The ISI Entrance Exam 2026, officially known as the Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test), was conducted on 10 May 2026 by ISI Kolkata (Indian Statistical Institute). This prestigious institute-level common entrance exam is the gateway for admission to B.Stat (Hons), B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, M.S.(QE), M.S.(QMS), M.S.(LIS), M.Tech (CS), M.Tech (CrS), M.Tech (QROR), PG Diplomas and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF/PhD) at ISI centres in Kolkata, Delhi, and Bangalore. The ISI Result 2026 for B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc.(QE) was released on 11 June 2026. Candidates can check the ISI Answer Key, review the ISI Syllabus, and access sample papers at this page.
Latest: ISI Admission Test 2026 held on 10 May 2026. Result for B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc.(QE) declared on 11 June 2026 at admission.isical.ac.in. Results for M.Stat, M.Math, M.Tech, PG Diplomas, and JRF courses expected shortly. Interviews for shortlisted candidates scheduled in the 3rd week of June 2026.
ISI Entrance Exam 2026
What is the ISI Entrance Exam?
The ISI Admission Test stands for Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test. In 2026, this exam was organised by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI Kolkata), an Institute of National Importance established in 1931. It is the institute-level common entrance examination for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, PG diploma, and doctoral/JRF programmes at ISI’s campuses across Kolkata, Delhi, and Bangalore. For complete and official details, visit isical.ac.in and the admission portal.
For inner pages: the ISI Admit Card 2026 page covers hall ticket download; the ISI Answer Key 2026 page has official keys and OMR response sheet; the ISI Result 2026 page covers merit list, scorecard, and interview schedule; and the ISI Syllabus 2026 covers section-wise topics, exam pattern, and preparation tips. Sample and previous year question papers are at ISI Sample Papers.
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 – Important Dates
All key dates for the ISI Admission Test 2026 cycle are listed below.
| Exam Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Released | 12 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 March 2026 |
| ISI Admit Card 2026 Download | Released (login at admission.isical.ac.in) |
| ISI Admission Test 2026 Exam Date | 10 May 2026 (Held) |
| Answer Key / OMR Challenge Window | From 19 May 2026 |
| ISI Result 2026 – B.Stat (Hons) & M.Sc.(QE) | 11 June 2026 (Declared) |
| ISI Result 2026 – Remaining Courses | June 2026 (Expected) |
| Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates | 3rd Week of June 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form
The ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form was released on 12 February 2026 and the last date to apply was 26 March 2026. Applications were submitted online at admission.isical.ac.in. For 2027, a fresh notification will be released by ISI Kolkata, typically around February. Candidates must check eligibility carefully before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Stat (Hons) / B.Math (Hons): 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects. Age: not more than 20 years as on 01 August 2026 (relaxation for SC/ST/PWD).
- M.Stat: 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a major/subsidiary, or B.Stat (Hons) / B.Math (Hons) from ISI.
- M.Math: 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a major/subsidiary.
- M.S.(QE): Bachelor’s degree with Economics / Mathematics / Statistics. Final-year students may apply.
- JRF (PhD) programmes: Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline. Candidates expecting to complete requirements by July 2026 could apply.
ISI Entrance Exam Application Form – Applications for 2026 are closed. When ISI Kolkata releases the 2027 application form, the link will be updated here. Bookmark admission.isical.ac.in for official updates.
ISI Entrance Exam – Exam Pattern
The ISI Admission Test is held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The exam consists of two papers for most programmes — a multiple-choice (objective) paper and a short-answer/descriptive paper, held in the forenoon and afternoon sessions on the same day. Different programmes have distinct test codes:
| Programme | Test Code(s) | Subject Focus |
|---|---|---|
| B.Stat (Hons) / B.Math (Hons) | UGA / UGB | Mathematics (Class XI–XII level) |
| M.Stat / M.Math | PGA / PGB | Statistics & Mathematics |
| M.S.(QE) | PEA / PEB | Economics, Mathematics, Statistics |
| M.Tech (CS) / M.Tech (CrS) | MTA / MTB | Mathematics, Computer Science |
| JRF (Statistics, Mathematics, QE, CS, etc.) | Various | Subject-specific (Master’s level) |
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card
The ISI Admit Card 2026 was released by ISI Kolkata before the exam. Candidates downloaded the hall ticket from admission.isical.ac.in by logging in with their registration credentials. The admit card mentioned the exam centre, date, time, and instructions. For more details on downloading the hall ticket, visit the ISI Admit Card 2026 page.
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key
The ISI Answer Key 2026 and OMR Response Sheet were released by ISI Kolkata after the exam. The answer key challenge/objection window opened on 19 May 2026. Candidates could compare their marked responses with the official answers to estimate scores. For details on the objection process and official key download, see the ISI Answer Key 2026 page.
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Result
The ISI Result 2026 for B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc.(QE) was declared on 11 June 2026 in the form of shortlisted candidates lists on admission.isical.ac.in. Results for other courses are expected in June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in the third week of June 2026. For complete result details, merit list, and counselling process, visit the ISI Result 2026 page.
ISI Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
The ISI Syllabus 2026 covers all subjects and topics from which questions are asked in the Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test. Each programme has a specific syllabus — for example, the B.Stat/B.Math syllabus covers Class XI–XII Mathematics, while the M.Stat syllabus covers advanced Statistics and Probability. The syllabus PDF is available at isical.ac.in. For section-wise topics, recommended books, and preparation tips, visit the ISI Syllabus 2026 page.
ISI Entrance Exam Previous Year Question Papers
Practising ISI Entrance Exam previous year question papers is essential for preparation. ISI Kolkata makes previous year question papers and sample papers publicly available on its website. You can download programme-wise previous year papers (B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, M.S.(QE), JRF in various disciplines) from the ISI Sample Papers page or directly from admission.isical.ac.in.
ISI Entrance Exam – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ISI Admission Test 2026 |
| Full Form | Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | ISI Kolkata |
| Full Name of Body | Indian Statistical Institute |
| Level of Exam | Institute Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Official Website | isical.ac.in |
| Admission Portal | admission.isical.ac.in |
| Programmes Covered | B.Stat (Hons), B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, M.S.(QE), M.S.(QMS), M.S.(LIS), M.Tech (CS), M.Tech (CrS), M.Tech (QROR), PG Diplomas, JRF (PhD) |
| ISI Centres | Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exam |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ISI Admission Test 2026 was held on 10 May 2026 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at exam centres across India.
The ISI Admission Test 2026 result for B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc.(QE) was declared on 11 June 2026 at admission.isical.ac.in. Results for remaining courses (M.Stat, M.Math, M.Tech, PG Diploma, JRF) are expected to follow shortly in June 2026.
The ISI Admission Test 2026 covers B.Stat (Hons), B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, M.S.(QE), M.S.(QMS), M.S.(LIS), M.Tech (CS), M.Tech (CrS), M.Tech (QROR), PG Diplomas in Statistics/Applied Statistics/ARSMA, and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF/PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Geology, Biology, and more.
The official ISI admission portal is admission.isical.ac.in. The main ISI website is isical.ac.in. All notifications, admit card, answer key, and result links are published there.
The syllabus varies by programme. For B.Stat/B.Math it covers Class XI–XII Mathematics. For M.Stat it covers advanced Statistics, Probability, and Mathematics. For M.S.(QE) it covers Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Full syllabus PDFs are available at isical.ac.in and on the ISI Syllabus 2026 page.
For JRF (PhD) programmes, candidates appeared in the written test held on 10 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. ISI offers JRFs in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Physics & Applied Mathematics, Geology, Biological Science, Library & Information Science, and Sociology/Social Anthropology.
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As for as i know there is no lateral course in ISI……
hello… i am pursuing M.Sc. in statistics… and it is going to complete in 2020 but due to Covid still not completed… am i eligible for M.Stat?