How to Prepare for ISI Admission Test in One Month

Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test 2026 ( ISI Admission Test )

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Sreetama Datta
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Updated on Sep 1, 2021 18:43 IST
With the ISI Admission Test just a month away, know how one should prepare and prep tips one should use in order to ace the entrance exam.

With the ISI Admission Test just a month away, know how one should prepare and prep tips one should use in order to ace the entrance exam.

How to Prepare for ISI Admission Test in One Month

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Admission Test (Entrance Exam) is a month away, which is scheduled to be conducted on September 20, 2020. Known as a challenging test, only a few students are able to crack the ISI Admission Test and secure admission the course they have applied for. It all comes down to how one prepares for the national-level entrance exam, the knowledge they have about the course they have applied for. In order to prepare well and be ready for the ISI Admission Test, one needs to put in all efforts and burn the midnight oil in order to successfully clear the ISI Admission Test.

Subjects such as Mathematics, Engineering and Statistics require plenty of preparation and calculation and that is why one needs to keep on studying till they are confident of solving a question on seeing the paper. The ISI Admission Test exam format will be in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), however, that does not make the question paper any easier. One needs to be careful and needs to confident while selecting the answer on the OMR sheet. Other than the exam format, students need to also know the ISI Admission Test medium, mode, duration, marking scheme and other details before appearing for the ISI Admission Test.

With one month in hand, make the most of every hour by preparing, revising and studying in a proper manner. Students who are appearing for the ISI Admission Test 2020, have had plenty of time on hand due to the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you haven’t started your preparation yet, get started straight away as you do not want to leave all the studying for the last minute as that will only cause stress, anxiety and one will eventually end up making silly mistakes on the main day of the test.

How to Prepare for ISI Admission Test in One Month

Student can follow the below-mentioned prep tips and guides one can apply and use for their preparation methods.

Create a Time Table

The first agenda should be to create a time table and a time schedule. Divide your syllabus according to the days you have in hand. Create a time table for each week, as to how many chapters and subjects one can cover on an hourly and daily basis. By creating a balanced schedule, you can cover topics on time and also have time to revise them. Chop out your plans on an hourly basis if possible and try to utilize your time wisely as there is now only a month left till the main date. List down your chapters, units and subjects and divide them accordingly. Ensure that you can fit all the chapters in the schedule so no subject is left out.

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Know the Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

One of the main pointers one should keep in mind is to know the ISI Admission Test exam pattern and marking scheme. One should know the ISI Admission Test exam pattern and marking scheme. One should know the ISI Admission Test format, the ISI Admission Test duration, the ISI Admission Test medium, the marking scheme, how many questions will be asked in the question paper, how many questions will be one section, how many marks do each section carry, how many marks does each question carry, will there be negative marking. These are questions which one should have the answers to as it will help you prepare better. By knowing the ISI Admission Test exam pattern and marking scheme, one has the blueprint of the ISI Admission Test.

Solve Sample Papers and Previous Years’ Question Papers

A better way to understand the ISI Admission Test and what the question paper will be all about, solve sample papers and previous years’ question papers. Solve as many as you can. Also, time yourself while solving the question papers. That way, it will only help you in keeping track of time and it will be easier to manage your time on the main day. Through the previous years’ question papers, one can get an idea of the chapters and units which are given more weightage, how the marks are distributed and what type of questions can be expected in the entrance exam.

Revision

Revision is key. After completing a day’s work or completing a unit, revise what you have studied as it will help you understand the topics much better. Also, while revising, jot down points which summarize what you have learnt as it will come handy later on when you are revising the unit once again. It is advisable not to touch any other unit before you have completed your revision. Once again, do not leave revision for the last minute. It will not help you in any way to cramp up what you have studied.

Do Not Panic

One should also keep their calm and composure. If you are not able to get past a particular subject or topic, there is no need to panic. Try, try and try as many times you can. Refer to sample papers and prep books. With one month in hand, cover as many topics as you can at your own time, according to the time table set. Also, one should get proper rest as well. If you do not get enough sleep, you will only be more stressed out and information won’t be able to be registered simply because the body getting tired. Have a healthy and proper sleep as you need a fresh and energised mind to study properly.

Do not be Lazy

Here is one of the major setbacks when it comes to preparation. Do not be lazy or lethargic, do not procrastinate and do not postpone your syllabus. That will only ruin your time table and hence the burden will only grow. It’s exam time. You will have to make a few sacrifices by not getting on your phone after every 10 minutes, or getting down to watch a series online. There are many distractions which will only consume your studying time. Make the effort and study properly. At the end of the day, the hard work and effort you put in, your results will show that.

Tips and Guide on the Main Day

  • Carry your ISI Admission Test admit card.
  • Reach the ISI Admission Test exam centre before the scheduled time.
  • Carry your masks and hand sanitizers.
  • Maintain distance from others in the exam centre.
  • Do not carry any electronics such as calculators or smart-watches to the exam centre.
  • Do not stress out, keep your composure and focus on the entrance exam.

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Students need to follow the points: 

  • Know the ISI Admission Test Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 
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  • Solve ISI Admission Test Sample Papers and ISI Question Papers from previous years 
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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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