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Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test 2026 ( ISI Admission Test )

Rakshit Prabhakar
Updated on Jan 2, 2026 15:25 IST

By Rakshit Prabhakar

Overview

ISI Admission Test 2026 syllabus for the academic session 2026-2027 will be released by the examination conducting body in the information brochure after the release of the exam notification. It is expected that ISI 2026 syllabus will remain the same as previous year. Students are advised to do ISI exam preparation to achieve excellent marks in the ISI admission test 2026.

ISI Admission Test 2026 syllabus consists of the important topics that candidate needs to study while preparing for the examination. The ISI admission test 2026 exam is likely to be conducted in the second week of May 2026 at various ISI 2026 exam centres across nation. 

ISI 2026 Syllabus provides common platform for assessing student's knowledge and abilities ensuring fairness and transparency in the ISI 2026 admission process. students should also check the ISI Admission Test exam pattern to understand the structure and types of questions asked in the examination.

Table of contents
  • BStat/ BMath Syllabus 2026
  • ISI Admission Test 2026 Exam Pattern
  • ISI Admission Test 2026 Preparation Tips
  • ISI Admission Test 2026 B.Stat vs B.Math
  • ISI Admission Test 2026 FAQs
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BStat/ BMath Syllabus 2026

Students can refer to the ISI 2026 syllabus for their reference:

Algebra: Sets, operations on sets. Prime numbers, factorization of integers & divisibility. Rational & irrational numbers. Permutations & combinations, basic Probability. Binomial Theorem. Logarithms. Polynomials: Remainder Theorem, Theory of Quadratic Equations & Expressions, relations between Roots & Coefficients. Arithmetic & Geometric Progressions. Inequalities involving arithmetic, geometric & harmonic means. Complex numbers. Matrices & determinants.

Geometry: Plain Geometry. Geometry of 2 dimensions with Cartesian & polar coordinates. Equation of a line, angle between two lines, distance from a point to a line. Concept of a Locus. Area of a triangle. Equations of circle, parabola, ellipse & hyperbola & equations of their tangents & normals. Mensuration.

Trigonometry: Measures of angles. Trigonometric & inverse trigonometric functions. Trigonometric identities including addition formulae, solutions of trigonometric equations. Properties of triangles. Heights & distances.

Calculus: Sequences - bounded sequences, monotone sequences, limit of a sequence. Functions, limits & continuity. Derivatives & methods of differentiation. Slope of a curve. Tangents & normals. Maxima & minima. Using calculus to sketch graphs of functions. Methods of integration, definite & indefinite integrals, & evaluation of area using integrals.

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ISI Admission Test 2026 Exam Pattern

The ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern will be divided into 2 parts which are as follows:

ISI Admission Test Pattern for Part 1

Following table brings ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern or structure for Part 1.

Particular

Details

Type of questions

MCQ or Descriptive

Subject

Mathematics of UG level

Total marks

120 Marks

Duration

2 Hours

ISI Admission Marking Scheme for Part 1

Following table brings ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern or structure for Part 1.

Particular Details
Number of questions asked 30
Type of questions MCQ
Total marks 120 marks
Marks awarded for correct answer 4 marks
Marks awarded for incorrect answer 0 mark
Marks awarded for unattempted question 1 mark

ISI Admission Test Pattern for Part 2

Following table brings ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern or structure for Part 2.

Particular

Details

Type of questions

MCQ or Descriptive

Sections

Questions will be from 5 sections:

  • Computer Science

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Engineering Drawing

  • Thermodynamics

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering & Engineering and Technology

ISI Admission Marking Scheme for Part 2

Following table brings ISI Admission Test 2026 exam pattern or structure for Part 2.

Particular Details
Number of questions asked 9
Type of questions Descriptive
Total marks 120 marks
Marks awarded for correct answer 30 marks
Marks awarded for incorrect answer 0 mark
Marks awarded for unattempted question 0 mark

How to Answer Part 2

There will be nine questions asked in the examination. These nine questions will be divided into three sections. One question needs to be answered from three sections. One question to be answered from all three sections. Four questions will need to be attempted overall. Students will get 30 marks for the correct answer. There will not be any negative marking for incorrect answers.

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ISI Admission Test 2026 Preparation Tips

ISI Admission Test 2026 Prep Tips helps the candidates strategically prepare for the examination to get the extra edge in the scorecard. Test takers must start their ISI Admission Test preparation 2026 by deeply analysing the exam pattern, syllabus & previous year question papers. ISI Admission Test syllabus 2026 will help the candidates in shortlisting the topics that need to be focused on for preparation & candidates must prepare their timetable accordingly.

Students need to follow this process to do their ISI 2026 preparation

  • 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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ISI Admission Test 2026 B.Stat vs B.Math

Below is the difference between B.Stat and B. Math for better clarity for the students who are planning to give ISI Admission Test 2026:

Features B. Math (Bachelor of Mathematics) B. Stat (Bachelor of Statistics)
Focus Focus on core mathematics  Focus on statistics
Entrance Test ISI Admission Test 2026  ISI Admission Test 2026
Core Subjects Advanced Algebra, Analysis, and Physics Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Data Analysis and Econometrics
Topics Combinatorics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Number Theory Combinatorics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Number Theory
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ISI Admission Test 2026 FAQs

Students are advised to check the ISI 2026 syllabus FAQs for the ISI admission test preparation:

3 Institutes accepting ISI Admission Test

Bachelor of Statistics (B Stat (Hons))
    • 3 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    M.S. in Quality Management Science
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi

      Qutab Institutional Area, Delhi Public

      Admissions 2026

      Indian Sta
      M.S. in Quantitative Economics
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time

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