ISI Admission Test — B.Stat (Hons) & B.Math (Hons): eligibility, seats & fees
The Indian Statistical Institute, an Institution of National Importance, admits to its tuition-free B.Stat (Hons) at Kolkata and B.Math (Hons) at Bengaluru through two written tests. This page follows ISI's 2026-27 admission notice, prospectus, selection and reservation policies.
Two of India's most selective science degrees
- B.Stat (Hons) — 3 years, Kolkata: theory, methods and applications of Statistics with Mathematics and basic Computer Science.
- B.Math (Hons) — 3 years, Bengaluru.
- Graduates of either can get direct admission to ISI's M.Stat / M.Math. [2]
The 2026 admission notice (24 April 2026) also listed a 4-year B.SDS (Hons) in Statistical Data Science, taught in hybrid mode across Kolkata, Delhi and Bengaluru — this one needs 75% in Class 12 (passed 2025 or 2026) and charges ₹1,00,000 tuition a semester, with full waiver for SC/ST/PwBD. [1]
ISI's 2027 notice was not out on 15 October 2026. The 2026 admission test was held on 10 May 2026. [2]
Mathematics and English in 10+2 — and an olympiad route
- B.Stat / B.Math: successful completion of 10+2 (or equivalent) with Mathematics and English. Candidates finishing the qualifying exam before 20 July of the admission year can apply.
- Indian citizens and OCI holders can apply (OCI students get no stipend). [1]
INMO channel: students selected as INMO awardees for the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp in 2025 or 2026 are admitted without a written test, on interview, to up to 5 supernumerary seats. [2]
Two written tests, weighted toward the second
All other applicants sit two written tests with multiple-choice and descriptive questions in Mathematics at the 10+2 level. B.Stat and B.Math have no interview. [2]
Selection parameters 2026-27 [3]
| Programme | Seats | Test I (max) | Test II (max) | Shortlist after Test I | Final score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Stat (Hons) | 63 + 16 female | 120 | 80 | Top 550 | Test I + 3.5 × Test II |
| B.Math (Hons) | 63 + 16 female | 120 | 80 | Top 500 | Test I + 4 × Test II |
- Only candidates shortlisted on Test I have their Test II graded.
- If a pass mark is set, OBC-NCL candidates need 90% of it and SC/ST/PwBD candidates 70%; the same ratios apply to each stage's qualifying score. [3]
Central reservation plus female-only seats
ISI reservation, non-JRF programmes 2026-27 [4]
| Category | Share | Relaxation on qualifying score |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 15% | 30% |
| ST | 7.5% | 30% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 10% |
| GEN-EWS | 10% | None |
| PwBD (40%+) | 5% horizontal | 30% |
- Each programme has a Gender-Neutral pool (63 seats) and a Female-Only pool (16 seats, supernumerary). Women are considered for both pools; others for the gender-neutral pool only.
- Seats are allotted by category tag, gender tag and merit-list position, starting with the general merit lists. [5]
Unfilled SC and ST seats can pass to each other; unfilled OBC-NCL seats are de-reserved; unfilled EWS seats stay vacant. [4]
Pay to apply — then study free
ISI application fee 2026 (all programmes) [1]
| Applicant | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male, unreserved (Indian) | ₹1,500 |
| Female, unreserved (Indian) | ₹1,000 |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD / GEN-EWS (Indian) | ₹750 |
| Overseas Citizens of India | ₹1,500 |
- Apply only online at admission.isical.ac.in, after reading the prospectus.
- B.Stat and B.Math students pay no tuition fee and receive a ₹5,000 a month stipend (plus a ₹5,000 yearly contingency grant), renewed each semester on satisfactory progress.
- Limited hostel places are available. [2]
Statistics and mathematics, all the way to research
B.Stat prepares students for higher study in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics and allied fields, or careers as statisticians in research, government and industry; B.Stat and B.Math graduates are offered direct admission to ISI's M.Stat and M.Math. [2]
Where these facts come from
Every fact on this page is taken from the official files below, read on 15 October 2026. Exam bodies change rules, fees and dates every cycle — open the current bulletin before you apply.
- ISI — Admission Notice 2026-27 (24 Apr 2026) and admission portal (opens in a new tab) programmes, eligibility, B.SDS terms, application fee, test date, cut-off date for qualifying exam · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- ISI — Prospectus 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) B.Stat / B.Math scope, written tests, INMO channel, stipend, tuition, hostel, direct admission to M.Stat / M.Math · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- ISI — Selection Policy, non-JRF programmes 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) stage-wise shortlisting, test maxima, weights, category pass-mark ratios · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- ISI — Policy for Reservation in Admission 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) seats per programme, SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD shares and relaxations · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
- ISI — Business Rules for Admission 2026-27 (B.Stat and B.Math) (opens in a new tab) category and gender tags, gender-neutral and female-only pools, allocation order · Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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