Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata Entrance Test Notification 2017

ISI Kolkata Admission Notice Session 2017-18
Applications are invited for ISI Kolkata Admission Test 2017 for admission to B.Stat (Hons), B.Math (Hons), M.Stat, M.Math, MS (QE), MS (QMS), MS (LIS), M.Tech (CS), M.Tech (QROR), PG Diplomas and Research Fellowships for the academic year 2017-18.
Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying exams before 01st July 2017 may also apply
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 2017 – admission is offered at ISI Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and other campuses
ISI Admission Details – Programmes, Eligibility, Stipend
Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying exams before 01st July 2017 may also apply. Stipends/Fellowships as mentioned against each program will be available to the deserving candidates
B Stat (Hons) (3-year): Successful completion of Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Mathematics and English as subject Stipend Rs.3000/- per month (Offered at Kolkata)
B Math (Hons) (3-year): Successful completion of Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Mathematics and English as subject Stipend Rs.3000/- per month (Offered at Bengaluru)
For the above two programs, eligible Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) Awardees of any previous year need not sit for the written test. Such candidates would be directly called for interview but are required to apply in the prescribed application form like all other
M Stat (2-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a full subject, or a B Stat/B Math Degree/PG Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics from ISI Stipend Rs.5000/- per month (Offered at Delhi and Chennai)
M Math (2-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree or a BE/B.Tech degree, with Mathematics and an exceptionally strong background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or a B Stat/B Math degree from ISI Stipend Rs.5000/per month (Offered at Kolkata)
Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Economics (2-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics or a B Stat degree from ISI or a BE/B.Tech degree with knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the undergraduate level Stipend Rs.5000/- per month (Offered at Kolkata and Delhi)
Master of Science (MS) in Quality Management Science (2-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics. Graduate Engineers are also eligible to apply Stipend Rs.5000/- per month (Offered at Bengaluru-Hyderabad)
Master of Science (MS) in Library and Information Science (2-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Stipend Rs.5000/- per month (Offered at Bengaluru)
M.Tech in Computer Science (2-year): (i) Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/ Electronic Science/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/IT or, (ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or, GRAD-IETE or, DOEACC ‘B’ Level) Stipend Rs.8000/- per month (Offered at Kolkata)
A candidate with a valid GATE scores above a threshold in his/her own subject would be directly called for interview
M.Tech in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (2-year): (i) Master’s degree in Statistics or Master’s degree in Mathematics with Probability and Statistics as major subjects or Bachelor’s degree in Engg/Technology or equivalent or PG diploma in SQC or from ISI and; (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at graduate level and knowledge of Physics & Chemistry at Higher Secondary Level. Stipend Rs.8000/- per month (Offered at Kolkata)
PG Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics (1-year): Graduate in any stream including Engineering/Technology with one paper in Mathematics Stipend Rs.2000/- per month (Offered at ISI NE Centre at Tezpur, exclusively for the domiciled North-East students)
PG Diploma in Computer Applications (1-year): 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects. A candidate who was asked to discontinue any of the above programs is not eligible for readmission to the same program (Offered at Giridih)
Junior Research Fellowship JRF:
a) Statistics: A good academic record with M Stat, MA/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Statistics; or outstanding mathematical maturity with B Stat/B Math, B.A/B.Sc or equivalent degree with Statistics as the main subject (Offered at Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai)
b) Mathematics: A good academic record with M Stat, M Math, M.A/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Mathematics; or outstanding mathematical maturity with B Stat/B Math, B.A/B.Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as the main subject (Offered at Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai)
c) Quantitative Economics: A good academic record with MS (QE), M Stat, M.A/M.Sc or equivalent degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Econometrics; or outstanding Mathematical Maturity with BA/B.Sc degree with Economics as the main subject (Offered at Kolkata & Delhi)
d) Computer Science: A good academic record with ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics/Telecommunication/Radio Physics/Computer Science/Electrical Engg/Microwave Communications/ Information Technology/ Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level or a good academic record with M.Sc/ MCA/MA
Outstanding candidates having B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible (Offered at Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru)
e) Quality, Reliability and Operations Research: A good academic record with M.Tech/ME/M.S/M.Phil or equivalent degree in Quality/Reliability/Operations Research or a good academic record with M.Stat/M.Sc/MA or equivalent degree in Mathematics /Statistics/Physics with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible (Offered at Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai)
f) Physics: A consistently good academic record with M.Sc in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics (Offered at Kolkata)
g) Agriculture & Ecology: A good academic record with M.Sc (Agriculture) in Agronomy /Biotechnology or M.Sc in Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Botany/ Ecology/Nematology/ Zoology (desirable prior experience in plant dermatological work) (Offered at Kolkata)
h) Geology: A good academic record with M Sc in Geology or equivalent (Offered at Kolkata)
i) Library and Information Science: A consistently good academic record with first or high second class in MS (LIS) awarded by ISI or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of ISI or NISCAIR/INSDOC or its equivalent degree (such as Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from any University) with at least 55% marks (Offered at Bengaluru)
j) Development Studies: A good academic record with Master’s or M.Phil degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics or any equivalent degree (Offered at Bengaluru)
k) Sociology: a MA/M Sc or equivalent Master’s degree in Social Anthropology / Sociology (Offered at Kolkata)
l) Psychology: a MA/M Sc degree in Psychology or Applied Psychology (Offered at Kolkata)
Fellowships Details
Fellowships for 12 (a) to 12 (j): i) applicants with ME/M.Tech or equivalent: Rs 28000/- per month and ii) others: Rs 25000/- per month
A special fellowship of Rs 32000/- per month is also available for outstanding candidates in each of the following subjects: (i) Statistics, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Computer Science, (iv) Quantitative Economics and (v) Quality, Reliability and Operations Research (Details are available in the Prospectus)
Selection Process
Selection of candidates is based on merit as judged by their performance in written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration
How to Apply
Candidates in India can apply only online through the official website www.isical.ac.in. Applicants should read carefully the Prospectus and the instructions given in the website before filling in the application form
An applicant must have access to the Internet, an email account, acrobat reader and need to have a digital copy of his/her photo and signature in appropriate format and size
Candidates from outside India may send an email to [email protected] with subject Admission 2017-18 for the application procedure
Application Fees
Fee Rs.700/- for all applicants in the general category and all applicants for the JRF Programs (irrespective of reservation category); Rs.350/- for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged candidates for all programs excluding JRF programs
For further queries, prospectus, sample questions etc. visit www.isical.ac.in
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 08th February 2017
Online Application Ends: 10th March 2017
Payment of Application Fee Starts: 10th February 2017
Payment of Application Fee Ends: 15th March 2017
ISI Admission Test: 14th May 2017

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata
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