ISI Admission Test MMath, MStat, MS, PG Diploma Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test 2025 ( ISI Admission Test )

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The candidates appearing for the ISI Admission Test 2019 must be aware of the exam pattern for the same. The ISI Admission test 2019 will comprise of two parts out of which the first part is mandatory tom appear for all the applicants. Whereas, the second part of the test will be based on the subject/ discipline chosen.

Details about the ISI Admission Test Pattern 2019

Part 1: This is a mandatory section and consists of multiple choice/ Descriptive questions in Mathematics at the undergraduate levels.

It had 30 questions for 120 marks and a duration of 2 hours.

Part 2: This is a discipline wise section which consisting of multiple-choice or descriptive questions.

Computer Science Aspirants has five sections in the part 2 paper with questions asked from Computer Science, Engineering and Technology at the B Tech level.

The Questions are asked from Engineering Mechanics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Thermodynamics, and Engineering Drawing.

Part 1 Has 30 questions in total which are compulsory to be answered. 

Part 2 Has a total of 70 questions from 5 sections.

The Candidates have to mandatorily answer one of the the section.

QROR Paper:

Part I (for Statistics/Mathematics Stream): There are 5 questions from Statistics & Probability where candidates has to answer 6 questions taking a minimum of 2 from each

Part II (for Engineering Stream): There are 4 questions from Mathematics and 6 from Engineering & Technology where candidates has to answer 2 minimum from each

The duration of the exam is of 4 hours with each part given 2 hours each.

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Key Stages of ISI 2026 Counselling

Merit List & Shortlisting: After entrance test and interviews ISI 2026 merit list will be released.

Web Option Entry: Shortlisted candidates log in to the portal to check their choices for available seats/programs.

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Students need to follow the points: 

  • Know the ISI Admission Test Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 
  • Get prescribed syllabus for the ISI Admission Test
  • Purchase Prep Books for Preparation
  • Solve ISI Admission Test Sample Papers and ISI Question Papers from previous years 
  • Revise as much as you can 

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You should take a look at the ISI Admission Test exam pattern. One should know the basics about the entrance exam before the main day so that there is no confusion at the last minute. You should also go through the instructions mentioned on the prospectus to know what the entrance exam will demand a

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These are some of the key things which might be asked in ISI Admission Test 2026 interview process:

  • The basic questions will be asked in the IIT JAM 2026 interview process like Tell me about your 10th and 12th board etc.
  • Questions from strong subjects like math, stats, CS, Physics).
  • Problem-solving req

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The ISI Admission Test 2026 interview process has a written test (MCQs & Descriptive) with a focus on strong Math/Stat fundamentals, leading to an interview round for shortlisted candidates. It is advised to practice the ISI previous year questions.

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To check ISI Admission Test 2026 exam you can follow this process:

  • Go to ISI website.
  • Click on Admission tab on the homepage. 
  • Go to ISI Admission Test Results link. 
  • Log in credentials to check results.
  • Check the scorecard.

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Below is ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern for part 1. Students are advised to check ISI Admission Test exam pattern to understand structure and type of questions asked in the question paper.

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Details

Type of questions

MCQ or Descriptive

Subject

Mathematics of UG level

Total marks

120 Marks

Duration

2 Hours

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To prepare for ISI admission test 2026 you should start the preparation 6 to 10 months in advance before the announcement of the ISI 2026 exam date. Focus on core mathematics like Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Probability.

  • Practice previous year papers. 
  • Take time to prepare for the interview
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The seat depends on the ISI admission 2026 test B. Stat program available in various campuses. The seats varies as per the campus. For example:

  • In ISI Kolkata there are around 63 seats in B. Stat program.
  • ISI Bangalore has around 25 seats in B. Stat program.
  • ISI Delhi has 25 seats for the B. Stat progr

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B. Stat is a specialisation in B. Math they both have equal weightage and both are of the same duration. So it totally depends on you what to choose. If you are interested in mathematics and wanted to pursue a career in it then go for B. Math whereas you want a career related to statistics like in D

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3 Institutes accepting ISI Admission Test

Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

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    Indian Sta
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      Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore

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