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Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Kochi, offers a two-year M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) under Mahatma Gandhi University as a government-aided programme, making it one of the most affordable postgraduate options in quantitative analytics in Kerala. The curriculum covers probability theory, statistical inference, regression analysis, machine learning, and data visualisation, equipping graduates for careers in data analysis, research, actuarial science, and public-sector statistical roles. Admission is through the Rajagiri Statistics Entrance Examination conducted in three phases.

Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, with M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) admissions based on the Rajagiri Statistics Entrance Examination and classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

Government-aided programme with a total fee of ₹8,261 for the two-year course, one of the most affordable M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) programmes in Kerala.
Curriculum integrates classical statistics with modern data science tools including machine learning, data visualisation, and computational statistics.
Admission through the three-phase Rajagiri Statistics Entrance Examination (RSEE), open to B.Sc graduates in Mathematics or Statistics with 50 percent marks.
Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, with access to UGC scholarship programmes and university placements support.
Located on the Rajagiri RCSS campus in Kalamassery, Kochi, with dedicated faculty in the Department of Statistics.

Rajagiri RCSS M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) Fees

M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	₹2,190
Special Fees (Year 1)	₹2,813
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	₹2,190
Special Fees (Year 2)	₹1,068
Total Fees (2 Years)	₹8,261

The M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) is a government-aided programme; tuition fee is ₹2,190 per year as fixed by the Fee Regulatory Committee.
Special fees include affiliation, sports, welfare, union, and insurance charges; Year 1 fees are higher due to initial registration charges.
Total fees for the two-year M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) programme amount to ₹8,261 as per the official 2024-25 fee schedule at rajagiri.edu.

Rajagiri RCSS M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Release	February 2026
RSEE Phase 1	March 2026
RSEE Phase 2	April 2026
RSEE Phase 3	May 2026
Rank List Publication	Within 20 days of final phase
Classes Commence	August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
Rajagiri Statistics Entrance Exam (RSEE)	May 2026	March to May 2026 (3 phases)	June 2026

Admission is based on the Rajagiri Statistics Entrance Examination (RSEE), an MCQ test assessing statistical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning, and computational skills.
The entrance exam is conducted in three phases (March, April, May 2026); candidates may appear in any one phase.
A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying bachelor’s degree is required; SC/ST/OEC candidates are eligible with a pass.
Applications are submitted through the Rajagiri admissions portal at rajagiri.edu/admissions with the published application fee.
Rank lists are published within twenty days of the final examination phase; private and distance-education graduates are not eligible.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Mathematics or Statistics as main subject) or a B.Sc triple-main degree with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science from a MG University-recognised institution.
A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the optional subjects of the qualifying degree is required; relaxation applies for SC/ST/OEC candidates.
Private and distance-mode graduates are not eligible for the aided M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) programme.
Applicants completing their bachelor’s degree in March-May 2026 may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Register on the Rajagiri admissions portal at rajagiri.edu/admissions and complete the M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) application form.
Upload bachelor’s degree mark sheets, photograph, and identity proof, and pay the application fee online.
Download the RSEE hall ticket and appear for the entrance examination at the designated Rajagiri RCSS centre.
Await the merit rank list published within 20 days of the final entrance exam phase on the official website.
Selected candidates complete document verification and pay the first-year fee at the Rajagiri RCSS campus in Kalamassery to confirm enrolment.

Rajagiri RCSS M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) Scholarships 2026

M.Sc (Statistics and Data Science) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government Post Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST students from Kerala; applied via National Scholarship Portal
SEBC/OEC Scholarship	As per government norms	Socially and Educationally Backward Classes / Other Eligible Communities in Kerala
Merit Scholarship (MG University)	As per university norms	Top-ranked students in MG University-affiliated aided PG programmes
Alumni Award	Merit-based financial aid	Students with outstanding academic or co-curricular contribution at Rajagiri RCSS

Given the very low aided programme fee, government scholarships effectively cover the full tuition cost for most eligible SC/ST/SEBC students.
Government scholarships are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and Kerala Social Welfare Department; students must apply separately by the government-specified deadline.

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