Introduction: The ISI 2021 entrance exam is schedule for the second week of May 2021. The ISI 2021 entrance exam is India’s national examination conducted to test students seeking admission in Indian Statistical Institute for various programs which we will discuss in detail later in the article.
About ISI 2021 Entrance Exam
The ISI stands for Indian Statistics Institute which conducts test once a year for sole purpose of testing students on their level of performance and then to offer them admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Indian Statistics Institute. The programs such as B. Maths (Honors), B. Stat (Honors), MS (QE), M. Math, M. tech (CS), MS (QMS etc. are offered in the ISI campus.
The mode of ISI 2021 entrance exam is written exam which means it is an offline exam (pen and paper based). During the admission process in the ISI, past academic performance is also taken into consideration so aspirants must work hard at 10+2 or graduate level to acquire high grades.
This article will walk you through all the details of the ISI 2021 entrance exam which are as follows Application Form, Exam Date, Fees, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, and Syllabus etc.
Make sure to read the article till the end.
Quick overview of the ISI 2021 entrance exam
| Exam Name | ISI Admission |
| Full-Form | Indian Statistical Institute |
| Exam Types | UG & PG Level |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Offered Courses | Engineering, Diploma & Other Courses |
| Conducting Body | Indian Statistical Institute |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode
(Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Exam Duration | 4 Hrs, 2 Hrs (Forenoon) & 2 Hrs (Afternoon) |
| Official Website | https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/ |
| Email Id | admissionsupport@isical.ac.in |
ISI 2021 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates 2021 (Provisional) |
| Notification Announcement | January 2021 |
| Application form Start Date | 1st week of February 2021 |
| Application form Closing Date | 2nd week of March 2021 |
| Fee payment Last Date | 3rd week of March 2021 |
| Admit card download | April 2021 |
| ISI 2021 Exam Date | 2nd week of May 2021 |
| Release of answer key | 2nd week of May 2021 |
| Objections submission Last Date | 2nd week of May 2021 |
| Announcement of result | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Release of 1st admission list | 1st week of July 2021 |
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ISI 2021 Exam Application Form
To make the process clear we have collectivized few points for you guys, through which one can go about filling the application form easily and hassle free. The application and registration process is completely online following the steps below to successful registration.
- Visit the official website of the ISI examination (https://www.isical.ac.in/).
- Open the application form and fill in the details like personal details, academics details, communication details, address.
- Candidates then have to Upload scanned photograph and signature in accordance to the guidelines.
- The photographs should be a maximum size of 50 KB and the signature should be of 30KB either in Jpeg or Jpg.
- Next step is to pay the application fee by using debit card, credit card or online banking
- For offline mode fee submission E-Challan can be used by paying cash at any SBI branch.
- For future reference candidates must keep a copy of form submitted confirmation page.
ISI 2021 Exam Application Fee
- To pay the application fee online all candidates can use Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI and Net Banking.
- For offline mode fee submission E-Challan can be used by paying cash at SBI branch.
Category wise application fee is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| For general category candidates | Rs. 1250/- |
| For SC/ ST/ OBC- NCL/ PWD category candidates | Rs. 625/- |
ISI 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The ISI authority determines the eligibility criteria for the undergraduate and post graduate courses. It is very important for an applicant to fulfill the criteria to secure a seat in ISI.
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection Process |
| B Stat(Hons) B Math(Hons) |
An applicant must have successfully completed +2 with Mathematics and English as subjects. | All applicants except the INMO AWARDEES, will have to appear for two written tests comprising of questions at the 10+2 level. And then for the interviews. |
| M Stat | An applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree or a BE/B Tech degree with Statistics as a subject, or a B Math degree from ISI, or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods from ISI. | The candidates will have to go through the regular admission process with the written test and interview. |
| M Math | An applicant must have a three year Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, or a BE/B Tech Degree, with Mathematics as a subject, or a B Stat degree from ISI. | The candidates with B Math (Pass) degree from ISI, will have to appear for the written admission tests and subsequent interview. |
| MS in Quantitative Economics MS (QE) | An applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics, or a B Stat degree from ISI, or a BE/ B Tech degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE). | Candidates will have to appear for the written tests and subsequent interview. Academic records may also be taken into consideration. |
| MS in Quality Management Science MS (QMS) | An applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject, or a BE/ B Tech degree. | Candidates will have to appear for the written tests and subsequent interview. Academic records may also be taken into consideration. |
| MS in Library and Information Science[MS (LIS) | An applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. | Candidates will have to appear for the written tests and subsequent interview. Academic records may also be taken into consideration. |
| PGD in Statistical Methods & Analytics | An applicant must have a domicile certificate of North-Eastern states from a recognized authority, and has one of the following: a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject; OR a BE/B Tech degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE). | Candidates will have to appear for the written tests and subsequent interview. Academic records may also be taken into consideration. |
| PGD in computer applications | An applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject. | Candidates will have to appear for the written tests and subsequent interview. Academic records may also be taken into consideration. |
ISI 2021 Exam Pattern
ISI 2021 is an offline exam which means it will be conducted with pen and paper so candidates must be prepared accordingly.
The most important factor to prepare for any entrance exam is to first know about the exam pattern such as mode of paper, language, Types of questions asked etc. To get acquainted with
ISI 2021 exam pattern, follow the below section.
- The examination will be taken through the Offline Mode (Pen Paper-based Test).
- The questions will be asked in the (MCQ) Multiple Choice Question Format.
- The question paper is divided into two sections ie. (Section A and Section B).
- The total exam duration is of 2 hours (120 Minutes).
- The markingscheme depend on the course admission opted.
- 1 Mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
ISI 2021 Exam Preparation tips
A strategically solid planning is very important for any entrance exam preparation, preparing well in advance gives an edge to the candidate and they feel more confident. From our side we would like to give away some useful tips that could help student to prepare for entrance exam like a boss.
- All students must prepare a study plan according to the syllabus and exam pattern. More priority should be given to feeble subjects and lesser to ones you know better.
- Students must learn to plan time for revision for prepared subjects well in advance so that last minute panic could be avoided.
- Invest in good books and right study material recommended by the appropriate experts for better preparation of the entrance exam.
- Solving previous years and mock papers is an added bonus because now you know what kind of questions is asked and how to answer them within the stipulated exam time.
- Writing helps to memorize better and recollection of information when needed is faster so make it a practice to make notes for better memory.
- Last but not the least, this one is very important tip. Always review your progress on a weekly basis and see where you stand at the level of preparation. If need be change your study plan accordingly.
ISI 2021 Exam Admit Card
The admit card will be available online by the third week of April 2021. It can be downloaded by entering User ID and Password in the website.
If any student will find any discrepancy on the data shown on the admit card should right away consult the ISI 2021 examination authority so that necessary changes can be done on time.
For admission into the examination all students have to get their admit card checked so it is very important to carry the admit card during the examination. Also a government authorized ID proof should also be carried during the examination.
ISI 2021 Exam Answer Key
The ISI 2021 entrance exam answer key will be published by the second week of March 2021 on its online portal by the officials.
The first release of answer key will be on provisional basis so that the candidates can make challenges against the released answer key.
Post the challenges of questions are complete a final answer key will be published.
ISI 2021 Exam Result
The ISI 2021 entrance exam will publish around last week of May 2021. The results can only be obtained through signing into the official website by using the same login credentials created at the time of registration.
The ISI 2021 entrance exam result will comprise of merit list. Students are requested to take the print out of the Scorecard for use in further admission process. The applicants will then be invited to a personal interview and document verification round.
The ISI entrance exam result will contain the name of the candidate, rank, marks obtained, registration number etc.
ISI 2021 Admission
The Indian Statistics Institute conducts the admission on the basis of Merit list, Personal Interview, Written Test, Verification of Documents, etc.
The document verification process will be done and then list of seat allocation and waiting list will be declared.
The documents required for admission are as follows 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Certificate, ISI 2021 Admit Card, ISI 2021 Result, Medical Fitness Certificate, Transfer Certificate and Passport Size Photographs, Etc.
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