ISI Admission Test Result 2027: Expected June at isical.ac.in, Interview, Cutoff and Merit List

The ISI Admission Test Result 2027 will be declared by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) on its official admission portal, admission.isical.ac.in. Based on past cycles, the written test is expected on May 9, 2027 (the second Sunday of May), with the interview shortlist expected in June 2027 and the final merit list in August 2027. The result covers all ISI programs — B.Stat (Hons.), B.Math (Hons.), M.Stat, M.Math, MS (Quantitative Economics), M.Tech programs, and research fellowship programs across ISI’s campuses.

ISI does not release individual scorecards or marks — the result is published as a PDF merit list showing only names and registration numbers of shortlisted candidates. No login is needed to check it. Making the list means you are called for an in-person interview, not that you have a confirmed seat — final admission depends on your combined written test and interview performance.

• The result covers all ISI programs: B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, MS(QE), MS-LIS, M.Tech CS, M.Tech CrS, M.Tech QROR, and Junior Research Fellowships
• ISI publishes separate PDF merit lists for each program and each category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD) on admission.isical.ac.in — no login required
• The shortlist is an interview call, not an admission offer — final selection happens after the viva-voce interview at the respective ISI campus
• ISI typically shortlists 3 to 5 times the number of available seats for each program, so roughly 90–150 candidates may be called for 30–35 B.Stat seats
• Category-wise qualifying marks apply at Stage I — General and OBC-NCL candidates need higher scores than SC/ST/PwD candidates to have their Stage II paper evaluated
• Around 50,000 students appear for the ISI Admission Test each year across all programs, competing for a combined total of roughly 250–300 seats

ISI prepares separate merit lists for each program 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 among the toughest mathematics and statistics entrance exams in India. Around 50,000 students appear each year across all programs, competing for a combined total of roughly 250–300 seats — making ISI one of the most selective research and teaching institutions in the country for any single cohort. The table below covers the past five admission cycles:

ISI consistently holds the written test on the second Sunday of May, and the first merit list (typically for B.Stat and MS(QE)) arrives 4 to 6 weeks later. In 2026, it came on June 11 — a week earlier than the June 17 release in 2025 — continuing a trend of faster result turnaround. The B.Math, M.Stat, and M.Math lists typically follow 1 to 2 weeks after the B.Stat list.

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 climbed 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. Participation has grown from around 35,000 in 2022 to 50,000 in 2026 — nearly a 43% increase in four years — with the seat count staying largely constant. The effective competition for a B.Stat or B.Math seat has tightened meaningfully as a result. For the 2027 cycle, expect the Stage I cutoff to stay in the 55–60 range for General category, depending on paper difficulty.

How to Check ISI Admission Test Result 2027

The ISI result is published as a downloadable PDF on the official admission portal — there is no login-based search tool or individual scorecard. Once the shortlist is live in June 2027, here’s how to check it:

1. Go to admission.isical.ac.in
2. Look for the Results or Merit List section on the homepage — ISI adds direct PDF links here when results are released
3. Click the link for your program (e.g., "B.Stat Hons General Merit List 2027" or "M.Stat OBC-NCL Merit List 2027")
4. The PDF will open in your browser or download to your device
5. Press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) and type your name or registration number to find your entry
6. If your name or number appears, you are shortlisted for the interview — check the same page for the interview date and venue

ISI publishes separate shortlists for each program and each category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD). If you applied under OBC-NCL, your name appears in the OBC-NCL list, not the General list — check the right PDF. If you applied to multiple programs, check each program’s list separately.

Alternative check: You can also log in to the admission portal with your application number and password to check for any official communication about your shortlisting status or interview schedule that ISI may have sent to your registered email.

ISI Admission Test 2027 Merit List Details

Understanding the ISI merit list structure helps you know what your shortlisting actually means and what comes next.

What the merit list contains:

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

How the merit list is structured:

• Separate lists for each programme: B.Stat (Hons.), B.Math (Hons.), M.Stat, M.Math, MS(QE), MS-LIS, M.Tech CS, M.Tech CrS, M.Tech QROR, and JRF programs
• Within each programme, separate lists for each category: General (including EWS), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD
• All lists are public PDFs — no login required

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

What being on the interview shortlist does NOT mean: Getting shortlisted is not an admission offer. You must attend the in-person interview at the ISI campus on the scheduled date. Missing the interview exits you from that cycle’s process — ISI does not conduct re-interviews or alternate sittings in general.

ISI Admission Test 2027 Programme-wise Seat Intake

ISI admits a small, carefully selected cohort each year across its campuses. The table below shows the approximate seat intake for the main programs offered through the ISI Admission Test 2027. All seats are subject to category-wise reservation norms as per Government of India policy (OBC-NCL: 27%, SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, PwD: 5% horizontal, EWS: 10%).

For M.Tech programmes, seats are shared between the ISI Admission Test channel and the GATE score channel — two separate merit lists are prepared and run in parallel. The GATE merit list typically releases earlier (around April–May), while the ISI test channel merit list follows the main exam cycle in June.

Confirm the exact category-wise seat breakdown for 2027 from the official admission brochure when it is released on admission.isical.ac.in by late 2026.

What After ISI Admission Test Result 2027?

Making the interview shortlist is the first milestone. Here’s the full roadmap from shortlist to joining in the 2027 cycle:

Step 1 — Attend the Interview

ISI sends interview call letters to shortlisted candidates with the date, time, and campus venue. Interviews are typically held from June to August 2027, depending on the programme. B.Stat interviews usually happen within 1 to 2 weeks of the B.Stat merit list; B.Math, M.Stat, and M.Math interviews follow after their respective lists are out. The interview is an in-person viva-voce at the relevant ISI campus — there is no online option. The panel tests conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning in the same subject areas as the written test, not just syllabus recall.

Step 2 — Final Admission Merit List

After all interviews for a programme are complete, ISI computes a composite score — your written test performance plus your interview performance. The exact weightage between the two components is stated in the admission brochure for that year. The final merit list, along with a waiting list, is published on admission.isical.ac.in in August 2027. This is separate from the interview shortlist — it names only those offered seats.

Step 3 — Accept the Offer

If you are on the final merit list, ISI communicates an admission offer with the programme name, campus, joining date, and fee instructions. You must confirm acceptance and pay the fee within the deadline specified. Missing the deadline means your seat moves to the next candidate on the waiting list.

Step 4 — Document Verification and Joining

Report to the ISI campus on or before the joining date with original documents. Typically required:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Graduation mark sheets (for PG applicants)
• Category certificate — OBC-NCL (non-creamy layer), SC, ST, or PwD, as applicable
• ISI Admission Test 2027 admit card
• Government-issued photo ID and passport-size photographs

Check the interview call letter and offer letter for any programme-specific document requirements beyond this list.

What If You’re on the Waiting List?

ISI does not run a formal supplementary round, but it does move candidates up the waiting list when those above them decline their offers. This typically happens in August and early September as candidates who also have offers from IITs, CMI, or other institutions make their final decisions. If you are on the waiting list, stay in touch with the ISI admission office and check the portal regularly.