For better preparation of the exam, candidates must know the syllabus and pattern of the exam. Candidates can check the syllabus for ISI 2021 from the below.
- B.Stat.
- B.Math.
- M.Stat.
- M.Math.
- M.S.(QE)
- M.S.(LIS)
- M.S.(QMS)
- M.Tech.(CS)
- M.Tech.(QROR)
- JRF in Statistics
- JRF in Mathematics
- JRF in Quantitative Economics
- JRF in Computer Science
- JRF in Quality, Reliability and Operations Research
- JRF in Physics
- JRF in Library and Information Science
- JRF in Sociology
- JRF in Geology
- JRF in Psychology
- JRF in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
- JRF in Linguistics
- PG Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics
- PG Diploma in Computer Applications
ISI 2021 Test Centres
Check the test centres for ISI Admission Test 2021 below:
Click here to check the notice regarding updates list of test centres.
ISI 2021 Result
The result of ISI will be released in the form of merit list. Candidates can check the result on the official website. Merit list carries the score, rank, name of the candidate and registration number etc. Candidates who will qualify the written test will be called for the interview round. Based on rank in the merit list and performance in interview candidates are allocated seats.
Interview Call List
Interview Call List for various courses is released after the declaration of result. Candidates have to produce the documents and have to appear in person at the specified date and time. Candidates have to carry the mentioned below documents along with the self-attested copies of them at the time of interview:
- Passport size photo.
- Valid ID proof (like passport, PAN Card, Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, etc.).
- Original Mark sheets/ Certificates of Class 10th & 12th
- Marksheets of Graduation
- Valid Category Certificates, if applicable.
- Work Experience documents, if applicable.
- Any other Qualifications or Achievements Certificate.
- North-East domicile certificate, if applicable
ISI 2021 Selection Procedure
Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the admission test and the interview conducted by the Institute. Applicants who have been awarded a Junior Research Fellowship by NBHM / CSIR / UGC / ICMR / DST / DBT based on a national written admission test are also required to clear the ISI Admission Test. On the basis of the performance in the exam, candidates will be allocated seats to the students who wish to obtain a PhD degree from ISI.
Click here to check the complete ISI 2021 Selection procedure
ISI 2021 Seat Matrix
Candiddates can check the seat matrix as per the last year from below:
| Course | Total Seats |
| Bachelor of Statistics Honours | 50 |
| Bachelor of Mathematics Honours | 50 |
| Master of Statistics | 30 |
| Master of Mathematics | 20 |
| Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (Delhi) | 27 |
| Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (Kolkata) | 18 |
| Master of Science in Quality Management Sciences | 16 |
| Master of Science in Library and Information Science | 10 |
| Master of Technology in Computer Science | 35 |
| Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security | 20 |
| Master of Technology in Quality Reliability and Operations Research | 25 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics (Chennai) | 15 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics (Tezpur) | 30 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Agricultural and Rural Management with Statistical Methods and Analytics | 15 |
Junior Research Fellowship Programs
| Course | No. of seats |
| JRF in Statistics | 10 |
| JRF Mathematics | 12 |
| JRF Quantitative Economics | 9 |
| JRF in Computer Science | 20 |
| JRF in Quality Reliability and Operations Research | 4 |
| JRF Physics & Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| JRF Geology | 2 |
| JRF in Biological Science | 3 |
| JRF Library and Information Science | 1 |
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Statistical Institute(ISI) was founded in 1931. Its has its headquaters in Baranagar, Kolkata and West Bengal which offers 2 undergraduate courses, 7 post graduates and 3 post-diploma courses. For admission into ISI, candidates have to appear for the written test and interview and currently, there are around 1000 administrative staff and total 375 students in the institute. According to Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, the ranking of ISI is 1352.
Official website: isical.ac.in
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ISI 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The exam is conducted in the offline mode.
Ans : Candidates must have completed the 10+2 in the relevant subject to apply for UG course.
Ans : The medium of the exam is English.
Ans : For every correct answer, +1 mark is awarded and there is no negative marking in the exam.
Ans : Candidates are selected on the basis performance in written test and interview.
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