ISI Admission Test

Validity of EWS and OBC-NCL certi cate, Permanent Resident/ Domicile certi cate and PwD certi cate:

• Category certi cates (EWS and OBC-NCL), Permanent Resident/ Domicile Certi cate for domiciles of North-East states of India and PwD certi cates must be valid on the day of the ISI Admission Test scheduled on 12 May 2024.
•  At the time of application, the candidates must upload a document that will remain valid on the day of the ISI Admission Test to be held on 12 May 2024.
• The candidates will be given an opportunity to update the Category related information (EWS, OBC-NCL status), North-East domicile status and PwD information during 14-15 May, 2024 after the ISI admission test.

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a renowned institution globally recognized for its excellence in statistics, mathematics, and related fields. Pursuing a degree from ISI offers several compelling advantages:

1. Academic Excellence:
Rigorous Curriculum: ISI is known for its challenging and comprehensive curriculum, designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
World-Class Faculty: The institute boasts a faculty of highly qualified and experienced experts, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Research Opportunities: ISI provides ample opportunities for students to engage in research projects, contributing to the advancement of their field.   
2. Strong Focus on Statistics and Mathematics:
Foundation in Core Concepts: ISI offers a deep understanding of statistical principles, probability theory, and mathematical concepts.
Applications Across Fields: The knowledge gained can be applied to various domains, including data science, machine learning, finance, economics, and social sciences.
3. Excellent Placement Opportunities:
High Demand for Graduates: ISI graduates are highly sought after by top companies, research institutions, and government organizations.   
Diverse Career Paths: The skills acquired at ISI open doors to a wide range of career opportunities.   
4. Research-Oriented Environment:
Collaboration and Innovation: ISI fosters a collaborative research environment, encouraging students to work on cutting-edge projects.   
Networking Opportunities: Interacting with leading researchers can provide valuable connections for future endeavors.

The applicant must initially register at the ISI Application Portal. An account will be created for the applicant in the portal, through which she/he can conveniently ll up the application form and also make payment of the application fee after submission of the form. After completion of application, the applicant will be able to pay the application fee through the payment gateway. Payment can be made in the online mode (See application portal for details).

Once the candidate has registered in the Application Portal, veri ed the e-mail address, lled up Category information and chosen an Academic Programme, the portal will show only the relevant Admission Channels to the candidate.

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.