Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata
(ISI Kolkata)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1931
Campus Size
30.00 Acres
Total Students
1,500
Faculty
180
Student-Faculty
8:1
ISI Kolkata Entrance Examination Cutoff Scores & Merit Selection Process
Cutoff Analysis - Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
ISI (Indian Statistical Institute) is India's premier institute for statistics, mathematics, and quantitative sciences. Admission to B.Stat and B.Math is through ISI's own entrance exam - one of the most challenging undergraduate exams in India. M.Stat and MS (QE) admissions use separate ISI entrance exams.
B.Stat (Hons) Admission - ISI Kolkata (2024)
| Stage | Details | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test (UGA) | MCQ: 30 questions, 2 hours | Top 150-180 shortlisted |
| Written Test (UGB) | Subjective: 8 problems, 2 hours | Taken same day as UGA |
| Interview | 15-20 minutes, math problem-solving | Based on UGA+UGB combined |
| Final Selection | UGA + UGB + Interview combined | ~45 students selected |
Cutoff Estimates - B.Stat/B.Math (2024)
| Program | UGA Cutoff (out of 120) | Applicants | Seats | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Stat (Hons) - Kolkata | 55-70 | ~5,000 | 45 | 0.9% |
| B.Math (Hons) - Bangalore | 50-65 | ~4,000 | 30 | 0.75% |
M.Stat Admission (2024)
| Category | Written Test Cutoff | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50-60% (PSA + PSB) | 35 | B.Stat/B.Math/B.Sc. Math/Stats |
| OBC | 42-52% | 10 | Same + OBC certificate |
| SC | 30-40% | 5 | Same + SC certificate |
| ST | 25-35% | 3 | Same + ST certificate |
Key Admission Facts
Exam difficulty: ISI entrance (UGA/UGB) is considered at par with IIT-JEE in difficulty for mathematics. Many ISI aspirants simultaneously prepare for JEE and CMI (Chennai Mathematical Institute). Top Math Olympiad performers often target ISI.
MS (QE) for Economics: ISI's MS in Quantitative Economics uses a separate entrance - one of India's toughest economics exams. Cutoff is approximately 55-65% (PSA + PSB). Only 30 seats across ISI Kolkata and Delhi.