ISI UG PG Admissions

1. Bachelor of Statistics (Honours) – B Stat (Hons)

Duration: 3 Years

Location: Kolkata only

Scope

This three-year degree programme provides:

• Comprehensive instruction in Statistical theory and methods
• Applications of Statistics
• Core Mathematics
• Basic Computer Science
• Optional interdisciplinary subjects

On successful completion, students may:

• Pursue higher studies in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics
• Take up careers as Statisticians in research institutions, government departments, scientific laboratories, or industry

Eligibility

• 10+2 Higher Secondary (or equivalent)
• Mathematics and English as subjects

Admission Channels

1. ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Written Admission Test:

• Mathematics MCQ
• Mathematics Descriptive

2. INMO Channel (Supernumerary)

For candidates selected to participate in IMOTC based on INMO 2025 or 2026.

• No written test
• Interview only
• Maximum 5 supernumerary seats
• Reservation policy not applicable

Holding any other Olympiad certificate does NOT qualify.

Seat Matrix

Gender-Neutral Regular Seats – 63

• GEN: 23
• OBC-NCL: 17
• SC: 9
• ST: 5
• GEN-EWS: 6
• PwBD: 3

Reservation policy applicable.

Supernumerary Seats for Female Candidates (SSFC) – 16

• GEN: 6
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 2
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

Reservation policy applicable.

INMO Channel – Maximum 5 (Supernumerary)

• No category breakup
• No reservation applicable

Stipend

Monthly: ₹5,000

Annual contingency: ₹5,000

Granted semester-wise subject to satisfactory progress.

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for non-sponsored students.

2. Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) – B Math (Hons)

Duration: 3 Years

Location: Bengaluru only

Scope

Comprehensive instruction in:

• Pure Mathematics
• Probability
• Statistics
• Computing
• Physics

Career pathways:

• Higher studies in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematical Physics
• Career in mathematical applications

Eligibility

Same as B Stat:

• 10+2
• Mathematics and English

Admission Channels

Same as B Stat:

• ISI Test Channel (Regular)
• INMO Channel (Supernumerary, interview-based)

Seat Matrix

Gender-Neutral Regular Seats – 63

• GEN: 23
• OBC-NCL: 17
• SC: 9
• ST: 5
• GEN-EWS: 6
• PwBD: 3

Supernumerary Seats for Female Candidates – 16

• GEN: 6
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 2
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

INMO Channel – Maximum 5 (Supernumerary)

No reservation.

Stipend

₹5,000 per month

₹5,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee.

3. Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (Honours) – B SDS (Hons)

Duration: 4 Years

Exit option after 3 years (degree without Honours)

5-year integrated option leads to Integrated Master's Degree.

Locations:

• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Bengaluru

Hybrid teaching mode.

Scope

Focus on:

• Statistical methodologies
• Machine learning
• Computational statistics
• Data analytics
• Industry-oriented applications

Career options:

• Industry
• Finance
• Banking
• Government / Non-Government sectors
• Higher studies

Eligibility

• 10+2 in 2025 or 2026
• Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
• English
• Minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Aggregate based on: Mathematics, English, Best 3 other subjects

Admission Channels

Based on score in:

• JEE Main 2026
• JEE Main 2025
• CUET (UG) 2026 (Math + English)
• CUET (UG) 2025 (Math + English)

Seat Matrix

Total: 75 (25 per centre)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 28
• OBC-NCL: 20
• SC: 11
• ST: 5
• GEN-EWS: 7
• PwBD: 4

Reservation policy applicable.

Tuition Fee

₹1,00,000 per semester

Other academic fees: ₹2,500 per semester

Tuition Waiver

• Full waiver for SC / ST / PwBD
• 100% waiver if family income < ₹1 lakh
• 66.67% waiver if income between ₹1–5 lakh

Stipend

No stipend.

4. Master of Statistics (M Stat)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Delhi and Kolkata

• Students selected through Admission Test: 1st year at Delhi, 2nd year at Kolkata
• Students getting direct admission from B Stat complete both years at Kolkata

Scope

Advanced training in:

• Statistical theory
• Statistical methods
• Applications of Statistics
• Specialized areas of Statistics and allied fields

Career Pathways:

• Academic/research career in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science
• Professional Statistician roles in government, industry, scientific institutions

Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline

Admission Channels

1. Direct Admission

For students with B Stat (Hons) from ISI

• No written test
• No interview

2. ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

For all other eligible candidates including B Stat (Pass)

Admission Test:

• Part I: MCQ in Statistics & Mathematics (UG level)
• Part II: Descriptive in Statistics & Mathematics (UG level)

Seat Matrix (Total: 38*)

(*Excludes students admitted directly from B Stat)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 14
• OBC-NCL: 10
• SC: 6
• ST: 3
• GEN-EWS: 3
• PwBD: 2

Reservation policy applicable.

Stipend

₹8,000 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for non-sponsored students.

5. Master of Mathematics (M Math)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Kolkata and Delhi

Scope

Advanced training in:

• Pure Mathematics
• Theoretical foundations

Career Pathways:

• Academic/research career in Mathematics
• Roles in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline

Admission Channels

1. Direct Admission

For B Math (Hons) from ISI

• No written test
• No interview

2. ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Admission Test:

• Part I: MCQ in Mathematics
• Part II: Descriptive in Mathematics (Honours level)

Seat Matrix (Total: 36*)

(18 Kolkata + 18 Delhi)

(*Excludes direct admissions from B Math)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 13
• OBC-NCL: 10
• SC: 5
• ST: 3
• GEN-EWS: 3
• PwBD: 2

Reservation policy applicable.

Stipend

₹8,000 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee.

6. Master of Science in Quantitative Economics – MS (QE)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Delhi and Kolkata

• Delhi: 35 seats
• Kolkata: 21 seats
• Total: 56

Scope

Advanced programme in:

• Economics
• Quantitative methods
• Econometrics

Career Options:

• Academic research in Economics
• Public and private sector roles
• Policy research

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline

Admission Channel

ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Admission Test:

• MCQ in Mathematics & Economics
• Descriptive in Mathematics & Economics

Seat Matrix (Total: 56)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 21
• OBC-NCL: 15
• SC: 8
• ST: 4
• GEN-EWS: 5
• PwBD: 3

Reservation policy applicable.

Stipend

₹8,000 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee.

7. Master of Science in Quality Management & Business Analytics – MS (QMBA)

Duration: 2 Years

Locations:

• First year: Bengaluru
• Second year: Hyderabad

Scope

Focus on:

• Quantitative Methods
• Business Analytics
• Quality Management
• Dissertation and Live Project

Career Options:

• Quality Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Operations Management roles

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) with Mathematics as a subject

Admission Channels

1. ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Admission Test:

• MCQ and/or Descriptive in Mathematics (UG level)

2. ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)

Conditions:

• Must be sponsored by government/semi-government/public sector
• Minimum 2 years service after qualifying degree
• Sponsoring organization must relieve candidate and pay fees
• Tuition fee: ₹50,000 per semester
• No stipend
• Selection via written test + interview
• 10% relaxation in qualifying score

Seats: Supernumerary up to 10% of total seats

Reservation not applicable to sponsored seats.

Seat Matrix (ISI Test Regular Seats – 20)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 7
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 3
• ST: 2
• GEN-EWS: 2
• PwBD: 1

Reservation applicable to regular seats.

Stipend

₹8,000 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

(No stipend for sponsored candidates)

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for regular students.

Sponsored candidates pay ₹50,000 per semester.

8. Master of Science in Library and Information Science – MS (LIS)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Bengaluru

Scope

Advanced programme in:

• Library and Information Science
• Applications of Information Technology
• Information Systems Design
• Research and Teaching in LIS

Career Pathways:

• Information professional at higher levels
• Academic career
• Library and information systems management

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline

Admission Channel

ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Selection:

• As per Selection Policy
• Written test (MCQ + descriptive as applicable)
• Interview if applicable

Seat Matrix (Total: 12)

Category-wise:

• GEN: 4
• OBC-NCL: 3
• SC: 2
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

Reservation policy applicable.

Stipend

₹8,000 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for non-sponsored candidates.

9. Master of Technology in Computer Science – M Tech (CS)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Kolkata

Scope

Balanced training in:

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Software technology
• Specialized applications

Career Pathways:

• Software systems
• Advanced research
• Academic career

Eligibility

• 4-year BE/BTech (any stream)

OR

• Master's degree in any subject with Mathematics at 10+2 level

Admission Channels

1. ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

Admission Test:

• Session 1: MCQ in Mathematics & Computer Science (BSc level)
• Session 2 (Descriptive):
  • CS Group: Computer Science at BE/BTech level
  • Non-CS Group: Mathematics (BSc) + Engineering (BE/BTech)

2. GATE Channel (Regular Seats)

Eligibility:

• Valid GATE score (out of 1000)
• Must meet eligibility score

Selection:

• GATE score
• Interview

Unfilled GATE seats may be converted to ISI Test seats in same category.

3. ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)

Conditions same as MS (QMBA).

Selection same as regular channel with 10% relaxed qualifying score.

No stipend.

Reservation not applicable.

Seat Matrix

ISI Test Channel – 30 Seats

• GEN: 11
• OBC-NCL: 8
• SC: 5
• ST: 2
• GEN-EWS: 3
• PwBD: 1

GATE Channel – 15 Seats

• GEN: 6
• OBC-NCL: 4
• SC: 2
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

Sponsored seats: Supernumerary

Reservation applicable only to regular seats.

Stipend

₹12,400 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for non-sponsored candidates.

For Sponsored candidates same as MSQMBA programme

10. Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security – M Tech (CrS)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Kolkata

Scope

Advanced specialization in:

• Cryptology
• Information Security
• Mathematics & Computer Science foundations

Career Pathways:

• Information security industry
• Government security agencies
• Academic research

Eligibility

Same as M Tech (CS)

Admission Channels

• 1. ISI Test Channel (Regular)
• 2. GATE Channel (Regular)
• 3. ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)
• 4. GoI Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)

GoI Sponsored:

• Selected via sponsoring organization
• ISI experts participate at interview stage

Seat Matrix

ISI Test Channel – 20 Seats

• GEN: 7
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 3
• ST: 2
• GEN-EWS: 2
• PwBD: 1

GATE Channel – 5 Seats

• GEN: 3
• OBC-NCL: 1
• SC: 1

GoI Sponsored – 1 Seat (Supernumerary)

Reservation applicable only to regular seats.

Stipend

₹12,400 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

(No stipend for sponsored candidates)

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for regular candidates.

11. Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research – M Tech (QROR)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Kolkata

Scope

Specialization in:

• Statistical Quality Control
• Reliability
• Operations Research
• Quality Management Systems

Includes:

• Case studies
• Project work
• Practical industry exposure

Career Options:

• Quality Engineering
• Consultancy
• Government
• Academic research

Eligibility

One of:

• 1. Master's in Statistics with Physics & Chemistry at 10+2 level
• 2. Master's in OR / Mathematics & Computing with adequate Statistics & Probability + Physics & Chemistry at 10+2
• 3. BE/BTech

Two Streams:

• Statistics Stream
• Engineering Stream

Admission Channels

• 1. ISI Test Channel (Regular)
• 2. GATE Channel (Regular)
• 3. ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)
• 4. GoI Sponsored Candidates (Supernumerary)

Admission Test:

Session 1: MCQ in Mathematics (UG level)

Session 2 (Descriptive):

• Part I: Mathematics
• Part II:
  • Statistics-Probability (Statistics Stream)
  • Engineering (Engineering Stream)

Seat Matrix

ISI Test Channel – 24 Seats

• GEN: 9
• OBC-NCL: 6
• SC: 4
• ST: 2
• GEN-EWS: 2
• PwBD: 1

GATE Channel – 8 Seats

• GEN: 3
• OBC-NCL: 2
• SC: 1
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 0

GoI Sponsored – 2 Seats (Supernumerary)

Reservation applicable only to regular seats.

Stipend

₹12,400 per month

₹8,000 contingency per year

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee for regular candidates.

12. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics (PGDSMA)

Duration: 1 Year

Locations:

• Chennai
• ISI North-East Centre, Tezpur

Scope

• Training in statistical theory and applications
• Exposure to mathematics and computer science
• Preparation for roles as statisticians and analytics professionals in government and industry

Eligibility

One of the following:

• Three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject
• BE / BTech degree or equivalent (including AMIE)

Additional condition for Tezpur (NE domicile channel): Valid domicile / permanent residence certificate of one of the North-Eastern states

Admission Channels

ISI Test Channel (Regular Seats)

• Open to all eligible candidates
• Written Admission Test (MCQ only)

ISI Test Channel for Domiciles of North-East States (Regular Seats)

• Only for candidates domiciled in NE states
• Written Admission Test
• Reserved seats

Seat Matrix

Total Seats: 43

Location-wise

• Chennai: 25
• Tezpur (General): 18

Category-wise (overall 43 seats)

• GEN: 16
• OBC-NCL: 11
• SC: 7
• ST: 3
• GEN-EWS: 4
• PwBD: 2

Additional NE Domicile Reserved Seats: 18

• GEN: 7
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 3
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

Reservation policy applicable.

Selection Procedure

• Written Admission Test
• MCQ on Basic Mathematics

Stipend

Only for students domiciled in North-Eastern states:

• ₹3,000 per month
• ₹3,000 contingency per year

No stipend for others.

Tuition Fee

No tuition fee.

13. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural and Rural Management with Statistical Methods and Analytics (PGDARSMA)

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Giridih

Scope

• Agricultural farm management
• Statistical methods using R
• Agribusiness and rural management
• Rural development and livelihood projects

Career sectors:

• Government rural development bodies
• NGOs
• Agribusiness companies
• Rural banking sector

Eligibility

• Three/four-year Bachelor's degree
• Mathematics or Statistics studied at least at 10+2 level

Admission Channel

ISI Test Channel (Regular)

Seat Matrix (Total: 18)

• GEN: 7
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 3
• ST: 1
• GEN-EWS: 1
• PwBD: 1

Selection Procedure

Written Admission Test (MCQ):

• Mathematics (up to Class 12)
• Logical Reasoning
• English Grammar & Comprehension

Stipend & Fee

• No stipend
• No tuition fee

14. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Kolkata

Scope

• Interdisciplinary programme in Business Analytics
• Jointly offered with IIT Kharagpur & IIM Calcutta
• Industry-oriented analytics training

Career paths:

• Business analytics roles
• Research and doctoral studies

Admission

• Selection process is conducted outside ISI Admission Test framework
• Details notified separately
• Website specified in prospectus

Seats, Fees & Stipend

• Seat distribution, fees and stipend are governed by PGDBA rules
• Not part of ISI Admission Test seat matrix

15. Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAS – Online)

Duration: 1 Year

Mode: Online (Coursera)

Scope

• Statistical skills for official data and policy work
• Designed for working professionals
• Emphasis on applied statistics and computation

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in any subject
• Mathematics at 10+2 or equivalent level

Admission Channels

• 1. Coursera Online Test
• 2. ISI Written Test (limited batch)

Seats

• Total seats through ISI Test: 30
• Coursera seats are additional

Selection Procedure (ISI Channel)

• MCQ test in Mathematics

Fee

• Paid programme
• Tuition waiver available for selected candidates

No stipend.

16. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical and Computational Genomics (PGDSCG)

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Kolkata

Scope

• Genomics-driven biomedical research
• Statistical, computational, and bioinformatics training
• Applications in healthcare, pharma, biotech

Eligibility

Any one of:

• MSc / MS in any science discipline
• BE / BTech in any engineering discipline
• MBBS / BPharm

Admission Channel

ISI Test Channel (Regular)

Seat Matrix (Total: 20)

• GEN: 7
• OBC-NCL: 5
• SC: 3
• ST: 2
• GEN-EWS: 2
• PwBD: 1

Selection Procedure

Admission Test:

Part 1: MCQ

• Analytical Reasoning
• Statistics
• Basic Science

Part 2: Descriptive

• Biology Group: Statistics + Life Sciences
• Non-Biology Group: Statistics + CS + Applied Math + Physics

Fee

• Tuition fee: ₹25,000 per semester
• Other academic fee: ₹25,000 per semester
• Full/partial waiver available

No stipend.

1. JRF in Statistics

Locations

• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Bengaluru

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 11

(Category breakup included under combined distribution below.)

2. JRF in Mathematics

Locations

• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Bengaluru

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 10
• Channel for ISI Master Students: 3

(Unfilled Master Channel seats transfer to ISI Test Channel.)

3. JRF in Quantitative Economics

Locations

• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Tezpur

Note: A JRF (QE) assigned to Tezpur may have to go to Kolkata or Delhi for coursework.

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 8
• Channel for ISI Master Students: 1

(Unfilled Master Channel seats transfer to ISI Test Channel.)

4. JRF in Computer Science

Locations

• Kolkata
• Bengaluru
• Chennai

Note: A JRF (CS) assigned to Bengaluru or Chennai may have to go to Kolkata for coursework.

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 15
• Channel for ISI Master Students: 2

(Unfilled Master Channel seats transfer to ISI Test Channel.)

5. JRF in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (QROR)

Location

• Bengaluru

Note: Coursework completed at ISI Bengaluru Centre.

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 3

6. JRF in Physics & Applied Mathematics

Locations

• Kolkata
• Tezpur

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 6

7. JRF in Geology

Location

• Kolkata

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 2

8. JRF in Biological Science (Agricultural & Ecological Research)

Location

• Giridih

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 1

9. JRF in Biological Science (Human Genetics)

Location

• Kolkata

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 2

10. JRF in Library & Information Science

Location

• Bengaluru

Seats

• ISI Test Channel: 1

Selection Procedure

For ISI Test Channel:

• Two written tests (subject-specific; descriptive/MCQ depending on discipline)
• Interview
• Academic record may be considered

Candidates failing to appear in written test will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates must appear for interview.

Institute may assign selected candidates to a centre other than preference.

Stipend & Fellowship

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

• ₹37,000 per month
• HRA as per rules
• Contingency grant: ₹20,000 per year

Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)

(after 2 years of satisfactory progress)

• ₹42,000 per month
• HRA as per rules
• Contingency grant: ₹20,000 per year

Stipend subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct.

1.1 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

ISI grants PhD degrees only in:

• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Quantitative Economics
• Computer Science
• Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (QROR)

To obtain a PhD:

• A candidate must register under a supervisor
• Complete mandatory coursework
• Engage in original research
• Submit a doctoral thesis
• Successfully defend the thesis before examiners

1.2 Doctor of Science (DSc)

This is awarded only in exceptional cases for outstanding published research work.

Eligibility requires one of the following:

• B Stat / B Math degree with 8 years of independent research
• M Stat degree with 4 years of independent research
• PhD from ISI with 2 years of subsequent research
• 8 years of research after a recognized Bachelor's degree, including at least one year at ISI

This is not an admission-based degree like PhD; it is recognition-based.

1. Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants:

• Indian Citizens
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who obtained their OCI card on or before 4 March 2021

At the time of registration, applicant must choose:

• Citizen of India
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) (card issued on or before 4 March 2021)

2. Application Mode

All applications must be submitted ONLINE only.

Official portal:

https://admission.isical.ac.in/

No offline application is accepted.

3. Application Process – Step-by-Step

• Register on ISI Admission Portal
• Verify email address
• Fill personal and category details
• Choose academic programme
• Portal displays eligible admission channels
• Submit application
• Pay application fee online

If applying through multiple channels → Application fee must be paid separately for each channel.

Application fee is waived only for:

• Channel for ISI Master Degree Students

4. Application Fee (2026)

• ₹1500 – General category male Indian applicants
• ₹1000 – General category female Indian applicants
• ₹750 – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS/PwBD Indian applicants
• ₹1500 – OCI applicants

Additional bank charges may apply.

6. Important Dates (All Programmes Except B SDS)

• Online Application Start: 12 February 2026
• Online Application End: 13 March 2026
• Admit Card Release: 17 April 2026
• ISI Admission Test: 10 May 2026

7. Important Dates – B SDS Programme

• Application Start: 28 April 2026
• Application End: 28 May 2026

(B SDS selection is based on JEE Main / CUET, not ISI written test.)

8. Admission Test Sessions

The ISI Admission Test is conducted in two sessions:

• Forenoon: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

9. ISI Admission Test Cities (2026)

The ISI Admission Test will be conducted in 50 cities across India.

Applicants must choose a test city during application.