The dates of Presidency University admission 2018 and Indian Statistical Institute entrance exams 2018 are clashing. The Presidency University UG entrance exam, known as PUBDET, will be held on May 12 and 13, 2018. Whereas, the PUMDET for PG admission is scheduled on May 13, 2018. ISI also plans to conduct entrance exam for B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, M.S, M.Tech, PG Diplomas and Research Fellowships courses on May 13, 2018. Therefore, leaving candidates in a state of dilemma.

Both the institutes are popular choices among the students. By having separate exam date candidates would have the option to try for admission in one or the other institute but due to the exam date clash issue, the option has been limited. Constant requests for resolving the date conflict is being demanded by students. The institutes are also realizing the inconvenience presented to students, and are planning to schedule a meet to settle the issue.


Presidency University, earlier known as “Hindoo College” is the earliest institute of higher learning in the modern sense in Asia. The entrance exams for University admissions – Presidency University Bachelor’s Degree Eligibility Test (PUBDET) and Presidency University Masters Degree Eligibility Test (PUMDET) – are conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB).

The Board will release PUBDET application form on February 06, 2018, and the candidates will be able to apply until February 28, 2018. For PUMDET, the registration can be done from February 13 to March 06, 2018.  For both the exams, the candidates will only be able to apply online, on www.wbjeeb.in.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, is an institute of national importance. Though the seed of it was sown in Presidency University but soon grew to become one of the most prestigious statistical institutes of the country. ISI conducts the entrance exam for students to get admission in Degree / Diploma / Fellowship Courses. ISI offers various courses related to under graduation and post graduation like B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat, M.Math, MS, M.Tech. etc.

The online application process for ISI admission will start from February 07 and will end on March 09, 2018. The students who wish to get admission in ISI will have to apply in the prescribed format.

The clash in the exam dates of such popular institutes is definitely a pain point for the students. The institutes must resolve the issue as soon as possible so that the candidate can make up their mind and apply for both the entrance exams. Stay in touch, we will keep you updated on the matter.

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