ISI Admission Test Result 2026: Expected June at isical.ac.in, Interview, Cutoff and Merit List

The ISI Admission Test 2026 result has been partially released by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata. The merit list for B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc in Quantitative Economics (QE) was declared on June 11, 2026 at admission.isical.ac.in. Results for B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, and other programmes are expected in the fourth week of June 2026. The ISI Admission Test 2026 was held on May 10, 2026.

ISI does not release individual scorecards or marks. The result comes as a merit list PDF showing only names and registration numbers of shortlisted candidates — no login is needed to download it. If your name is on the list, you move to the interview stage. Final admission depends on your combined written test and interview performance.

• B.Stat (Hons) and M.Sc QE merit lists were released on June 11, 2026; B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, and other programme results are expected in the fourth week of June 2026.
• ISI publishes the result as a category-wise and programme-wise PDF merit list — no individual marks, scorecard, or rank card is released.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for an in-person interview at the relevant ISI campus; there is no online interview option.
• Final admission is decided on a composite score of the written test and interview — making the merit list is an interview call, not an admission offer.
• Qualifying marks in Stage I (UGA/PSA) differ by category: General and OBC-NCL candidates need higher scores than SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Around 50,000 students appear for the ISI Admission Test each year across all programmes, competing for a few hundred seats in total.

ISI prepares separate merit lists for each programme and each category — appearing on the shortlist means you are called for an interview, not that you have a confirmed seat.

ISI Admission Test Result Previous Year Statistics

The ISI Admission Test is one of the toughest mathematics and statistics entrance exams in India. Around 50,000 students take it each year across all programmes, competing for a combined total of just a few hundred seats — making ISI one of the most selective research-and-teaching institutions in the country. The table below covers the past five admission cycles:

ISI consistently holds its admission test on the second Sunday of May. The first merit list — usually for B.Stat — comes out 4 to 6 weeks after the exam. The 2026 first merit list (June 11) arrived a week earlier than the 2025 release (June 17), continuing a trend of slightly faster turnaround. Candidates for M.Stat, M.Math, and B.Math typically wait until the third or fourth week of June for their lists.

The table below shows the approximate Stage I (UGA) qualifying cutoff trend for B.Stat (Hons) General category — the minimum score needed in the objective paper to have the subjective paper evaluated. These figures are based on widely reported estimates and are not officially published by ISI:

The Stage I qualifying bar has been rising steadily — from around 50 marks in 2022 to 57 marks in 2024 for General category B.Stat aspirants. This reflects growing competition as more students prepare specifically for ISI through dedicated coaching and online resources. The 2026 cutoff will be updated once the official merit lists for all programmes are released. Note that clearing Stage I is only the first hurdle — the actual interview shortlisting cutoff, based on your combined Stage I and Stage II performance, is significantly higher.

How to Check ISI Admission Test 2026 Result

Checking the ISI Admission Test 2026 result works differently from most entrance exams — there is no individual login-based portal. ISI publishes the result as a public PDF merit list on its admission website. You can check your shortlisting status without logging in. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Go to admission.isical.ac.in
2. Look for the Results or Merit List section on the homepage. ISI typically adds a direct link to the merit list PDFs on the homepage when they are released.
3. Click on the PDF link for your programme (e.g., B.Stat Hons General Merit List, or M.Stat OBC-NCL Merit List).
4. The PDF will open in your browser or download to your device.
5. Use Ctrl+F (Windows/Linux) or Command+F (Mac) to search for your name or registration number inside the PDF.
6. If your name or registration number appears, you are shortlisted for the interview. If it does not appear, you have not been shortlisted in that category’s list for that programme.

If you cannot find your name: First, confirm you are looking at the correct programme’s list and the correct category. If you applied under OBC-NCL, check the OBC-NCL list — your name will not be in the General list. Also, if you applied for multiple programmes, check each programme’s list separately.

Alternative check: You can log in to the ISI admission portal with your application number and password to check any communication from ISI about your shortlisting status or interview schedule.

ISI Admission Test 2026: Merit List Details

Understanding how the ISI merit list works helps you know what to expect after the result is out and what your shortlisting actually means for your admission chances.

What the merit list contains:

• Candidate’s full name
• Registration number (your application number)
• No marks, scores, ranks, or subject-wise breakdowns — just the name and registration number

How the merit list is structured:

• Separate merit lists for each programme: B.Stat (Hons), B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, M.S. in Quantitative Economics (QE), M.S. in Library & Information Science (LIS), M.Tech CS, M.Tech CrS (Cryptology & Security), M.Tech QROR, and more
• Within each programme, separate lists for each category: General (including EWS), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD
• All lists are in PDF format and publicly accessible — no login required

How many candidates are shortlisted? ISI typically shortlists around 3 to 5 times the number of available seats in a programme for the interview. For instance, if there are 30 seats in B.Stat General category, around 90 to 150 candidates may be called for the interview. The exact number varies each year depending on the cutoff applied and the score distribution of candidates.

What being on the merit list does NOT mean: Getting shortlisted is not an admission offer. You still have to attend the in-person interview at the ISI campus. Only candidates who clear the interview process and make it to the final admission merit list (prepared after all interviews) are offered seats. If you miss your scheduled interview, you are out of the process — ISI does not conduct re-interviews or alternate sittings.

ISI Admission Test 2026: Interview Process

The interview is a core part of ISI’s selection process — it contributes to your final admission merit list score alongside the written test. Here is what you need to know about the ISI 2026 interview:

Interview schedule for 2026:

• B.Stat (Hons): Interviews were held in the third week of June 2026 at ISI Kolkata.
• B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, and other programmes: Interviews are expected after their merit lists release in the fourth week of June 2026 — likely in July 2026. The specific dates will be posted on admission.isical.ac.in.

What the interview tests: The ISI interview is a mathematics aptitude interview. The panel asks questions on the same topics as the written test — for UG programmes, expect questions on real analysis, probability, combinatorics, linear algebra, and abstract algebra. For PG programmes like M.Stat, the focus shifts to advanced statistics, probability theory, and real analysis at the graduate level. The interview is conducted in English and typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes.

Interview venue and format: Interviews are conducted in person at the relevant ISI campus. B.Stat candidates go to ISI Kolkata, B.Math candidates to ISI Bangalore, and so on. There is no online or remote interview option. You must be present on the scheduled date to be considered.

Documents to carry: Bring your original Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, your ISI Admission Test 2026 admit card, a valid government-issued photo ID, and your category certificate (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, or PwD) if applicable. Check your interview call letter on the portal for any additional document requirements.

How the final admission merit list is made: After all interviews for a programme are completed, ISI prepares a final admission merit list based on a composite score. The exact weightage split between the written test and the interview is determined by ISI and is not publicly disclosed. Candidates at the top of this final list are offered seats, and those below may be considered if earlier-ranked candidates decline.

ISI Admission Test 2026: Programme-wise Seat Intake

ISI admits a small, carefully selected cohort of students each year — this is what makes it one of the most prestigious and selective institutions for mathematics, statistics, and data science in India. The table below shows the approximate seat intake for the main programmes offered through the ISI Admission Test 2026. All seats are subject to category-wise reservation norms.

For M.Tech programmes, seats are shared between candidates admitted through the ISI Admission Test and those admitted via GATE scores on a separate merit list. The M.Tech GATE channel merit lists are typically released earlier (April–May) and run in parallel with the ISI test channel.

Reservation applies as per Government of India norms across all programmes: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% (horizontal reservation), and EWS 10%. General (unreserved) candidates compete for the remaining seats. For exact category-wise seat breakdowns for 2026, check the official Business Rules document on admission.isical.ac.in.

What After ISI Admission Test 2026 Result?

The result release is the beginning of your ISI admission journey, not the end. Here is what happens next, step by step:

If you are shortlisted in the merit list:

1. Check the interview schedule: ISI publishes the interview date and venue on admission.isical.ac.in. For B.Stat candidates, interviews took place in the third week of June 2026. For B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, and other programmes, expect interview dates to be announced in late June or early July 2026 after the merit lists drop.
2. Prepare your documents: Gather originals of your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, your ISI admit card, a government photo ID, your category certificate if applicable, and any other documents listed in the interview call letter on your portal.
3. Attend the interview in person: The interview is held at the relevant ISI campus. There is no online option. Missing the interview means you exit the selection process — there are no re-interview or alternate date provisions in general.
4. Wait for the final admission list: After all interviews for a programme are done, ISI publishes a final admission list showing who has been offered a seat. This is separate from the shortlisting merit list.
5. Accept the admission offer within the deadline: If you are on the final admission list, pay the admission fee and confirm your seat within the deadline ISI specifies. Missing the deadline forfeits your seat, and it may be offered to the next candidate on the list.
6. Complete document verification and report to campus: Finish any remaining verification requirements and report to your ISI campus before the programme begins — typically in August 2026.

If you are not on the merit list: ISI does not have a traditional waitlist or supplementary counselling. If shortlisted candidates withdraw or decline offers, ISI may extend offers to candidates further down the admission list — but this is not formally announced as a "waitlist round." Keep an eye on the official portal for any updates.