INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE:
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is an Institute recognised world-wide for research and Training in Statistics and related Sciences. It was found in 1931. ISI has its headquarters in Kolkata and other 4 centres are also operating in the cities of Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Tezpur. ISI was declared as an Institute of National Importance by Government of India by an act of the Parliament in the year 1959.
Courses, eligibility and admission process:
- Bachelor of Statistics (Honours) [B Stat (Hons)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have successfully completed 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with Mathematics and English as subjects.
Selection Procedure:
- All applicants for this programme, except the INMO AWARDEES, will have to appear for two written tests comprising multiple-choice type and descriptive questions in Mathematics at the 10+2 level. Based on performance in the written tests, a number of candidates will be called for interviews.
- The written test is waived for applicants who have been selected as INMO AWARDEES for participation in the International Mathematics Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) in the current year or in any previous year, based on their performance in the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO) conducted by the National Board of Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, government of India. Such candidates will be directly called for an interview.
- The final selection of candidates for admission to the programme is based on performance in the two written tests (unless waived) as well as the interviews. The final list of candidates selected for admission is announced after completion of all the interviews.
A candidate who has applied for the B Stat (Hons) programme shall have only one subsequent option to switch to the B Math (Hons) programme of the Institute. Candidates who wish to exercise this option must inform the Dean of Studies of their decisions either in writing or by sending an e-mail to the email id.
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) [B Math (Hons)]:
Eligibility:
Same as B. Stat. (Hons) programme.
Selection Procedure:
Same as B. Stat. (Hons) programme.
A candidate who has applied for the B Math (Hons) programme shall have only one subsequent option to switch to the B Stat (Hons) programme of the Institute. Candidates who wish to exercise this option must inform the Dean of Studies of their decisions either in writing or by sending an e-mail.
- Master of Statistics (M. Stat):
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A three-year Bachelor’s degree or a BE/B. Tech. degree with Statistics as a subject, or
- A B. Math. degree from ISI, or
- A Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics from ISI.
Selection Procedure:
Students with B. Stat. (Hons) degree from ISI are offered direct admission to this programme without any selection test or interview. For all other eligible candidates, including students with a B. Stat. (Pass) degree from ISI, selection for admission to this programme is based on performance in written admission tests and subsequent interview.
- Master of Mathematics (M. Math):
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A three year Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, or
- A BE/B Tech Degree, with Mathematics as a subject, or
- A B. Stat. degree from ISI.
Selection Procedure:
Students with B. Math. (Hons) degree from ISI are offered direct admission to this programme without any selection test or interview. For all other eligible candidates, including students with B Math (Pass) degree from ISI, selection for admission to the programme is based on performance in written admission tests and subsequent interview.
- Master of Science in Quantitative Economics [MS (QE)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A Bachelor’s degree (of at least 3-year duration) in any discipline and
- Must have passed the 12th standard examination with Mathematics as a subject.
Selection Procedure:
Selection of candidates to this programme will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview.
- Master of Science in Quality Management Science [MS (QMS)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A three-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject, or
- A BE/ B Tech degree in any discipline.
Selection Procedure:
Selection of candidates to this programme, including the sponsored ones, will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview.
There is, however, a provision for sponsorship by government, semi-government, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions and commercial/ industrial organizations, which can sponsor candidates from their establishments, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements. The Institute, at its discretion, may apply a different criterion for such candidates. A candidate would be considered sponsored only if the employer gives him/her leave and full salary for the entire duration of the programme. Sponsored candidates will not receive any stipend and their sponsors will have to pay a tuition fee of Rs.20000 per year.
- Master of Science in Library and Information Science [MS (LIS)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Selection Procedure:
Selection of candidates will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview.
- Master of Technology in Computer Science [M Tech (CS)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A Master’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Science/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology, or
- A BE/ B. Tech. degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or GRAD-IETE or DOEACC ’B’ Level).
Selection Procedure:
- A candidate is admitted to this programme through written tests and interview. A few candidates may be sponsored by government, semi-government, public sector undertakings and autonomous institutions but such candidates will also be admitted through the ISI Admission Test. The Institute at its discretion may apply a different criterion for such candidates. A candidate would be considered sponsored only if he/she is granted leave and full salary by the employer for the entire duration of the
programme. Sponsored candidates will not receive any stipend and their sponsors will have to pay a tuition fee of Rs 20,000/- per year.
- A candidate with a valid GATE score above a threshold (to be decided by the Selection
Committee) in his/her own subject will be directly called for interview. Final selection of such candidates would be based on their GATE scores and their performance in the interview. These candidates are required to apply, like all other candidates, in the prescribed application form.
- Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security [M Tech (CrS)]:
Eligibility:
Same as M. Tech. in Computer Science programme.
Selection Procedure:
Same as M Tech in Computer Science programme.
- Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research [M Tech (QROR)]:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- A Master’s Degree in Statistics with Physics and Chemistry at the (10+2) level, or
- A Master’s Degree in Mathematics with Statistics as a subject at undergraduate or
post-graduate level, and Physics and Chemistry at the (10+2) level, or
- A BE/B. Tech degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE).
The programme is offered in two streams:
- Statistics Stream for candidates with qualifications mentioned above
- Engineering Stream for candidates with an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Technology.
Selection Procedure:
All candidates, including sponsored ones, are admitted through written tests and interview. For admission to this programme, valid GATE score is not necessary, and candidates with valid GATE scores also must take the written tests. There is a provision for sponsorship by government, semi-government, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions and industrial organisations, which can sponsor candidates from their establishments, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements. The Institute, at its discretion, may apply a different criterion for such candidates. A candidate would be considered sponsored only if the employer gives him/her leave and full salary for the entire duration of the programme. Sponsored candidates will not receive any stipend and their sponsors will have to pay a tuition fee of Rs 20,000/- per year.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Methods & Analytics:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have a domicile certificate of North-Eastern states from a recognised authority and one of the following:
- A three-year Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject;
- A BE/B. Tech. degree or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE).
Selection Procedure:
Selection is based on the performance in written test and interview.
Fifty percent (50%) of the total number of seats is reserved for the domiciled students of the North-Eastern states of India. For taking admission in these seats, the domiciled candidates of the North-Eastern states of India must have domicile certificate of North Eastern states from a recognised authority.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications:
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject.
Selection Procedure:
Selection is based on the performance in written test and interview.
- Junior Research Fellowships (JRF):
- JRF in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and
Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (QROR)
Eligibility:
Statistics- In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have-
- An M Stat degree from ISI, or
- An MA/M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics.
Mathematics- In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have
- An M. Math./ M.Stat. degree from ISI, or
- An MA/ M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics, or
- An ME/ M.Tech. degree or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject.
Quantitative Economics: In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have
- A Master’s degree in any discipline with Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics as a subject at the undergraduate or post graduate level.
Computer Science: In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have
- An ME/ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Radio
Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/ Microwave Communications/
Information Technology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with Mathematics as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, or
- An M Sc/ MCA/ MA or equivalent degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Applied
Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronic Sciences/ Computer Science/ Atmospheric Science/ Information Technology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with Mathematics
as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (QROR): In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have
- An M.Tech./ ME/ MS/ M.Phil. or equivalent degree in Quality/ Reliability/ Operations Research, or
- An M.Stat./ M.Sc./ MA or equivalent degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics with
Mathematics as a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Selection Procedure:
Subject to the eligibility criteria being satisfied, the selection of candidates for this programme is strictly based on merit as judged by performance in written test and interview.
An applicant who has obtained a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from ISI with at least 75% in the aggregate without any back-paper or compensatory examination in any course during the entire programme and is applying within two years of graduating, the written test will be waived, and he/ she will be called directly for interview by the corresponding JRF selection committee. However, such candidates are also required to apply, like all other candidates, in the prescribed application form.
Candidates who have been awarded a Junior Research Fellowship in the afore- mentioned research areas by NBHM/ CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DST/ DBT based on a nationally conducted written Admission Test, are also required to clear the JRF admission test or an equivalent separate test conducted by the relevant JRF selection committee of the institute, if they wish to obtain a Ph D degree from ISI.
- Research Fellowships (JRF) in Other Subjects:
The Institute also offers Junior Research Fellowships in several areas of the Natural Sciences and the Social Sciences. However, candidates working for Ph D in any area other than the five mentioned above need to register with other Universities/Institutes for their PhD degree. The areas in which the Institute wants to recruit JRFs and the respective eligibility conditions for applying for admission are as follows:
(a) Physics
The areas are: Physics.
Eligibility: an M Sc degree in Physics.
(b) Geology
The areas are: Vertebrate Palaeontology.
Eligibility: an M Sc degree in Geology or equivalent.
(c) Biological Science
The area is: Human Genetics.
Eligibility: an M Sc degree in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics/ Neurosciences/ Biotechnology/ Zoology.
(d) Library and Information Science
The area is: Library and Information Science.
Eligibility: MS (LIS) awarded by ISI or Associate ship in Documentation and Information
Science (ADIS, awarded by ISI or NISCAIR/INSDOC) or its equivalent degree (such as Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from any Indian/Foreign University).
Selection Procedure:
Subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria, the selection of candidates for JRF is strictly based on merit as judged by their performance in Written Tests and interview. Past academic records may also be taken into consideration.
A report by Sakshi Saranya Rout and Riya Vasudeva for IHOIK education desk