ISI Kolkata M.Stat : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college admission process involves a test and an interview. The test includes the IITJEE syllabus plus additional topics, divided into two phases: Objective (UGA) with 30 questions in 120 minutes and Subjective (UGB) with 8 questions. Interviews consist of 4-5 questions. Preparation should focus on problem-solving, particularly using the Test of Mathematics at 10+2 Level (TOMATO) book by ISI. The faculty is highly qualified, all holding PhDs, and the postgraduate program fee is INR 50,000, though no course fee is charged, and students receive a monthly stipend (INR 8,000 for master's).

Scholarships are available based on merit and income, with performance-based incentives. The placement cell is highly active, ensuring nearly 100% placement for job-seeking students, with top recruiters like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Amazon offering positions. For the 2021-2022 M.Stat. course, the highest salary was 56 LPA, with an average of 22 LPA and a median of 19 LPA. Approximately 50% of M.Stat. graduates pursue PhDs. Recruitment occurs annually in October.

The college charges nominal fees for library and medical facilities and hostel fees of Rs. 200 per month. Students receive stipends of Rs. 5000 for bachelor's and Rs. 8000 for master's, along with a yearly contingency grant. To continue receiving stipends, students must maintain a 60% average each semester. External scholarships like KVPY, INSPIRE, and JBNSTS are available but make students ineligible for the institute's stipend.