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Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test 2025 ( ISI Admission Test )

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Syllabus

Take a look at the syllabus below to appear for ISI Admission Test for the BStat and BMath courses. 

B Stat/ B Math Syllabus

Algebra: Sets, operations on sets. Prime numbers, factorization of integers and divisibility. Rational and irrational numbers. Permutations and combinations, basic probability. Binomial Theorem. Logarithms. Polynomials: Remainder Theorem, Theory of quadratic equations and expressions, relations between roots and coefficients. Arithmetic and geometric progressions. Inequalities involving arithmetic, geometric & harmonic means. Complex numbers. Matrices and determinants.

Geometry: Plane geometry. Geometry of 2 dimensions with Cartesian and 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 and hyperbola and equations of their tangents and normals. Mensuration.

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

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

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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.

Provisional Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based

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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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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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
  • Aim for qu

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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

Barrackpore, Kolkata Public

Indian Sta
    • 3 years
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    Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi

    Qutab Institutional Area, Delhi Public

    Indian Sta
      • 2 years
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      • Full Time

      Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore

      Mysore Road, Bangalore Public

      Indian Sta
        • 2 years
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        • Full Time

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