Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata UG, PG, JRF programs Eligibility, Stipend - Admissions 2024
Want to know how to get admission to the undergraduate, postgraduate, or research Fellowship programs at ISI-Cal? This article provides complete information on the application procedure for the UG, PG, and JRF programs offered at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Details of the eligibility criteria, stipend offered, application fee, etc are provided.
Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata has issued the admission notification for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, as well as research Fellowships. You will be happy to know that the institute has launched a 4-year Bachelor of Statistical Data Science program in hybrid mode this year. 
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For all the academic programs mentioned below, students who are still awaiting the results of the qualifying exams can also apply for the 2024 admissions. On selection, they will get provisional admission, and once the results of the qualifying exams are released, they must submit the relevant mark sheets, certificates, etc. However, the final exams must be completed before 31st July 2024 (this date may be relaxed), otherwise, their admission to the program may be cancelled. Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are welcome to apply for any of the programs, provided they have obtained their OCI card on or before 4th March 2021.
Reservation: Seats are reserved across all programs for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates, and there are supernumerary seats for female candidates (SSFC) in the undergraduate programs.
Overview
Established in 1931, the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata is a well-renowned institute that offers degrees, diplomas, and research facilities in the development and application of Statistics and allied fields such as Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science. In addition to the Headquarters in Kolkata, ISI has set up four centres in New Delhi, Bengaluru in Karnataka, Chennai in Tamil Nadu (currently functioning at a temporary location) and Tezpur in Assam. Other campuses associated with ISI include the agricultural and sociological research branch at Giridih in Jharkhand, and units focusing on Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore.
The hugely successful on-campus placement program has provided job opportunities with reputed organizations in a diverse range of sectors, such as banking, insurance, finance, pharma, technology, etc. The institute has also successfully organized student and faculty exchange programs with other national and international academic institutions, universities, and organisations in the industrial sector.
On campus are well-known facilities, a few of which include the Central Library with a superb collection of resources on Statistics and allied disciplines; the International Statistical Education Centre (ISEC) which provides training in Statistics to sponsored students from various developing countries; the Electronic Computer Laboratory which developed the first mechanical hand computing machine, and the first Analog computer among other wonderful achievements; and the R.C. Bose Centre for Cryptology and Security (RCBCCS) which offers training and development in Cryptology and Cyber Security, and encourages students and faculty to pursue interdisciplinary research.
Like any other campus, there are sports and recreational facilities, lecture halls, spaces dedicated to seminars, medical facilities, etc. The student hostel accommodations are offered at a nominal monthly rent with extra charges for food at the Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad campuses (the Giridih campus has basic hostel facilities), but not for all the programs. Hence, when applying, confirm the availability of hostel rooms and whether you can apply for them at the time of submitting your application for the program. OCI students cannot apply for Hostel accommodation.
Below are details of the degree programs and Fellowships. Want to pursue a Diploma Program? Learn about the ISI-Cal Diploma CoursesAcademic Programs – Degree Courses
Bachelor of Statistics (Honours)
The B Stat (Hons) undergraduate course is a 3-year program offered at Kolkata with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000/- and a contingency grant of Rs. 5000/- per year. With aspects of theory, methods, and application associated with Statistics, Maths, and basic areas of Computer Science, on completing the course students can pursue higher studies in these individual fields, Economics, or allied fields and get job opportunities as well.
Eligibility: You should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent with Maths and English as subjects.Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons)
The B. Math (Hons) undergraduate course is a 3-year program offered at Bengaluru with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000/- and a contingency grant of Rs. 5000/- per year. The curriculum covers aspects of basic Maths as well as basics of Probability, Statistics, Computing and Physics.
Eligibility: You should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent with Maths and English as subjects.Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (Honours)
The B. SDS (Hons) is a newly launched 4-year program in a hybrid mode that will be concurrently offered in the institute's centres at Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru. That is, qualified faculty will be present in the classroom at one of the centres, and the lecture will be delivered simultaneously to other centres through a video conference facility. The course curriculum focuses on statistical machine learning, computational statistics, and data analytics. On completing three years of the program, you are allowed to exit and get the Bachelor of Statistical Data Science Degree, but without the Honours designation. On the other hand, if you complete the full 4-year program, you have the option to pursue an extra year of coursework, and subsequently, on completing the 5-year program, you will receive the Integrated Master's Degree in Statistical Data Science.
Eligibility: You should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent with Maths and English as subjects.
Tuition fee: Rs.1,00,000/- per semester. A full waiver of tuition fees will be offered to SC-ST, OBC, and PwD candidates, and a full or partial waiver for EWS candidates based on their family income.
Master of Statistics
The M. Stat course is a 2-year program offered at Delhi and Kolkata with a stipend of Rs. 8000/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-. On clearing the admission test you have to pursue the first year of the course in Delhi and the second year in Kolkata, but if you get direct admission from B. Stat. then you can complete both years of the program in Kolkata. The curriculum will provide you with more advanced knowledge of the theory, methods, and applications of Statistics than what you learned at the undergraduate level, as well as acquiring advanced training in specific areas of Statistics and allied fields.
Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor's degree of three or more years' duration in any discipline.
Learn more about M.Sc. Statistics CourseMaster of Mathematics
The M.Math. course is a 2-year program offered at Kolkata with a stipend of Rs. 8000/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-. The course provides advanced-level training in Mathematics with optional subjects, with the opportunity to work in the fields of Probability Theory and Theoretical Computer Science.
Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor's degree of three or more years' duration in any discipline.Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
The MS (QE) is a 2-year program offered simultaneously at Kolkata and Delhi with a stipend of Rs. 8000/- per month. The curriculum focuses on Economics and its applications, with special emphasis on quantitative methods.
Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor's degree of three or more years' duration in any discipline.Master of Science in Quality Management Science
The MS (QMS) course is a 2-year program that you will pursue initially for the first two semesters at Bengaluru, and then the third semester (this includes a Dissertation) at the Hyderabad campus. For the fourth semester, you will be based at a centre of the institute depending on the location of the live project work assigned to you and which you will work on under the direct guidance of faculty. The stipend is Rs. 8000/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-. As indicated in the name of the course, the curriculum is centered on Quality Management and its applications but also includes Quantitative Methods.
Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor's degree of three or more years' duration in any discipline.Master of Science in Library and Information Science
The 2-year course is offered in Bengaluru with a stipend of Rs. 8000/- per month. The curriculum will provide in-depth knowledge and training in the design and development of information systems that are an integral part of libraries and information centres.
Eligibility: You should have a Bachelor's degree of three or more years' duration in any discipline.Master of Technology in Computer Science
The M.Tech. (CS) course is a 2-year program offered at Kolkata with a stipend of Rs. 12,400/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-. The curriculum will provide theoretical knowledge and professional training that will prepare you to take up opportunities associated with the technological aspects of computer systems and application areas.
Eligibility: You should have a 4-year B.E. or a B.Tech. or equivalent degree in any stream; or a Master's degree in any subject and have passed Maths at the 10+2 level. If you have a valid GATE score above the specified threshold as decided by the Selection Committee in your subject, then you are eligible for admission through a direct interview.Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security
The M Tech (CrS) course is a two-year program offered at Kolkata with a stipend of Rs. 12,400/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-.
Eligibility: Same as for the M.Tech. (CS) course.Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research
The M.Tech. (QROR) course is a 2-year program offered at Kolkata with a stipend of Rs. 12,400/- per month and a contingency grant per year of Rs. 8000/-. The course is offered in two streams, namely, the Statistics Stream for those with qualifications (i) or (ii) as mentioned in the eligibility criteria below, and the Engineering Stream for those with a UG degree in Engineering or Technology as mentioned in (iii) in the eligibility criteria below. In addition to academic lectures, the course includes practical work like case studies, dissertations or project work.
Eligibility: Either (i) a Master's Degree in Statistics with Physics and Chemistry at the 10+2 level; or (ii) a Master's Degree in Maths with Statistics as a subject at the UG or PG level, and Physics and Chemistry at the 10+2 level; or (3) a B.E. or a B.Tech. degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE).Research Fellowships
The Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata offers Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) with a monthly stipend of Rs.31,000/- per month + HRA and a Contingency Grant per year of Rs.20,000/-.
At the end of the second year, the Junior Research Fellows are assessed for the award of Senior Research Fellowships (SRFs), with the total duration of Junior and Senior Research Fellowships not exceeding 6+1 years. The SRF stipend is Rs.35,000/- per month + HRA and a Contingency Grant per year of Rs.20,000/-. Candidates making satisfactory progress in their course work and original research work in the areas mentioned below are then eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree of ISI.
The research fellowship in a particular subject, the centre where it is offered, and the eligibility criteria are as follows-
Eligibility conditions for registration as a candidate for the Ph.D. degree of Indian Statistical Institute are available at https://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb/PhDRules_updated.pdf.
Other research areas: The Institute also offers Junior Research Fellowships in the areas of Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, but if you are pursuing a Ph.D. in any area other than the ones mentioned above, then you will be required to register with other Universities/Institutes for your Ph.D. degree. The areas in which the Institute wants to recruit JRFs this year are Physics and Applied Mathematics, Geology, Biological Science, and Linguistics (refer to the official prospectus to know the eligibility criteria).
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) is an award for outstanding published work. The requirements for this award are mentioned in the official prospectus. All communications about registration and other matters connected with D Sc degrees can be addressed to The Convener, Ph.D.-D.Sc. Committee, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B T Road, Kolkata 700 108.Application procedure
Applications should be submitted only in online mode at the Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata admissions portal after first registering with an email ID and mobile number. It is advisable to first read the instructions before applying- https://isiadms3public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/docs/instructions-2024.pdf
2024 Application Fee: The fee to apply for all academic programs is the same-
For male applicants who are Indian citizens applying in the General category: Rs.1500/-.
For female applicants who are Indian citizens applying in the General category: Rs. 1000/-.
For applicants who are Indian citizens applying in the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories: Rs. 750/-.
For all Overseas Citizens of India: Rs.1500/-.
Note- The application fee is waived for candidates who apply through the Channel for ISI Master Degree students (refer to the Admissions Channel reference given at the end of this article for more details).Important dates
Online applications have opened on 5th March 2024 and will closed on 26th March, 2024 at 11 p.m. (IST).
The Admit Card will be available for download from 26th April 2024 from the Dashboard of your account at the application portal.
The date of the ISI Admission Test is 12th May 2024.Contact information
Campus address:
Indian Statistical Institute
203 Barrackpore Trunk Road,
Kolkata-700 108
West Bengal,
India.
Ph: +91 33 2575-2001
Indian Statistical Institute Website: https://www.isical.ac.in/
For quick reference-
(i) Syllabus and Sample Question Papers- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/Syllabus-And-QP.html
(ii) Admission rules, selection policy and other general information- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/General-Information.html
(iii) Seat allocation- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/Documents/IsiAdmission2024/Number-of-Seats-2024.pdf
(iv) Admission Channels- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/Documents/IsiAdmission2024/Admission-Channels-2024.pdf
(v) Relevant contacts of ISI HQ, Centres, and Units- https://www.isical.ac.in/about/contacts
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