What is the daily routine of students at isi kolkata?

A typical day at ISI Kolkata looks something like the following. Most students usually wake up around 8 am, have breakfast, and get ready for classes around 9:45 am. Classes start at 10:05 am. There’s a lunch break from 12:55 pm to 2:15 pm. Classes resume after the lunch break. After classes students usually come back to hostels and unwind. Being a research institute, the academic pressure is quite high. Most students usually stay up till 3 am, to keep up with the course work. The campus doesn’t have many social activities going on. But ISI Kolkata has decent sports facilities.

Which of the following is better, ISI Kolkata or IIM Ahmedabad for an economic honours student?

If you want better placement opportunities after completing your degree then choosing IIM A over ISI Kolkata will be better. IIM A is well known for its high ROI. The average CTC offered during 2021 placements was INR 25 LPA. Course fee at IIM A is comparably higher than ISI Kolkata. IIM A fees for this academic year are INR 22 lakhs. If you aren’t interested in the analytics field or pursuing a Ph.D. then choosing IIM A will be better.

What are the career prospects after doing M.tech in Quality Reliability and Operations Research from ISI Kolkata?

The career prospect of doing M.Tech in Quality Reliability and Operations Research from ISI Kolkata can be divided into two parts, i.e. jobs and placements. You don’t need to worry about job prospects, you will get placement offers as a Business analyst or Data scientist with a similar CTC of top b-school graduates. According to the 2021 ISI Kolkata placement highlight, the average CTC offered was INR 19 LPA. Doing Ph.D. or higher studies can be difficult, especially if you are planning on going overseas. It’s better if you choose the Industrial Engineering domain. It will aline with QROR. If you are interested in Data Science or Machine Learning domain, you can consider doing some projects. ISI offers ample opportunities for such projects.

How was your life at ISI Kolkata?

Life at ISI Kolkata revolves around academics. The campus has a close-knit student community. Since it is a research institute, social activities and happenings are almost non-existent. However, there are some clubs and societies. The campus also has good sports facilities. If you like spending your days emerged in research activities, you will like being on the ISI Kolkata campus.

How good is M.Tech CS from ISI Kolkata?

ISI Kolkata has a great M.Tech CS program in terms of academics and placements. If you are from a Computer Science background, then you would have already studied most of the subjects covered in first year. During the second year, you will have the freedom to choose courses based on your interest. ISI is particularly reputed for Cryptography. But you can find other interesting thesis topics in Machine Learning, VLSI, Cognitive Science, Image Processing, etc. If your area of interest matches any of these, you will easily find a good research guide. ISI is famous for Statistics, hence the name Indian Statistical Institute. So, ISI Kolkata M.Tech CS placement includes great Data Science profiles. You will have plenty of opportunities in the Data Science sector. But it’s hard to receive developer profiles through campus placements.

Do I get enough time to do an internship between semesters while pursuing Mtech CS at ISI Kolkata? Or can I do an internship while studying during 1 year at ISI Kolkata?

Yes, ISI Kolkata MTech CS coursework include an internship. You need to do an internship in industry or in academia, during the summer after your first year. There are three types of internships. Industry Internship - Companies recruiting through ISI Kolkata placements, also select interns. MTech CS students have done internships from Google, Samsung Research Lab, JP Morgan Chase, Reliance, etc. Students receive an average stipend of around INR 65,000/month. Internships from Universities - ISI also gives the option to do internships from other institutes. Many do their internships at universities abroad. Students also go to tier 1 Indian institutes such as IIT, CMI, etc. Internship at ISI - Students also have the option to do internships at ISI. After first year, you will have summer internship and in second year you will have placements and dissertation. If you want to do an additional internship, the only time will be winter after the first sem.

Is learning coding a must to get placed at ISI Kolkata?

If you are asking about ISI Kolkata placement, then having basic coding skills is definitely a plus. Statistical algorithms use tools or programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, MS Azure, etc. So, you need to know the basics of one of these tools to implement the algorithm to data.

How is the placement at isi Kolkata?

ISI Kolkata has a great placement record. The placement average stays around 100%. As per the trends of last few years, ISI Kolkata placement has an average CTC of INR 17-18 LPA. Some of the major recruiters that participate in the placement drive are Goldman Sachs, Reliance, Deloitte, Walmart, Samsung, etc.

What is the future of B.Math and B.Stat students in ISI, Kolkata?

ISI Kolkata does not provide a B.Math program. The majority of B.Stat students return for M.Stat while some people join CMI, TIFR, IIM, and other such organizations. M.Stat employees earn an average of 16–17 LPA, and many of them attend prestigious US graduate institutions. There are no fees for the entire program, and a stipend is provided. So, if you're looking for a career here, your future is bright.

What are the eligibility criteria to pursue a master's in statistics at ISI, Kolkata?

The eligibility for pursuing a master’s in Statistics at ISI Kolkata is graduation in a relevant field from a recognized university. You need to have scored at least 55% or the equivalent CGPA in graduation to be eligible for admission. The final admission is based on the entrance examination performance and interview.

ISI Kolkata: Placements, Admission, Courses, Fees, Reviews

ISI Kolkata Admission 2023: ISI Kolkata will release applications for admission to all UG and PG programs on March 7, 2023. Online applications for the same will close on April 10, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website - isical.ac.in.
ISI Admission Test 2023: Admissions to UG and PG (Except MTech) programs based on an admission test, conducted by the ISI. ISI Admission Test 2023 will be conducted on May 14, 2023.
ISI Kolkata MTech: GATE 2023 exam will be held on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023. Results for the same will be announced on March 16, 2023.
ISI Kolkata PGDBA: ISI Kolkata has released the shortlisted candidates list for the interviews. Institute will conduct PI session on May 6 and 7.

Indian Statistical Institute is a government institute that trains students in statistics and related sciences. ISI has its headquarters in Kolkata with 4 more centres operating in Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Tezpur. ISI was announced as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India in 1959. The institute is accredited to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) and is recognized by AICTE. It offers full-time UG, PG and Short-term courses including B.Stat, B.Math, M.Stat and MS among others. Additionally, the institute also offers various research fellowships and certification programmes.

Admission to the institute is done based on written tests as well as interview sessions. The university provides good placement opportunities to students. Some of the top recruiters are AIG, American Express, ANZ, Axis Bank and many more.

Table of Contents

ISI Kolkata Highlights
ISI Kolkata Courses
ISI Kolkata Admissions

3.1 How to Apply?

ISI Kolkata Results
ISI Kolkata Facilities
ISI Kolkata Faculty
ISI Kolkata Placements
ISI Kolkata FAQs

ISI Kolkata Highlights

Established \| Type	1931 \| Public
Approved by	AICTE
Accredited by	MOSPI
Campus Size	30 Acre
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam and Interview Process
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Research Courses, Diploma Courses
Top Recruiters	AIG, American Express, ANZ, Axis Bank, etc.
Facilities Available	Hostel, Auditorium, Computer Lab, Canteen
Official Website	https://web.isical.ac.in/

ISI Kolkata Courses

The institute offers various courses at UG as well as PG level. The details are given below:

Courses	Specializations	Duration	Eligibility
B Stat	-	3 Years	10+2 passed with Math and English
B Math	-	3 Years	10+2 passed with Math and English
M Stat	-	2 Years	Passed BE/B.Tech degree with Statistics as a subject.
M Math	-	2 Years	Passed BE/B.Tech degree with Statistics as a subject.
M.Sc	Quantitative Economics	2 Years	3 Years bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject
	Quality management Science
	Library and Information Science
M.Tech	Computer Science	2 Years	Passed BE/B.Tech Degree
	Cryptology and Security
	Quality, Reliability & Operations Research (QROR)
PG Diploma	Statistical Methods and Analytics	1 or 2 Years.	Passed BE/B.Tech Degree
	Agriculture and Rural Management with statistical methods and analytics (ARSMA)
	Business Analytics (BA)

Apart from the courses mentioned above the institute also offers various Junior/ Senior Research fellowships and Short term Certificate courses.

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ISI Kolkata Admissions

Admission to the institute is solely done based on marks obtained in the entrance exam and the interview process. For UG courses the candidate must have a valid score in 10+2 examinations. The candidate must have a relevant degree if they wish to apply for PG courses. If the candidate has a valid GATE score then they are exempted from giving the entrance exam. Admission for PhD courses is also done on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examinations.

How to apply?

Candidates who wish to get admission to the institute need to follow the given steps:

Register at the admission portal on the website.
Select the course and the centre where that course is available
Submit the required details
Submit scanned photograph, signature and required documents
Pay Rs. 1250(male candidates) or 750(female candidates) application fees via credit card/debit card/net banking.

Documents Required:

Scanned copy of passport if not Indian.
MArksheets/Grade cards or equivalents starting from Xth standard.
valid caste (SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL) and/or disability certificates if and as applicable

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ISI Kolkata Results

ISI conducts an entrance exam for admission to its various courses each year. The selection is based upon the marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam. The results are usually declared around May.

How to check?

The candidates have to visit the official website and click on ISI Admission Result.
After entering the ISI Application No. & Password or ISI Roll No. & Date of Birth, the screen will display whether the candidate has cleared or not.
The candidates should download/save the score card for further reference.

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ISI Kolkata Facilities

Library: The ISI library covers an area of more than 56000 sq.fts and is a ten storied building. It is one of the most resourceful libraries in the state with books on mathematics, statistics and similar topics.
Hostel: ISI Kolkata offers boys hostel facility to its students. The hostel provides all basic amenities to its residents.
Canteen: The institute offers good and healthy food in its canteen to both day boarders and hostellers.
Medical Facilities: The institute offers 24*7 ambulance service, Doctor and First-Aid facility.

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ISI Kolkata Faculty

Indian Statistical Institute has a large and diverse group of highly qualified and experienced faculty members. Each department has a HOD, professors and associate professors.

Professors:60+
Assistant Professors: 80+
Associate Professors: 80+

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ISI Kolkata Placements

ISI Kolkata has concluded with the placement drive of 2022 batch. According to the most recent data, Student from the M.Tech CS program bagged the highest salary package stood at 89 LPA which is far better as compared to previous year. This year ISI Kolkata has seen a significant rise of 25% in terms of placement packages. Additionally,100+ recruiters participated in the placement process. The average package stood at INR 29 LPA.

ISI Kolkata Placement Statistics: 2022

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Number of recruiters	100+
Number of Students Placed	131
Highest Salary	INR 89 LPA
Average Salary	INR 29 LPA
Top recruiters	Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, HDFC, Goldman Sachs Etc

Placement Statistics - Course wise

M.Tech CS

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Batch Size	33
Highest Salary	INR 89 LPA
Average Salary	INR 25.2 LPA
Median salary	INR 22 LPA

M.Stat

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Batch Size	44
Highest Salary	INR 44 LPA
Average Salary	INR 28.7 LPA
Median salary	INR 30 LPA

MS (QE)

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Batch Size	16
Highest Salary	INR 51 LPA
Average Salary	INR 29 LPA
Median salary	INR 26 LPA

M.Tech (CRS)

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Batch Size	16
Highest Salary	INR 58.7 LPA
Average Salary	INR 25.3 LPA
Median salary	INR 20 LPA

M.Tech (QROR)

Particulars	Placement statistics 2022
Batch Size	22
Highest Salary	INR 34 LPA
Average Salary	INR 19 LPA
Median salary	INR 18 LPA

Top Recruiters of ISI Kolkata

Amazon, AMD, Apple, BEL, BPCL, EIL, GAIL, Google, Intel, Mediatek, Micron, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Visa, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Bank, Samsung, Flipkart,etc

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ISI Kolkata FAQs

Ques. What is the stipend criteria for research students at ISI Kolkata?

Ans. Stipends are granted in the first instance for one semester only. They are renewed every semester if the progress is found satisfactory. Stipend might get cancelled if the student is not attending classes regularly.

Ques. What documents are needed during the admission process at ISI Kolkata?

Ans. The documents that are needed at the time of admission at ISI Kolkata are mark sheets of 10+2, mark sheets of 10, mark sheets of college/university(if applying for PG courses), caste certificate, scanned copy of signature and a passport size photo.

Ques. Can NRI students apply for admission to ISI Kolkata?

Ans. Yes, applicants residing overseas can apply online, but they must take the admission test at any of the test centres mentioned on the website.

Ques. What topics are taught in PGD ARSMA at ISI Kolkata?

Ans. Students are compressively taught agricultural farm management, statistical method and applications using R, computer operations and programming. Candidates can take up jobs in rural development organizations under central and state government after completing the course.

Ques. Are seats reserved for students belonging to different categories at ISI Kolkata?

Ans. 50% seats are allotted for general students, 28% seats are allotted for students belonging to the OBC-NCL category, 14% seats are reserved for students belonging to the SC category and 9% seats are reserved for students belonging to ST category.

ISI Kolkata Popular Courses

Full Time Courses

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
PGDM (Business Analytics)	-	₹25 Lakhs	Graduation	5 Jan - 10 Feb 2024
M.Tech (Computer Science) +2 More M.Tech Courses	₹20,000	₹40,000	Pass in Graduation + GATE	5 Mar - 02 Apr 2024

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