ISTC Answer Key and Result 2027
ISTC uploads the OMR sheet and answer key on its website the day after the exam, allows about two days for representations, then declares the result and merit list. In 2026: key on 06 July, representations until 08 July, result on 10 July (all tentative).
| Event | Expected 2027 | Official 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Online application opens | Early May 2027 Expected | 01 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Early June 2027 Expected | 03 Jun 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| E-admit card download | Mid June 2027 Expected | 16 Jun 2026 (tentative) |
| Entrance exam (Sunday) | Early July 2027, on a Sunday Expected | 05 Jul 2026 |
| OMR sheet and answer key published | The day after the exam Expected | 06 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Last date for representations | About 3 days after the exam Expected | 08 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Result declared | Around mid July 2027 Expected | 10 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling | End of July 2027 Expected | 30 and 31 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Session begins | Early August 2027 Expected | 03 Aug 2026 |
Checking your score
Use the answer key to calculate your score: +1 for each correct answer, minus 0.25 for each wrong one. If you believe an answer in the key is wrong, submit a representation within the window stated in the notice.
After the result
The result is used to prepare the merit list for counselling. Read merit and selection and counselling next.
Frequently asked
When is the ISTC result 2027?
Not announced. In 2026 the result was scheduled for 10 July, five days after the exam.
Where can I check the ISTC result?
On the official website istc.ac.in and the application portal.
Last verified against istc.ac.in and the official 2026 Information Brochure on .