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Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) New Delhi Admission 2026 offers two distinct admission routes. The new Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (BSDS) programme at the Delhi Centre is admitted through JEE Main or CUET scores. Postgraduate programmes (M.Stat and MSQE) are admitted through the ISI Admission Test conducted by ISI Kolkata. ISI Delhi is a premier institution under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India.
The BSDS programme is offered concurrently at three ISI centres: Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru. The Delhi Centre admits 25 students to the BSDS programme per year, inclusive of all reserved and supernumerary seats. Teaching is conducted in hybrid mode with the Delhi Centre physically present and connected with other centres via video conferencing.
- BSDS (UG, 4 years, 25 seats at Delhi): Application period was April 28, 2026 to May 28, 2026. Selection based on JEE Main or CUET-UG scores. Allotment in progress.
- M.Stat and MSQE (PG): ISI Admission Test conducted on May 10, 2026. Application period was February 12, 2026 to March 13, 2026. Results expected soon at admission.isical.ac.in.
- ISI Delhi BSDS 2026 admits exactly 25 students at the Delhi Centre including all reserved and supernumerary seats.
- BSDS cutoff for general and EWS candidates: Mathematics percentile (Q) greater than 85 in JEE Main or CUET. OBC-NCL: Q greater than 80. SC, ST, PwBD: Q greater than 75.
- Application fee is INR 1,500 for male candidates and INR 1,000 for female candidates.
- Students admitted to B.Stat (Hons) and B.Math (Hons) at ISI receive a monthly stipend of INR 5,000. M.Stat and M.Math students receive INR 8,000 per month.
- No management quota. ISI New Delhi is a government research and education institution with fully merit-based admission.
ISI New Delhi Admission Portal 2026: admission.isical.ac.in | ISI Delhi Centre: isid.ac.in
Direct Admission at ISI New Delhi: ISI does not offer management quota, NRI quota, or any form of direct admission. All seats at ISI New Delhi are filled through the national merit process: JEE Main or CUET for BSDS, and the ISI Admission Test for postgraduate programmes. Stipends are provided to admitted students.
ISI New Delhi BSDS Admission 2026
The Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (BSDS) at ISI Delhi is a 4-year undergraduate programme. It is one of the most competitive UG programmes in statistics and data science in India, with only 25 seats at the Delhi Centre. Admission is based on Mathematics percentile in JEE Main 2025, JEE Main 2026, CUET-UG 2025, or CUET-UG 2026. No separate ISI entrance test is required for BSDS.
ISI New Delhi BSDS Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BSDS Application Opens | April 28, 2026 |
| BSDS Application Closes | May 28, 2026 |
| Merit List and Allotment | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Documents Submission and Seat Confirmation | June - July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic Session Begins | As per ISI academic calendar 2026-27 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
ISI New Delhi BSDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Category | Qualifying Condition | JEE Main or CUET Mathematics Percentile (Q) |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 10+2 passed or appearing in 2025 or 2026, with Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and English. Minimum 75% aggregate in qualifying exam. | Q greater than 85 |
| OBC-NCL | Same as above. Minimum 75% aggregate. | Q greater than 80 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Same as above. Minimum 65% aggregate (relaxed). | Q greater than 75 |
ISI New Delhi BSDS Selection Criteria 2026
A composite score Q is computed for each applicant using the maximum Mathematics percentile from JEE Main 2025, JEE Main 2026, CUET-UG 2025, or CUET-UG 2026. Candidates meeting the threshold Q are shortlisted for final selection. The final merit list is prepared based on this composite score within each category.
- Only the Mathematics component percentile from JEE Main or CUET-UG is used. Other section scores are not considered.
- The best of all four qualifying exam attempts (JEE Main 2025, JEE Main 2026, CUET 2025, CUET 2026) is used for the candidate.
- Tuition fee for BSDS is INR 1,00,000 per semester. The total 4-year (8-semester) course fee is INR 8 lakh.
- BSDS is taught in hybrid mode: faculty lectures from one campus and all three centres (Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru) are connected via video conferencing.
As per Collegedunia Reviews for Indian Statistical Institute New Delhi, students and researchers note the world-class faculty, exceptional research environment, and the monthly stipend offered to admitted students as unique advantages that set ISI Delhi apart from other statistics and data science programmes in India.
How to Apply for BSDS at ISI New Delhi?
- Visit admission.isical.ac.in between April 28, 2026 and May 28, 2026 to register for BSDS admission.
- Pay the application fee: INR 1,500 for male candidates and INR 1,000 for female candidates, online.
- Provide your JEE Main or CUET-UG scorecard details. The best Mathematics percentile across your valid attempts will be used.
- Submit your 10+2 or equivalent mark sheet showing at least 75% aggregate (65% for SC, ST, PwBD).
- Check the ISI BSDS merit list on admission.isical.ac.in and follow the seat confirmation process if allotted.
Key insight: The BSDS programme at ISI Delhi is different from B.Stat and B.Math at ISI Kolkata. B.Stat and B.Math require the ISI Admission Test (held May 10, 2026) and are available at ISI Kolkata only. BSDS (available at Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru) uses JEE Main or CUET scores. Candidates seeking ISI Delhi admission in 2026 should apply specifically for BSDS at the Delhi Centre if they plan to study in Delhi.
ISI New Delhi M.Stat and MSQE Admission 2026
ISI Delhi Centre offers the Master of Statistics (M.Stat) with specializations in Quantitative Economics (QE) and Quantitative Methods and Business Analytics (QMBA), and the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MSQE). Both programmes require qualifying the ISI Admission Test held on May 10, 2026. Application was open from February 12, 2026 to March 13, 2026.
ISI New Delhi M.Stat and MSQE Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ISI Admission Test 2026 Application Opens | February 12, 2026 |
| ISI Admission Test 2026 Application Closes | March 13, 2026 |
| ISI Admission Test 2026 (Written) | May 10, 2026 |
| Interview and Final Selection | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admission and Seat Confirmation | June - July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic Session Begins | As per ISI academic calendar 2026-27 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
ISI New Delhi M.Stat and MSQE Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| M.Stat (QE/QMBA specializations) | B.Stat or B.Math from ISI; or 3-year B.Sc (Statistics or Mathematics); or equivalent B.E./B.Tech with Statistics background. Final-year students may apply. | ISI Admission Test 2026 (written) followed by interview |
| MSQE (Master of Science in Quantitative Economics) | B.A./B.Sc Economics (Hons) with Mathematics; or B.Sc Statistics; or B.E./B.Tech; or equivalent degree with adequate Mathematics background. Final-year students may apply. | ISI Admission Test 2026 (written) followed by interview |
ISI New Delhi M.Stat and MSQE Selection Criteria 2026
Candidates take the ISI Admission Test (written component) on May 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at the respective ISI centre. Final selection is based on combined performance in the written test and interview. M.Stat students receive a monthly stipend of INR 8,000.
How to Apply for M.Stat and MSQE at ISI New Delhi?
- Visit admission.isical.ac.in between February 12, 2026 and March 13, 2026 and register separately for each programme you wish to apply for.
- Pay the application fee of INR 1,500 (male) or INR 1,000 (female) per programme application.
- Download the admit card and appear for the ISI Admission Test 2026 on May 10, 2026 at your selected test centre.
- If shortlisted, attend the interview at the ISI Delhi Centre at 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, New Delhi.
- Check the ISI admission portal for the final merit list and complete the seat confirmation process.
Stipends and Financial Support at ISI New Delhi
- B.Stat and B.Math Monthly Stipend: Students admitted to B.Stat (Hons) and B.Math (Hons) at ISI (Kolkata campus) receive a monthly stipend of INR 5,000 throughout the programme.
- M.Stat and M.Math Monthly Stipend: Students admitted to M.Stat, M.Math, and MS programmes at ISI Delhi receive a monthly stipend of INR 8,000 per month for the full programme duration.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): SC, ST, OBC, and minority students are eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship and other central government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in in addition to the ISI stipend.
- JRF Fellowships: PhD research scholars at ISI Delhi receive Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) as per UGC/DST norms, providing INR 37,000 per month for the first 2 years and INR 42,000 per month thereafter.
ISI New Delhi Admission FAQs
Ques. What programmes are offered at ISI Delhi Centre and how is admission done?
Ans. ISI Delhi Centre primarily offers BSDS (Bachelor of Statistical Data Science, 4 years, 25 seats) through JEE Main or CUET-UG scores, and M.Stat and MSQE (PG) through the ISI Admission Test conducted on May 10, 2026. ISI Delhi also admits PhD and JRF scholars through separate research fellowship entrance processes.
Ques. How many BSDS seats are available at ISI Delhi Centre?
Ans. ISI Delhi Centre admits exactly 25 students per year to the BSDS programme, inclusive of all reserved category seats and supernumerary seats. The same 25-seat intake applies to each of the three BSDS campuses: Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Ques. What JEE Main percentile is needed for BSDS at ISI Delhi?
Ans. For general and EWS candidates, the Mathematics percentile (Q) in JEE Main or CUET-UG must be greater than 85. For OBC-NCL, Q must be greater than 80. For SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, Q must be greater than 75. Additionally, the qualifying 10+2 aggregate must be at least 75% (65% for SC, ST, PwBD).
Ques. Is the ISI Admission Test required for BSDS at ISI Delhi?
Ans. No. BSDS admission at ISI Delhi uses JEE Main or CUET-UG Mathematics percentile scores only. The ISI Admission Test (held May 10, 2026) is required for B.Stat, B.Math (at Kolkata), M.Stat, M.Math, MSQE, and other ISI programmes, but not for BSDS.
Ques. What is the application fee for ISI Delhi 2026 admissions?
Ans. The application fee is INR 1,500 for male candidates and INR 1,000 for female candidates per programme application. Candidates applying for multiple ISI programmes must pay separately for each programme. SC, ST, and PwBD fee concessions may apply; check admission.isical.ac.in for category-wise fee details.
Ques. Do ISI Delhi students receive a stipend?
Ans. Yes. M.Stat, M.Math, and MS programme students at ISI Delhi receive a monthly stipend of INR 8,000 throughout the programme. PhD and JRF scholars receive INR 37,000 per month (rising to INR 42,000 after 2 years). B.Stat and B.Math students (at ISI Kolkata) receive INR 5,000 per month.
Ques. What is the BSDS programme fee at ISI Delhi?
Ans. The BSDS tuition fee at ISI Delhi is INR 1,00,000 per semester. The total 4-year programme has 8 semesters, making the total tuition cost INR 8 lakh. Additionally, hostel and other charges apply separately. Contact ISI Delhi at isid.ac.in for the full fee schedule.
Ques. What is the difference between BSDS at ISI Delhi and B.Stat at ISI Kolkata?
Ans. BSDS (Bachelor of Statistical Data Science) is offered at Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru campuses and is admitted through JEE Main or CUET scores. B.Stat (Bachelor of Statistics) is offered exclusively at ISI Kolkata and requires the ISI Admission Test plus an interview. B.Stat carries a monthly stipend of INR 5,000. BSDS does not automatically come with a stipend. Both are 4-year programmes under ISI.
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