What are the various channels for admissions to Indian Statistical Institutes?
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1 Answer
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Some of the Academic Programmes have more than one channel of admission. The default Channel is referred to as the ISI Test Channel. Admission through ISI Test Channel is conducted through a Written Admission Test, followed by an Interview wherever applicable. Candidates can check out the complete admsision channel list for all the programmes from here:
Programme Names
Parallel Channel Names
Type of Seats
B. Math and B. Stat
INMO Channel
Supernumerary
MS (QMS)
ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates
Supernumerary
M. Tech (QROR)
(a) ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates
(b) Channel for GoI Sponsored candidates
Supernumerary
Supernumerary
M. Tech (CS)
(a) GATE Channel
(b) ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates
(a) Regular
(b) Supernumerary
M. Tech (CrS)
(a) GATE Channel
(b) ISI Test Channel for Sponsored Candidates
(c) Channel for GoI Sponsored candidates
(a) Regular
(b) Supernumerary
(c) Supernumerary
JRF in Mathematics, Quantitative Economics
and Computer Science
Channel for ISI Master Students
Regular
PG Diploma in Statistical
Methods and Analytics
ISI Test Channel for domiciles
of the NE States
Regular
Similar Questions for you
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
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 and what the guidelines will be.
The duration of the entrance exam, what language the exam will be in, and whether it will be in offline mode (pen and paper test) or in online mode (computer-based test).
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 requires step-by-step reasoning.
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.
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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