ISI Admission Test MMath, MStat, MS, PG Diploma Centres 2025: Check State wise Test Centres List

The following items or objects will not be allowed to be carried to the ISI Admission Test 2025 exam centres.

• Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
• Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
• Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
• Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pager, etc.
• Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.

Candidates are also not allowed to carry any food or drinks inside the exam center, with the exception of a transparent water bottle and 50 ml sanitizer bottle.

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the ISI Admission Test 2026 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the ISI Help Line between 10.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. ISI mentions, "In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, ISI will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later."

The following courses are offered through the ISI Admission Test.

The Institute offers Junior Research Fellowships in several areas of Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, as mentioned in the table below. However, candidates applying for PhD in any area other than the subjects mentioned above need to register with other Universities/Institutes for their PhD degree:

The major objectives of the Institute, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are:

(i)   to promote the study and dissemination of knowledge of Statistics, to develop statistical theory and methods, and their use in research and practical applications generally, with special reference to problems of planning for national development and social welfare;

(ii)   to undertake research in various elds of natural and social sciences with a view to the mutual development of Statistics and these sciences;

(iii)  to provide for, and undertake, the collection of information, investigations, projects, and operational research for purposes of planning and the improvement of efficiency of management and production.

Over the last several years, the Institute has been very actively pursuing an institution-level collaboration that has led to Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with numerous universities/academic institutions as well as industrial organisations. These MOUs range from collaborative research to research grants for students/faculty as well as student/faculty exchange programmes. At present, the Institute has MOUs signed with, among others, the following institutions/organisations: National Highway Authority of India, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., EfD Secretariat at UGOT, Silicon Valley Com Foundation, Airport Authority of India, Networks Speci ed, Ericsson India, American Society for Quality India, IIT Madras, Szechenyi Istvan University, Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd., Bridge and Roof Company Ltd., Infosys Ltd., National Research University, Eastern Africa Statistical Training, State University of New York, London School of Economics, BRAC-University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, University of Warwick, Yokohama National University.

To do ISI admission test 2026 preparation you need to do these steps: 

Understand syllabus & pattern

Make a schedule and plan.

Make your foundation study the core subjects.

Do proper time management.

Most important thing is to take 6 - 7 hours of sleep before exam.

Below is the table mentioning the marking scheme of ISI Admission Test 2026 for part 1.

Below is the table mentioning the marking scheme of ISI Admission Test 2026 for part 2. 

ISI Admission Test 2026 exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026. Students are advised to check the website everyday for the updates for the application process dates, result date, admit card date etc.

No. Candidates will have to download the ISI Admission Test 2026 admit card online. The admit card will not be sent to the candidate via mail, post or courier. 

The ISI 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released in the third week of April 2026. Students can download their admit card on the particular date. The ISI Admission Test 2026 will be conducted on May 10 at many exam centres across the nation. 

ISI Admission Test 2026 will be conducted on May 10.. The examination will held for admissions to the UG and PG programmes offered by the Indian Statistical Institute. Both the courses will be held in two different shift. Candidates can check out the expected ISI Admission Test 2026 shift timings from here: